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And you don't even have to spend a dime, we promise. Restyle your coffee table, move the pillows on your couch to your bedroom, and swap your dining chairs with your kitchen chairs.

Whole new aesthetic. Just like regular books, we sometimes gather cookbooks that do nothing but collect dust on our shelves. If you're not ready to take on Mastering The Art of French Cooking , start small with a more millennial-friendly pick. You may text them all the time but there's something much more satisfying about seeing their face.

Plus you know things won't get lost in translation if you're chatting face to face rather than over email and text. Dial them up! Add in some recent accomplishments and update your personal website with new information. Everyone loves snail mail that isn't a bill anyway. Pick up some pretty stationery and pen a quick card to someone you're missing.

They'll appreciate the kind gesture and you might just make a pen pal in the process. The American Film Institute has a list of the greatest movies of all time — how many have you seen? If your knowledge of classic film leaves a little to be desired, stream a film or two from this list.

We promise it's fun. Find a paint-by-numbers print you like or just grab a canvas and some fun colors abstract is always in. We're guessing that you might be a little tense if you're working from a desk all day. Try a few easy stretches like downward dog and some simple supine twists to give your muscles some relief. Bonus points if they target your lower back. Hello Glow. But make it a ritual.

Light some candles, turn on your favorite music, and use your fanciest products like that bath bomb you've been meaning to try. Hey, you could even pour yourself a glass of wine, we're not judging. Sure, you could always order takeout, but isn't it more satisfying to make something yourself?

If you've found yourself craving your favorite steak frites from that fancy French place downtown, try to find a recipe to make it online. You might surprise yourself and come up with your new dinner party menu.

No, you don't have to have a lot of tools to make your own pickles or pickled red onions or any pickled vegetable really. All you need is a container, some vegetables, vinegar, salt, sugar and, if you want, some spices. Throw your pickled veggies on salads, in ramen, or just enjoy them as a snack.

If you're an iced coffee fiend, stop your morning brew from getting watered down by using leftover coffee to make ice cubes instead of water.

Just freeze your leftover coffee from this morning — it's that simple. The next time you start to feel bored, give back to the community with your time and energy. If you'd rather volunteer virtually, visit Catchafire. Whether you're skilled in web design or research, you can be matched up to a non-profit in need of pro bono work.

We know you have clothes and shoes in there you haven't worn in years. Take everything out, and then make keep, sell, and donate piles. You may even be inspired to make new outfits when you can finally see everything you own easily. Or the kitchen cabinets. Or the back of your bookshelf.

Whatever paint project you've been putting off, now is the time to tackle it. Bespoke Only. Whether you were a SparkNotes devotee or just didn't get a chance to read everything you wanted to, it's time to revisit some of those classics. You may find them more interesting now that you're older.

Life is too short not to plan parties, even if they are months away from happening. Can't think of a good reason to throw one? Some of our favorites include celebrating a great new cocktail recipe, a promotion, or just because your apartment is clean and you want to show it off. If you've had a stressful week, there's nothing like a quick 30 minutes nap to get you back on track. Catch up on your sleep now and reap the benefits.

It'll be a nice surprise for them to know how much you care. And you might just get a love note back in return! If you know a friend is going through a rough time like a breakup or tough month at work , put together a few of their favorite things and leave it on their doorstep. We love to include a luxurious candle, some homemade baked goods, and a magazine or two. That adult coloring book you got for Christmas? Break it out and channel your inner child with markers or crayons.

Or go old school with plain paper and colored pencils — instant fridge art. When was the last time you washed your windows? Grab the Windex and paper towels, and wash them now. You'll be amazed at how dirty they get over the years. For a dose of nostalgia, play your favorite music videos from the '90s or early '00s and recreate the choreography you used to know so well. Nothing but good vibes in your home. Finally get started on that Netflix show everyone's been talking about.

If you finish the whole season in a few days, even better. Get caught up on the news of the world and your town. Throw up some removable wallpaper for a low-commitment, totally reversible look. Some of our favorite places to add wallpaper include powder rooms, living room accent walls, and the back of bookshelves. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. PixelsEffect Getty Images. Marko Geber Getty Images.

Choreograph Getty Images. Jordan Siemens Getty Images. Related Story. Give yourself a manicure and pedicure. An at-home salon-worthy manicure is possible , trust us. Apply a soothing face mask. Your skin deserves it. Do a guided meditation. Maybe this one by Puff Daddy? Have a yoga break. There are a bunch of great, free yoga classes you can take online. Take a bath. Do you have a nice bathtub?

Please, appreciate your great fortune, get in it, and take a bath. Go for a walk. Practice deep breathing. Lie down, close your eyes, and listen to a podcast. Find an episode that sounds interesting, lie down, and listen.

Cuddle with your pet. Take an online museum tour. There are lots of choices these days! Make a fancy cocktail or mocktail. Practice your mixology skills and make yourself a beautiful drink. Find your ingredients and Google them. Red pepper lemon pasta, maybe? Bake bread. Just give into it. Meal prep for the week. It can be very satisfying!

Though you should consider whether getting all of your meal prep done now will take away future boredom-busting cooking opportunities. Bake cookies. Try to re-create your favorite restaurant meal. Make a dip. Oh, gosh. What is your favorite dip? Onion dip? The nice thing about making a dip for yourself is you end up with a lot of dip.

Is it inconvenient to be stuck in your house for days on end especially if not mandated? If it is for you, you can read my top tips for working from home for some ideas. But more likely than not, many of us will be home over the next few weeks much more than we have ever been in the past.

It can sound glamorous for a few days, but as someone that made the shift from corporate America to working from home, it can definitely be isolating and trying at times!

This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. This list is a mix of fun activities, household tasks, and activities that are designed to help others in your community that may need a bit of a lift during these trying times.

Several of these items are also intended to knock out those tasks that forever seem to be on our to-do list and are always hanging over us. We plan to work through a lot of this list over the next few weeks. Following are some options we use regularly. Some of these do come with a fee but we have found it more than worth the convenience factor! What else are you doing to stay busy and flatten the curve over the coming weeks?

Pinterest Instagram Facebook Twitter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is a lovely post! So glad to see this shift towards working with what you have, at least for now!! Your post is so timely because I just made a Honey Do list that includes many of these items! We are optimistic that many good things will come out of this crisis and we are looking forward to make this a productive and useful time.

Many of our younger people have not experienced any kind of hardship, so I believe this to be a great teachable moment to be good role models on perseverance, faith, hope, resilience and self-care. Wishing you and your family good health and happiness. Been enjoying watching 3rd Rock from the Sun on Amazon Prime. It is good to laugh and raise your spirits during this trying time. I pray a daily novena and today The site I used plans to introduce a special Corona virus novena starting Friday.

We are all in this situation so prayer is essential. I believe we will all be stronger for having weathered this together. When this trial is over we will all be more organized, our homes spruced up and hopefully, kinder and more tolerant of each other. Thank You! Such great ideas to get us through these uncharted waters.