{"id":2531,"date":"2020-02-24T19:04:50","date_gmt":"2020-02-24T19:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/leap-year\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T18:12:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T18:12:00","slug":"leap-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/blog\/leap-year\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Spend Your Extra Day: Inspiration for Leap Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5746\" src=\"https:\/\/bellagracemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Emalynn-Sullivan-large.jpg\" alt=\"10 Ways to Spend Your Extra Day: Inspiration for Leap Year\" width=\"891\" height=\"597\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"artcred\">Photo credit: <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Emmalynn Sullivan<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Every four years we\u2019re gifted with something special: a bonus day! Though we think you should always make time for yourself, this leap year we encourage you to set aside the entire extra day so you can spend it however you want. Below you&#8217;ll find some of our favorite ideas!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>10 Ways to Spend Your Extra Day: Inspiration for Leap Year<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>1) <em>Spend the day in bed.<\/em> Pull on a fresh pair of pajamas, gather up some books and snacks, and the TV remote. Sneak in a nap or two for ultimate relaxation.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>2) <em>Pretend it&#8217;s summer.<\/em> Turn up the heater, throw on a sundress, and paint your toenails a bright, sunshiny color.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>3) <em>Gather with friends.<\/em> Call up those people you never get a chance to see and put aside a few hours to spend with them. Go out for lunch, or consider hosting a potluck at your house.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>4) <em>Go somewhere new in your town or city.<\/em> It can be easy to stick to the same restaurants, stores, and even parks. Visit a new-to-you place where you live.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>5) <em>Watch your favorite movie.<\/em> Many of us feel the need to keep up with all the new pop culture. Dim the lights, grab a blanket, and turn on your go-to feel-good movie.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>6) <em>Do a puzzle.<\/em> They\u2019re good for your mind, and there\u2019s nothing quite like the feeling of putting the final piece in place.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>7) <em>Cook something that takes all day.<\/em> How often have you said you wanted to make a certain meal but you just don\u2019t have the time? Now\u2019s your chance.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>8) <em>Take a social media break.<\/em> We all need to reset from time to time. You won\u2019t miss anything. We promise.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>9) <em>Pamper yourself.<\/em> Take an extra-long bath or shower. Use the good salts and scrubs. Put on a face mask. You\u2019ve earned this break.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>10) <em>Watch cute animal videos online.<\/em> Just a few videos filled with puppies and kittens are sure to bring a smile to your face.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How will you be spending your extra day? Share with us in the comments below!<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><em><a href=\"https:\/\/go.stampington.com\/hubfs\/Ways_To_Spend_Extra_Day.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to download a printable of this list!<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every four years we\u2019re gifted with something special: a bonus day! Though we think you should always make time for yourself, this leap year we encourage you to set aside the entire extra day so you can spend it however you want. 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