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Calculated Shard: 64 (from laksa003)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa064.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/","crawl_time":1775734590,"first_indexed_time":1584453013,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,lifeonvirginiastreet!\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16576071795465594864","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"50 Things To Do When Bored At Home - Life On Virginia Street","meta_descriptions":["A collection of 50 things to do when bored at home. These ideas are intended to provided entertainment, check items off your to-do list, and help others!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Are you stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Today I’m sharing 50 things to do when bored at home.\nAfter being essentially stuck in our house for six weeks early in the year with Kurtis’ hip surgery, and now after we’ll both be home for the foreseeable future, I thought I’d share my tips and things to do when bored at home! Is it inconvenient to be stuck in your house for days on end (especially if not mandated)? Yes. However, I want to ensure I do my part to ensure I’m not potentially spreading coronavirus to someone that is much more vulnerable. Let’s find ways to enjoy spending this time at home as much as possible!\nThankfully we’re both able to work from home which I know isn’t an option for everyone. If it is for you, you can read my top\ntips for working from home\nfor some ideas. But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past. It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times! So today, I want to share all my best ideas for things to keep you busy and entertained when you’re home outside of work hours!\nSince there are already a ton of lists out there that focus on how to entertain kiddos when they’re home, I’m focusing more on what adults can do (although some do apply still to kids). These ideas are just as useful whether you’re practicing social distancing as they are when you’re stuck inside during winter break, during a snow storm, or any other reason you may be staying home.\nThis post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy \nhere\n.\n50 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home\nThis list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times. Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. Following are some ideas for ways to stay busy, tackle boredom and have a more enjoyable time while you’re at home!\nRead a book.\nThis may seem like an obvious choice but it’s a great way to take your mind off things. I also recently invested in\nthis e-reader\n. I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference!\nWork on a puzzle. \nThis is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this\ndouble-sided puzzle\nfrom one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet. I can’t wait to try it!\nOpen your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas.\nLook into others in your community that may need help. \nWhen local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. Find a cause that means a lot to you and see what you can do to help! Following are a few of our favorite options (that help support many types of people in need):\nFood Bank For The Heartland\nOpen Door Mission\nOrphan Grain Train\nKids Against Hunger\nMeals On Wheels\nSalvation Army\nPlan your next room makeover.\nI even have a\nfree 5-day email course\nto help you get started if you’re interested!\nBinge watch a new series (or re-watch an old favorite).\nHere are a few of our recent favorites that are a bit on the lighter side (except for the last two):\nSchitt’s Creek\nParks & Recreation\nLove Is Blind\nArrested Development\nThe Office\nFriends\n24\nJustified\nDownload some new music.\nResume a hobby you haven’t worked on for awhile.\nSupport your local businesses in unique ways.\nLocal businesses will likely be hurting for some time, so find unique ways you can help support them! Following are a few ideas to help support local retailers, restaurants, salons, and more:\nBuy a gift card now to use at a later date\nOrder take-out or delivery\nCheck to see if they have an online version of their store\nResearch your next vacation for when it’s safe to travel.\nListen to a sermon from your church.\nGet a head start on your spring cleaning.\nWash windows\nWash your floors\nDeep clean your bathrooms\nDust blinds and window coverings\nTackle that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding\nKnock off home maintenance items on your list.\nChange furnace filters\nReplace the batteries in your smoke detectors\/carbon monoxide detectors\nReplace water filters in your fridge\nClean your dishwasher filter\nHandle repairs you’ve been procrastinating\nTry a new cocktail recipe. \nPull out your old cocktail book or try a new\ncraft cocktail recipe\nfrom my local friends at Gastronom blog!\nWork on your taxes.\nTake a walk or sit outside.\nClean your car.\nDecorate for spring\n. I have some\nspring decorating ideas and design boards\nif you’re looking for inspiration!\nPlay a game.\nFollowing are a few of our favorites:\nTriBond\nTrivial Pursuit\nSequence\nCards\n(we love Euchre)\nMexican Train Dominoes\nHeads Up! (an app for your phone)\nPurge your closets and sort for donation or selling.\nGet your planters and flower beds ready for spring planting. \nCheck out my posts on\nHow To Plant Flowers In a Pot\n,\nSummer Planter Ideas\nand\nFront Porch Planter Ideas\nfor loads of inspiration! And don’t forget to try\nmy favorite fertilizer\n! It’s a game-changer for getting incredible blooms!\nHave an at-home spa day or night. \nTake a bubble bath, use a face mask, give yourself a mani-pedi.\nThis facial steamer\nwill instantly transport you to the spa!\nStart a new at-home workout program.\nChoose a project or two that have been hanging over you and haven’t gotten around to doing.\nMake a bucket list for the rest of 2020.\nOrganize and backup up all your digital files and photos.\nCall or FaceTime someone you haven’t talked to in awhile. \nJust because many of us are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In fact, I would argue that now is the time to pick up your phone for an actual conversation in lieu of texts!\nOrganize your pantry and\/or kitchen cabinets.\nBe sure to check out my post on\nhow to organize kitchen cabinets and drawers\nfor all of my favorite organizational tools and ideas!\nTake a nap.\nStart a new podcast.\nRearrange your furniture. \nIf you’re feeling a bit stir crazy, try moving around furniture in one of your rooms for a whole new look!\nTackle that DIY projects that has been on your list for months!\nDust the leaves on all your houseplants (regardless if they’re real or faux). \nAnd, if you’re looking to bring the outdoors in but don’t want a real plant, be sure to check out my post on\nthe best fake plants\n!\nPlant seeds to start your own herb or vegetable garden.\nCall your local nursing home and see if you can get a pen pal or two. \nSince most nursing homes have restricted visitors at this time, reach out to a local one to see how you can provide an alternative social interaction for those that live there!\nBurn your favorite candle for a few hours. \nMy current favorites are\nthis one\n,\nthis one\n, and\nthis one\n!\nSpend more focused time playing with your kids or pets.\nLearn a new language. \nWe’ve had great luck with\nRosetta Stone\nin the past, but there are so many other programs and apps out there now that are also great options!\nHave a rom-com movie marathon.\nThey just don’t make them like they used to! These are movies I continue to watch year after year (or even month after month).\nThe Holiday\nThe Proposal\nHow To Lose A Guy in 10 Days\nLeap Year\nNotting Hill\nLetters to Juliet\nSweet Home Alabama\nDefinitely, Maybe\nYou’ve Got Mail\nIt’s Complicated\nThe Wedding Planner\nRevisit your New Year’s resolutions and check your current status.\nResearch the big purchase you know you’ve been needing to make so you’re ready when needed.\nPrep for a summer or fall garage sale.\nPut together a care package for someone who may need some extra love.\nFind a You-Tube video or other online tutorial for a new task you’ve been wanting to learn.\nClean your patio spaces and prep them for warm weather.\nStretch your creative muscles.\nOpen a sketch book, try your hand at painting, write a poem, sit down at the piano, pick up your guitar. The possibilities are endless!\nPrint those photos you love but have just left on your phone or camera\n. I typically just have my photos printed at\nTarget\nso I can pick them up same-day. However, there are tons of options out there for having them printed directly to your doorstep! You can see how I use mine as artwork around our home in my post on\nSimple and Affordable Artwork Ideas\n.\nPractice yoga.\nShred old paperwork you’ve been storing and haven’t dealt with.\nCatch up on your favorite blog! \nIf you have a favorite blog, scroll back through their archives for posts you may have misses or to revisit favorites!\nAdditional Resources When You Can’t Leave Your Home\nLooking for additional resources when you can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Following are some options we use regularly. Some of these do come with a fee but we have found it more than worth the convenience factor!\nDoorDash\n. They will deliver meals from most of your local restaurants. This helps support local and chain restaurants, but also helps provide income for those that may not be able to work due to the current situation otherwise. If you don’t have\nDoorDash\nin your area, Uber Eats, GrubHub, etc. are other options that offer similar services! If you don’t love the delivery fees, simply call your favorite restaurants directly and order pick-up!\nShipt\n. For the last year-and-a-half or so, we haven’t done much grocery shopping. I regularly use Shipt to have a shopper get my groceries. In our current area, they go to Target, Hy-Vee (a regional grocery store), CVS, Petco, Sur La Table, and Office Depot\/Office Max. You add items to your list, select your delivery time, and they will bring it all right to your doorstep. It’s another way to stay out of crowds and also support those who are needing extra income!\nInstacart\n. We solely use Instacart when we need items from Costco (although they offer a lot more options). In Omaha, they also added alcohol recently (which Shipt has had for some time). So, if you’re dreading facing the crowds at Costco, this is a great alternative!\nWhat else do you do to stay busy when you’re bored at home? 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Home Decor . Travel . Style . Life\n\n# 50 Things To Do When Bored At Home\n[Cleaning and Organization Tips](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/category\/cleaning-and-organization-tips\/)\n\n198 shares\n\n- [Share](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flifeonvirginiastreet.com%2F50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home%2F&t=50%20Things%20To%20Do%20When%20Bored%20At%20Home \"Share on Facebook\")\n- [Tweet](https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=50%20Things%20To%20Do%20When%20Bored%20At%20Home&url=https%3A%2F%2Flifeonvirginiastreet.com%2F50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home%2F \"Share on X\")\n- Pin\n\n## Are you stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Today I’m sharing 50 things to do when bored at home.\n![A collection of 50 things to do when bored at home. These ideas are intended to provided entertainment, check items off your to-do list, and help others\\!](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/50-Things-To-Do-When-Bored-At-Home-683x1024.jpg)\n\nAfter being essentially stuck in our house for six weeks early in the year with Kurtis’ hip surgery, and now after we’ll both be home for the foreseeable future, I thought I’d share my tips and things to do when bored at home! Is it inconvenient to be stuck in your house for days on end (especially if not mandated)? Yes. However, I want to ensure I do my part to ensure I’m not potentially spreading coronavirus to someone that is much more vulnerable. Let’s find ways to enjoy spending this time at home as much as possible\\!\n\nThankfully we’re both able to work from home which I know isn’t an option for everyone. If it is for you, you can read my top [**tips for working from home**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/tips-for-working-from-home\/) for some ideas. But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past. It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times! So today, I want to share all my best ideas for things to keep you busy and entertained when you’re home outside of work hours\\!\n\nSince there are already a ton of lists out there that focus on how to entertain kiddos when they’re home, I’m focusing more on what adults can do (although some do apply still to kids). These ideas are just as useful whether you’re practicing social distancing as they are when you’re stuck inside during winter break, during a snow storm, or any other reason you may be staying home.\n\n*This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy [here](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/disclosures\/).*\n\n### **50 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home**\nThis list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times. Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. Following are some ideas for ways to stay busy, tackle boredom and have a more enjoyable time while you’re at home\\!\n\n1. **Read a book.** This may seem like an obvious choice but it’s a great way to take your mind off things. I also recently invested in [**this e-reader**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0iLlvL6Of28). I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference\\!\n2. **Work on a puzzle.** This is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this [**double-sided puzzle**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0QyeQHJ6l1v) from one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet. I can’t wait to try it\\!\n3. **Open your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas.**\n4. **Look into others in your community that may need help.** When local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. Find a cause that means a lot to you and see what you can do to help! Following are a few of our favorite options (that help support many types of people in need):\n   - [**Food Bank For The Heartland**](https:\/\/donate.foodbankheartland.org\/default.aspx?tsid=9057)\n   - [**Open Door Mission**](https:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/)\n   - [**Orphan Grain Train**](https:\/\/www.ogt.org\/)\n   - [**Kids Against Hunger**](https:\/\/www.kidsagainsthunger.org\/)\n   - [**Meals On Wheels**](https:\/\/shareomaha.org\/meals-wheels-delivery)\n   - [**Salvation Army**](https:\/\/satruck.org\/)\n5. **Plan your next room makeover.** I even have a [**free 5-day email course**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/free-email-course-5-secrets-to-re-designing-a-room-you-love\/) to help you get started if you’re interested\\!\n6. **Binge watch a new series (or re-watch an old favorite).** Here are a few of our recent favorites that are a bit on the lighter side (except for the last two):\n   - Schitt’s Creek\n   - Parks & Recreation\n   - Love Is Blind\n   - Arrested Development\n   - The Office\n   - Friends\n   - 24\n   - Justified\n7. **Download some new music.**\n8. **Resume a hobby you haven’t worked on for awhile.**\n9. **Support your local businesses in unique ways.** Local businesses will likely be hurting for some time, so find unique ways you can help support them! Following are a few ideas to help support local retailers, restaurants, salons, and more:\n   - Buy a gift card now to use at a later date\n   - Order take-out or delivery\n   - Check to see if they have an online version of their store\n10. **Research your next vacation for when it’s safe to travel.**\n11. **Listen to a sermon from your church.**\n12. **Get a head start on your spring cleaning.**\n    - Wash windows\n    - Wash your floors\n    - Deep clean your bathrooms\n    - Dust blinds and window coverings\n    - Tackle that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding\n13. **Knock off home maintenance items on your list.**\n    - Change furnace filters\n    - Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors\/carbon monoxide detectors\n    - Replace water filters in your fridge\n    - Clean your dishwasher filter\n    - Handle repairs you’ve been procrastinating\n14. **Try a new cocktail recipe.** Pull out your old cocktail book or try a new [**craft cocktail recipe**](https:\/\/www.gastronomblog.com\/category\/craft-cocktails) from my local friends at Gastronom blog\\!\n15. **Work on your taxes.**\n16. **Take a walk or sit outside.**\n17. **Clean your car.**\n18. **Decorate for spring**. I have some [**spring decorating ideas and design boards**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/2020-spring-decorating-ideas-design-boards\/) if you’re looking for inspiration\\!\n19. **Play a game.** Following are a few of our favorites:\n    - [**TriBond**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0gmchCByOAT)\n    - [**Trivial Pursuit**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az03vnw3mwe0a)\n    - [**Sequence**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0ANRcWnzZg2)\n    - [**Cards**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0UM5mfiYwSE) (we love Euchre)\n    - [**Mexican Train Dominoes**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0dhM5tuLLMY)\n    - Heads Up! (an app for your phone)\n20. **Purge your closets and sort for donation or selling.**\n21. **Get your planters and flower beds ready for spring planting.** Check out my posts on [**How To Plant Flowers In a Pot**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/tutorial-how-to-plant-flowers-in-a-pot\/), [**Summer Planter Ideas**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/summer-planter-ideas\/) and [**Front Porch Planter Ideas**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/front-porch-planter-ideas\/) for loads of inspiration! And don’t forget to try [**my favorite fertilizer**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0LEWW8f0Rez)! It’s a game-changer for getting incredible blooms\\!\n22. **Have an at-home spa day or night.** Take a bubble bath, use a face mask, give yourself a mani-pedi. [**This facial steamer**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0u1PjWZLyQn) will instantly transport you to the spa\\!\n23. **Start a new at-home workout program.**\n24. **Choose a project or two that have been hanging over you and haven’t gotten around to doing.**\n25. **Make a bucket list for the rest of 2020.**\n26. **Organize and backup up all your digital files and photos.**\n27. **Call or FaceTime someone you haven’t talked to in awhile.** Just because many of us are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In fact, I would argue that now is the time to pick up your phone for an actual conversation in lieu of texts\\!\n28. **Organize your pantry and\/or kitchen cabinets.** Be sure to check out my post on [**how to organize kitchen cabinets and drawers**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/how-to-organize-kitchen-cabinets-and-drawers\/) for all of my favorite organizational tools and ideas\\!\n29. **Take a nap.**\n30. **Start a new podcast.**\n31. **Rearrange your furniture.** If you’re feeling a bit stir crazy, try moving around furniture in one of your rooms for a whole new look\\!\n32. **Tackle that DIY projects that has been on your list for months\\!**\n33. **Dust the leaves on all your houseplants (regardless if they’re real or faux).** And, if you’re looking to bring the outdoors in but don’t want a real plant, be sure to check out my post on [**the best fake plants**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/the-best-fake-plants-my-favorite-sources-and-tips-for-buying-faux-greenery-and-flowers\/)\\!\n34. **Plant seeds to start your own herb or vegetable garden.**\n35. **Call your local nursing home and see if you can get a pen pal or two.** Since most nursing homes have restricted visitors at this time, reach out to a local one to see how you can provide an alternative social interaction for those that live there\\!\n36. **Burn your favorite candle for a few hours.** My current favorites are [**this one**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0s8YUsvtLJI), [**this one**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az06x0tzFS511), and [**this one**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+tJrB_91kEQLkejjc9a6gWA)\\!\n37. **Spend more focused time playing with your kids or pets.**\n38. **Learn a new language.** We’ve had great luck with [**Rosetta Stone**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0c114FCQpDt) in the past, but there are so many other programs and apps out there now that are also great options\\!\n39. **Have a rom-com movie marathon.** They just don’t make them like they used to! These are movies I continue to watch year after year (or even month after month).\n    - [**The Holiday**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0irjcwNk5Bq)\n    - [**The Proposal**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0G6kjUm2yhx)\n    - [**How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0p8inrPjfX1)\n    - [**Leap Year**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0SE843LaGhD)\n    - [**Notting Hill**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az00jCLai2vKk)\n    - [**Letters to Juliet**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0ddEJgibmPd)\n    - [**Sweet Home Alabama**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0EREQOCWsom)\n    - [**Definitely, Maybe**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0bLbxQWirVU)\n    - [**You’ve Got Mail**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0b31qfgHJYX)\n    - [**It’s Complicated**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0LJZv8hOJOv)\n    - [**The Wedding Planner**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0HGqsVH0bKs)\n40. **Revisit your New Year’s resolutions and check your current status.**\n41. **Research the big purchase you know you’ve been needing to make so you’re ready when needed.**\n42. **Prep for a summer or fall garage sale.**\n43. **Put together a care package for someone who may need some extra love.**\n44. **Find a You-Tube video or other online tutorial for a new task you’ve been wanting to learn.**\n45. **Clean your patio spaces and prep them for warm weather.**\n46. **Stretch your creative muscles.** Open a sketch book, try your hand at painting, write a poem, sit down at the piano, pick up your guitar. The possibilities are endless\\!\n47. **Print those photos you love but have just left on your phone or camera**. I typically just have my photos printed at [**Target**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Tn_p8t2lLa2B_G3ffUjhkg) so I can pick them up same-day. However, there are tons of options out there for having them printed directly to your doorstep! You can see how I use mine as artwork around our home in my post on [**Simple and Affordable Artwork Ideas**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/simple-and-affordable-artwork-ideas\/).\n48. **Practice yoga.**\n49. **Shred old paperwork you’ve been storing and haven’t dealt with.**\n50. **Catch up on your favorite blog\\!** If you have a favorite blog, scroll back through their archives for posts you may have misses or to revisit favorites\\!\n\nWe plan to work through a lot of this list over the next few weeks. In fact, we even brought up a six-foot table from the basement to dedicate as our “puzzle table” in our hallway\\!\n\n![Set up a dedicated puzzle table on those days when you're bored at home and need something to do\\!](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Photo-Mar-16-1-53-25-PM.jpg)\n\n**SOURCES: [Cane Chair](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+nWdgPt95Ql14huKIs7UexA)** (look for less [**here**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+fVmjshqnvBtIvNCUQJfNgg)) **\\| [Counter Stool](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+1_CUYdDN_6EJ0zpAOAWOSw) \\| [Spindle Chair](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+hAJGSyINkCP0tFxIwpSNVQ) \\| [Striped Blanket](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_JhTl1_Gd91tCNKJZ5ZC0w) \\| [Striped Rug](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+2yoYDOoCfxY7bHCGmEVGHQ) \\| [Cherry Blossom Stems](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+-VWGRwYtyNoB4pJ_5NwiQw)** & **[Dogwood Stems](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+yTKatUJaU2SDgxNcbsL72Q) \\| [Linen Pillow](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+1BPvmQmgiSkPfyMzKNCJ4g) \\| [Frame TV](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0VcnmNqYHWt)**\n\n### **Additional Resources When You Can’t Leave Your Home**\nLooking for additional resources when you can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Following are some options we use regularly. Some of these do come with a fee but we have found it more than worth the convenience factor\\!\n\n- [**DoorDash**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_liq2pOwMZWtqP6-OtMZFg). They will deliver meals from most of your local restaurants. This helps support local and chain restaurants, but also helps provide income for those that may not be able to work due to the current situation otherwise. If you don’t have [**DoorDash**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_liq2pOwMZWtqP6-OtMZFg) in your area, Uber Eats, GrubHub, etc. are other options that offer similar services! If you don’t love the delivery fees, simply call your favorite restaurants directly and order pick-up\\!\n- **Shipt**. For the last year-and-a-half or so, we haven’t done much grocery shopping. I regularly use Shipt to have a shopper get my groceries. In our current area, they go to Target, Hy-Vee (a regional grocery store), CVS, Petco, Sur La Table, and Office Depot\/Office Max. You add items to your list, select your delivery time, and they will bring it all right to your doorstep. It’s another way to stay out of crowds and also support those who are needing extra income\\!\n- [**Instacart**](https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/). We solely use Instacart when we need items from Costco (although they offer a lot more options). In Omaha, they also added alcohol recently (which Shipt has had for some time). So, if you’re dreading facing the crowds at Costco, this is a great alternative\\!\n\nWhat else do you do to stay busy when you’re bored at home? 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I’m a little put off by the blogs still encouraging people to buy, buy in this time of possible economic crisis. So glad to see this shift towards working with what you have, at least for now!\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522920)\n2. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7eb81d7fb4c0bd9e06d8b673c18441cf22453a2a64aceec51c83b0b147c62281?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Mary from Life at Bella Terra](http:\/\/www.lifeatbellaterra.com\/) says\n   \n   [March 17, 2020 at 11:10 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522921)\n   \n   Sarah,\n   \n   Your post is so timely because I just made a Honey Do list that includes many of these items! We are optimistic that many good things will come out of this crisis and we are looking forward to make this a productive and useful time. Many of our younger people have not experienced any kind of hardship, so I believe this to be a great teachable moment to be good role models on perseverance, faith, hope, resilience and self-care. Wishing you and your family good health and happiness.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522921)\n3. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/59d2a86ec85fef9c36eeb9557c473bece832c0fb5189245a45f523e0cced9949?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Sharon says\n   \n   [March 17, 2020 at 12:36 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522923)\n   \n   Been enjoying watching 3rd Rock from the Sun on Amazon Prime. It was always a family favorite in the 1990’s. It is good to laugh and raise your spirits during this trying time.\n   \n   I pray a daily novena and today The site I used plans to introduce a special Corona virus novena starting Friday. We are all in this situation so prayer is essential. I believe we will all be stronger for having weathered this together.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522923)\n4. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bd1903aeb7752e75b18397028d3a02089f2a2eaea5d335f7f05fcad5725159b8?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Cindy McDaniel says\n   \n   [March 17, 2020 at 4:33 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522931)\n   \n   Thank you, Sarah, you reminded me of things to do That I haven’t thought of lately. When this trial is over we will all be more organized, our homes spruced up and hopefully, kinder and more tolerant of each other. Let’s all make that out number 1 priority.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522931)\n   - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/55e0d2476e1ebdd254e7c531277f5682c2bafda33b852361de9ecc42a0d722fa?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Hayley Walters says\n     \n     [July 3, 2023 at 8:27 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-639051)\n     \n     it was very helpful and I will have to do it\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-639051)\n5. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/574cd81508835405d6ceaf9b522524ae89eaee62903666025dd127052e36fe6d?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Leslie says\n   \n   [March 18, 2020 at 7:58 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522947)\n   \n   Thank You ! Such great ideas to get us through these uncharted waters. I appreciate the ideas for adults since my youngest is 21. I love all your suggestions ! Stay safe & healthy. This too shall pass and we will be stronger & better for it 🙏🏼\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522947)\n6. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e1a4ffdc6f6cef931466439790344f3da370986b7f079cd6418e8ac5ad80d5df?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)jeanette dalgado says\n   \n   [March 19, 2020 at 1:19 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522983)\n   \n   Love ur kitchen island. what is the paint color of the island and what material is ur counter top?\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-522983)\n   - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3df0876549a8865c541c4f08467d5848035d82a347c779d0e58d3f5e04d4a8aa?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Sarah](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/) says\n     \n     [April 29, 2020 at 12:50 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-524160)\n     \n     Thank you! The island is painted BM Providence Blue and the counters are quartz (Caesarstone Calacutta Nuvo). You can read more about both of them here: <https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/coastal-kitchen-reveal\/>.\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-524160)\n7. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/62dfa99f137fceb8c41dd63617ae0a32ef376f083486052d9332b60bc55b77b1?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Rebecca Payne says\n   \n   [February 22, 2021 at 2:15 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-535559)\n   \n   Great Tips.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-535559)\n8. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Sarah](http:\/\/sxgjssjgcdjbcjfhvmbrv-mrvbfm\/bmvnm) says\n   \n   [May 28, 2021 at 10:45 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-541292)\n   \n   This really helped thanks 😊\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-541292)\n9. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc9df4918e1051f550239deca9b136dc58cd4232ec2a6b886376114ec22003e8?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Khoi-chan says\n   \n   [June 3, 2021 at 1:36 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-541746)\n   \n   Really great! me and my firend had so much fun we tried almost everything\\!\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-541746)\n   - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n     \n     [January 30, 2022 at 10:50 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-565639)\n     \n     lol I bet it was fun;)\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-565639)\n10. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/92fe0c4ec85ee205e8c17fb472446ee3f763861e34a5ea464828fcad9dc35740?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Emily says\n    \n    [June 5, 2021 at 10:39 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-542018)\n    \n    Hi! Jesus loves you and died for you so that you can be saved! We deserve hell due to our sin “for the wages of sin is death”- Romans 6:23 wages meaning Payment and death is what your paid in when you sin, and because we’ve all sinned (lied, stolen, committed blasphemy, adultery, fornication, etc) but God is a God of love and He did something for us so that we don’t have to go to hell, He sent Jesus (God in the flesh) to die for our sins. Jesus atoned for our sins through His death so that we can be forgiven of them and cleansed of our unrighteousnes.. Believing in Jesus is the way we are saved, trust in Jesus to save you and not yourself. Salvation is not earned by works, it’s a free gift that God offers to the world.  \n     He loves you and died for you💕💗\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-542018)\n    - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a144ccc7ae487a1c30c5066c52099c2a359a35fac23ca7e216bedf7fb3bc909d?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Michele Collins says\n      \n      [August 8, 2021 at 1:11 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-545734)\n      \n      Amen! Thank you for posting this, it really helped me focus on what’s most important\\!\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-545734)\n    - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/45d44b86a25b3e92d52ec5430157555bdbaca9ee57bf003ae5c41381c0ecee29?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n      \n      [September 17, 2023 at 8:08 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-644216)\n      \n      Wow! This is really awe-inspiring! I will keep this in mind! 🙂\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-644216)\n11. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/97511e037749ec4b795e200b01224d6c1a7c9ab8410ea24e84dc991a8a651f02?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)emma says\n    \n    [September 10, 2021 at 3:49 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-548445)\n    \n    thank you! this was great.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-548445)\n12. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9b5e53aa667876a2af3057afd6ab4058171a08e0ea5ee27cdc399459fd7816f9?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Names aren’t important says\n    \n    [October 1, 2021 at 8:01 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-550507)\n    \n    This is a good post and I’m going to do one of them now\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-550507)\n13. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d98bcd35f10184b7872ff42b3f3681981784eca5f12190e03de8568bad02fdcb?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Janet123](http:\/\/www.lifeonvirginiastreet\/) says\n    \n    [October 3, 2021 at 3:57 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-550638)\n    \n    Allso ideas  \n     Bubble bath with wine, chocolates & cheese & a book.  \n     Sort out old photo’s in a book & on computer & phone.  \n     Have a 5pm stop with some yum snax, dip & some beer or other.  \n     Do some baking or cooking & drop off to a new mum on your street or a gma.  \n     Play a musical instrument.  \n     Spring clean home & pretend u getting ready to put on house market.  \n     Plenty of walks outside.  \n     Blow bubbles.  \n     Ride a bike.  \n     Go for a drive close by.  \n     Zoom chats with other loved ones.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-550638)\n14. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d98bcd35f10184b7872ff42b3f3681981784eca5f12190e03de8568bad02fdcb?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Janet123 says\n    \n    [October 26, 2021 at 12:19 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-553716)\n    \n    Awesome ideas for what to do at home, I am 47 & live with my elderly mother & it can be a bit testing sometimes.  \n     I have friends but they not close friends, just more than acquaintances though\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-553716)\n15. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ee08bc0378b5b2d41f4b9bb39da7a167bf8cec169e1c35841a4bb3fff82e45e9?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Ash](http:\/\/iiwdjiudiejedij.ewjdwij.ijxwijsdjwi.com\/) says\n    \n    [November 19, 2021 at 5:53 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-557797)\n    \n    Noice\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-557797)\n16. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)anymous says\n    \n    [December 5, 2021 at 7:47 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-559596)\n    \n    nice tips\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-559596)\n17. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n    \n    [December 18, 2021 at 11:51 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-561044)\n    \n    these were such good ideas\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-561044)\n    - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n      \n      [October 15, 2024 at 10:41 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-667923)\n      \n      Cool\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-667923)\n18. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[idfjvx](http:\/\/hs,jfd) says\n    \n    [March 12, 2022 at 12:35 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-571379)\n    \n    this is so good i love it so much\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-571379)\n    - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)zak says\n      \n      [April 4, 2022 at 8:34 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-575095)\n      \n      Me and my friend did everything\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-575095)\n19. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b7531cde1d964d6c41a4cd81b0c821d18a4318389d5df0e2c23cef0b5451440c?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Rav](https:\/\/www.hindihealthpoint.com\/) says\n    \n    [April 23, 2022 at 1:27 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-578803)\n    \n    Great article thanks for sharing this information\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-578803)\n20. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Leslie says\n    \n    [April 24, 2022 at 6:42 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-578856)\n    \n    I liked it but and loved it but i want some more things to do\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-578856)\n    - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n      \n      [April 29, 2022 at 10:07 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-579991)\n      \n      Love it\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-579991)\n21. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b2ecdf76785764a804d38a73e006383d2c4017dfe0ce4a347c673426cf00ddf9?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Coco Sellistina says\n    \n    [May 1, 2022 at 6:59 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-580355)\n    \n    Awesome Ideas my brain was empty when i Started to read but now it is stuffed with ideas\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-580355)\n22. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Maya says\n    \n    [May 11, 2022 at 4:10 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-581395)\n    \n    Thank this helped a lot\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-581395)\n    - ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Vicky says\n      \n      [June 29, 2022 at 2:02 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-589146)\n      \n      The I did help us a lot\n      \n      [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-589146)\n23. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n    \n    [November 17, 2022 at 12:54 pm](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-612508)\n    \n    thank you for this filled list for me to do! I will totally be getting my car cleaned later and maybe clean my living room once again thank you for all the ideas\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-612508)\n24. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says\n    \n    [January 4, 2023 at 10:04 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-619495)\n    \n    This really helps but could you make one for kids? My little sister is bored all day with nothing to do because she’s sick, she’s feeling better but parents won’t allow we go out everyday and I always feel so bad for her.. please try too! But overall for me these have been really useful and fun when ever I feel like I’m bored I immediately open this website and I do the things and have so much fun definitely a 10\/10! I really love this website! Especially the shows examples in few I love them\\!\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-619495)\n25. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c0d9b52ec250f5fb326d455ee8f1ab0d504dcc0ab2b167b12a0fb244f52003fe?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[tyti](http:\/\/.) says\n    \n    [January 25, 2024 at 10:23 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-653010)\n    \n    This website was really helpful in some ways. This made so much time pass. I was really enjoying myself instead of doing nothing.\n    \n    [Reply](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-653010)\n26. ![](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/280f09b1da6e0b85b9c0a79c4e2997d4d95e28a7a9fe7ef4bbd6f86cbf2b224b?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Pawan Pratap Singh](https:\/\/www.lifelords.com\/) says\n    \n    [July 16, 2024 at 3:27 am](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home\/#comment-662745)\n    \n    Thank you, Sarah, for this wonderful and detailed post. Through this guide, you have shown us how we can declutter our lives while utilizing some spare time from our schedule. I strongly believe that learning something innovative in your spare time is the best way to kill boredom. 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However, I want to ensure I do my part to ensure I’m not potentially spreading coronavirus to someone that is much more vulnerable. Let’s find ways to enjoy spending this time at home as much as possible\\!\n\nThankfully we’re both able to work from home which I know isn’t an option for everyone. If it is for you, you can read my top [**tips for working from home**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/tips-for-working-from-home\/) for some ideas. But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past. It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times! So today, I want to share all my best ideas for things to keep you busy and entertained when you’re home outside of work hours\\!\n\nSince there are already a ton of lists out there that focus on how to entertain kiddos when they’re home, I’m focusing more on what adults can do (although some do apply still to kids). These ideas are just as useful whether you’re practicing social distancing as they are when you’re stuck inside during winter break, during a snow storm, or any other reason you may be staying home.\n\n*This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy [here](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/disclosures\/).*\n\n### **50 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home**\nThis list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times. Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. Following are some ideas for ways to stay busy, tackle boredom and have a more enjoyable time while you’re at home\\!\n\n1. **Read a book.** This may seem like an obvious choice but it’s a great way to take your mind off things. I also recently invested in [**this e-reader**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0iLlvL6Of28). I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference\\!\n2. **Work on a puzzle.** This is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this [**double-sided puzzle**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0QyeQHJ6l1v) from one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet. I can’t wait to try it\\!\n3. **Open your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas.**\n4. **Look into others in your community that may need help.** When local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. Find a cause that means a lot to you and see what you can do to help! Following are a few of our favorite options (that help support many types of people in need):\n   - [**Food Bank For The Heartland**](https:\/\/donate.foodbankheartland.org\/default.aspx?tsid=9057)\n   - [**Open Door Mission**](https:\/\/www.opendoormission.org\/)\n   - [**Orphan Grain Train**](https:\/\/www.ogt.org\/)\n   - [**Kids Against Hunger**](https:\/\/www.kidsagainsthunger.org\/)\n   - [**Meals On Wheels**](https:\/\/shareomaha.org\/meals-wheels-delivery)\n   - [**Salvation Army**](https:\/\/satruck.org\/)\n5. **Plan your next room makeover.** I even have a [**free 5-day email course**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/free-email-course-5-secrets-to-re-designing-a-room-you-love\/) to help you get started if you’re interested\\!\n6. **Binge watch a new series (or re-watch an old favorite).** Here are a few of our recent favorites that are a bit on the lighter side (except for the last two):\n   - Schitt’s Creek\n   - Parks & Recreation\n   - Love Is Blind\n   - Arrested Development\n   - The Office\n   - Friends\n   - 24\n   - Justified\n7. **Download some new music.**\n8. **Resume a hobby you haven’t worked on for awhile.**\n9. **Support your local businesses in unique ways.** Local businesses will likely be hurting for some time, so find unique ways you can help support them! Following are a few ideas to help support local retailers, restaurants, salons, and more:\n   - Buy a gift card now to use at a later date\n   - Order take-out or delivery\n   - Check to see if they have an online version of their store\n10. **Research your next vacation for when it’s safe to travel.**\n11. **Listen to a sermon from your church.**\n12. **Get a head start on your spring cleaning.**\n    - Wash windows\n    - Wash your floors\n    - Deep clean your bathrooms\n    - Dust blinds and window coverings\n    - Tackle that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding\n13. **Knock off home maintenance items on your list.**\n    - Change furnace filters\n    - Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors\/carbon monoxide detectors\n    - Replace water filters in your fridge\n    - Clean your dishwasher filter\n    - Handle repairs you’ve been procrastinating\n14. **Try a new cocktail recipe.** Pull out your old cocktail book or try a new [**craft cocktail recipe**](https:\/\/www.gastronomblog.com\/category\/craft-cocktails) from my local friends at Gastronom blog\\!\n15. **Work on your taxes.**\n16. **Take a walk or sit outside.**\n17. **Clean your car.**\n18. **Decorate for spring**. I have some [**spring decorating ideas and design boards**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/2020-spring-decorating-ideas-design-boards\/) if you’re looking for inspiration\\!\n19. **Play a game.** Following are a few of our favorites:\n    - [**TriBond**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0gmchCByOAT)\n    - [**Trivial Pursuit**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az03vnw3mwe0a)\n    - [**Sequence**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0ANRcWnzZg2)\n    - [**Cards**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0UM5mfiYwSE) (we love Euchre)\n    - [**Mexican Train Dominoes**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0dhM5tuLLMY)\n    - Heads Up! (an app for your phone)\n20. **Purge your closets and sort for donation or selling.**\n21. **Get your planters and flower beds ready for spring planting.** Check out my posts on [**How To Plant Flowers In a Pot**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/tutorial-how-to-plant-flowers-in-a-pot\/), [**Summer Planter Ideas**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/summer-planter-ideas\/) and [**Front Porch Planter Ideas**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/front-porch-planter-ideas\/) for loads of inspiration! And don’t forget to try [**my favorite fertilizer**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0LEWW8f0Rez)! It’s a game-changer for getting incredible blooms\\!\n22. **Have an at-home spa day or night.** Take a bubble bath, use a face mask, give yourself a mani-pedi. [**This facial steamer**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0u1PjWZLyQn) will instantly transport you to the spa\\!\n23. **Start a new at-home workout program.**\n24. **Choose a project or two that have been hanging over you and haven’t gotten around to doing.**\n25. **Make a bucket list for the rest of 2020.**\n26. **Organize and backup up all your digital files and photos.**\n27. **Call or FaceTime someone you haven’t talked to in awhile.** Just because many of us are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In fact, I would argue that now is the time to pick up your phone for an actual conversation in lieu of texts\\!\n28. **Organize your pantry and\/or kitchen cabinets.** Be sure to check out my post on [**how to organize kitchen cabinets and drawers**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/how-to-organize-kitchen-cabinets-and-drawers\/) for all of my favorite organizational tools and ideas\\!\n29. **Take a nap.**\n30. **Start a new podcast.**\n31. **Rearrange your furniture.** If you’re feeling a bit stir crazy, try moving around furniture in one of your rooms for a whole new look\\!\n32. **Tackle that DIY projects that has been on your list for months\\!**\n33. **Dust the leaves on all your houseplants (regardless if they’re real or faux).** And, if you’re looking to bring the outdoors in but don’t want a real plant, be sure to check out my post on [**the best fake plants**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/the-best-fake-plants-my-favorite-sources-and-tips-for-buying-faux-greenery-and-flowers\/)\\!\n34. **Plant seeds to start your own herb or vegetable garden.**\n35. **Call your local nursing home and see if you can get a pen pal or two.** Since most nursing homes have restricted visitors at this time, reach out to a local one to see how you can provide an alternative social interaction for those that live there\\!\n36. **Burn your favorite candle for a few hours.** My current favorites are [**this one**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0s8YUsvtLJI), [**this one**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az06x0tzFS511), and [**this one**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+tJrB_91kEQLkejjc9a6gWA)\\!\n37. **Spend more focused time playing with your kids or pets.**\n38. **Learn a new language.** We’ve had great luck with [**Rosetta Stone**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0c114FCQpDt) in the past, but there are so many other programs and apps out there now that are also great options\\!\n39. **Have a rom-com movie marathon.** They just don’t make them like they used to! These are movies I continue to watch year after year (or even month after month).\n    - [**The Holiday**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0irjcwNk5Bq)\n    - [**The Proposal**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0G6kjUm2yhx)\n    - [**How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0p8inrPjfX1)\n    - [**Leap Year**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0SE843LaGhD)\n    - [**Notting Hill**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az00jCLai2vKk)\n    - [**Letters to Juliet**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0ddEJgibmPd)\n    - [**Sweet Home Alabama**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0EREQOCWsom)\n    - [**Definitely, Maybe**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0bLbxQWirVU)\n    - [**You’ve Got Mail**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0b31qfgHJYX)\n    - [**It’s Complicated**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0LJZv8hOJOv)\n    - [**The Wedding Planner**](https:\/\/amzlink.to\/az0HGqsVH0bKs)\n40. **Revisit your New Year’s resolutions and check your current status.**\n41. **Research the big purchase you know you’ve been needing to make so you’re ready when needed.**\n42. **Prep for a summer or fall garage sale.**\n43. **Put together a care package for someone who may need some extra love.**\n44. **Find a You-Tube video or other online tutorial for a new task you’ve been wanting to learn.**\n45. **Clean your patio spaces and prep them for warm weather.**\n46. **Stretch your creative muscles.** Open a sketch book, try your hand at painting, write a poem, sit down at the piano, pick up your guitar. The possibilities are endless\\!\n47. **Print those photos you love but have just left on your phone or camera**. I typically just have my photos printed at [**Target**](https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Tn_p8t2lLa2B_G3ffUjhkg) so I can pick them up same-day. However, there are tons of options out there for having them printed directly to your doorstep! You can see how I use mine as artwork around our home in my post on [**Simple and Affordable Artwork Ideas**](https:\/\/lifeonvirginiastreet.com\/simple-and-affordable-artwork-ideas\/).\n48. **Practice yoga.**\n49. **Shred old paperwork you’ve been storing and haven’t dealt with.**\n50. **Catch up on your favorite blog\\!** If you have a favorite blog, scroll back through their archives for posts you may have misses or to revisit favorites\\!\n\n### **Additional Resources When You Can’t Leave Your Home**\nLooking for additional resources when you can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Following are some options we use regularly. 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Boilerpipe Text	Are you stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Today I’m sharing 50 things to do when bored at home. After being essentially stuck in our house for six weeks early in the year with Kurtis’ hip surgery, and now after we’ll both be home for the foreseeable future, I thought I’d share my tips and things to do when bored at home! Is it inconvenient to be stuck in your house for days on end (especially if not mandated)? Yes. However, I want to ensure I do my part to ensure I’m not potentially spreading coronavirus to someone that is much more vulnerable. Let’s find ways to enjoy spending this time at home as much as possible! Thankfully we’re both able to work from home which I know isn’t an option for everyone. If it is for you, you can read my top tips for working from home for some ideas. But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past. It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times! So today, I want to share all my best ideas for things to keep you busy and entertained when you’re home outside of work hours! Since there are already a ton of lists out there that focus on how to entertain kiddos when they’re home, I’m focusing more on what adults can do (although some do apply still to kids). These ideas are just as useful whether you’re practicing social distancing as they are when you’re stuck inside during winter break, during a snow storm, or any other reason you may be staying home. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here . 50 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home This list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times. Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. Following are some ideas for ways to stay busy, tackle boredom and have a more enjoyable time while you’re at home! Read a book. This may seem like an obvious choice but it’s a great way to take your mind off things. I also recently invested in this e-reader . I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference! Work on a puzzle. This is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this double-sided puzzle from one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet. I can’t wait to try it! Open your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas. Look into others in your community that may need help. When local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. Find a cause that means a lot to you and see what you can do to help! Following are a few of our favorite options (that help support many types of people in need): Food Bank For The Heartland Open Door Mission Orphan Grain Train Kids Against Hunger Meals On Wheels Salvation Army Plan your next room makeover. I even have a free 5-day email course to help you get started if you’re interested! Binge watch a new series (or re-watch an old favorite). Here are a few of our recent favorites that are a bit on the lighter side (except for the last two): Schitt’s Creek Parks & Recreation Love Is Blind Arrested Development The Office Friends 24 Justified Download some new music. Resume a hobby you haven’t worked on for awhile. Support your local businesses in unique ways. Local businesses will likely be hurting for some time, so find unique ways you can help support them! Following are a few ideas to help support local retailers, restaurants, salons, and more: Buy a gift card now to use at a later date Order take-out or delivery Check to see if they have an online version of their store Research your next vacation for when it’s safe to travel. Listen to a sermon from your church. Get a head start on your spring cleaning. Wash windows Wash your floors Deep clean your bathrooms Dust blinds and window coverings Tackle that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding Knock off home maintenance items on your list. Change furnace filters Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors Replace water filters in your fridge Clean your dishwasher filter Handle repairs you’ve been procrastinating Try a new cocktail recipe. Pull out your old cocktail book or try a new craft cocktail recipe from my local friends at Gastronom blog! Work on your taxes. Take a walk or sit outside. Clean your car. Decorate for spring . I have some spring decorating ideas and design boards if you’re looking for inspiration! Play a game. Following are a few of our favorites: TriBond Trivial Pursuit Sequence Cards (we love Euchre) Mexican Train Dominoes Heads Up! (an app for your phone) Purge your closets and sort for donation or selling. Get your planters and flower beds ready for spring planting. Check out my posts on How To Plant Flowers In a Pot , Summer Planter Ideas and Front Porch Planter Ideas for loads of inspiration! And don’t forget to try my favorite fertilizer ! It’s a game-changer for getting incredible blooms! Have an at-home spa day or night. Take a bubble bath, use a face mask, give yourself a mani-pedi. This facial steamer will instantly transport you to the spa! Start a new at-home workout program. Choose a project or two that have been hanging over you and haven’t gotten around to doing. Make a bucket list for the rest of 2020. Organize and backup up all your digital files and photos. Call or FaceTime someone you haven’t talked to in awhile. Just because many of us are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In fact, I would argue that now is the time to pick up your phone for an actual conversation in lieu of texts! Organize your pantry and/or kitchen cabinets. Be sure to check out my post on how to organize kitchen cabinets and drawers for all of my favorite organizational tools and ideas! Take a nap. Start a new podcast. Rearrange your furniture. If you’re feeling a bit stir crazy, try moving around furniture in one of your rooms for a whole new look! Tackle that DIY projects that has been on your list for months! Dust the leaves on all your houseplants (regardless if they’re real or faux). And, if you’re looking to bring the outdoors in but don’t want a real plant, be sure to check out my post on the best fake plants ! Plant seeds to start your own herb or vegetable garden. Call your local nursing home and see if you can get a pen pal or two. Since most nursing homes have restricted visitors at this time, reach out to a local one to see how you can provide an alternative social interaction for those that live there! Burn your favorite candle for a few hours. My current favorites are this one , this one , and this one ! Spend more focused time playing with your kids or pets. Learn a new language. We’ve had great luck with Rosetta Stone in the past, but there are so many other programs and apps out there now that are also great options! Have a rom-com movie marathon. They just don’t make them like they used to! These are movies I continue to watch year after year (or even month after month). The Holiday The Proposal How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days Leap Year Notting Hill Letters to Juliet Sweet Home Alabama Definitely, Maybe You’ve Got Mail It’s Complicated The Wedding Planner Revisit your New Year’s resolutions and check your current status. Research the big purchase you know you’ve been needing to make so you’re ready when needed. Prep for a summer or fall garage sale. Put together a care package for someone who may need some extra love. Find a You-Tube video or other online tutorial for a new task you’ve been wanting to learn. Clean your patio spaces and prep them for warm weather. Stretch your creative muscles. Open a sketch book, try your hand at painting, write a poem, sit down at the piano, pick up your guitar. The possibilities are endless! Print those photos you love but have just left on your phone or camera . I typically just have my photos printed at Target so I can pick them up same-day. However, there are tons of options out there for having them printed directly to your doorstep! You can see how I use mine as artwork around our home in my post on Simple and Affordable Artwork Ideas . Practice yoga. Shred old paperwork you’ve been storing and haven’t dealt with. Catch up on your favorite blog! If you have a favorite blog, scroll back through their archives for posts you may have misses or to revisit favorites! Additional Resources When You Can’t Leave Your Home Looking for additional resources when you can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Following are some options we use regularly. Some of these do come with a fee but we have found it more than worth the convenience factor! DoorDash . They will deliver meals from most of your local restaurants. This helps support local and chain restaurants, but also helps provide income for those that may not be able to work due to the current situation otherwise. If you don’t have DoorDash in your area, Uber Eats, GrubHub, etc. are other options that offer similar services! If you don’t love the delivery fees, simply call your favorite restaurants directly and order pick-up! Shipt . For the last year-and-a-half or so, we haven’t done much grocery shopping. I regularly use Shipt to have a shopper get my groceries. In our current area, they go to Target, Hy-Vee (a regional grocery store), CVS, Petco, Sur La Table, and Office Depot/Office Max. You add items to your list, select your delivery time, and they will bring it all right to your doorstep. It’s another way to stay out of crowds and also support those who are needing extra income! Instacart . We solely use Instacart when we need items from Costco (although they offer a lot more options). In Omaha, they also added alcohol recently (which Shipt has had for some time). So, if you’re dreading facing the crowds at Costco, this is a great alternative! What else do you do to stay busy when you’re bored at home? I’d love to hear any other ideas you may have! If you would like to follow along on more of my home decor, DIY, lifestyle, travel and other posts, I’d love to have you join me on any of the below channels: Instagram \| Facebook \| Pinterest \| LTK disclosure: some affiliate links used Reader Interactions
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But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past. It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times! So today, I want to share all my best ideas for things to keep you busy and entertained when you’re home outside of work hours\! Since there are already a ton of lists out there that focus on how to entertain kiddos when they’re home, I’m focusing more on what adults can do (although some do apply still to kids). These ideas are just as useful whether you’re practicing social distancing as they are when you’re stuck inside during winter break, during a snow storm, or any other reason you may be staying home. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy [here](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/disclosures/). ### 50 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home This list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times. Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. Following are some ideas for ways to stay busy, tackle boredom and have a more enjoyable time while you’re at home\! 1. Read a book. This may seem like an obvious choice but it’s a great way to take your mind off things. I also recently invested in [this e-reader](https://amzlink.to/az0iLlvL6Of28). I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference\! 2. Work on a puzzle. This is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this [double-sided puzzle](https://amzlink.to/az0QyeQHJ6l1v) from one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet. I can’t wait to try it\! 3. Open your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas. 4. Look into others in your community that may need help. When local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. Find a cause that means a lot to you and see what you can do to help! Following are a few of our favorite options (that help support many types of people in need): - [Food Bank For The Heartland](https://donate.foodbankheartland.org/default.aspx?tsid=9057) - [Open Door Mission](https://www.opendoormission.org/) - [Orphan Grain Train](https://www.ogt.org/) - [Kids Against Hunger](https://www.kidsagainsthunger.org/) - [Meals On Wheels](https://shareomaha.org/meals-wheels-delivery) - [Salvation Army](https://satruck.org/) 5. Plan your next room makeover. I even have a [free 5-day email course](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/free-email-course-5-secrets-to-re-designing-a-room-you-love/) to help you get started if you’re interested\! 6. Binge watch a new series (or re-watch an old favorite). Here are a few of our recent favorites that are a bit on the lighter side (except for the last two): - Schitt’s Creek - Parks & Recreation - Love Is Blind - Arrested Development - The Office - Friends - 24 - Justified 7. Download some new music. 8. Resume a hobby you haven’t worked on for awhile. 9. Support your local businesses in unique ways. Local businesses will likely be hurting for some time, so find unique ways you can help support them! Following are a few ideas to help support local retailers, restaurants, salons, and more: - Buy a gift card now to use at a later date - Order take-out or delivery - Check to see if they have an online version of their store 10. Research your next vacation for when it’s safe to travel. 11. Listen to a sermon from your church. 12. Get a head start on your spring cleaning. - Wash windows - Wash your floors - Deep clean your bathrooms - Dust blinds and window coverings - Tackle that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding 13. Knock off home maintenance items on your list. - Change furnace filters - Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors - Replace water filters in your fridge - Clean your dishwasher filter - Handle repairs you’ve been procrastinating 14. Try a new cocktail recipe. Pull out your old cocktail book or try a new [craft cocktail recipe](https://www.gastronomblog.com/category/craft-cocktails) from my local friends at Gastronom blog\! 15. Work on your taxes. 16. Take a walk or sit outside. 17. Clean your car. 18. Decorate for spring. I have some [spring decorating ideas and design boards](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2020-spring-decorating-ideas-design-boards/) if you’re looking for inspiration\! 19. Play a game. Following are a few of our favorites: - [TriBond](https://amzlink.to/az0gmchCByOAT) - [Trivial Pursuit](https://amzlink.to/az03vnw3mwe0a) - [Sequence](https://amzlink.to/az0ANRcWnzZg2) - [Cards](https://amzlink.to/az0UM5mfiYwSE) (we love Euchre) - [Mexican Train Dominoes](https://amzlink.to/az0dhM5tuLLMY) - Heads Up! (an app for your phone) 20. Purge your closets and sort for donation or selling. 21. Get your planters and flower beds ready for spring planting. Check out my posts on [How To Plant Flowers In a Pot](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/tutorial-how-to-plant-flowers-in-a-pot/), [Summer Planter Ideas](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/summer-planter-ideas/) and [Front Porch Planter Ideas](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/front-porch-planter-ideas/) for loads of inspiration! And don’t forget to try [my favorite fertilizer](https://amzlink.to/az0LEWW8f0Rez)! It’s a game-changer for getting incredible blooms\! 22. Have an at-home spa day or night. Take a bubble bath, use a face mask, give yourself a mani-pedi. [This facial steamer](https://amzlink.to/az0u1PjWZLyQn) will instantly transport you to the spa\! 23. Start a new at-home workout program. 24. Choose a project or two that have been hanging over you and haven’t gotten around to doing. 25. Make a bucket list for the rest of 2020. 26. Organize and backup up all your digital files and photos. 27. Call or FaceTime someone you haven’t talked to in awhile. Just because many of us are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In fact, I would argue that now is the time to pick up your phone for an actual conversation in lieu of texts\! 28. Organize your pantry and/or kitchen cabinets. Be sure to check out my post on [how to organize kitchen cabinets and drawers](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/how-to-organize-kitchen-cabinets-and-drawers/) for all of my favorite organizational tools and ideas\! 29. Take a nap. 30. Start a new podcast. 31. Rearrange your furniture. If you’re feeling a bit stir crazy, try moving around furniture in one of your rooms for a whole new look\! 32. Tackle that DIY projects that has been on your list for months\! 33. Dust the leaves on all your houseplants (regardless if they’re real or faux). And, if you’re looking to bring the outdoors in but don’t want a real plant, be sure to check out my post on [the best fake plants](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/the-best-fake-plants-my-favorite-sources-and-tips-for-buying-faux-greenery-and-flowers/)\! 34. Plant seeds to start your own herb or vegetable garden. 35. Call your local nursing home and see if you can get a pen pal or two. Since most nursing homes have restricted visitors at this time, reach out to a local one to see how you can provide an alternative social interaction for those that live there\! 36. Burn your favorite candle for a few hours. My current favorites are [this one](https://amzlink.to/az0s8YUsvtLJI), [this one](https://amzlink.to/az06x0tzFS511), and [this one](https://rstyle.me/+tJrB_91kEQLkejjc9a6gWA)\! 37. Spend more focused time playing with your kids or pets. 38. Learn a new language. We’ve had great luck with [Rosetta Stone](https://amzlink.to/az0c114FCQpDt) in the past, but there are so many other programs and apps out there now that are also great options\! 39. Have a rom-com movie marathon. They just don’t make them like they used to! These are movies I continue to watch year after year (or even month after month). - [The Holiday](https://amzlink.to/az0irjcwNk5Bq) - [The Proposal](https://amzlink.to/az0G6kjUm2yhx) - [How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days](https://amzlink.to/az0p8inrPjfX1) - [Leap Year](https://amzlink.to/az0SE843LaGhD) - [Notting Hill](https://amzlink.to/az00jCLai2vKk) - [Letters to Juliet](https://amzlink.to/az0ddEJgibmPd) - [Sweet Home Alabama](https://amzlink.to/az0EREQOCWsom) - [Definitely, Maybe](https://amzlink.to/az0bLbxQWirVU) - [You’ve Got Mail](https://amzlink.to/az0b31qfgHJYX) - [It’s Complicated](https://amzlink.to/az0LJZv8hOJOv) - [The Wedding Planner](https://amzlink.to/az0HGqsVH0bKs) 40. Revisit your New Year’s resolutions and check your current status. 41. Research the big purchase you know you’ve been needing to make so you’re ready when needed. 42. Prep for a summer or fall garage sale. 43. Put together a care package for someone who may need some extra love. 44. Find a You-Tube video or other online tutorial for a new task you’ve been wanting to learn. 45. Clean your patio spaces and prep them for warm weather. 46. Stretch your creative muscles. Open a sketch book, try your hand at painting, write a poem, sit down at the piano, pick up your guitar. The possibilities are endless\! 47. Print those photos you love but have just left on your phone or camera. I typically just have my photos printed at [Target](https://rstyle.me/+Tn_p8t2lLa2B_G3ffUjhkg) so I can pick them up same-day. However, there are tons of options out there for having them printed directly to your doorstep! You can see how I use mine as artwork around our home in my post on [Simple and Affordable Artwork Ideas](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/simple-and-affordable-artwork-ideas/). 48. Practice yoga. 49. Shred old paperwork you’ve been storing and haven’t dealt with. 50. Catch up on your favorite blog\! If you have a favorite blog, scroll back through their archives for posts you may have misses or to revisit favorites\! We plan to work through a lot of this list over the next few weeks. In fact, we even brought up a six-foot table from the basement to dedicate as our “puzzle table” in our hallway\! ![Set up a dedicated puzzle table on those days when you're bored at home and need something to do\!](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Photo-Mar-16-1-53-25-PM.jpg) SOURCES: [Cane Chair](https://rstyle.me/+nWdgPt95Ql14huKIs7UexA) (look for less [here](https://rstyle.me/+fVmjshqnvBtIvNCUQJfNgg)) \\| [Counter Stool](https://rstyle.me/+1_CUYdDN_6EJ0zpAOAWOSw) \\| [Spindle Chair](https://rstyle.me/+hAJGSyINkCP0tFxIwpSNVQ) \\| [Striped Blanket](https://rstyle.me/+_JhTl1_Gd91tCNKJZ5ZC0w) \\| [Striped Rug](https://rstyle.me/+2yoYDOoCfxY7bHCGmEVGHQ) \\| [Cherry Blossom Stems](https://rstyle.me/+-VWGRwYtyNoB4pJ_5NwiQw) & [Dogwood Stems](https://rstyle.me/+yTKatUJaU2SDgxNcbsL72Q) \\| [Linen Pillow](https://rstyle.me/+1BPvmQmgiSkPfyMzKNCJ4g) \\| [Frame TV](https://amzlink.to/az0VcnmNqYHWt) ### Additional Resources When You Can’t Leave Your Home Looking for additional resources when you can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Following are some options we use regularly. Some of these do come with a fee but we have found it more than worth the convenience factor\! - [DoorDash](https://rstyle.me/+_liq2pOwMZWtqP6-OtMZFg). They will deliver meals from most of your local restaurants. This helps support local and chain restaurants, but also helps provide income for those that may not be able to work due to the current situation otherwise. If you don’t have [DoorDash](https://rstyle.me/+_liq2pOwMZWtqP6-OtMZFg) in your area, Uber Eats, GrubHub, etc. are other options that offer similar services! If you don’t love the delivery fees, simply call your favorite restaurants directly and order pick-up\! - Shipt. For the last year-and-a-half or so, we haven’t done much grocery shopping. I regularly use Shipt to have a shopper get my groceries. In our current area, they go to Target, Hy-Vee (a regional grocery store), CVS, Petco, Sur La Table, and Office Depot/Office Max. You add items to your list, select your delivery time, and they will bring it all right to your doorstep. It’s another way to stay out of crowds and also support those who are needing extra income\! - [Instacart](https://www.instacart.com/). We solely use Instacart when we need items from Costco (although they offer a lot more options). In Omaha, they also added alcohol recently (which Shipt has had for some time). So, if you’re dreading facing the crowds at Costco, this is a great alternative\! What else do you do to stay busy when you’re bored at home? I’d love to hear any other ideas you may have\! 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[Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522920) 2. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7eb81d7fb4c0bd9e06d8b673c18441cf22453a2a64aceec51c83b0b147c62281?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Mary from Life at Bella Terra](http://www.lifeatbellaterra.com/) says [March 17, 2020 at 11:10 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522921) Sarah, Your post is so timely because I just made a Honey Do list that includes many of these items! We are optimistic that many good things will come out of this crisis and we are looking forward to make this a productive and useful time. Many of our younger people have not experienced any kind of hardship, so I believe this to be a great teachable moment to be good role models on perseverance, faith, hope, resilience and self-care. Wishing you and your family good health and happiness. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522921) 3. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/59d2a86ec85fef9c36eeb9557c473bece832c0fb5189245a45f523e0cced9949?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Sharon says [March 17, 2020 at 12:36 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522923) Been enjoying watching 3rd Rock from the Sun on Amazon Prime. It was always a family favorite in the 1990’s. It is good to laugh and raise your spirits during this trying time. I pray a daily novena and today The site I used plans to introduce a special Corona virus novena starting Friday. We are all in this situation so prayer is essential. I believe we will all be stronger for having weathered this together. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522923) 4. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/bd1903aeb7752e75b18397028d3a02089f2a2eaea5d335f7f05fcad5725159b8?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Cindy McDaniel says [March 17, 2020 at 4:33 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522931) Thank you, Sarah, you reminded me of things to do That I haven’t thought of lately. When this trial is over we will all be more organized, our homes spruced up and hopefully, kinder and more tolerant of each other. Let’s all make that out number 1 priority. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522931) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/55e0d2476e1ebdd254e7c531277f5682c2bafda33b852361de9ecc42a0d722fa?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Hayley Walters says [July 3, 2023 at 8:27 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-639051) it was very helpful and I will have to do it [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-639051) 5. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/574cd81508835405d6ceaf9b522524ae89eaee62903666025dd127052e36fe6d?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Leslie says [March 18, 2020 at 7:58 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522947) Thank You ! Such great ideas to get us through these uncharted waters. I appreciate the ideas for adults since my youngest is 21. I love all your suggestions ! Stay safe & healthy. This too shall pass and we will be stronger & better for it 🙏🏼 [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522947) 6. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e1a4ffdc6f6cef931466439790344f3da370986b7f079cd6418e8ac5ad80d5df?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)jeanette dalgado says [March 19, 2020 at 1:19 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522983) Love ur kitchen island. what is the paint color of the island and what material is ur counter top? [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-522983) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3df0876549a8865c541c4f08467d5848035d82a347c779d0e58d3f5e04d4a8aa?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Sarah](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/) says [April 29, 2020 at 12:50 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-524160) Thank you! The island is painted BM Providence Blue and the counters are quartz (Caesarstone Calacutta Nuvo). You can read more about both of them here: <https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/coastal-kitchen-reveal/>. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-524160) 7. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/62dfa99f137fceb8c41dd63617ae0a32ef376f083486052d9332b60bc55b77b1?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Rebecca Payne says [February 22, 2021 at 2:15 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-535559) Great Tips. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-535559) 8. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Sarah](http://sxgjssjgcdjbcjfhvmbrv-mrvbfm/bmvnm) says [May 28, 2021 at 10:45 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-541292) This really helped thanks 😊 [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-541292) 9. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dc9df4918e1051f550239deca9b136dc58cd4232ec2a6b886376114ec22003e8?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Khoi-chan says [June 3, 2021 at 1:36 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-541746) Really great! me and my firend had so much fun we tried almost everything\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-541746) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [January 30, 2022 at 10:50 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-565639) lol I bet it was fun;) [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-565639) 10. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92fe0c4ec85ee205e8c17fb472446ee3f763861e34a5ea464828fcad9dc35740?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Emily says [June 5, 2021 at 10:39 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-542018) Hi! Jesus loves you and died for you so that you can be saved! We deserve hell due to our sin “for the wages of sin is death”- Romans 6:23 wages meaning Payment and death is what your paid in when you sin, and because we’ve all sinned (lied, stolen, committed blasphemy, adultery, fornication, etc) but God is a God of love and He did something for us so that we don’t have to go to hell, He sent Jesus (God in the flesh) to die for our sins. Jesus atoned for our sins through His death so that we can be forgiven of them and cleansed of our unrighteousnes.. Believing in Jesus is the way we are saved, trust in Jesus to save you and not yourself. Salvation is not earned by works, it’s a free gift that God offers to the world. He loves you and died for you💕💗 [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-542018) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a144ccc7ae487a1c30c5066c52099c2a359a35fac23ca7e216bedf7fb3bc909d?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Michele Collins says [August 8, 2021 at 1:11 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-545734) Amen! Thank you for posting this, it really helped me focus on what’s most important\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-545734) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/45d44b86a25b3e92d52ec5430157555bdbaca9ee57bf003ae5c41381c0ecee29?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [September 17, 2023 at 8:08 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-644216) Wow! This is really awe-inspiring! I will keep this in mind! 🙂 [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-644216) 11. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/97511e037749ec4b795e200b01224d6c1a7c9ab8410ea24e84dc991a8a651f02?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)emma says [September 10, 2021 at 3:49 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-548445) thank you! this was great. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-548445) 12. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b5e53aa667876a2af3057afd6ab4058171a08e0ea5ee27cdc399459fd7816f9?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Names aren’t important says [October 1, 2021 at 8:01 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-550507) This is a good post and I’m going to do one of them now\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-550507) 13. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d98bcd35f10184b7872ff42b3f3681981784eca5f12190e03de8568bad02fdcb?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Janet123](http://www.lifeonvirginiastreet/) says [October 3, 2021 at 3:57 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-550638) Allso ideas Bubble bath with wine, chocolates & cheese & a book. Sort out old photo’s in a book & on computer & phone. Have a 5pm stop with some yum snax, dip & some beer or other. Do some baking or cooking & drop off to a new mum on your street or a gma. Play a musical instrument. Spring clean home & pretend u getting ready to put on house market. Plenty of walks outside. Blow bubbles. Ride a bike. Go for a drive close by. Zoom chats with other loved ones. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-550638) 14. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d98bcd35f10184b7872ff42b3f3681981784eca5f12190e03de8568bad02fdcb?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Janet123 says [October 26, 2021 at 12:19 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-553716) Awesome ideas for what to do at home, I am 47 & live with my elderly mother & it can be a bit testing sometimes. I have friends but they not close friends, just more than acquaintances though [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-553716) 15. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee08bc0378b5b2d41f4b9bb39da7a167bf8cec169e1c35841a4bb3fff82e45e9?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Ash](http://iiwdjiudiejedij.ewjdwij.ijxwijsdjwi.com/) says [November 19, 2021 at 5:53 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-557797) Noice\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-557797) 16. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)anymous says [December 5, 2021 at 7:47 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-559596) nice tips\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-559596) 17. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [December 18, 2021 at 11:51 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-561044) these were such good ideas\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-561044) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [October 15, 2024 at 10:41 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-667923) Cool [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-667923) 18. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[idfjvx](http://hs,jfd) says [March 12, 2022 at 12:35 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-571379) this is so good i love it so much [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-571379) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)zak says [April 4, 2022 at 8:34 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-575095) Me and my friend did everything [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-575095) 19. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b7531cde1d964d6c41a4cd81b0c821d18a4318389d5df0e2c23cef0b5451440c?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Rav](https://www.hindihealthpoint.com/) says [April 23, 2022 at 1:27 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-578803) Great article thanks for sharing this information [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-578803) 20. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Leslie says [April 24, 2022 at 6:42 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-578856) I liked it but and loved it but i want some more things to do [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-578856) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [April 29, 2022 at 10:07 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-579991) Love it [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-579991) 21. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b2ecdf76785764a804d38a73e006383d2c4017dfe0ce4a347c673426cf00ddf9?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Coco Sellistina says [May 1, 2022 at 6:59 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-580355) Awesome Ideas my brain was empty when i Started to read but now it is stuffed with ideas [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-580355) 22. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Maya says [May 11, 2022 at 4:10 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-581395) Thank this helped a lot [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-581395) - ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Vicky says [June 29, 2022 at 2:02 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-589146) The I did help us a lot [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-589146) 23. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [November 17, 2022 at 12:54 pm](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-612508) thank you for this filled list for me to do! I will totally be getting my car cleaned later and maybe clean my living room once again thank you for all the ideas\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-612508) 24. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)Anonymous says [January 4, 2023 at 10:04 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-619495) This really helps but could you make one for kids? My little sister is bored all day with nothing to do because she’s sick, she’s feeling better but parents won’t allow we go out everyday and I always feel so bad for her.. please try too! But overall for me these have been really useful and fun when ever I feel like I’m bored I immediately open this website and I do the things and have so much fun definitely a 10/10! I really love this website! Especially the shows examples in few I love them\! [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-619495) 25. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c0d9b52ec250f5fb326d455ee8f1ab0d504dcc0ab2b167b12a0fb244f52003fe?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[tyti](http://.) says [January 25, 2024 at 10:23 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-653010) This website was really helpful in some ways. This made so much time pass. I was really enjoying myself instead of doing nothing. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-653010) 26. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/280f09b1da6e0b85b9c0a79c4e2997d4d95e28a7a9fe7ef4bbd6f86cbf2b224b?s=60&d=mm&r=pg)[Pawan Pratap Singh](https://www.lifelords.com/) says [July 16, 2024 at 3:27 am](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-662745) Thank you, Sarah, for this wonderful and detailed post. Through this guide, you have shown us how we can declutter our lives while utilizing some spare time from our schedule. I strongly believe that learning something innovative in your spare time is the best way to kill boredom. I especially like point no 1, 13 AND 32. [Reply](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/50-things-to-do-when-bored-at-home/#comment-662745) ## Primary Sidebar ### Welcome To Life On Virginia Street\! 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Readable Markdown	## Are you stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Today I’m sharing 50 things to do when bored at home. ![A collection of 50 things to do when bored at home. These ideas are intended to provided entertainment, check items off your to-do list, and help others\!](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/50-Things-To-Do-When-Bored-At-Home-683x1024.jpg) After being essentially stuck in our house for six weeks early in the year with Kurtis’ hip surgery, and now after we’ll both be home for the foreseeable future, I thought I’d share my tips and things to do when bored at home! Is it inconvenient to be stuck in your house for days on end (especially if not mandated)? Yes. However, I want to ensure I do my part to ensure I’m not potentially spreading coronavirus to someone that is much more vulnerable. Let’s find ways to enjoy spending this time at home as much as possible\! Thankfully we’re both able to work from home which I know isn’t an option for everyone. If it is for you, you can read my top [tips for working from home](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/tips-for-working-from-home/) for some ideas. But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past. It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times! So today, I want to share all my best ideas for things to keep you busy and entertained when you’re home outside of work hours\! Since there are already a ton of lists out there that focus on how to entertain kiddos when they’re home, I’m focusing more on what adults can do (although some do apply still to kids). These ideas are just as useful whether you’re practicing social distancing as they are when you’re stuck inside during winter break, during a snow storm, or any other reason you may be staying home. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy [here](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/disclosures/). ### 50 Things To Do When You’re Bored At Home This list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times. Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. Following are some ideas for ways to stay busy, tackle boredom and have a more enjoyable time while you’re at home\! 1. Read a book. This may seem like an obvious choice but it’s a great way to take your mind off things. I also recently invested in [this e-reader](https://amzlink.to/az0iLlvL6Of28). I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference\! 2. Work on a puzzle. This is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this [double-sided puzzle](https://amzlink.to/az0QyeQHJ6l1v) from one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet. I can’t wait to try it\! 3. Open your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas. 4. Look into others in your community that may need help. When local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. Find a cause that means a lot to you and see what you can do to help! Following are a few of our favorite options (that help support many types of people in need): - [Food Bank For The Heartland](https://donate.foodbankheartland.org/default.aspx?tsid=9057) - [Open Door Mission](https://www.opendoormission.org/) - [Orphan Grain Train](https://www.ogt.org/) - [Kids Against Hunger](https://www.kidsagainsthunger.org/) - [Meals On Wheels](https://shareomaha.org/meals-wheels-delivery) - [Salvation Army](https://satruck.org/) 5. Plan your next room makeover. I even have a [free 5-day email course](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/free-email-course-5-secrets-to-re-designing-a-room-you-love/) to help you get started if you’re interested\! 6. Binge watch a new series (or re-watch an old favorite). Here are a few of our recent favorites that are a bit on the lighter side (except for the last two): - Schitt’s Creek - Parks & Recreation - Love Is Blind - Arrested Development - The Office - Friends - 24 - Justified 7. Download some new music. 8. Resume a hobby you haven’t worked on for awhile. 9. Support your local businesses in unique ways. Local businesses will likely be hurting for some time, so find unique ways you can help support them! Following are a few ideas to help support local retailers, restaurants, salons, and more: - Buy a gift card now to use at a later date - Order take-out or delivery - Check to see if they have an online version of their store 10. Research your next vacation for when it’s safe to travel. 11. Listen to a sermon from your church. 12. Get a head start on your spring cleaning. - Wash windows - Wash your floors - Deep clean your bathrooms - Dust blinds and window coverings - Tackle that pile of laundry you’ve been avoiding 13. Knock off home maintenance items on your list. - Change furnace filters - Replace the batteries in your smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors - Replace water filters in your fridge - Clean your dishwasher filter - Handle repairs you’ve been procrastinating 14. Try a new cocktail recipe. Pull out your old cocktail book or try a new [craft cocktail recipe](https://www.gastronomblog.com/category/craft-cocktails) from my local friends at Gastronom blog\! 15. Work on your taxes. 16. Take a walk or sit outside. 17. Clean your car. 18. Decorate for spring. I have some [spring decorating ideas and design boards](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/2020-spring-decorating-ideas-design-boards/) if you’re looking for inspiration\! 19. Play a game. Following are a few of our favorites: - [TriBond](https://amzlink.to/az0gmchCByOAT) - [Trivial Pursuit](https://amzlink.to/az03vnw3mwe0a) - [Sequence](https://amzlink.to/az0ANRcWnzZg2) - [Cards](https://amzlink.to/az0UM5mfiYwSE) (we love Euchre) - [Mexican Train Dominoes](https://amzlink.to/az0dhM5tuLLMY) - Heads Up! (an app for your phone) 20. Purge your closets and sort for donation or selling. 21. Get your planters and flower beds ready for spring planting. Check out my posts on [How To Plant Flowers In a Pot](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/tutorial-how-to-plant-flowers-in-a-pot/), [Summer Planter Ideas](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/summer-planter-ideas/) and [Front Porch Planter Ideas](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/front-porch-planter-ideas/) for loads of inspiration! And don’t forget to try [my favorite fertilizer](https://amzlink.to/az0LEWW8f0Rez)! It’s a game-changer for getting incredible blooms\! 22. Have an at-home spa day or night. Take a bubble bath, use a face mask, give yourself a mani-pedi. [This facial steamer](https://amzlink.to/az0u1PjWZLyQn) will instantly transport you to the spa\! 23. Start a new at-home workout program. 24. Choose a project or two that have been hanging over you and haven’t gotten around to doing. 25. Make a bucket list for the rest of 2020. 26. Organize and backup up all your digital files and photos. 27. Call or FaceTime someone you haven’t talked to in awhile. Just because many of us are practicing social distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In fact, I would argue that now is the time to pick up your phone for an actual conversation in lieu of texts\! 28. Organize your pantry and/or kitchen cabinets. Be sure to check out my post on [how to organize kitchen cabinets and drawers](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/how-to-organize-kitchen-cabinets-and-drawers/) for all of my favorite organizational tools and ideas\! 29. Take a nap. 30. Start a new podcast. 31. Rearrange your furniture. If you’re feeling a bit stir crazy, try moving around furniture in one of your rooms for a whole new look\! 32. Tackle that DIY projects that has been on your list for months\! 33. Dust the leaves on all your houseplants (regardless if they’re real or faux). And, if you’re looking to bring the outdoors in but don’t want a real plant, be sure to check out my post on [the best fake plants](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/the-best-fake-plants-my-favorite-sources-and-tips-for-buying-faux-greenery-and-flowers/)\! 34. Plant seeds to start your own herb or vegetable garden. 35. Call your local nursing home and see if you can get a pen pal or two. Since most nursing homes have restricted visitors at this time, reach out to a local one to see how you can provide an alternative social interaction for those that live there\! 36. Burn your favorite candle for a few hours. My current favorites are [this one](https://amzlink.to/az0s8YUsvtLJI), [this one](https://amzlink.to/az06x0tzFS511), and [this one](https://rstyle.me/+tJrB_91kEQLkejjc9a6gWA)\! 37. Spend more focused time playing with your kids or pets. 38. Learn a new language. We’ve had great luck with [Rosetta Stone](https://amzlink.to/az0c114FCQpDt) in the past, but there are so many other programs and apps out there now that are also great options\! 39. Have a rom-com movie marathon. They just don’t make them like they used to! These are movies I continue to watch year after year (or even month after month). - [The Holiday](https://amzlink.to/az0irjcwNk5Bq) - [The Proposal](https://amzlink.to/az0G6kjUm2yhx) - [How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days](https://amzlink.to/az0p8inrPjfX1) - [Leap Year](https://amzlink.to/az0SE843LaGhD) - [Notting Hill](https://amzlink.to/az00jCLai2vKk) - [Letters to Juliet](https://amzlink.to/az0ddEJgibmPd) - [Sweet Home Alabama](https://amzlink.to/az0EREQOCWsom) - [Definitely, Maybe](https://amzlink.to/az0bLbxQWirVU) - [You’ve Got Mail](https://amzlink.to/az0b31qfgHJYX) - [It’s Complicated](https://amzlink.to/az0LJZv8hOJOv) - [The Wedding Planner](https://amzlink.to/az0HGqsVH0bKs) 40. Revisit your New Year’s resolutions and check your current status. 41. Research the big purchase you know you’ve been needing to make so you’re ready when needed. 42. Prep for a summer or fall garage sale. 43. Put together a care package for someone who may need some extra love. 44. Find a You-Tube video or other online tutorial for a new task you’ve been wanting to learn. 45. Clean your patio spaces and prep them for warm weather. 46. Stretch your creative muscles. Open a sketch book, try your hand at painting, write a poem, sit down at the piano, pick up your guitar. The possibilities are endless\! 47. Print those photos you love but have just left on your phone or camera. I typically just have my photos printed at [Target](https://rstyle.me/+Tn_p8t2lLa2B_G3ffUjhkg) so I can pick them up same-day. However, there are tons of options out there for having them printed directly to your doorstep! You can see how I use mine as artwork around our home in my post on [Simple and Affordable Artwork Ideas](https://lifeonvirginiastreet.com/simple-and-affordable-artwork-ideas/). 48. Practice yoga. 49. Shred old paperwork you’ve been storing and haven’t dealt with. 50. Catch up on your favorite blog\! If you have a favorite blog, scroll back through their archives for posts you may have misses or to revisit favorites\! ### Additional Resources When You Can’t Leave Your Home Looking for additional resources when you can’t or don’t want to leave your home? Following are some options we use regularly. Some of these do come with a fee but we have found it more than worth the convenience factor\! - [DoorDash](https://rstyle.me/+_liq2pOwMZWtqP6-OtMZFg). They will deliver meals from most of your local restaurants. This helps support local and chain restaurants, but also helps provide income for those that may not be able to work due to the current situation otherwise. If you don’t have [DoorDash](https://rstyle.me/+_liq2pOwMZWtqP6-OtMZFg) in your area, Uber Eats, GrubHub, etc. are other options that offer similar services! If you don’t love the delivery fees, simply call your favorite restaurants directly and order pick-up\! - Shipt. For the last year-and-a-half or so, we haven’t done much grocery shopping. I regularly use Shipt to have a shopper get my groceries. In our current area, they go to Target, Hy-Vee (a regional grocery store), CVS, Petco, Sur La Table, and Office Depot/Office Max. You add items to your list, select your delivery time, and they will bring it all right to your doorstep. It’s another way to stay out of crowds and also support those who are needing extra income\! - [Instacart](https://www.instacart.com/). We solely use Instacart when we need items from Costco (although they offer a lot more options). In Omaha, they also added alcohol recently (which Shipt has had for some time). So, if you’re dreading facing the crowds at Costco, this is a great alternative\! What else do you do to stay busy when you’re bored at home? I’d love to hear any other ideas you may have\! If you would like to follow along on more of my home decor, DIY, lifestyle, travel and other posts, I’d love to have you join me on any of the below channels: [Instagram](https://instagram.com/LifeOnVirginiaStreet) \\| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/LifeOnVirginiaStreet) \\| [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/virginiastblog) \\| [LTK](https://www.shopltk.com/explore/lifeonvirginiastreet) disclosure: some affiliate links used ## Reader Interactions
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