The “plup” of heavy rain hitting the rooftop of a house is one of the most relaxing sounds. But if you’re not in the mood for rain, it can ruin your Saturday.

I prefer a sunny day, but sometimes you just have to make the most of the weather and find a way to enjoy your time inside.

Next time you’re stuck at home, take advantage of the downtime the rain has given to you.

7 Fun Things to Do Indoors

1. Dance the Day Away. Instead of being lazy all day, get up and move. Load your favorite music on your iPod or turn on the radio to your favorite local station and dance. You can go solo or get the whole family involved. It’s a great way to burn some calories too.

2. Revisit Old TV Favorites. Instead of watching one your movies that you’ve seen a dozen times, log onto the Internet and go to www.hulu.com. This site offers full-length episodes from classic shows to the latest hits on television.

TV Classics You May Enjoy:

The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) - The legendary Dick Van Dyke stars in this classic as Rob Simpson Petrie, a lovable TV writer. A young Mary Tyler Moore plays Rob's wife, Laura.

I Dream of Jeannine (1965) - This hit show from the ‘60s stars the lovely Barbara Eden as Jeannine, a female genie found in the desert by an astronaut, Capt. Tony Nelson.

Who’s the Boss? (1984) - Tony Micelli (played by Tony Danza) just wanted a better life for his little girl Samantha. So, he became the housekeeper for Angela Bower (Judith Light), a successful advertising executive.

3. Curl Up and Read. Whenever a rainy day comes around, I immediate picture myself curled up on a couch reading a book. It’s calming and lets my imagination go beyond the four walls of the living room. You can’t go wrong with a good book.

4. Go Hobby Wild. Pull out your scrapbooking or a paint brush and pick up that hobby you’ve forgotten about. A rainy day can be a creative one. Whatever your hobby was, get back to it. Include your kids too. Let them express themselves through coloring or even finger painting (if you want to be a little daring).

5. Write It Out. Not many people write letters anymore. It’s a lost art. If you've been meaning to catch up with friends or relatives, but just haven’t gotten around to it, write them a letter. You will bless them with something that’s much more personal than an e-mail or quick phone call. And you’ll enjoy writing letters again. I promise.

6. Baking Queen. Even if you don’t normally spend a lot of time in the kitchen, break out the cooking mitts. Trying a new recipe will give you something fun to do and your house will smell wonderful the rest of the day.

Delicious Recipes to Try:

Outrageous Chocolate Cookies – MarthaStewart.com

Easy-Bake Cheddar Biscuits – KraftFoods.com

Baked Doughnuts – Recipezaar.com

If your kids are around, get them in the kitchen with you. Just be careful about what they can get into while you’re baking.

7. Get Away with God. What better way to spend your time than with God. Take the opportunity to grab your Bible and read some encouraging words, allowing God to minister to you. While the rain nourishes the soul, let God’s living water flood your soul with His peace.

It’s important to relax and a rainy day can help you do just that. Enjoy the break with your kids baking in the kitchen or reading alone by the window. Whatever you do, rest in the Lord.

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Hannah Goodwyn currently serves as a producer for LivingTheLife.com and CBN.com. She also writes regularly for these sites. For more articles and info, visit Hannah's bio page.