When the summer heat or the winter chill takes its toll, sometimes it is just nice to stay in and be with yourself or the family. Vacations are the perfect time to get that much-needed rest and relaxation, and while many people are choosing to travel, there are a lot of perks to staying home and having a ‘staycation’. All you need is good heating and air conditioning, good company, and fun activities. Here are some of our recommendations to maximize your staycation:

See a movie

Stocking up on good movies is the perfect way to enjoy your staycation. Prepare a list of movies you haven’t seen because of your busy schedule and spend your staycation catching up. A lot of people talk about movies and seeing the latest Hollywood blockbusters will not make you feel left out the next time you see your friends.

Host a small gathering

Invite a few friends for a meal. Have a barbecue if the sun is feeling strong, or whip up a batch of hot chocolate if it is cold. Inviting friends over is a good idea if you have not seen each other in a while because of work commitments. Catch up on what you missed or talk about your mutual interests. You can follow this with a movie marathon or a sleep over.
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