Learn about bog bodies. Make a Covid time capsule. Deep clean your bathroom. Why not do it now? Organize your closet. Having an organized space helps you know what you have, and it helps you find things, and it helps you feel relaxed.
Go ahead and organize that closet. Clean out your fridge. Something smells in there. Start learning a new language. Does Duolingo even work? Wash the windows. Let the sunshine in! Hand-wash your clothes. A nice thing to check off of the to-do list. Do an online workout. Unfortunately, the only way to have done a workout is to do a workout. So go on and get that serotonin. Clean your makeup brushes. Organize all those papers.
You know you have a big stack of papers. Or maybe you have a few little stacks of papers. What are all of those papers? Or something else?
Time to organize them. Clean your window-unit air conditioner. Ugh, God, this is going to be so annoying but you do have to do it, so. Maybe just do it now.
Swap out your candles. If you keep a lot of scented candles in your home, chances are you store them seasonally, bringing out spring candles during the spring, winter candles during the winter, etc. There are no doubt tons of files clogging up your computer that you downloaded a long time ago and have absolutely no use for.
Wash the floors. Rotate your mattress. I personally have never done this. But maybe we both should? Organize your pantry. Ahh, can you imagine it? An organized pantry, where you can see everything you have and grab whatever you need. Does it seem like an impossible dream?
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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. I appreciate the ideas for adults since my youngest is I love all your suggestions! Love ur kitchen island. Thank you!
Jesus loves you and died for you so that you can be saved! Jesus atoned for our sins through His death so that we can be forgiven of them and cleansed of our unrighteousnes.. Believing in Jesus is the way we are saved, trust in Jesus to save you and not yourself.
I have friends but they not close friends, just more than acquaintances though. Are you stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Read a book. I also recently invested in this e-reader. I found that when I tried to read books on my phone I was becoming more and more distracted by texts, alerts, etc. Having a dedicated reader has made a huge difference!
Work on a puzzle. This is also a great time to have conversations with loved ones in your home! I just ordered this double-sided puzzle from one of my favorite photographers of one of my favorite places on the entire planet.
Open your recipe books and find inspiration for new meal ideas. Look into others in your community that may need help. When local schools in our area closed, my mind immediately jumped to those children that depend so much upon their school meals. So I did some research on where to donate. 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. Not sure how to tuck an oversized sweater into your midi skirt? Need a theme for your 30th birthday party? Thinking about painting your kitchen chairs?
Pinterest is full of ideas — see what inspires you. You'll save some money when a recipe calls for fresh herbs, plus your home will smell great. List five things you're grateful for each day. Studies have shown that this practice reduces mental distress and anxiety, and can lead you to feel more resilient and social.
Whip up a batch of chocolate chip cookies, ricotta orange pound cake, or banana bread. No worries if it doesn't turn out the way you had hoped, you'll have a great story either way. Always wanted to try kickboxing but never actually got up the courage to go to a class? Try your hand at an online workout from the comfort of your own home. Yes, you can. Buy an introductory textbook and get started by reviewing a chapter per day. Or download an app like Duolingo that will remind you to practice.
Or something that you knew at one point but forgot. Use your Google skills to learn about which wines pair best with seafood, how to use Photoshop, or who's trending in the world of fine art. They really help the time pass by and give your brain a workout too. Start with an easy piece puzzle and work your way up to the trickier 1, piece puzzle. We prefer a glass of wine while we work on ours, but up to you. Your morning commute will thank us.
Download a bunch of episodes, and binge them. Refer to these lists in the future. Blast your favorite song and get your groove on. We know, we know, it's not the most fun activity, but let's face it, it needs to be done. Toss old makeup, dispose of expired prescriptions properly, and give it all a good wipe down before you restock. In my family, we have an absolutely killer party mix recipe. Each family member puts their own spin on it, but it's a great recipe to know in a pinch to take to a dinner party or get together.
Play around and see how you can make a timeless recipe your own. Design: Cathie Hong Interiors. Whether you have a room to yourself or your only extra space is in a spare closet, you can transform that space into a work station.
Invest in a great desk, drawer organizers and plenty of artwork to create the office of your WFH dreams. Catalogue your linen closet, entertaining supplies, or any other collections you may keep, like your handbags or shoes.
Write down where you stored your holiday decorations and dinner party dishware. Use the organizational maps to find things quickly later on. Take the boots that need new heels to your shoe guy. Finally drop your clothes off at the dry cleaner. Cooking, decorating, historical fiction—find a section of books that you enjoy, check out a few, and take them home to read. Some libraries even offer free e-book downloads with your library card. If you're in the habit of buying the entire New York Times bestseller list, but never read them, you're not alone.
Grab a book from your shelf and read the first chapter. Most cities have some sort of public garden, many of which are free to the pubic.
Seek out a rose, botanical, or produce garden in your area, and go be one with nature.
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