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27 Things to do when you’re stuck at home

March 18, 2020

Social distancing day 6 over here…

I’m used to working from home, but I’m definitely not used to avoiding coffee shops and stores and playgrounds!

Yesterday I had to just drive around town for a few minutes so I felt some sense of normalcy.

How are YOU doing?

We have been getting a LOT of outdoor time, and I thought today I would share some ideas for what to do if you’re bored and don’t know what to do with yourself.

There are two lists – one for anyone without kids and one for people with kids – because it’s practically impossible to do some things with a toddler on your hip!

What to do when stuck at home

  1. Coloring isn’t just for kids! Order an adult coloring book and relax with some colored pencils and a glass of wine instead of watching TV all night
  2. Clean out your closet. Get rid of everything you don’t wear or won’t wear next season. List items on ebay or Poshmark, and make money from your closet
  3. Get ready for the next season by shopping spring shoes, then have a (solo) try on party at home
  4. Sephora is offering free shipping right now on all orders with code freeship, so why not clean out your makeup and order whatever you need!
  5. Hang those photos you’ve been meaning to get on the walls
  6. Learn how to knit or crochet
  7. Try a new workout! There are many resources right now for free workouts, from Obe to Corepower and beyond
  8. Make your own coffee table book with your favorite photos from the last few years
  9. Write a letter to someone (like a real letter that needs a stamp)
  10. Break out the self tanner and get your glow on (this is my favorite self tanner)
  11. Binge-watch everything you’ve meant to watch over the years (more TV show suggestions are in this post)
  12. Facetime your best friend, sister, mom…
  13. Make homemade pasta! You need flour and eggs, but it’s fairly simple to make (just time-consuming) OR bake a pie

make apple pie

What to do at home with a toddler

  1. Go on a nature walk
  2. Collect pinecones and make small bird feeders, then hang them outside on tree branches and watch for birds or squirrels
  3. Visit a farm if you have one local to you
  4. Paint artwork to hang in their playroom or bedroom
  5. Clean out your kids’ closets and sell items on ebay, Poshmark, or a resale-focused Facebook group (there are hundreds of them!)
  6. Fill a bucket with ice cubes and random toys, and have them scoop out the toys one by one with a ladle
  7. Make play dough!
  8. Watch something educational (the New England Aquarium has YouTube videos about their animals, all about a minute long each)
  9. Go through their toys and have them decide what to put away for a while, give to another child (donate), or keep
  10. Read books together
  11. Potty train
  12. Teach them how to match socks
  13. Give a specific job each day: Like putting away the silverware out of the dishwasher (Eleanor’s favorite!)
  14. Play “store” and have them be the checkout person while you “buy” items from your pantry

mom and baby, coffee maker

What are you doing to stay active during your time stuck at home?

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  1. Pam says

    March 22, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Awesome suggestions! Thank you!

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