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5 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Thinking That You're On An Island Getaway

Bring the tropical island into your home.

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5 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Thinking That You're On An Island Getaway

Not all of us are lucky enough to be heading off to the islands or Mexico this spring break. But hey, this doesn't mean you can't get some R&R from midterms at home while tricking yourself into thinking that you are somewhere tropical. Here are 5 ways to turn your home (even if it's 20 degrees outside) into a tropical paradise:

1. Turn on the fireplace and close your eyes.

If you lie close enough to the flames and close your eyes, it's like sitting underneath the strong sun of an island, right? Maybe you won't get tan, but you will get some red if you sit too close (but I really wouldn't recommend that).

2. Hang an ENO inside

If you have an ENO, find a sturdy spot to hang it from. Pretend it's a hammock hanging from two palm trees on a beach.

3. Blend a tropical drink

Find the recipes online. Nothing says tropical vacation like a fruity juice to quench your thirst.

4. Rummage through your junk to find a cup to match

After you made your fancy drink, you can't just pour it into any old cup. Rummage through your junk to find a suitable cup--you know you have one somewhere. Bonus points if you whip up a mini umbrella.

5. Pull a Michelle Tanner and fill a baby pool inside your house--or maybe just the bathtub

Nothing says relaxation like a body of water. You can be mischievous like Michelle Tanner and fill a baby pool inside the house or be a little more practical and just fill up the bathtub.

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