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29 Ideas to Do on Your Extra Day this Leap Year
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29 Ideas to Do on Your Extra Day this Leap Year

2020 is a leap year, so an extra day is added in to our calendars in the month of February. This year's extra day (a.k.a., leap day) on February 29 falls on a Saturday. Since leap years happen only every four years, the next time a leap day falls on a Saturday, we will all be 28 years older, so take advantage of this extra special Saturday with these 29 ideas to do on your extra day.

1. Sleep in for an extra 29 minutes

2. Add half and half or a dollop of whipped cream instead of milk in your favorite morning beverage

3. Include an extra side of bacon or sausage to your breakfast plate

More bacon on Leap Day

4. Add an extra scoop of avocado on your toast

5. Take your dog for an extra-long walk

6. Hug your kids an extra long time

7. Add some extra pampering to your morning routine

8. Add extra flair to your outfit with a colorful scarf or pair of socks

9. Spend 29 fewer minutes on social media today

10. Give your pet(s) an extra treat and more hugs

More time for pets on Leap Day

11. Add an extra mile to your daily walk or run

12. Call a friend or family member you haven’t talked to lately

13. Try something extra special for lunch or check out a new restaurant

14. Pack a picnic and go somewhere new to share it

15. Add 29 minutes of downtime meditating, doing yoga, or reading

More Yoga on Leap Day

16. Spend an extra hour with a loved one

17. Buy something extra special for yourself

18. Spend 29 fewer minutes looking at your phone

19. Add an extra 29 minutes to your daily workout

20. Spend an extra hour listening to your favorite music

Extra music on Leap Day

21. Take at least a 29-minute nap in the afternoon

22. Make an extra outfit change for dinner

23. Invite an extra friend or two out to dinner

24. Try a new appetizer before the main course

25. Order an extra slice of pie or fancy dessert to share with your friends

26. See an extra movie at the theatre or at home this evening

27. Treat yourself to an extra big popcorn with your movie

More popcorn on Leap Day

28. Add a nightcap or a nice cup of herb tea to the end of your extra day

29. Give an extra hug to a loved one before your day ends

EXTRA: Be sure to get an extra good night’s sleep

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