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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:

1. Read a book — 8 Books for Moms in All Stages of Mommyhood
2. Call a friend or two (make a list set a time and call)
3. Exercise more (schedule it)
4. Reconnect with your spouse (micro dates in the back yard, in your bedroom, or even in the shower)
5. Host a virtual wine night with friends on Zoom (play pictionary, bible trivia, gestures, taboo,)
6. 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. 
7. Eat family dinner together every night 
8. Journal (even if is only 5 minutes, some will do a unpublished video log)
9. Spring clean — 10 Household Items You’re Not Cleaning Often Enough
10. Declutter the house — Click here for our 4 week decluttering challenge with free printable calendar!
11. Plant a garden — Click here for a guide to 15 plants you can regrow from kitchen scraps
12. Cook dinner every night — Home cooked meals are often healthier (because you know what’s in them) and cheaper than restaurants or fast food!
13. Fix things around the house that are broken
14. Spend one-on-one time with each of your kids — Some of our favorite activities are making slime and kid-friendly yoga.
15. Work on your budget
16. Start a side hustle — Check out my guide How to Start a Mom Blog 
17. Movie night
18. Family game night
19. Write letters to friends and family
20. Read the Bible
21. Arts and crafts with the kids
22. Give yourself a pedicure
23. Take a bath — an actual bath where you take time to relax and enjoy it!
24. Skype with family
25. Sing karaoke
26. Do a puzzle
27. Make a family scrapbook
28. Dress up for dinner
29. Have a dance party
30. Learn a new skill —  Try a Masterclass or search for free YouTube tutorials!
31. Get caught up on laundry finally
32. Write a book
33. Binge watch a new TV series
34. Paint something
35. Rearrange a room in your home
36. Build a blanket fort with the kids
37. Go for a walk — 10 Reasons Walking is the Perfect Exercise
38. Celebrate a holiday — Click here for our list of 105 Unique Holidays for Kids!
39. Work on an adult coloring book
40. Baking —  this is our favorite cookie recipe!