We recently had a couple of rainy days. In fact, as I write this now, the skies are overcast and the temperature cool. It's a rare change for this Southern California girl. Lovin' it!
So, as I think about the upcoming weather changes and the holidays that come with it, I also think about the perfect ideas for those rainy days. Here are some of my favorites for those days that come far too rarely and stay far too short.
Favorite Rainy Day Film
Pride & Prejudice is a great movie for those days when it's pouring outside and you're curled up on the couch in your favorite pajamas. The classic love story washes and cleanses your cynical soul from the realities that may surround you. Or is that just because I'm single?
Regardless, with its beautiful cinematography and flawless acting by all those cast; Pride & Prejudice is the ultimate go-to for those cozy days spent lying on the couch with absolutely nothing to do.
Favorite Rain Day Meal
That's right. Chili and cornbread. Everyone has their own favorite recipe. Personally, my mother makes the Best Darn Chili, and boy, is that true! I like to add garlic salt and cheese to my bowl, because she leaves it up to everyone's own preferences.
Her cornbread is amazing as well. And again, I like to add butter (NOT MARGARINE) and sweet honey to my slices of cornbread. Makes for a scrumptious side dish to an already amazing bowl of hearty chili!
This comfy combo is perfect for those days when it's raining cats and dogs outside! Throw on the above-mentioned movie and you're golden!
Favorite Rainy Day Dessert
There's not a combination more perfect than chocolate and peanut butter. In fact, my last blog post was all that flawless pairing! So, it should come as no surprise that I would choose that delicious duo for my favorite rainy day dessert!
Peanut Butter Oreo Pie. I had a dream about this very dessert and knew that someone MUST have an easy recipe. Ya know, for those people who are less than talented in the kitchen, myself included.
Sure enough, there was a plethora of recipes of Peanut Butter and Oreos and Chocolate. Oh my! I chose the one that seemed the most interesting (and certainly the most delicious) to me, but you can search on Pinterest (or wherever) for a similar recipe!
In any case, Peanut Butter Oreo Pie seems like a very logical choice for a rainy day dessert. Simple to make and can easily chill while you're watching your rainy day movie. And hey, if you time it right, it might even be done just in time for the happily ever after! Making it a happily ever after in real life too!
Favorite Rainy Day Music
Michael Bublé has one of those voices that feel and sound like home. His songs reflect this old soul of mine and he's the one I instantly go to when it's raining outside and I just wanna chill with some music playing. Melodic and charming, the jazz singer sings my feelings in every way possible.
After curling up on the couch and watching a movie, there's something comforting with listening to music and reading a great book. Which happens to be the last of my Rainy Day suggestions.
Favorite Rainy Day Book
I own about 3 or 4 copies of this book. There's something quite tragically perfect about this classic love story. You hate Rochester, but then you ultimately feel for him. You love Jane, but can't understand why she does what she does. I can read this book over and over again and never get bored. It's haunting and sad, yet charming and relatable.
For those overcast and rainy days, this book is one I can always count on to keep me engrossed from start to finish! I realize it's not a book for everyone. Some prefer lighter reading, but I completely and wholeheartedly recommend this book anyway.
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So, there you have it. My Rainy Day Favorites. Next time you find yourself in the middle of a rain storm. Go ahead and dance in it, but then come back inside and snuggle up with some of these rainy day suggestions! Enjoy!
So, as I think about the upcoming weather changes and the holidays that come with it, I also think about the perfect ideas for those rainy days. Here are some of my favorites for those days that come far too rarely and stay far too short.
Favorite Rainy Day Film
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Regardless, with its beautiful cinematography and flawless acting by all those cast; Pride & Prejudice is the ultimate go-to for those cozy days spent lying on the couch with absolutely nothing to do.
Favorite Rain Day Meal
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Her cornbread is amazing as well. And again, I like to add butter (NOT MARGARINE) and sweet honey to my slices of cornbread. Makes for a scrumptious side dish to an already amazing bowl of hearty chili!
This comfy combo is perfect for those days when it's raining cats and dogs outside! Throw on the above-mentioned movie and you're golden!
Favorite Rainy Day Dessert
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There's not a combination more perfect than chocolate and peanut butter. In fact, my last blog post was all that flawless pairing! So, it should come as no surprise that I would choose that delicious duo for my favorite rainy day dessert!
Peanut Butter Oreo Pie. I had a dream about this very dessert and knew that someone MUST have an easy recipe. Ya know, for those people who are less than talented in the kitchen, myself included.
Sure enough, there was a plethora of recipes of Peanut Butter and Oreos and Chocolate. Oh my! I chose the one that seemed the most interesting (and certainly the most delicious) to me, but you can search on Pinterest (or wherever) for a similar recipe!
In any case, Peanut Butter Oreo Pie seems like a very logical choice for a rainy day dessert. Simple to make and can easily chill while you're watching your rainy day movie. And hey, if you time it right, it might even be done just in time for the happily ever after! Making it a happily ever after in real life too!
Favorite Rainy Day Music
Michael Bublé has one of those voices that feel and sound like home. His songs reflect this old soul of mine and he's the one I instantly go to when it's raining outside and I just wanna chill with some music playing. Melodic and charming, the jazz singer sings my feelings in every way possible.
After curling up on the couch and watching a movie, there's something comforting with listening to music and reading a great book. Which happens to be the last of my Rainy Day suggestions.
Favorite Rainy Day Book
I own about 3 or 4 copies of this book. There's something quite tragically perfect about this classic love story. You hate Rochester, but then you ultimately feel for him. You love Jane, but can't understand why she does what she does. I can read this book over and over again and never get bored. It's haunting and sad, yet charming and relatable.
For those overcast and rainy days, this book is one I can always count on to keep me engrossed from start to finish! I realize it's not a book for everyone. Some prefer lighter reading, but I completely and wholeheartedly recommend this book anyway.
*****
So, there you have it. My Rainy Day Favorites. Next time you find yourself in the middle of a rain storm. Go ahead and dance in it, but then come back inside and snuggle up with some of these rainy day suggestions! Enjoy!
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