We May Be Stuck at Home, But We Don’t Have to be Stuck…
40 Activities to do at Home While Social Distancing
Family is a truly wonderful thing. But not everyone still has kids at home or others still in your home. For those that do here are a few things to think about, for those that don’t we can still find many ways to adjust some of these activities to bring joy into your current situation. They are the ones we go to that can truly help us feel connected and anchored in our lives. They help us feel true love and bonding. And being with family is where we learn how to communicate and build strong relationships with other humans. Sure, there are many times when we need to be serious, but there are many times when we need to have fun together! Fun times really help a family bond! But have you ever really had so much fun that you spend the whole night laughing and snorting?
Here are some of the things on my to-do list:
- Read a book — 8 Books for Moms in All Stages of Mommyhood
- Call a friend or two (make a list set a time and call)
- Exercise more (schedule it)
- Reconnect with your spouse (micro dates in the back yard, in your bedroom, or even in the shower)
- Host a virtual wine night with friends on Zoom (play pictionary, bible trivia, gestures, taboo,)
- Learn a language — Click here to purchase Rosetta Stone on Amazon or check out this post with ideas to study a new language for free.
- Eat family dinner together every night
- Journal (even if is only 5 minutes, some will do a unpublished video log)
- Spring clean — 10 Household Items You’re Not Cleaning Often Enough
- Declutter the house — Click here for our 4 week decluttering challenge with free printable calendar!
- Plant a garden — Click here for a guide to 15 plants you can regrow from kitchen scraps
- Cook dinner every night — Home cooked meals are often healthier (because you know what’s in them) and cheaper than restaurants or fast food!
- Fix things around the house that are broken
- Spend one-on-one time with each of your kids — Some of our favorite activities are making slime and kid-friendly yoga.
- Work on your budget
- Start a side hustle — Check out my guide How to Start a Mom Blog
- Movie night
- Family game night
- Write letters to friends and family
- Read the Bible
- Arts and crafts with the kids
- Give yourself a pedicure
- Take a bath — an actual bath where you take time to relax and enjoy it!
- Skype with family
- Sing karaoke
- Do a puzzle
- Make a family scrapbook
- Dress up for dinner
- Have a dance party
- Learn a new skill — Try a Masterclass or search for free YouTube tutorials!
- Get caught up on laundry finally
- Write a book
- Binge watch a new TV series
- Paint something
- Rearrange a room in your home
- Build a blanket fort with the kids
- Go for a walk — 10 Reasons Walking is the Perfect Exercise
- Celebrate a holiday — Click here for our list of 105 Unique Holidays for Kids!
- Work on an adult coloring book
- Baking — this is our favorite cookie recipe!