10 Inside Activities for the Bored

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Bored? Looking for something to do inside?

Aren't we all! As we sit in our houses, staring at each other, and wondering/asking everyone what to do with our time during our partial quarantine, I've decided to make a list of suggestions for you to do, indoors! No one is reading about travel these days; certainly not my usual Europe-exploration posts!

So here we go! Here are my 10 things to do inside when you're bored!

Start a blog!

While it might be the worst time in recent memory for blog traffic, there's no better time to start a blog than when you have plenty of free time on your hands.

​The set-up and starting the blog truly is the hardest part. Once the traffic comes back, this hobby can even make you some money! Not many hobbies can say that!

Check out a few free resources on this blog, about starting blogs:

• Why Should I Start a Blog? 
• What New Travel Bloggers Need to Know

Read a book

Haven't had time to crack open a book for a while? Now's certainly the time to brush off those books that've been collecting dust on your shelves.

​If "physical" books aren't you're thing and you're an audiobook fan like myself, check out my list of Cozy, British Audiobooks on Audible.

Online Shop

At least currently, we're still sending and receiving packages, so look for some fun spring outfits to brighten your day! You've finally got time to dig through all of Nordstrom Rack's offerings and find the good deals! For 2020's Top Spring trends, check out my guest post on Julia & Elizabeth's decorating blog!

Watch TV/a Movie

We certainly can't be productive all the time. I know we're all looking for some shows to devour! If it's a TV binge you're in for, check out my British Detective Series (and how to stream them!). I promise they'll keep you entertained for hours upon hours! If it's movies you fancy, we're trying to work our way through the 100 Best Movies of All Time.

Organize your closets

No better time for "spring cleaning" than now. We've finally got time to watch Marie Kondo!

Take it all out, one closet at a time, make a huge donation/ recycle pile, and put it back in, better than it was before!

Bake Something Delicious 

I'm trying to improve my baking skills, now that I have some more time on my hands. The more complicated the recipe you can pull off, the better! Did you know Fortnum & Mason has excellent cookbooks available stateside?

Call a Friend

​Pick up the phone and actually spend some time chatting with a friend! When was the last time you talked on the phone that wasn't for work? A great way to while away the hours!

Take up a Craft

I recently started knitting and I'll freely admit I'm slightly addicted! Easy to do while chatting or watching TV.

Support Small Businesses

Everyone being stuck at home is taking quite a toll on our area's small businesses. So head online, and buy a gift card. Or, start doing research on a trip you'll take down the road, and visit those struggling travel blogs (like mine - thank you!)

Make Some Tea

When in doubt, do as the Brits and resort to a "cuppa." Not so much caffeine that you'll be bouncing off the walls, but warm and comforting, as always!

Play a board game/ do a puzzle

My new favorite activity! We are full-on for puzzles lately! And we have a board game collection to rival one of those shops where you can drinks beers and rent them out. Stop by Amazon for games and puzzles! And check out my Top 10 Travel-Themed Board Games, if you're missing being able to explore the world!

Thanks for stopping by!

Let's keep ourselves occupied and take advantage of this surprising free time to do things we normally don't have time to! Drop your suggestions in the comments, below!