Fun Things To Do At Home With Your Family

While a majority of the world is currently stuck inside due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is bringing about a whole new dilemma for families and people from all walks of life—what to do. With specific instructions to stay inside and avoid socializing, going to the gym and even heading to work, it can be really difficult to figure out how to spend your time while you are stuck in home.

There are many adults who are stuck inside with nothing to do, and even more adults who are at home not only trying to keep themselves entertained, but keeping their kids entertained as well. With schools closing and no sight of reopening in the future—there is no better time to start coming up with some new ways to fill your day.

The internet has already proven to us all that there are so many different ways to stay entertained during your quarantine. But sometimes, it can be really difficult to make sure that this time is productive as well. If you are looking for some guidance to help get you started as you find fun things to do at your house we have a list of options for you to get started. We love that these are not only fun ways to spend your day at home—but they are productive as well.

Get More Sleep- Replace Your Old Mattress

Get more sleep is a perfect thing to do at home

There is no better time than the present to start getting more sleep. Without fewer distractions and responsibilities, this is a great time to start focusing more on getting more sleep. Getting enough sleep can help with stress and make sure you are as healthy and well-rested as you need to be while you spend a lot of time indoors.

While you’re focusing on getting that sleep, you should also make sure that the mattress you are sleeping on is the right one. Check the mattress you are sleeping on. If the mattress you have is seven or more years old, then it is probably time to replace it. There are countless different online mattress companies out there right now that will help you buy a mattress without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Most of these companies also let you test out these mattresses risk-free in the comfort of your own home.

As you shop for these mattresses, make sure to look for eco-friendly, natural and organic mattresses. These are not only mattresses that are good for you in your home, but are good for the planet as well.

Get New Bedding and Pillows

Things to do might include refreshing and getting new bedding and pillows

While you are doing a bedroom refresh with a new mattress, this is also a good opportunity to get new bedding and pillows as well. A fresh set of bedding is the perfect way to refresh your bedroom and help keep your sleeping environment as comfortable as possible. This refresh will also help you update your bedroom and give it a fresh new look.

There are so many people who are spending more time than ever indoors, and sometimes spending all of that time inside your home can have you feeling like your space needs a bit of a makeover. This is an easy way to help your bedroom feel like an all new room and help prevent you from feeling a little stir crazy in your home.

As you start to shop for new bedding and pillows, make sure to look for eco-friendly, organic and natural options. These are not only comfortable additions to your bedroom, but will help make sure that you are sleeping on an all-natural and chemical-free surface that will really let you sleep easy at night.

Start a Blog or Journal

We are dealing with unprecedented times right now and everyone is facing all new situations and unknowns. It can be difficult. And sometimes there is no better way to deal with difficulties and uncertainties than to write about them.

Writing can be very therapeutic for anyone. You can start by writing a very personal journal. The writing in your journal doesn’t have to be perfect, because no one else needs to read it.

However, if you have a message that you want to share, then you may want to consider something more public like a blog. You can post messages, articles and think-pieces that you not only feel like will help you personally, but ones that can help other people as well. There are so many different approaches you can take to creating a blog. It is whatever you want it to be!

Play or Learn an Instrument

If you are looking for a great way to spend some time during the day, while flexing some different areas of your brain—then playing an instrument is a great option. If you already know how to play an instrument, even if you haven’t played it a long time, this is a great opportunity for you to pick it back up and start enjoying an old hobby.

If you have always wanted to learn how to play an instrument—now is a great time. There are countless online tutorials and YouTube videos out there that can help you learn how to play an instrument without ever leaving your own home. There are a lot of virtual classes with music instructors that can even provide you with one-on-one video teaching and coaching you need to really learn the instrument.

Binge Watch

This is an easy one (and a fun way) to spend your time during quarantine—binging a television show! Whether you want to re-watch an old show or you are looking to take on a brand new binge, this is a great time for you to use your favorite streaming service to help you find a great television show to dive in to.

Binge watching isn’t just as simple as watching on your couch alone either. Streaming services like Netflix are now adding features that let you watch shows and movies with your friends and stay connected with them even while you are binge watching—which can help you stay connected with others during this time, even while you watch TV.

Meditation

There are a lot of people in quarantine right now who are dealing with a tremendous amount of stress. There is so much uncertainty in our world today, which can bring about a lot of stress for anyone, and if you are looking for a safe and natural way to handle that stress, then meditation is a great option.

Meditation is a great practice that can help clear your mind and help you not only de-stress, but to help you refocus your mind and attention on things that matter so you can be more focused during your time while you are in quarantine.

If you are completely new to meditation, then consider trying one of the many guided meditation apps that will show you how to get started with meditation and how to make the most out of these sessions.

Yoga

Home workouts have never been easier or more accessible than they are now. This includes yoga classes. You don’t need a lot of space or any real extra equipment in order to do yoga, which makes it a great option for when you are spending extra time indoors. There are also a lot of different apps out there that will give you at-home yoga workouts that you can enjoy while you are in quarantine.

Yoga is a great option for anyone in quarantine, because it not only is a great workout, but it is the perfect way for you to get a little relaxation and stress-relief while you are in quarantine. Yoga will also help keep your muscles loose and flexible, while you stay indoors.

Learn a New Language

Have you always wanted to learn a new language, but have never found the time? Now is a great opportunity. If you have more time during the day, then consider picking up the new language now. There are so many ways you can start learning a new language, no matter what language it is.

There are audio programs available that will help you learn the language, there are books and there are even virtual classes you can take with seasoned instructors. Learning a new language can be fun and challenging and it can come in handy when quarantine is over and you are ready to get out there and start traveling.

Time to Clean Your Wardrobe

Things to do at home may include cleaning your wardrobe

Has your closet been looking a little crowded lately? Now is a great time to clean out your wardrobe, old jogger pants and sweatpants and to not only reorganize the clothes you have, but to take a look at what is in your closet to see what is in there.

Now that you may not be reaching for your normal work wardrobe every day, you can take the time to really look at what is in your closet to see what you want to keep and what you can part with.

Take everything out of your closet, go through your clothing piece by piece and decide what you want to keep, what you need to store away and what you can give up or donate. When you are all done, but everything back in an organized manner.

This is one chore that doesn’t take a lot of time, money or effort but that will really help you feel better when you look inside your closet every day.

Recycle Clothing

If you have unwanted clothing in your home from going through your wardrobe, then it is important that you know what to do with it. Don’t just throw unwanted clothing away, even if you don’t think anyone would want it. Anything that is gently used, you can donate to an organization like Salvation Army or Goodwill. There are even places that will come to your home and do curbside pickup if you are not able to leave your quarantine situation.

If you have clothing pieces that don’t seem re-wearable or that have holes in them, then you can actually recycle them. There are so many companies that will take recycled clothing and repurpose that cloth into new items. It is a great way to get rid of unwanted pieces and to make sure that you are also helping the environment while you do it.

Deep Clean Your Home

Cleaning your home is the perfect things to do to help relieve stress

Now that the current Coronavirus pandemic has us all thinking even more about cleaning, there is no better time to do a nice deep clean of your house. In addition to making sure that all of your surfaces are constantly wiped down and disinfected, this is a great time to really deep clean.

Move furniture, vacuum, clean baseboards and behind appliances. There are so many areas of your home that are probably a lot dirtier than you think and this can be a great time for you to make sure they are getting cleaned out and that they are safe for you and your family.

After all, you are going to be spending a lot more time in your home, so you want to make sure that it is clean and looking its best.

Coloring or Painting

Even if you aren’t particularly artistic, coloring or painting is a great option for you. There are resources online that can help you learn how to paint if you’ve never tried it before and you may be surprised by how fulfilling and therapeutic it can be.

There are also new coloring books available that are meant for adults. Coloring isn’t just for kids, it is a great activity for adults as well. These adult coloring books are specifically meant to help you de-stress and they can really help you feel more at ease during these stressful times. Plus, many of these adult coloring books have really funny and unique outlines for you to color—and you will likely want to share these creations with others or even display them in your own home.

Be Safe And Stay Healthy and Enjoy Some Extra Time With This Fun Things To Do List

No one today really knows how to handle our current quarantine situation and the new norm of social distancing. After all, there has been nothing like it ever before. However, just because our directives may come with some unknowns, it doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of fun things to do at home to fill your time. There are plenty of things that you can do at home to have fun, be productive and make the most of the time that you have indoors. You may be surprised by how much you actually enjoy your time indoors.

Karen A Mulvey is a personal social blogger and mom with 14 years of experience in the every day world of motherhood and sustainable product research. Karen is on a mission to help everyday families select sustainable, non-toxic organic products, stop stressing about uncertainties on sustainable home goods and apparel, and start living the life they’ve always wanted.

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