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17 Ways To Seize A Stay-Cation Spring Break

Your friends may be abroad, but at least you're well rested.

Claire Gilmore

Mar 12, 2018

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17 Ways To Seize A Stay-Cation Spring Break

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If you’re like me and have spent many Spring Breaks asleep at home on the couch, you know the feeling when it’s the Sunday before returning to school and you realize you did nothing all week. You've seen all the pictures of people climbing mountains and being lazy on a beach, and although they looked like they were having fun, at least you're well rested. Here are some ideas to make sure your stay-cation Spring Break is one for the books.

1. Sit outside and read a book

Grab a towel, a hammock, a chair, whatever! Soak up the sunshine and get lost in a story.

2. Get brunch

Honestly y'all. What is better than brunch with friends?

3. Go to that cute coffee shop you've seen all over Instagram

Get some coffee, a snack, and don't forget to take a bunch of cute pictures!

4. Enjoy the flowers

Spring is here and I love seeing the flowers pop up everywhere. Take a drive or go for a walk, and enjoy the flowers while they are here!

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5. Learn calligraphy

One of my favorite things right now is all of the calligraphy people have been posting on Instagram and Pinterest. It's so easy to learn and can be used all over!

6. Go to the movies

It's so hard to find time to go see a new movie during the school week. Go check out that new flick you've been dying to see!

7. Take a road trip

You don't have to go far to check out a new place. Grab some family or friends and go check out a new place nearby.

8. Bake a cake

Or make that recipe you've been saving for so long but haven't gotten around to.

9. Workout

Or take a fun trendy workout class.

10. Write notes

To your coworkers, friends, siblings, whoever! They'll really appreciate the thought.

11. Have a spa day

It's been a long semester so far. You deserve it.

12. Binge your favorite Netflix show

Personally, I'll be finishing Hart of Dixie.

13. Volunteer!

You'll feel so great after, and those you help will be so appreciative.

14. Pet some dogs

Go to Petsmart or any place they sell dogs and have fun.

15. Go stargazing

If you're from the city like me, you might have to drive a few miles out to really see some stars, but I promise you it's so worth it. Download the app Puniverse for even more fun!

16. Take a walk or a hike

The weather is so nice this time of year. Get your outdoorsy on, and get some fresh air.

17. Go to a concert

Even if you don't know the artist, it's always fun to go and hear live music.

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17 Ways To Seize A Stay-Cation Spring Break

Your friends may be abroad, but at least you're well rested.

1. Sit outside and read a book

2. Get brunch

3. Go to that cute coffee shop you've seen all over Instagram

4. Enjoy the flowers

5. Learn calligraphy

6. Go to the movies

7. Take a road trip

8. Bake a cake

9. Workout

10. Write notes

11. Have a spa day

12. Binge your favorite Netflix show

13. Volunteer!

14. Pet some dogs

15. Go stargazing

16. Take a walk or a hike

17. Go to a concert

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

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3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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