35 + Things to Do At Home {easy & fun activities!}
Staying home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on summer fun! There are many activities for you and your family to enjoy. We’ve put together a list of over 35 ideas to keep you busy at home. From arts and crafts to fun games, this article will help you turn your home into an adventure zone. Let’s make this summer unforgettable!
Start with a big brainstorming session. Talk about what you want to learn, then research those topics online. It used to take reading books from the library, but now it’s much easier to get started!
Things to Do at HOME
Here’s a short list of ideas to help you start. Consider researching and discussing these topics, then make your own list:
- How is Glass made?
- How does an Airplane fly?
- Why are some ants called Carpenter Ants?
- Why do Mosquitoes bite people and animals?
- How do vaccines work?
- Learn how to make butter
- Where are the highest mountains?
- What country has the oldest living person?
- How is cheese made?
- Learn how a trebuchet works
- Who invented the Hot Air Balloon?
- Read about Thomas Edison?
- Who is Benjamin Franklin?
- Take a virtual tour of Mount Vernon
- Watch a movie on Great Train Rides Across Switzerland
- How are pencils made?
- Who invented puzzles?
- How is peanut butter made?
- How are crayons made?
- How are Chocolate Kisses made?
- Who invented M and M Candies?
- the list goes on and on……..add your own ideas and curiosities to it
- and enjoy this time as a learning time and a time to rebuild family!
- our oldest son used to read Encyclopedias for fun…….you should try this as one subject and discovery leads to another!
- or start looking at the dictionary…….words are wonderful……these simpler things are extremely beneficial and educational.
Develop the love of learning! Learn for the sake of learning and good grades follow!
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Ideas to Get you Started:
Here are some simple meal ideas, games and activities, money-saving suggestions, and DIY projects; this is must-have information!
Not every idea will work for everyone, but hopefully there will be something for everyone that will help ease these stressful times.
Being home all the time can be daunting, but with a little creativity and thought, you can turn this time into the best ever! Enjoy your family, pull together, and start thinking about what you can do for yourselves!!!
Things to Do at Home Categories
- Simple Meals + Recipes
- Games + Activities
- Money Saving Ideas
- DIY Projects
SIMPLE RECIPES & IDEAS
Easy meals are important in summer. Add some creativity to keep things interesting and avoid serving the same foods repeatedly.
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Here’s an easy recipe for a Crockpot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots. You can use a venison roast, but any meat will work. Consider cooking two smaller roasts for extra meals like lunches or soups.
If you have potatoes and carrots on hand, then this is a wonderfully delicious and beautiful side dish. This recipe calls for kale, but please omit or substitute with whatever you have on hand. You can easily adapt this recipe by adding extra frozen vegetables like broccoli or spinach to increase the nutritional value.
Gravy can add a wonderful extra flair to an otherwise simple meal. This easy-to-follow gravy recipe will teach you how to make gravy anytime you like! Once you know the proper amounts and ratios for delicious homemade gravy, you will be the best gravy maker ever!
So, to make meatloaf more exciting for our family, we made little meatloaf “travel bundles.” Not really sure where that came from or why it makes it taste better, but the kids loved these! Super easy recipe with fabulous results.
It is a nice change from hamburgers. Meatloaf Travel Bundles are just perfect for small eaters, and larger appetites can have two! Switching things up a bit helps boost morale in stressful times!! {Meatloaf travel bundles, coleslaw or vegetables, mashed potatoes + the homemade gravy recipe from above go nicely together.}
This is the cake for every day… perfect for breakfast with fruit or juice, snacks, and desserts. It is wonderful when simply served plain, or with frosting, or with berries and whipped cream. The ingredients are basic things that most will have in their pantry or cupboard. This is a lovely cake when served by itself with coffee. Simple, wholesome, and delicious.♥
One cup of just about everything is all this recipe calls for. It is an amazingly easy and fun recipe to make. Add extras that you like and substitute things that you do not like. Super way to use up a little of this and a little of that.
Instead of having pizza delivered to your door, take a look at this inexpensive alternative for homemade pizza made with tortillas. This is one of those super easy and delicious things to do at home. Everyone can make their own style of pizza! Fun family activity and meal!
Love Waffles? Here is a healthy and delicious waffle recipe that is a snap to make! Simple ingredients that most everyone has on hand. This recipe does call for Einkorn flour, but it can be made with any type of wheat flour or your own special flours.
Also, no waffle iron? This exact same recipe works great for pancakes! Make sure to take a look at the homemade butter spread to go along with your waffles or pancakes!
Simple Meal Planning Ideas for Everyday Living
This is a must-see post loaded with information on simple meal planning. It covers how to put together an easy meal plan and menu. Plus, it has information on important pantry items.
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Keeping busy and staying active are super important things to do everyday. Take a look at these ideas for some healthy fun but also for some helpful projects!
This might be the perfect opportunity to create some gift giving coupons. There are 2 different printables for you or if you want to make your own, then grab some of these ideas and make your own Gifts of Time Coupons! Customize your coupons for your special family members and friends!
Get Your Free Coloring Sheet and Printables Here:
Coloring Books for Kids
- Lots of Coloring Books for Ages 2 to 4
- All Types of Coloring Books for Ages 4 to 8
- Coloring Books for Ages 6 to 12
Coloring Books for Adults (great stress reliever!)
Homemade Slime: This is fun for everyone! Little kids, teens, parents, and grandparents… multi-generational fun ♥
Create a list of items for your emergency car kit. Even if you can’t go to the store right now, think ahead and write down what you need to keep in your car.
Talk to your family about making a personal emergency kit for everyone. Having these kits ready is important for unexpected emergencies!
Magazine Messages
Cut out words from magazines, catalogs, newspapers, or junk mail to make messages. If you can’t find a whole word, cut out individual letters to form the words. Then, send the message to someone special.
This is a simple project that is fun to do and that will catch flies this spring and summer!
Homemade Sachet ~ Pomander Balls~
Learn how to make a handcrafted pomander ball…a fun project that will last for years! The necessary ingredients are one fresh apple for each person and whole cloves. The rest is easy!
Concentration: The Memory Building Card Game
This is a simple card game for everyone. You just need a flat surface and one deck of cards. Shuffle the cards and lay them face down in easy-to-reach rows.
Players take turns flipping over 2 cards, trying to find matching numbers or face cards, like 2 queens or 2 fives. If you find a match, you get another turn. It’s a great memory game for all ages!
Here’s a simple and useful craft using old sweater sleeves. You can make your own tissue box cover in two ways: one method doesn’t require sewing, and the other involves some hand-stitching. You’ll be amazed at how easy this craft is!
Homemade forts are great, especially if you can sleep in them! Use your imagination, gather some blankets and pillows, and create a cozy fort for play or studying. Forts make for a fun indoor activity!
Here’s the best homemade playdough recipe. It’s great for indoor fun any time of the year, whether it’s rainy days, sick days, or just when you want something enjoyable to do! ☺
You can make half a gallon of liquid hand soap from just one bar of soap! This is an exciting project, but you’ll need an adult to help. It’s a fun activity, a science experiment, or a great homeschool project. You’ll learn about viscosity and what it means!
If you have a dog or know someone with a dog, try making homemade dog treats. This recipe is easy and enjoyable, and it uses healthy ingredients for your dog!
Declutter Under Your Bathroom Sink & Go Natural!
Take a moment to clean out the junk under your bathroom sinks. You can make simple, natural cleaning supplies using safe ingredients.
This is a fun project to do with your kids. It teaches them about the environment and science while being enjoyable! You can ask them to look up the dangers of ingredients in chemical cleaners online.chemical cleaning supplies!)
MONEY SAVING and EARNING MONEY TIPS & IDEA
Saving Household Money Tips and Tricks
Here are some easy ways to save money at home! These tips will help when you’re low on cash.
Discover fun ways to make extra money from home. This list offers many ideas, so there’s something for everyone!
HOUSEHOLD SKILLS for EVERYDAY LIVING
Checklist of Practical Household Skills
Check out this list of useful skills and see how you measure up! You may already know some of these, but there could be new and challenging tasks to try. You’ll discover many fun and practical life skills.
This is the perfect time to tackle some of the cleaning jobs that you have always wanted to do but never had the time for… Maybe today will work? There is a free printable checklist included to keep you organized!
Take a little time and plant a few things indoors to get a jump on the spring and summer growing seasons. Having some homegrown food is an ideal way to offset your food cost and to be a little bit more self-reliant during uncertain times.
Discover the Art of Darning Your Wool Socks
Learning to mend holes in your socks is a very handy skill. This method is easy to learn and works wonders in extending the life of your wool socks!
How to Grow Series for Vegetables
Find out how to grow all the major vegetables in your home garden, on a deck or patio, or in containers on your porch. Homegrown is best!!
In a Nutshell….
Summer and vacation time are perfect for enjoying a variety of fun activities right at home! Why not make the most of your free time by diving into the wonderful world of simple living? There’s no better way to learn than by getting hands-on, so roll up your sleeves and start exploring!
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