100 things to do while you’re bored at home
With Missouri’s stay-at-home order being extended to May, people may be running out of things to do in their homes, which can result in many trying out some new things during their free time.
April 21, 2020
As Missouri’s stay-at-home order is extending until at least May, many are finding it hard to keep themselves occupied while staying home all day. If this is the case for you, here’s a list of 100 things to do at home to occupy your time.
- Finish your homework
- Plan a vacation for after quarantine
- Get out some old board games to play
- Piece together a puzzle
- Order a paint-by-number off of Amazon (or an art supply site)
- Put together a list of movies for a movie marathon
- Build a fort
- Find a workout on Pinterest
- Write a letter to yourself for 10 years in the future
- Watch Netflix with friends via a screen share on Zoom
- Call a friend you haven’t talked to in awhile
- Find a podcast to listen to
- Read a book
- Make a custom memory book with photos
- Clean or redecorate your room
- Make dinner for your family
- Bake something new
- Build a wish list of gifts for the next holiday
- Start a YouTube vlog
- Start a journal
- Try a free Zumba workout on YouTube
- Go out for a walk in your neighborhood (just be sure to stay six feet away from everyone)
- Drive around town
- Organize something in your house
- Try some yoga
- Make a vision board
- Start a garden
- Write a poem
- Take a nap
- Listen to some new music
- Read up on the current news, it’s not all bad, check out sites like All Good News
- Work on learning a new language
- Make lists of anything and everything
- Dance like no one is watching
- Film a skit with your phone
- Make a time capsule
- Plan escape routes from your house in case of an emergency
- Shop online
- Sign up for a free online class
- Go through all the photos on your phone
- Learn the entire army alphabet
- Browse Zillow to find a dream home
- Plan your next Halloween costume (it’s never too early)
- Organize the apps on your phone
- Write reviews to post online
- Make an Instagram account for your pet
- Actually update your computer
- Re-watch your all-time favorite movie
- Make a list of people who inspire you
- Try an adult coloring book
- Edit some photos
- Watch or listen to a TED Talk
- Research about one thing you’ve always wondered about
- Plan a post-quarantine party
- Watch some old home videos
- Watch a free concert on TV
- Photograph the wildlife right outside your house
- Go on Google Maps and drop yourself at a random place in your state and see if you can navigate your way to your house
- Stargaze
- Google yourself
- Take a few Buzzfeed quizzes
- Trace your ancestry
- Direct message your favorite celebrities on Instagram
- Find and plan/do a 30-day challenge
- Make a meal plan for a week
- Try a DIY craft
- Write a play
- Wash your car
- Watch an online documentary
- Do some laundry
- Play a card game
- Find an online game
- Binge an entire series on Netflix
- Try out some new hairstyles
- Make playlists for your friends
- Try some origami
- Find something to upcycle
- Find some of your old Legos and build something
- Download an app to make some stop-motion animation
- Try a crossword puzzle
- Write down some goals for your life
- Clean out your inbox
- Start writing a will
- Find and join a virtual choir
- Watch the Northern Lights
- Adopt a pet (parent permission is advised, of course)
- Watch a live feed of an empty tourist spot
- Watch a movie on Amazon Prime
- Start a new family of Sims
- Play Animal Crossing
- Ride a roller coaster
- Watch a recording of an old Awards Show (or the Image win Best of Show)
- Order a new toy for a pet
- Do a face mask
- Learn to sew, crochet or knit
- Watch dessert decorating videos on YouTube
- Learn calligraphy
- Tye-dye some white clothes
- Start brainstorming gift ideas for friends and family
- Absolutely nothing, just relax
Hopefully one of these 100 things stood out to you and has inspired you to try when your bored. With just a little bit of boredom-busting, let us all remember that we can all make it through this trying time, together.
yulier • Mar 6, 2022 at 10:12 am
you should add rickroll yourself or someone else https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ 😉
Gladis Ordonez • Feb 9, 2022 at 7:00 pm
you should add making your own scrapbook ( like those vintage ones)
Isabella • Jan 18, 2022 at 4:54 pm
You should add listen to music or if you have horses ride your horses and share love for your loved ones but my favorite one is #9 thank you a lot Isabella peace out.
amyiah • Nov 10, 2021 at 12:42 pm
LOL 100 IS THE BEST ONE!
Ella • Nov 8, 2021 at 1:12 pm
Thanks for the help
Claire • Nov 7, 2021 at 12:25 pm
Thanks for the help I loved writing this stuff down maybe next time when I’m bored I can look at it and it will help.
Bobby • Nov 2, 2021 at 2:53 pm
THESE DIDNT HELP
ME
Titus Williams • Nov 6, 2021 at 3:52 pm
These didn’t help me
nkjnk • Nov 20, 2021 at 12:25 pm
me neither