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Fun and rainy days don’t go together at all, right? It's raining and it's dark - what's the fun in that? Believe it or not, some people love rain and have fun during rainy days. They are called pluviophiles. The word pluviophile comes from the Latin word “pluvial,” which means rain, and “phile” which means “attraction”.

Pluviophiles love to be outside when it rains and it makes them comfortable. Even if you are not a pluviophile by nature, there are many fun things you can do during a rainy day. Here are our favorites: 

Get cozy and relax.

What makes you feel good on a rainy day? If you don't want to get out of bed, that's okay, do what makes you happy when it rains. Even if you’re not doing anything, it can mean you’re having fun because you’re relaxed and doing what you want. Stay in bed longer, take a bubble bath with a glass of wine, get cozy and eat ice cream, it’s up to you!

Create a home cinema.

The favorite pastime of many families, couples, and friends during rainy days is a movie marathon. Therefore, why not organize a cinema in your living room? Grab the popcorn, dim the lights, get cozy in your favorite blanket in front of the TV and enjoy! 

Organize a games night.

People play games every day, but they are especially perfect during rainy days. It is better to spend time outside in nice weather and reserve rainy days to play games.

If you are not alone in the house, but there are family members or friends, then this is the perfect time to organize a games night. A game tournament is the best fun you can get when it’s raining outside, especially when it comes to fun games like Overrated. Overrated is the party game of ridiculous reviews where players (ages 17+) compete to match the funniest „Review“ card with the „Location“ card.

How to play? Players rotate drawing a Location card while others compete to play the funniest Review card. Once everyone has played their Review card, the rotating judge announces the funniest one. This game guarantees a lot of laughter and fun, so it is the right choice for rainy days. Hurry up and get it with other amazing gadgets in the spring subscription box by BREO BOX.

Learn something new for free!

Rainy days are ideal for developing your skills and learning something new. Quality time can also be a lot of fun. Also, there are fantastic courses that are completely free!

Learning a foreign language, cooking classes, origami, painting, programming, or anything you want to learn can start on a rainy day. It only takes a few seconds to get started, and you can find great resources like the site Udemy which has fantastic courses at affordable prices or for free!

Experiment with your hair.

A rainy day is perfect to experiment with your hair. New color, haircut, or new hairstyle, experiment as long as you want. If you are not sure which color or hairstyle would suit you, look for makeover applications or video tutorials. 

Solve your way out of an online escape room with friends.

Escape rooms are very popular these days. However, few people have the opportunity to visit them now that a coronavirus pandemic is underway. You may not know it, but there are various rooms you can choose to play online with friends! Choose the room that is most interesting to you and solve the way out. Instead of being sleepy while it is raining, you will feel your adrenaline pumping.

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Make some cocktails.

So what do you say, it's a weekend, you don't work tomorrow, and it's raining outside? How about you relax and enjoy yourself to the maximum? This is the right time for good cocktails.

You probably have some liquor at home, and may need additional items like appropriate glasses, lemon, salt, fruit juice, ice, and a shaker if you have one. Before you start, google a bit about making cocktails at home for inspiration. 

Bake delicious goodies.

If you feel like eating delicious treats, and you hate going to a local restaurant on a rainy day, roll up your sleeves and start cooking. Although you may suck at baking, there are very tasty treats that are easy to make. Donuts, banana bread, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, or pancakes are very tasty treats that anyone can make with minimal effort.

Enjoy karaoke at home.

How about karaoke at home? Whether you are talented at singing or tone-deaf, a rainy day is perfect for karaoke. A karaoke party is a perfect way to have fun and have a good laugh, or show off your singing skills on Instagram live? All you need is something to play the music, a screen to show the lyrics, and some microphones (doesn’t have to be real) to sing into. 

Watch cute animal videos.

Pets and cute animals can improve your mood during a rainy day. If you’re in a bad mood or just stressed, we recommend watching cute animal videos. According to a study conducted by the University of Leads in the UK, watching cute animals may contribute to a reduction in stress and anxiety.

Another study led by James McNulty of Florida State University found that cute animal photos could be used to improve marital satisfaction. Also, one study by Japanese researcher Hiroshi Nittono found that participants who viewed pictures of puppies and Grumpy Cat videos, experienced a boost in certain performance tasks! Isn’t it amazing?

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Shopping online!

Thanks to online shopping, a rainy day can go away quickly. Think about what you need, set your budget, and turn on your internet browser. No crowds and no pressure! You can comfortably shop while wearing pajamas, anytime 24/7.

Besides, cheap deals and better prices are available online, plus it's easier to find a better deal because many online sites offer discount coupons. In the end, you can find very interesting products on the Internet that you didn't even know existed. So, if you want to enjoy gadgets in the latest fashion, check out BREO BOX.