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Things to Do If You Are Feeling Bored

50 Things to Do If You Are Bored

    1. Finish this sentence: I’ve always wanted to learn_____________. (now is the time!)
    2. I wish I were________________. (make this happen!)
    3. I always wanted to ______________. (work on it now!)
    4. Plan a vacation for when the time comes. Don’t book it, but take the time to research all the places you want to go. Make lists of restaurants, sights to see, events and expeditions.DIY vacation memory ornament for Christmas. This si the perfect Christmas ornament to make yourself and fill with your beach souvenirs like sand, shells, tickets and photos. #beachmemory #thebeach #DIYkeepsakeornament #souvenirideas #homemadeornament #vacationmemory
  1. Take time to declutter your home. I have some free print outs to help you!
  2. Watch some makeup tutorials and practice now when you don’t have anywhere to go. 
  3. Try a -new game, here is a great list to get you started.The ultimate list of family games for a family game night gift basket. The perfect gift for a family with tweens and teens plus extra gift ideas to tuck into your basket for the perfect party at home for a family with kids at Christmas. #JoinTheFizztivities #christmasgift #familygamenight #holidaygiftidea #teengift
  4. Start exercising. We love Beach Body on Demand, especially the T25 workouts. My husband has been doing them for years now and he looks amazing! Hubba Hubba!
  5. Cook your way through your favorite cook book. 
  6. Indulge in a candle a month club for yourself. Now is a brilliant time for self care perfection! 
  7. Try a new hair tutorial. Practice now while you have the time.Easy hair tutorial for women with fine straight hair to get a cute wavy look. #shorthairstyle #finehair #shortcurls #hairproducts
  8. Look for a dog park, or somewhere fun to take your furry friend for a new outing. 
  9. Get dressed for no reason. Spend some extra time in your closet planing outfits so you have some fresh looks to flaunt. Make a list of new items you need in your wardrobe and see how many outfits you can stretch with what you have! cute fashion over 40 for summer outfit ideas you will love if you are in the over forty club! Great graphic tees that pair well with jeans and a kimono for a classic summer outfit you can wear with confidence! #outfitideas #plussize #over50 #over40 #summeroutfitideas
  10. Do a puzzle. 
  11. Teach yourself a foreign language. 
  12. Start Bible journaling. 
  13. Plant a garden. Here is how you can create raised beds if you have small space or bad soil!Learn how to spray stain on wood along with tips on how to clean your srpayer when you spray an oil based stain. HINT: it is so much easier than you think! This DIY raised garden bed got a spray stain that will help the wood look good and last longer and it only took minutes to do,. #wagnerspraytech #spraystain #oilbasedstain #paintcleanup #sprayertips #stainedwood #flowergarden #vegetablegarden #raisedbed #landscapedecor #fencestain #diyfencestain
  14. Work on your family tree. Start with an Ancestory.com DNA test. 
  15. Learn a new art technique. Like Paint by Numbers for GROWN UPS!
  16. Binge watch Call The Midwife (a personal favorite) or some other kind of feel good show!
  17. Have a spa day for yourself at home. Use all the good bubble bath and a fun face mask. DIY tutorial for a bath tray with a book rest! This bath caddy will make your relaxing hot tub time even more luxurious!
  18. Sort your photos and make a scrapbook. Digital or paper, either way, get those memories written and photos organized for generations to come. 
  19. Pick wildflowers. Or at least pick some up at the grocery. Make a beautiful arrangement. 
  20. Share the gospel with a stranger. Use these cards to share a treat and the word. Free Printable scripture cards to give away. God sees you, a gift to carry in your car for the unseen all around us.
  21. Play an app game with a friend. Try Scramble With Friends, Dice with Buddies, Mario Kart Go, Uno, 8 Ball Pool, Scrabble Go, Yahtzee, Matching with Friends, 
  22. Get ahead on Christmas shopping!
  23. Write a letter. Reach out to loved ones for no reason but to say hi and I’m thinking of you! 
  24. Learn a Tik Tok dance. 
  25. Write a book or short story. 
  26. Wash all the linens in your house, pillow, slipcover, rugs. All the stuff you don’t normally have time for. 
  27. Bake something. 
  28. Color. Adult coloring is so therapeutic! (there are some awesome color pages in my Bible journaling books!)Looking for scripture to help you when you are struggling? This Rely on God workbook journal is perfect to get you digging into the Word of God. With 32 scripture verses to pray on you will feel freedom and joy as you learn to lean on the Lord. Challenge pages, dig deeper, color sheets, bookmarks, note cards, word searches, journal prompts and more await you in this self guided study on Relying on God. #biblestudy #devotionsforwomen #christiandevotional #christianjournal
  29. Read a book. Here are some of my favorites. 
  30. Ride your bike or go on a walk. 
  31. Start listening to podcasts or find a new favorite. 
  32. Volunteer – Research your favorite skill and see what opportunities there are for you to serve. There are tons of ways to serve from home! 
  33. Start a miniature project. I promise nothing will be more fun than a remodeled dollhouse or miniature room.Tour a miniature vintage garden shop dollhouse for great ideas for your own dollhouse decor. See how to make a cozy home, lush garden and outdoor miniature yard! COmplete with garden gnomes, miniature potted plants and sitting areas. #dollhouse #miniatures #DIYdollhouse #vintagegarden #tinydecor
  34. Practice your photography. Take pictures of your home, pets, garden, whatever and work on the elements of good photography.
  35. Learn a video game and play with your kids or grandkids.
  36. Have a classic movie marathon…think Gone with The Wind, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, etc.
  37. Start the blog or online business you’ve been thinking about. Here is a great course! 
  38. Make your favorite holiday dishes even though it’s not the holidays. 
  39. Monogram something. Everything. How to make monogram vinyl decals for rain boots and other personalization. Step by step tutorial to make and cut your own monogram vinyl decal.
  40. Pray. 
  41. Learn to do your own dip nails. We did and it’s really easy and a huge money saver. 
  42. Expand your coffee bar selections and make some new hot beverage treats like the coffee shops make.
  43. Adopt a pet. We are partial to pound puppies and rescue dogs. How to build a stylish stairway gate to keep pets or kids out! This easy DIY gate tutorial will look great and blend with your traditional decor. We keep our dog off the carpet with this pet gate. #petgate #stairgate #childproof #DIYpet #cleancarpet #doggate #petgatediy #petgateforstairs
  44. Learn to paint door hangers. 
  45. Do word puzzles, crossword puzzles, Sudoku and the like.
  46. Start a new playlist. Try I-Tunes Family Sharing, Spotify or Pandora. 

Save this list for later: a fun list of 50 things to do if you are feeling bored. Does being stuck at home have you wondering what you can do with your spare time? Take a look at this list of ideas and inspiration to get you moving in the right direction with a new project, hobby or task that will rid you of boredom for good! #bored #boredideas #boredombusters

Blessings, Kim from Hunt & HostConnect more here:

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