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Rainy day summer faves

August 28, 2026 Leave a Comment

Weather these days is a bit of a wild card. Summer here in New Jersey is usually pretty moderate, but this year has been anything but. We’ve already had stretches approaching 100 degrees followed by day after day of rain — the kind of rain that makes everything feel heavy, slow, and a little bit blah. Rain admittedly is not my favorite. It makes me drag, with my motivation becoming nonexistent. So I’ve been trying to be resourceful and find little things that help me power through the dreariest and soggiest of summer days.

Here are a few of my rainy‑day summer faves that are keeping me sane, dry, and moving.

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