Because of everything going on in the world around us, we are spending a lot more time away from others. In trying to be safe, it’s very easy to be stumped trying to find entertaining things to do. So, to help you and your family not use the “B-Word”… not that B-Word! The “B-Word” I’m referring to is “BORED.” Your mind is in the gutter. LOL. Here is my list of 101 things to do when you’re bored.
Things To Do When You're Bored At Home
1. Read a good book.
2. Watch a good movie.
3. Binge-watch your favorite TV show.
4. Complete a crossword puzzle.
5. Look at old photos.
6. Clean your entire house.
7. Organize your pantry.
8. Listen to music.
9. Wash and fold your clothes.
10. Play solitaire.
11. Clean out your email, inbox, hard drive, or your desktop on your computer.
12. Make a craft. I have so many great crafts that you can try on this website. Check them out! Remix an old vase, make a patriotic centerpiece, or try making a presidential podium!
13. Watch YouTube videos.
14. Clean out your closet.
15. Try a new recipe.
16. Experiment with clothes to create a new look.
17. Workout.
18. Try a new hairstyle.
19. Take a nap.
20. Try taking a long bath.
21. Make a homemade pizza.
22. Write a story or book.
23. Start a journal or bullet journal.
24. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure.
25. Learn a new dance.
26. Tackle a DIY or home renovation project.
27. Put a jigsaw puzzle together.
28. Redecorate a room in your house.
29. Practice applying makeup.
30. Have a spa/ self-care day.
31. Bake cookies or other desserts.
32. Clean out/ organize your garage.
33. Plan out your Christmas gifts for easy holiday shopping.
34. Meal prep. Prepping your meals is preparing all your food at one time and then dividing it into small portions so you can grab your food with convenience.
35. Plan out your family meals for the rest of the week/ month. Make a schedule of what meals your family will eat for the month on a calendar. This makes grocery shopping a lot easier.
36. Try yoga.
37. Meditate.
38. Create a memory book or photo album.
39. Start a YouTube Channel.
Things To Do When You're Bored for Self Improvement
40. Take a virtual class.
41. Practice an instrument.
42. Learn to code.
43. Solve a Rubik’s Cube.
44. Play a new instrument.
45. Learn a new language.
46. Try photography or take pictures.
47. Write a poem.
48. Draw or paint a picture.
49. Write a song.
Things To Do When You're Bored With Your Kids
50. Play video games.
51. Draw on the ground with sidewalk chalk.
52. Play a board game.
53. Go swimming or visit a water park.
54. Build a fort.
55. Write a play & perform it.
56. Go to the zoo.
57. Play with or make your own Playdough.
58. Make slime.
59. Create a domino chain reaction.
Things To Do When You're Bored Outdoors
60. Go to the park. A park is a great place to go because you can get some exercise by walking on a trail. You can feed the ducks with slices of bread. If you have kids, they can play on the playground equipment.
61. Gardening.
62. Wash your car/ go to a car wash.
63. Ride a bike.
64. Go fishing.
65. Stargazing. Go outside at night with your telescope and look at the stars.
66. Fly a kite.
67. Take a trip to the beach.
68. Go hiking.
Things To Do When You're Bored With Friends/ Family
69. Have a dinner party.
70. Visit your family and friends at their homes.
71. Give your friends and family a call.
72. Have a dance party.
73. Sing karaoke.
74. Invite friends over to hang out.
75. Do a video call with friends and family that you haven’t seen in a while.
76. Check on elderly relatives.
77. Have a slumber party.
78. Visit your local library or bookstore.
79. Grill some food and have a cookout.
80. Grab some binoculars and try bird watching.
Things To Do When You're Bored Around Town
81. Try a new restaurant.
82. Go for a drive around town.
83. Visit a drive-in theater or a movie theater.
84. Donate old clothes and books.
85. Go shopping.
86. Volunteer. You can volunteer at a homeless shelter, a food pantry, an animal shelter, etc.
87. Visit a museum.
88. Go on a Staycation.
89. Buy fresh fruits and veggies at your local Farmer’s Market.
90. Get a massage at a spa.
91. Recycle.
92. Take a road trip.
93. Play miniature golf.
94. Go bowling.
95. Ride go-karts.
96. See a live music performance.
Things To Do When You're Bored With Your Pet
97. Play with your pet.
98. Take your pet for a walk.
99. Go to a dog park.
100. Train your dog/ pet.
101. Teach your pet new tricks.
Don't Be a Stranger...
There you have it! I hope that my list of 101 things to do when you’re bored was helpful to you. If you have any suggestions that you think I should add to this list, let me know in the comment section below.
If you enjoyed this list, check out the list of my Favorite Things from June 2021.
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