Hi guys! Have you ever been so bored that you literally just lay upside down on your bed for what seems like hours on end? Nope, just me? Ok, well, I find myself in that position A LOT. Especially with all this self isolation stuff going around. My family and I have been in quarantine for a while now and though things have been opening up, we are still being cautious and staying home as much as possible. If you’re still in quarantine you know this can get pretty boring at times, but don’t worry, you’re in luck! Today I’ve composed a list of 22 different things to keep you entertained while in isolation in hopes of preventing you from dying of boredom. So keep reading, and I hope you guys enjoy!
22 Things To Do When Bored:
1.Puzzles/ Board Games- Puzzles are a great way to pass the time. You can find the sizes ranging from 100 pieces to 1,000! I’d much rather stick with the 20 piece ones, but if you enjoy putting 1,000 pieces together, go for it! And despite the name, board games definitely won’t leave you feeling bored! (Sry for that pun there) Me and my family sometimes have game nights, which are really fun. Here is a list of my favorite games:
-Monopoly
-Clue
-Dragonwood
-Sushi Go
-Pie Face (yum)
-Operation
-Connect 4
-Guess Who
-Sorry
2. Exercise- I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely been getting my workout on while in quarantine. Exercising keeps your body and mind healthy and since most sports have been canceled, we all probably need to stay in shape. A tip while exercising is to drink lots of water. Water is really healthy for you and depending on your age and weight you should be drinking multiple glasses a day. Personally, I drink (or have been trying to drink) 64 ounces, or 8 cups, a day. Here is a list of my favorite at-home workouts:
-Bike Rides
-Running (I’m not really a runner unless someone is chasing me, so I’ve been doing only 1 mile a day.)
-Walking (walking is actually better for you than running, because it keeps you active without having you possibly hurt your ankles. Taking your pup on two walks for 15 minutes a day is great!)
-Yoga (I’ll be posting my DIY yoga workout soon!)
-Workout (crunches, pushups, etc)
3. Read- Reading can be really entertaining and sharpens the mind. If you don’t know what to read, I suggest checking out my book recommendation posts. They are full of all my favorites!
4. Write a story- Get creative!
5. Start a blog/YouTube channel- I started my blog, the one you are currently reading, around May of quarantine and I have to say, it definitely keeps me entertained! If you’re not a fan of writing, try starting a YouTube channel! One of my friends is going to start one, and so should you! Just write/talk about whatever interests you.
6. Photoshoots- I love taking pictures with pretty backdrops. I either use my phone, Canon camera, or Polaroid, but you can use whatever. Tip: Did you know there is a “Golden Hour” for taking pictures? Right when the sunsets is when you can supposedly get the prettiest lighting for photos. 🌅
7.Puppy Tricks- I have a free app on my phone called Puppr that works really great for teaching your dog or puppy some cool tricks. I’ve taught Milo how to sit, shake, lay down, stay, and give kisses using this app. Right now he is learning how to stand! I’d definitely recommend this so you can show off your adorable little dog! I’ll make sure to post some tricks and how to do them sometime soon.
8. Binge- Of course, bingeing is the best thing to do when bored. So grab your blanket, cozy socks, and popcorn, and get comfy because here are some movies/tv shows that you’re going to want to watch right now!
Shows:
-Stranger Things
-Gilmore Girls
-Fuller House
-The Masked Singer
-Victorious
-Nailed It!
-Free Rein
-The Office
Movies:
-Harry Potter
-To All the Boys
-Any Disney: The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, etc
-Lord of The Rings
-Sleepover
-Mrs Americana
-Marvel Movies (Spider-Man!)
-Stand by Me
-Soul Surfer
-Divergent
-Pirates of The Caribbean
-Hunger Games
-Titanic
(Also does watching Brooklyn and Bailey videos count as bingeing? Because I’ve been doing a lot of that lately. Brooklyn and Bailey are twins and their YouTube channel is amazing! I’d definitely recommend watching them while in quarantine.)
9. Bake- My mom has been baking A LOT lately, and I gotta say I don’t mind a big slice of her AMAZING chocolate cake… but yeah, there are so many recipes to choose from, so go get your bake on! If you don’t know what to make, here is the link to Joanna Gaines’s chocolate chip cookie recipe:
10. Color/Draw
11. Reorganize your room/house- While in quarantine I have gotten new pillows, curtains, and a side table to spruce up my room a bit. My mom also helped me repaint the top of my desk, which if you don’t know, had been covered in stains from markers and Halloween decorations. I’ve also replaced some of the pictures above my bed, cleaned out my closet, and donated some old clothes.
12. Start a new hobby- Some good hobbies include:
-Calligraphy
-Journaling
-Painting
-Scrapbooking
-Bullet Journaling
-Friendship Bracelet making
13. DIY- Standing for “do it yourself” DIYing is awesome because you can make so many things, at home! You can create things following many videos on youtube, one of my favorite channels is LaurDIY, she has a lot of videos that help you make things out of household supplies. Also if you want you can read my How to Make A Mala Bracelet post. In it I will teach how to make this super cute bracelet from home.
14. Sidewalk Chalk- You can make a chalk masterpiece, or write inspirational quotes on your sidewalk! Also if you put tape on your sidewalk in a sort of mural pattern, you’ll end up with really clean and pretty results.
15. Make IMovies- If you have an IPhone, you should have an app called IMovie that helps you create homemade videos. Me and my friends made some pretty good ones at the beginning of quarantine. What I like to do is make a time lapse video and then edit it on the Photo app using IMovie. You can add text, music, and more. Some movie ideas include:
-Makeup tutorial
-Hair tutorial
-Chalk Art
-Coloring
-Nails
-Draw My Life
Another movie making app I like to use is Clips. They make even more cool and professional videos.
16. Prank your Family- You can do a jump scare, or an even more elaborate prank. YouTube has a ton of ideas, but whatever one you do is bound to end up with hilarious results.
17. Dominoes- Your goal is to try to make a really long trail!
18. Build a fort- I’m pretty sure we all did this when we were younger, and it was fun then, so it can still be fun now!
19. Try a makeup tutorial- I have about a million makeup ideas saved on Pinterest. I’ve only ever tried a couple, but now could be the time to start attempting some new looks! Here is the link to one of my favorite makeup tutorials. Its by my role model Millie Bobby Brown, and she’s doing her daily makeup routine using her own product Florence by Mills.
20. Learn a new hairstyle- Okay, this is the thing I have definitely been doing a lot of during quarantine. I’ve actually discovered my talent for braiding by following Cute Girls Hairstyles tutorials on YouTube, and now I can create so many new hairstyles! I’d definitely recommend this. You will definitely be able achieve some great new looks for school!
21. Learn a magic trick
22. Create a summer bucket list- I love making summer bucket lists. Every year I make a new one, and in the months before summer, I add on whatever I want to do onto the list. Some of my ideas include:
-Make Chick fil A inspired lemonade
-Sleep under the Stars
-Try Boba Tea
-Re-read Harry Potter
So I hope you guys discovered some ideas that you might want to try while stuck at home or even if you’re just plain bored. These activities are great for all ages and have definitely kept me busy while in quarantine. If you guys try one of these, have fun!! Stay safe and stay cool! 😘
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