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Beach Hashtags for Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, and More

Show off your nature photography with these best beach hashtags you can use all year round on your posts. Sometimes you can't help but snap an Instagram photo to post of your summer day at the ocean in your chic beach coverup or even a winter stroll by the beach. It's peaceful, serene, splendid. These trending hashtags and related hashtags for beach adventures will give you plenty of ideas that you can use anywhere that hashtags are available - Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course, Instagram hashtags. 

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There are so many videos on the Internet. Everyone is posting their photos, videos, Instagram reels, TikTok, YouTube videos. It's hard to maintain invisibility and find your audience. If you're trying to increase your audience, work with brands or companies, there are a range of ways to utilize hashtags and engage with your ideal audience.

Best Beach Hashtags for Facebook, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and More

Pick a hashtag or two to add to your posts, or you could even use a hashtag in place of a caption. 

Below are some of the most frequently used Instagram beach hashtags as well as some fun, more unique ones.

What is a hashtag?

You may recognize the hashtag as your pound key on your phone. A hashtag is a word or phrase that is preceded by a hash sign (#). It can be used on social media platforms and applications, such as Instagram, Instagram Reels, Facebook, Pinterest, TikTok, Twitter to identify digital content on a particular topic. You can add a hashtag or trending hashtags to beach posts, personal posts, business, etc. Hashtags help you get in front of more people and more followers, potentially more likes. 

For example:

  • From all of us to you, we hope you have a good holiday with your loved ones. #MerryChristmas
  • Stoked to be performing at this year's Tofu X Fest. #TofuXFest2021
  • This is the best taco in San Diego. #sdfoodie

Sometimes a hashtag or popular hashtags are used in conjunction with the text to articulate something contextual. 

For example: 

  • Just passed my biggest midterm yet. #thankgoodness
  • We can't wait for our vacation this week. Our bags are packed and we're ready to go. #ParisHereWeCome
  • Beach day with the family. #beachvibes
  • Out team are such Gilmore Girls fans, so we hosted a Gilmore Girls themed birthday party for Jackie! #whereyouleadiwillfollow

Trending and Top Related Beach Hashtags for Beach

#beachvibes

#beachlife

#beach 

#beachbife

#beachbody

#beachday

#beachbum

#beaches

#beachwear

#beachbabe

#beachvibes

#beachdays

#beachgirl

#beachtime

#beachwedding

#beachlover

#beachwaves

#beachhouse

#beachyoga

#beachdayeveryday

#beachstyle

#beachy

#beachparty

#beachclub

#beachphotography

#beachside 

#beachlovers 

#beachfront 

#beachbums 

#beachwalk 

#beachlove

#bythesea

#girlsjustwannahavesun

#hightidesgoodvibes

#holiday

#instagood

#landscape

#ocean 

#oceanview

#oceanlife

#oceanlove 

#oceanbreeze 

#oceantherapy

#oceanside

#photooftheday

#sand

#sandyfeet

#sea

#seaside

#seascape 

#seashore 

#sealife 

#seaview 

#sealovers

#seashells

#seaweed 

#seaglass 

#sealover 

#seascapes

#seastheday

#sky

#sun

#sunnydays

#sunset

#sunsetvibes

#travelgram

#travelphotography

#vacation

#waves

#wavesfordays

Beach Hashtags for Facebook, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and More

What is the suggested limit on the number of hashtags used?

This is a great question. It depends on the platform (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram,  Pinterest, TikTok, etc.) and what the purpose is. On Instagram, you can post up to 30 hashtags, but it's not necessarily always advisable to use 30 at a time. Take it on a case-by-case basis for your posts. If you are a business, consider narrowing down the popular hashtags so potential clients aren't bombarded with a list of popular hashtags that's longer than your caption. Aim for a few best hashtags, even if it's two strategic hashtags. The best hashtags to use are ones that apply to you, the post itself, as well as your page itself. Related reading: Is Pinterest Social Media? + a List of Pinterest Categories. Read here.

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Find related hashtags on Instagram

There are many relevant hashtags to choose from. Search for a hashtag that you have in mind on Instagram then see what other related hashtags people are using. Click on different people's posts and then take a look at their Instagram beach hashtags. You may find popular beach hashtags that you can integrate into your Instagram hashtag strategy. It's also an excellent way to see trending hashtags that people are currently using in posts. It doesn't have to be too serious, it doesn't have to be business unless that's your goal! Have fun with it. 

Optimize your Instagram post or carousel Instagram posts with the right hashtags to potentially boost engagement and get seen by the right kind of people. Popular beach hashtags will change with the seasons so refer to this list for some of the most popular hashtags.

Related reading: 100+ Fun Things to Do on Your Birthday (125+ Ideas for Friends, Family, Alone). Read here.

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Things to Do in Roma Mexico City Neighborhood

Roma Mexico City is a colorful, hip neighborhood filled with culture, local pet-friendly restaurants, plants, and art galleries. Colonia Roma has a lot of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, traditional Mexican cuisine, as well as fusion restaurants. This neighborhood is covered in greenery, plants, and vines that make you feel like you're in a park, not a bustling, modern city like CDMX. CDMX is a big city with an endless amount of things to do.

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Scroll down to learn more about popular questions: Is Roma in Mexico City Safe?, Restaurants and Cafes, Places to Stay, Art, Bars, and more.

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Roma Mexico City is the ideal place for artists, creatives, hipsters to find inspiration. People describe Colonia Roma as a hipster-type of neighborhood. Merriam Webster defines hipster as a person who is unusually aware of and interested in new and unconventional patterns. There are residential buildings, art galleries, street food, cafes, restaurants, bars, clubs, art deco architecture, street art, and more. Explore the parks and squares of Roma Mexico, do a bit of shopping, then visit one of the cafes for a bite to eat. 

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Colonia Roma, Roma Norte, Roma Sur: What is the Difference?

There are many colonias or neighborhoods in CDMX. Some of the better known colonias are Bosques de las Lomas, Centro, Condesa, Roma, Colonia Juarez, Coyoacán, Del Valle, Jardines del Pedregal, Polanco, Zona Rosa, and more.

Colonia Roma is also called La Roma, La Romita, or at its simplest, Roma. You'll find this district located in Mexico City's Cuauhtémoc borough which is west of the city's historic center. Roma is broken down into Roma Norte and Roma Sur, which is the northern and southern portion of the neighborhood. 

Related reading: The Xcaret Underground River Experience: Things to Do in Xcaret.

Is Roma in Mexico City Safe? 

Maybe you’re wondering, is Roma Norte safe? Is it safe to walk in Roma Norte at night? Is La Condesa Mexico City Safe? The answer is yes! We felt safe walking around. 

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Panaderia Rosetta

Restaurants and Cafes

Top rated restaurant-options include Fonda Recomienda, Tortería Los Güeros, Cine Tonalá, El Parnita, La Pitahaya, Lalo!, La Chicha, Panaderia Rosetta, Por Siempre Vegana Taqueria, Maximo Bistrot Local, Nudo Negro, Contramar, Mog, and so much more. Roma Norte and Roma Sur are buzzing with foodie options to make your stay in Mexico one your taste buds will never forget.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, snacks, wine, there are many Mexico City food options. Some places might have a website and social media presence where they provide their menu and hours online, while other establishments more so focus on in-person inquiries or phone calls. Check ahead to see if you need a reservation. We loved Panadería Rosetta for fresh pan dulce, pastries, and tastiness. Por Siempre Vegana Taqueria was popular amongst Mexico City locals and tourists alike, with a 45-minute wait!

Looking for more tips on things to do? Take a look at this book called Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler - Buy it on Amazon.

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Por Siempre Vegana Taqueria


Tacos

Depending where you are, there are food options within walking distance. Walking around the street can be an amazing experience in itself as you search for coffee or perhaps a mezcal. Colonia Roma is definitely a lively corner of Mexico City filled with places to eat, shop, and stay. Make a trip to the food hall market, Mercado Roma, or find some tacos at a local restaurant. Taquería Los Parados, La Chicha, El Parnita, Tacos Nena, or any other place in Roma Norte or Roma Sur. There are shrimp tacos, tacos al pastor, chicken, pork, veggie, you name it.

Classic And Contemporary Recipes From Mexico City, a cookbook - Find it here.

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Mercado Roma

Mercado Roma is a thriving food hall located at Querétaro 225 Col. Roma 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX Mexico. There are many food stands to pick and choose from depending on what you're in the mood for. You can get takeout or dine in and people watch as groups nosh and sip on their delights. Check out the Mercado Roma website for current hours and food stands.

Roma Movie

You might recall hearing of Roma Mexico City from the film of the same on Netflix, Roma. Oscar-winner Alfonso Cuarón writes and directs Roma, an emotional portrait of a domestic worker's journey set against domestic and political turmoil in 1970s Mexico. It's on Netflix if you'd like to watch it.

Places to Stay

There are a number of bed and breakfasts, rooms, and places to stay in Roma area if you want to stay the night.  You can find private rooms, apartments, vacation rentals to suit your style. There are different options based on your budget, number of guests, and length of stay. Here are a few top hotels.

Related reading: El Cielo Winery Resort on Ruta del Vino Valle de Guadalupe, Ensenada, Mexico

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Casa Goliana - luxury bed and breakfast in a restored 20th-century house with high ceilings

Address: Calle Guanajuato 199, Mexico City 06700 

Phone Number: 011 52 55 6826 9648 

Website: Casa Goliana

La Valise CDMX - adorned with Mexican antiques, unique art, cultured charm.

Address: Tonalá 53, Roma Norte, 06700, Roma Norte

Phone Number: +1 (305) 999 1540

Website: La Valise CDMX

Nima Local House Hotel - a boutique hotel in Mexico City

Address: Calle Colima 236 Col Roma Norte 06700

Phone Number: +52 55 7591 7175

Website: Nima Local House Hotel

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Art

There are plenty of things to do in Mexico City. Start with a walk to an art gallery. such as Fifty24mx, Trouvé, Rojo Bermelo (in Condesa), Cultura Colectiva Galería, Vértigo Galería, Tinta Naranja (Condesa), and more.

Shopping

From shoes to books, shopping is easy in Roma. There are local boutiques and cool places all around the neighborhood. So bring your pesos or a credit card and let's get shopping. Vinyl Rules is a thrift store in Roma Norte. There's Saanta Vintage, Macundales (cards, stationery, books), Head to Bazar Cuauhtémoc for antiques. Pabellón Cuauhtémoc is a shopping center in Roma Sur. Shop vintage clothes, cute boutiques, and other things.

Bars

Sip and savor the view at one of Colonia Roma's bars. This neighborhood has quite a few options. The bar scene is ready for you. Order mezcal, tequila, pulque, whatever your heart desires. The world is your oyster. Stop by Limantour at Álvaro Obregón 106 Col. roma 06700 México, D.F. Mexico. Okupa has mezcal. You can also fine Cine Tonalá, Club San Luis, La Botica, Dance Floor (if you want to dance/go to a gay bar) XOIO Bar (has gluten-free options!), Perros y Burros, and more.

Market, Corner Stores, Groceries

If you rent a room or entire apartment in Roma, you might be on the lookout for a market to buy some basics like bottled water, veggies, fruit, and other local goods. There are Oxxo's and other markets throughout the neighborhood.

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Have a Fun Trip!

This is your sign to visit Mexico City's colorful Colonia Roma neighborhood for coffee, places to stay and shop, music, culture, and amazing local Mexican food. Explore the colonias (neighborhoods) in Mexico City. I hope this entire article can help you navigate your stay in Mexico City's Colonia Roma. You could also visit nearby colonias (neighborhoods) such as Condesa and Polanco neighborhood. 

Do you have any trip tips for Mexico City? Feel free to share or save a photo on Pinterest. 

Learn more about traveling to Mexico on the Visit Mexico website. You'll enjoy visiting Mexico City if you like coffee shops, food stalls, museums, beautiful buildings, hidden gems, and nature! Popular things to do in CDMX are Bellas Artes, Soumaya Museum, Frida Kahlo Museum.

Read my other blog posts about Mexico:

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Things To Do at Playas de Tijuana, Mexico

Things to Do in Queretaro Centro, Mexico Top Attractions

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100+ Morning Journal Prompts: 100 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

In this list, you'll find plenty of morning journal prompts to get your creative juices flowing. Start your day with gratitude and intention by reflecting on yourself. Amidst all the chaos, we cannot control what we cannot control. There are many outside forces there to challenge you. We're people, we change day by day with every experience. Get to know yourself a bit.

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These 100+ morning journal prompts act as a reminder to reflect on today and yesterday and determine how you want to move forward. These self-reflection and self-discovery journal prompts for morning are a great way to bring self-awareness, talk to your future self or younger self. It's a compelling way to navigate negative thoughts and mental health, guide yourself to more self-love and good habits. Grab your journal or buy one, a pen, and get writing!

Writing morning pages is a wonderful part of your morning journaling routine. You can write a couple sentences or go long and write three pages. It's up to you. Don't let others define what works for you. Make it a daily habit to your daily routine to pick a morning journal prompt. You can come back to this list anytime you need a morning journal prompt. Sometimes you gain more clarity with putting pen to paper.

Related reading: The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition by Julia Cameron. Find it on Amazon.

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How Often Should I Journal?

The real answer is: whatever you like, whatever makes you feel like it's a creative, reflective thing, not a chore. To start, grab a cuppa tea or coffee and spend 10 minutes writing in your journal every day. It doesn't have to be a huge chunk of time. See what works for you with these morning pages prompts. Learn more about Julia Cameron's morning pages in her book. If sometimes you don't feel like journaling, that's cool. If you're pinched for time, set a timer - 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, whatever you can spare that morning, pick a morning journal prompt, and write whatever you can. Once the timer dings, you can move on to the next task of your day! Can't go wrong with 100 journal prompts to start your morning routine. Write a letter to yourself. It can help you find a better place as you think back to your favorite childhood moments, or think about your dream job.

100 Journal Prompts - Morning Journaling Prompts to Start Your Day. Make it part of your morning routine

  1. What is my intention for today? 
  2. Who inspires me the most?
  3. What do I need to do today? Is there something I should do first to make it a productive day?
  4. What are some things that make me genuinely happy? Describe what makes you feel positive.
  5. When was a time I felt hurt?
  6. Where do I see myself in 5 years?
  7. If I could have a magical superpower, what would I pick? 
  8. What are some things that boost my mood? Start writing down as many things as you can think of. You can reflect back on this page when you're feeling down!
  9. Why do I get annoyed? Identify things that set me off and dive into why it bothers me.
  10. How can I practice gratitude today?
  11. What do I love most about myself?
  12. What are my favorite scents/smells?
  13. What are some things that fire up my life right now? Describe what inspires you, what sets your soul ablaze.
  14. Who is my favorite author?
  15. What do I want to do tonight? 
  16. How has my family influenced my personal beliefs?
  17. Is there anything I want to try, change, or add to my morning routine?
  18. I wake up exactly one year from today. What are some things I'd like to do by this exact date next year?
  19. When was the last time I went on an adventure? Start by writing the moment down on paper then describe as much detail as you can remember.
  20. Where's one place in the world I dream of visiting? What does it look like? Why do I want to go there specifically? How long have I been wanting to go?
  21. What is my favorite part of the day?
  22. What would I tell my past self about my life today?
  23. What's a project I've been putting off for far too long? What's holding me back?
  24. Describe your surroundings. Write down what you see, smell, taste, touch, hear.
  25. What should I focus on today? 
  26. Is my morning routine serving me? Should I make any changes?
  27. What's one lesson I learned yesterday?
  28. What's one lesson I learned this week?
  29. What's my favorite character of all time? It can be from a book, movie, video game, fan fiction, TV show, etc.
  30. If you had an all-expenses-paid trip for 7 days, where would you go?
  31. How can I feel more fulfilled in life?
  32. What reminder do I need to hear right now?
  33. What calms me down in times of stress? How do I best relieve stress? Jot down some things that help you navigate the stress. Music? Lavender? Going for a walk? Calling a friend or family member?
  34. Who do I enjoy spending time with?
  35. What are my favorite words?
  36. Who are my role models?
  37. What are my favorite quotes?
  38. To help me get in a positive mindset, what are three things I am grateful for this morning? What are 3 positive things that happened to me this week?
  39. Do I believe in second chances? Write out your thoughts.
  40. Where should I go on vacation?
  41. What should be my motto be for today?
  42. How is my mental health right now?
  43. What am I looking forward to in the day ahead?
  44. What are some ways to find inner peace? How can I find more joy in the little things?
  45. What is the kindest thing anyone has said about me?
  46. How can I be a better friend to myself?
  47. Describe your ideal day. 
  48. Who is a teacher that really inspired me? Name the person and describe why they made such an impact on you. 
  49. What's a favorite childhood memory that makes me smile?
  50. What is my favorite song of the moment?
  51. What would I tell my inner child right now?
  52. What are ten things I want to do this month?
  53. What does my near future look like?
  54. What's one habit I'm trying to be more aware about?
  55. What's something positive that happened this week? This can be something positive that happened to you, in the news, to a loved one, etc.
  56. What are my favorite books this year?
  57. Is there anything holding me back in life?
  58. What are my favorite movies of all time?
  59. What's one of my biggest challenges today? 
  60. What are my biggest victories in life?
  61. What is a current life goal of mine?
  62. What is one of my greatest strengths?
  63. What are my favorite songs right now? 
  64. What gets me into a creative flow?
  65. How do I feel at this very moment?
  66. When do I feel most confident? Create a list of things that really boost your energy and confidence, like you can take on the world. 
  67. Is there anything I'm taking for granted right now?
  68. Who is someone I wish I stayed in touch with?
  69. What's distracting me? Find ways to minimize distractions.
  70. What makes me feel safe?
  71. What's something you could improve?
  72. What is my favorite holiday?
  73. Who am I closest to?
  74. What will the future look like? Get descriptive. What are your theories? 
  75. What is love? What is self-love? What does it mean? What does it feel like?
  76. What am I grateful for?
  77. What do I need? Write it out.
  78. What's my dream job in life?
  79. What does success mean to me in my professional life?
  80. What does my average day look like right now vs last year?
  81. Do I have any bad habits? What are they? What bad habit do I want to swap with a better habit?
  82. What is my greatest accomplishment this year?
  83. What would a perfect day look like?
  84. What is my bucket list of things I really want to do in life?
  85. What is number one thing I need to do today?
  86. What does my dream house or dream home look like?
  87. What's one of the best ideas I ever had? 
  88. How can I navigate my personal growth this year?
  89. If I were to go back to school, what would I study?
  90. How do I want to feel today? 
  91. What are some of my favorite things about my current living space?
  92. What's something I didn't get a chance to do past week that I really want to accomplish?
  93. Why am I feeling overwhelmed?
  94. How have I changed in the past year?
  95. How have I changed in the last 5 years?
  96. What advice would I give 8-year-old me?
  97. Who is my best friend? What qualities to they have?
  98. What's the hardest thing I've ever done?
  99. Who should I reach out to? Who haven't I spoken to in a while?
  100. What's taking up a lot of my time?
  101. How would my family, friends, or someone else describe me?
  102. If I had $10,000 to spend in 24 hours, what would I spend it on?
  103. If I had $1,000,000 to spend in 24 hours, what would I spend it on?
  104. What scares me? 
  105. How can I help someone else this week?
  106. How do I experience anxiety? What happens to me, to my body?
  107. What makes me laugh?
  108. What are my most positive qualities?
  109. If I could travel back in time, what time would I visit?
  110. Do I have a nickname? How did I get it and does it mean anything?
  111. How can you practice compassion toward others?
  112. Am I being true to myself?
  113. How do I like to relax after a long day?
  114. What is my relationship with money? What does it look like and how does that play out in my life?
  115. What's something you just want to rant about? Get it off your chest. Write it out.
  116. If I only had 1 year to live, what would I do? How would I spend the year?
  117. How is my mental health today? What about my emotional health? What can I do to improve my emotional well being?
  118. Will this matter tomorrow? In a couple days? A week?
  119. What's a quote that really resonates with me?
  120. What do I need to change for the better?
  121. What's my favorite season?
  122. What are some things that happened yesterday? What was the highlight?
  123. Who was my first crush?
  124. Who was my first celebrity crush?
  125. What enables me to have a good night of sleep? Is it the amount of time, quality, temperature, noise level? Write it out.
  126. What would I like to be remembered for?
  127. Am I the oldest, youngest, middle, or only child? How does that play a part in my life?
  128. If my pet could talk, what would they tell me?
  129. Write a love letter to yourself.
  130. What's my goal for the rest of the year? How can I make tangible goals?
  131. What's important to me?
  132. What is the biggest lesson I've learned this year?
If you are seeking journal prompts for self-reflection and self-discovery, this list will help you practice self care today. Journaling in the morning helps set the tone of your day as you reflect.

Related reading Dark vs Light - a poem about the good and evil we face daily, internally and externally.

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Spend a few minutes every morning journaling and giving yourself time to simply be. Practice writing in a journal every morning or at the end of the day. It doesn't matter if you have a physical journal where you write with pen and paper or if you type things out on the Notes app on your phone. 

Journaling gives you time to process your thoughts, turning them from a tangle of strings into a beautifully crocheted masterpiece, giving you the ability to let go, learn, move on. 

These morning pages prompts are meant to get your brain moving! It can help you plan things out and be more productive. There are many benefits, depending on what you want to get out of the process. Journaling can help you process your thoughts, have some clarity, feel motivated, give you something to look forward to each day. The best way is if you do stream of consciousness writing, just write from the heart, don't think too much about sounding clear or smart or put together.

Journaling Prompts for Morning: What's the Point of a Having a Journaling Practice?

If you are having trouble finding inspiration, pick a few prompts to start with. It's easier to look at a list and then pick a journaling prompt that calls to you rather than coming up with it from scratch. Free writing allows for creative recovery, letting your inner critic out as you make try to understand and gather all the random thoughts. You can do your morning pages first thing in the morning on a daily basis or just do whatever makes sense for you. 

Pick from this list of morning journal writing prompts and write from the heart. Do it as a helpful act of self-care, self-discovery. Process your thoughts and what's going on in your life. We are not the same as we used to be. We change with the experiences we go through, the people we surround ourselves with. Add these ideas to your daily mindfulness practice. It can be a positive habit where you focus your energy on yourself. 

You're writing words from your soul, rather than spending energy scrolling for hours watching someone else's life. Kids can journal too! Happiness, inspiration, creativity can be hard to find. Wrangle in your feelings and emotions as you write. There are more than 100 journal prompts for morning to choose from. It's a good thing to add to your morning habits.

If you need a journal there are a bunch online, these lined journals come in different colors.

Explore those feelings and emotions, see what comes up. As you write these morning pages prompts, you'll discover a sense of self-discovery. 

If you're looking for prompts to integrate into your morning journal practice, this list will help you work through negative feelings, create your own daily affirmation, navigate personal goals, and more.  A morning journaling practice gives you time to spend with yourself, allowing you time to overcome yesterday, create your to do list, understand the nuances of your own life so you can simply write. 

You can actually understand more about how you define success, what your relationships are like, remember old memories, and begin to find yourself, solve yourself. Start morning pages today. Write morning pages right when you get up if you're a morning person, but if not there is no wrong way to do it. 

Write in the afternoon or evening. No matter what, it helps to write positive affirmations to work through negative emotions. Take a deep breath and just write. Grab a cup of tea or coffee it's morning journal time.

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100+ Things to Do at a Sleepover

Get some snacks, watch scary movies, and get together with your friends for a fun sleepover. This list of fun ideas contains more than 100 fun things to do at a sleepover party. Whether you're an adult who wants to invite your adult friends over or you're a parent planning for your kid's sleepover, this list will help you come up with ideas. You can set up the sleepover in a bedroom or living room, depending on the size of the room, the number of people, kids or teens at the sleepover, and the comfort level. 

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Whether you want to invite your best friends over for a slumber party or your teen wants to invite a group of sleepover guests over for a girl's night, there are many ways to have fun and enjoy the night. And you never have to leave the house. This list will give you fun sleepover ideas on how to create a night to remember as well as some fun sleepover games that you can play. A sleepover party for girls or boys doesn't have to be a big occasion, it could be with one close friend! 

If you are a teen or tween, be sure to ask your parents permission to do the sleepover ideas on this list like using the oven or whatever your house rules are. 

Want to host your guests for a sleepover on a budget? There are many free and fun things to do, too!

Fun Things to Do at a Sleepover - Ideas for Adults, Teens, Kids

1. Play Truth or Dare.
2. Play 20 Questions.
3. Play Would You Rather.
4. Play Two Truths, One Lie.
5. Play Never Have I Ever.
6. Play MASH. - This is a classic game if you haven't played it before. It's super fun, especially for middle schoolers.
7. Play charades. 
8. Do a few rounds of hide and seek.
9. Have fun and do a few rounds of I Spy.
10. Enjoy playing video games.
11. Play a funny card game like Cards Against Humanity.
12. Use a Magic 8 Ball and ask it a bunch of questions.
13. Pillow fight, but don't smack each other too hard you break a pillow (or a tooth!!).
14. Play ring toss. You can use glow sticks at night to have a bit more fun.
15. Host a themed party. Whether it's Harry Potter, old-school 16. Hollywood stars, medieval, pick a cool theme and run with it. Everyone can dress up. You can even decorate the house with items from the party store.
17. Host an indoor beach party and decorate with a beach theme. Everyone can bring towels, beach balls, swim wear/swim cover ups and enjoy inside!
18. Host game night and play a classic game or two. Take turns to play your favorite board game for each person.
19. Game and movie night. This will be so much fun and make for a memorable experience! Classic sleepover games and movies could last the entire night!
20. Do a DIY project. You can find crafts to create on YouTube, TikTok, etc. You can try to work with items you already have at home or make a big affair and go to a craft store.
 21. Watch a movie marathon. You could watch each of your favorite movie or do a series (like Harry Potter, Twilight, Star Wars, etc.)
22. Watch films none of you have ever seen before. Watching it together will be so much fun. Don't forget to have them bring their coziest blankets.
23. Watch horror movies. - Eek, scary but fun to do with your besties.
24. Play movie bingo.
25. Make popcorn and watch some TV shows or a TV series.
26. Watch funny videos on YouTube.
27. Have some fun with board games like Clue, Monopoly, Sorry!, chess, etc. - You can find these at the thrift store for cheap, sometimes you can find brand new ones so you don't have to worry about missing pieces.
28. Get a special edition Monopoly to play that the kids or teens will like. There are different ones like SpongeBob Meme Monopoly, there's Star Wars Edition, and many more.
29. Try your hand at card games like Go Fish or War.
30. Sing some karaoke. If you don't have a karaoke machine you can always use YouTube or even Spotify. 
31. Play music. You can use a recorder player, play CDs, or cassettes.
32. Play a random Spotify playlist with each guest's favorite songs.
33. Play top trending songs, like Top 40 or a current TikTok playlist.
34. Do a neighborhood scavenger hunt.
35. Do a virtual museum tour.
36. Tell scary ghost stories in the dark.
37. Create a pillow fort in the living room or other open space. - This is truly one of the most classic things to do at a sleepover. It helps if each person brings a blanket something.
38. Have a water balloon fight outside.
39. Spa night. Put on sheet masks, and give yourselves fresh manicures, and pedicures, it can be simple and all about self-care amongst friends.
40. Create a vision board. Bring old magazines, newspapers, glue sticks, scissors, and compile them into a vision board to bring your goals and dreams to life. This is definitely a fun option for things to do at a sleepover
41. Do a spa day with face masks, body scrub, etc. 
42. Make a DIY cinnamon sugar body scrub. It's easy but feels super fun and fancy.
43. Make a tie-dye shirt with bleach. Click here to learn how to make it.
44. Host a dance party or dance contest. Play your favorite songs and dance them out. Dancing is fun. You could do a glow stick dance party, too.
45. Dress up and throw a costume party. Pretend to be different characters with backstories. Don't forget to take photos of the hilarious outfits.
46. Film a TikTok video. You can post it for friends only so only your closest friends see it. 
47. Learn a fun TikTok dance. It can be fun to get your creative juices flowing. 
48. Paint your nails. You could even do a different color for each nail or get creative with the designs.
49. Draw. Draw still life, draw each other, draw random shapes. You get the idea!
50. Paint. You can try to recreate a painting, paint each other, or get creative with it. You and your friends might create a masterpiece.
51. Paint with your eyes closed.
52. Paint rocks.
53. Host a virtual Zoom party for friends who couldn't make it.
54. Do a talent show and each person can show off a talent of theirs.
55. Write a letter to your future selves.
56. Solve a puzzle.
57. Do a crossword puzzle. This is a great activity for your brain, too. You can work together to solve as much as you can.
58. Solve a Sudoku puzzle.
59. Do a few Mad Libs. They even have a Sleepover Edition of Mad Libs! This is so fun!
60. Rearrange the furniture or the room to make it feel like you're in a new place.
61. Camp in the backyard or set up your sleeping bags in the living room.
62. Have a quiet evening and each of you read a book or your favorite book.
63. Start a book together. Each person can read a page out loud and then pass the book.
64. Star gaze.
65. Cloud watch.
66. Search for four leaf clovers in the backyard or outside.
67. Throw some hoops aka play basketball.
68. Make slime. Look up a few videos online to see what you need to make it. There are lots of fun recipes.
69. Put on a puppet show.
70 . Make puppets out of whatever you have in the house. Get more creative the better.
71. Host a clothing swap. Each guest brings some items they want to get rid of and then friends can swap with each other!
72. Have an indoor picnic.
73. Have an outdoor picnic in the backyard or just outside where you can make it work.
74. Make a snack platter or kids' or teens' charcuterie board.
75. Do a snack exchange. Each person could bring a bunch of snacks and then try them out.
76. Make ice cream sundaes. 
77. Make homemade cookies.
78. Find a good recipe, gather the ingredients, and make it! 
79. Make some weird popcorn flavors. See what you can come up with. Chocolate chip and cheese? Might be good?
80. Make s'mores. It's an easy and fun idea. You only need chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows. You can microwave it to make it easy.
81. Make an ice cream bar with all the bowls, spoons,  and ice cream toppings set up such as chocolate sauce or nuts (depending on food allergies of course). Each kid at the sleepover party can make their own ice cream bowl.
82. Make your own pizza. Homemade! You could buy some dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings at the grocery store or Trader Joe's, or some store like that.
83. Eat breakfast for dinner. Eggs, pancakes, bacon, all that good stuff.
84. Enjoy the fun of a fondu pot. Make your food and eat it too.
85. Create a candy charcuterie board. 
86. Decorate cupcakes. You can bake them and then have a little set up for decorating. Or buy plain cupcakes from the grocery store. You can have candy, sprinkles, frosting, etc.
87. Have a hot cocoa bar or hot chocolate station.
88. Have a popcorn bar.
89. Make paper airplanes and see whose paper plane flies the furthest.
90. Make homemade bubbles and see what shapes you can come up with.
91. Create DIY friendship bracelets. Cool way to spend quality time with them too.
92. Take pictures and group photos to remember the moment! Take a group photo or do a group photoshoot. 
93. Do each other's hair.
94. Scroll Buzzfeed.
95. Tie-dye t-shirts. You can buy party kit tie dye packs on Amazon - click here to check it out.
96. Create a collage.
97. Make a time capsule of your evening together. 
98. Make ice slushies by freezing water and creating your own syrups with sugar and flavorings.
99. Try to learn a new instrument.
100. Talk about your favorite TV shows.
101. Talk about where you see yourself in five years.
102. Chat about your goals and dreams.
103. Order food from a local restaurant. You can eat in or takeout.
104. Chat and catch up with each other. How have you been? What have you been doing? Interested in any films, books, or TV shows? 
105. What's your current hobby or obsession?
106. Feeling tired? Get your beauty sleep and head to bed early. Relax!
107. Do an outdoor adventure. Walk around, and explore.
108. Play flashlight tag at night in the backyard.
109. If a pool, lake, etc. is nearby, go for a swim.
110. Watch the sunset.
111. Watch the sunrise. 
112. Make a DIY drive in using a sheet and projector
113. Play lawn games
114. Play the Sims

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Truth or Dare and Other Classic Sleepover Games

No more wondering about what to do at a sleepover. Popular sleepover and slumber party and sleepover classic games for girls or boys include Truth or Dare, 20 Questions, Would You Rather, Two Truths, One Lie, Never Have I Ever, MASH, hide and seek, scavenger hunt. You can also play good old classic board games like Clue, Monopoly, Sorry!, and Life. There are a lot of apps too, such as Heads Up. When in doubt, ask your kids or teens what they are into or what they think are the best sleepover games.

Related reading: 100+ fun things to do at home with friends.

Slumber Party Ideas and Essentials

Not sure what to bring to a sleepover party? These are some ideas for slumber parties:

  • Pillow or pillows
  • Blanket
  • Pajamas
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Period products, if needed (pad, tampon, etc.)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Hair tie
  • Phone
  • Fun games
  • Phone charger
  • Any needed medicine/medication


Sleepover Snack Ideas

There are plenty of good snacks available at your local store. You can buy in bulk at Costco or someplace like that, or you can shop for what works for you and your family. It also depends if the sleepover is geared for kids, tweens, teenagers, or just a good old-fashioned girls' night. 

  • Popcorn
  • Chips
  • Veggies and ranch or some sort of dip
  • Chocolate
  • Pizza (Buy your favorite frozen pizza or make it homemade)
  • Water (Bottled or Tap Water is fine) - you can even jazz up the water with fresh mint, lemon slices, etc.
  • Ice
  • Soda (cola, rootbeer, orange soda, hot chocolate + whipped cream, etc) 
  • Juice
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Related reading: 100+ Things to do on on your Birthday

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What to do at a Sleepover - Use What You've Got

There are lots of sleepover activities to choose from. You're bound to have loads of fun with this list of more than 100 fun things to do at a sleepover party for girls or boys. A slumber party is a great way to spend the night with your close friends, get to know each other even more, and just have loads of fun. 

No matter your age, whether it's a kid's party or a sleepover for tweens, teens, or adults, sleepovers are a great way to make some memories that you can laugh at years from now. I remember the hilarity that ensued when my friends stayed up late to make a fake music video as Led Zeppelin as teens. 

Tell scary stories, watch an old show, and keep it simple. You can do a lot in a house or apartment. Plus, there are many many things you can do that are free and don't require any additional cost. You can use you have a house and make the most of your get-together with your besties. Get your friends together and check off as many of these sleepover ideas as you can. 

There are plenty of things to do at a sleepover, whether you're an adult or planning something for your child! No matter what, you're bound to have a fun time at sleepover parties when there's so much you can do. Don't worry, because you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to come up with clever options to entertain the kids.

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