Being stuck at home doesn’t have to be boring! Try these fun things you can do for free, even if you can’t get away from it all.
Stuck at home…again.
Whether it’s a lack of money, a lack of time, or icky weather getting to you, it can be tough to make the best of that feeling of being stuck.
But with just the right idea, you may find that you actually enjoy your time at home!
Try a couple of these ideas.
And who knows?? Maybe next weekend you’ll stay home on purpose!
By the way, this is also an amazing way to save up money. (Especially if you’re trying to cross off a box of your money saving chart!)
Any time you can ditch a costly trip to the store or out for entertainment, stick the savings into your emergency fund or sinking fund.
And don’t say you don’t have the money for it, because you know good and well you would have found the money to out for pizza with your pals. ??
15 Free Things to Do When You’re Stuck at Home
Play Games
Board games, card games, hide and seek, etc.
The kids got SkipBo for Christmas and we played it for weeks!
We also love Spot It, especially since there are so many different ways to play. (So it never gets boring.)
Home alone? Facetime your Mom and play checkers with her. (She’ll love it!)
Bake
(Or cook) using only ingredients on hand. Have a contest with someone!
Or give away cookies tomorrow at work.
Find a Hobby
Take up a new hobby or reconnect with an old one. Play instruments, sewing, build with Legos, etc.
Make a Phone Call
I understand those little app and text machines still make calls, too!
(Sorry, I’ll try to quit the sarcasm.)
Call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while.
Snuggle
Build a fort and watch movies.
Or cozy up on the couch with a blanket and some tea and binge watch your favorite show.
Take a Nap
Zzzzzz.
Clean a Closet
I love the feeling of accomplishment when I finally tackle a task I’d put off for too long!
Don’t toss everything, though.
Check out this Decluttr review for a simple way to get paid for some of that stuff!
Or make even more money by finding out what to sell on Ebay.
Finish a Project
You know that half finished project you’ve been meaning to get to?
You already have the supplies you need to do the task. Now’s a great time to finish it!
You’ll love the feeling of one less thing hanging over your head.
Dream (With Your Eyes Open)
Write up a plan to start that side job or business you’ve always wanted to try.
Make a vision board of your dream vacation, or put together a poster of the kitchen remodel you’d love to do.
Invent
Compete with family members or friends to come up with the best new invention. Make it silly and fun!
RAOK
Do this random acts of kindness scavenger hunt!
Set Goals
Write up SMART goals for the year. You won’t believe what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it!
Write
Write an old fashioned letter. (If you don’t have stamps, you can mail it on Monday.)
Work Out
There are tons of free work out videos and ideas on Youtube!
Teach
Teach your kids to cook supper, do laundry, or other ways they can help out around the house.
Here’s how to get kids to do chores.
Or make it more fun and teach them the things you loved to do when you were their age.
Take These Steps:
- Find hobbies and activities that make it easier to stay home.
- Bank any money you would have spent on going out.
Sometimes, being stuck at home isn’t as bad as it sounds.
Go ahead…embrace your inner introvert!
Here’s another idea: learn how to make money from the internet!
What’s your favorite thing to do when you’re stuck at home?
Board games with the kids is my favorite! (Besides napping lol) There are some great ideas in here!
Napping is always my favorite. haha
I love being stuck at home! We enjoy playing games, watching movies, baking up a special treat or preparing a new and elaborate meal.
I love being at home!! Read! NAp! Blog!! Quilt!
Play with grandbabies!! MAke a phone call- that one was funny!! I do call my Mama every morning!
Friday Frivolity
These are such terrific ideas! I especially love the random acts of kindness scavenger hunt!
The give someone a call one is really good – I’m always complaining I don’t have time to catch up with people, but I could be doing it by phone really easily.
Thanks so much for sharing over at Friday Frivolity 🙂