1. Get baking
Get the kids/partner/pals involved and have a totally indulgent baking afternoon. We love this recipe from Christina Leon for chocolate mousse tarts.
2. Go to the movies
And don’t forget the popcorn!
3. Or snuggle up on the sofa
Can’t be bothered leaving the house with the rain coming in? Get cosy on the sofa and stream one of our favourite noughties chick flicks. Many of these are available to Netflix, Lightbox, or Neon users, or alternatively download them from the iTunes apple store.
4. Go on an (online) shopping spree
ASOS, anyone?
Do some online shopping and pick up some bargains (both ASOS)
5. Learn a new skill
Ingenious website Skillshare has thousands of lessons from just a few minutes long to several hours, covering all manner of topics. So whether you want to learn how to draw, make your own clothes or even design a website – there is a lesson for you. A brilliant idea and the perfect way to feel like you haven’t totally wasted your weekend.
6. Give the house a spring clean
OK, so cleaning might not be the most fun thing to do on the weekend, but when it’s rainy outside it’s the perfect excuse to get those jobs done that you will have zero patience for come summer. Check out these handy tips on how to deep clean your over with ease, descale the kettle, and even knock up your own laundry detergent. For the trick on how to make your sheets extra white, we have the tutorial here.
Get stuck into a noughties chick flick
7. Get crafty with the kids
If you’ve got little people in your life, keep them entertained (sans TV) with this easy tutorial to make your own playdough.
8. Indulge in a pampering session
If you can’t brave the rain to head out on a Saturday evening, why not get some body prep done for the week? Our top tips for getting your skin looking it’s best this spring can be found here. Or why not give facial massage a try for younger, more radiant skin? Take a look at the tutorial here.
9. Get active
Just because it’s wet outside doesn’t mean you can’t get your blood pumping. Give these yoga moves a try or head to your local pool and try these water workouts.
10. Get stuck into a good book
We don’t know if you noticed, but former Women’s Weekly columnist Emily Writes has a new book out this year. Rants in the Dark has been selling out across the country, and comes highly recommended from our books editor.
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