250+ Things To Do At Home During The Days Of Quarantine

"Hair toss, check my nails, baby how you feelin'? Feeling bored as hell" - Or whatever Lizzo said

I'm an only child, I am enrolled in classes that are currently *mostly* online, I live in the arctic tundra of Chicago where you can only comfortably venture outside 3 months of the year, and I'm a wedding photographer. So yes, I am a freaking pro at being alone at home. Sometimes I go DAYS without talking to anyone except my fiancé or cats. It's actually pretty nice, not gonna lie. However, despite how much I find myself at home, I've always had the option to go out - and now even that is gone. 

So here we all are, stuck at home - and inevitably bored as ever. Every year since 2016 I've posted a New Years "resolution" list of things to create, learn, experience, and try in the new year. It hit me that these lists have a substantial amount of great ideas of activities that can be done at home. Realizing this morning that my school is on spring break & I have essentially no work or studies to do, I decided to make one extensive list of all 250+ things you can learn, try, create, and experience *mostly* from the comforts of your own home!

This is a trying time for many of us, however, it doesn't mean we can't make the best of an otherwise ugh situation. I've always believed that the best way to grow is experiencing, trying, learning, and creating new things. While the entire world might be halted right now, your mind doesn't have to be! 

I hope this list can provide some fun & unique ideas for people of all ages that suddenly realize they don't want to actually binge watch Netflix for 2 weeks straight (shocking, I know!) Stay safe & aware out there! 

*Disclaimer because this is the internet 🙄- If anything on this list would require you to need to leave your home, spend money you don't have, etc please reconsider. I built this list assuming most of these things could be learned via Youtube, made by random "junk" we all have in our closets, and making the best out of the situation. Just use common sense before you feel the need to comment something ridiculous like "How do you expect people to go out to a yoga class in a time like this?!" 

​To Learn...
1. One word a day from a different language
​2. How to make/roll your own sushi
​3. Facts about something super random/crazy (like ancient Egypt, alien theories, etc)
4. Belly dancing
5. To make pretty bouquets
​6. Fencing
​7. Tai Chi
8. How to ask the right questions
9. ALL about the 2020 presidential candidates and why you want to vote for your top candidate
​10. Learning new recipes with the Panna cooking class app
​11. The periodic table of elements
​12. Brush lettering
13. Crepe making
14. How to make macaroons
15. Embroidery
​16. Storytelling
​17. Line dancing
18. To moonwalk
19. Knife sharpening
​20. How to whistle with your fingers (taxi anyone?)
21. To starting thinking globally with your career/business/life - it is 2020 after all! 
22. Learning a new subject in 3D by downloading the JigSpace app
23. About hyper-automation
24. About Google analytics
25. Palm reading
​26. How to pick a lock
27. About another city/state/country you would like to move to potentially 
28. How to fight writer's block
29. More about current + trending events thanks to The Skimm
30. Open a beer/wine bottle without an official bottle opener
31. How to open an apple in half with your hands (I know, it sounds crazy but impressive!)
32. Better English (or whatever your native language is) by taking an advanced language class - because we all get a bit lazy!
​33. How to make homemade tortillas
​34. Ways to solve a Rubik's cube
35. Bookbinding
36. Printmaking
37. Bachata dancing
38. Bookkeeping
​39. Film photography
40. The choreography to a song you have always loved
41. How to maximize your tax breaks
​42. To find your voice - be it at work, school, or any area of life
43. To use more substantial words in your daily rhetoric
44. How to tie a knot that will withstand (almost) anything
45. Real Estate investing
​46. To set more boundaries
47. How to do coffee art (at least one design!)
​48. Information on a trending news topic you don’t know much about
49. A super impressive magic trick
​50. Accountability
51. Quilting
52. How to identity more plants
53. Decoupage
54. Blackjack
55. How to escape duct tape, handcuffs, etc
56. How to make a sales pitch
57. Teach your pet a new trick
58. How to pronounce items on food menus that you always struggle with
59. Salsa dancing
60. The full history of the country your family heritage is from
61. About a subject you failed (ok, or reaaaaally had to try on) in college
62. Present Wrapping: How to make pretty bows & use wrapping paper so that it doesn’t look like it was found in a dumpster 
63. How to chop a salad to absolute perfection 
64. About various mental illnesses & how you can support your friends, relatives, or yourself
65. To draw one animal/product/item/etc really well
66. The correct ways for you to stay calm in situations you would normally be flustered in
67. The ways you can keep YOUR body healthy (based on your weight, height, family history etc)
68. The best responses to win Never Have I Ever 
69. To be more honest with yourself & the art of self reflection
70. About Aromatherapy + Scents
71. Basic math skills you’ve long forgotten
72. The master skill of blending & highlighting your make up
73. Basic coding / website building
74. Something random off of a Youtube video
75. To memorize your favorite poem by heart
76. Sign Language
77. The meaning behind a phrase you hear/say often (For example- the term "Sleep Tight" originated from the 1700s to remind people to tighten the ropes of their bed)
78. The best way to store/save/back up your pictures/data/important documents
79. The way to write a perfect "Thank You" note
80. How to type an E-Mail that will get clients (or your co-workers) attention
81. All about the US presidents (all 45 of them!) - or whoever leads your country
82. How to stop always pressing the snooze button
83. All about a religion that you're extremely unfamiliar with 
84. A card game you're unfamiliar with
85. What your signature cocktail is & how to make it
86. The correct way to set a table
87. All about a charity that interests/fascinates you- & donate to it!
88. The proper way to perform CPR
89. The basic beliefs about each religion- regardless of what religion you do/don't follow
90. How to cook one ethnic recipe
91. Basic geography- you know, all the places you've forgotten since 6th grade
92. One impressive, random thing... like making balloon animals, tying a cherry stem into a knot in your mouth, juggling, etc
93. How to iron like an expert
94. How to fold a fitted sheet
95. How to play pool or win at darts (or other frivolous bar games)
96. Words to use in place of "like", "um", "said", etc.
97. How to go through an entire meal without checking your phone/e-mail
98. Basic sewing 101
99. The lyrics to "We Didn't Start The Fire"- because it's great for Karaoke 
100. Calligraphy
101. Something "adults" should know how to do but you've yet to learn- like changing your oil
102. Fast ways to keep your house clean & tidy on a daily basis
103. A really funny joke
104. To use the other settings on your camera besides "Auto" mode
105. How to skip a stone
106. Your family's medical history- because being informed never hurt anyone
107. How to cook an egg (there are MANY ways, all of them delish)
108. How to do the splits
109. The best way to tie a tie 
110. All about a subject you have always wanted to know!

​​To Create...

111. Your own presets/filters to use on your Instagram + social media photos
112. A happy social media by unfollowing any accounts that don't inspire you
113. Your own salsa
​114. A junk-free phone by deleting old apps, contacts, & photos
115. Sketching + submitting your own sketchbook to The Sketchbook Project
116. Photo album of 2019
117. Mittens out of old sweaters
118. A list of all the things you love about yourself
119. Reviews to leave of restaurants/ stores / hotels you’ve been to recently that provided great customer service 
120. Multiple go-to music playlists for any feeling/event/etc
121. An emergency kit / box complete with flashlights, water, canned foods, medical supplies, etc
122. Some poems (it’s super relaxing!)
123. A love letter contribution to the Signed Love Earth Project
124. A passion project for the year
125. A new signature dish you can always prepare to perfection
126. A journal that documents every moment of life you cherish/remember from your childhood up until present day. I suggest sorting memories by friend / family member :)
127. Music tapes (Throwback!) of songs you loved, organized by dates/trips/events/etc to always listen back on (& a tape player!)
128. A family cookbook 
129. A Group text group using Groupme (or similar app) for all of your friends or family to stay connected & in touch daily!
130. List of books you want to read this year
131. An ETSY store page to sell something you're good at making
132. A list of things you want to do by 2025
133. The perfect password that *fingers crossed* no one could hack!
134. List of your friends/relatives birthdays so you never forget them again
135. A way to make some amount of passive income 
136. A USB/Disc of scanned old family photos & giving your family members each a copy 
137. New branding, marketing, or any other work/school-related documents using Canva
138. Xing account to network with other professionals in your line of work
139. A more creative life with the help of Creativity-Portal.com
140. Well decorated cookies
141. Meaningful conversation with StoryCorps 
142. Ways to stay entertained that don't involve your phone, laptop, or any other tech device
143. A daily skincare routine for your skin type and age
144. A daily journal entry
145. More of a “Smart Home” - such as investing in lightbulbs that can be turned on/off by a mobile app, wireless speakers, etc
146. Knitting a giant chunky knit blanket
147. Nice words of encouragement to send to someone you
look up to
148. List of words of advice, quotes, and names of everyone who has ever inspired you or made an impact on your life
149. Custom spices, rubs, and marinades to use when cooking
150. Gift baskets for your local fire/police departments
151. Sweet cards for a local nursing home (To mail & not hand deliver!!)
152. A super creative hashtag to use on your photos throughout the year
153. Naming a star
154. An extensive family tree
155. Handwritten cards to mail your friends
156. A list of podcasts you really like
157. Album of pictures that will always make you smile/happy
158. Holiday wreath for your door
159. A costume completely from scratch for a costume party
160. A fund for something you’ve always wanted to treat yo’ self to!
161. Balloon Art
162. Your own face mask from scratch
163. An art project or installation out of old clothes
164. A Facebook group over something you’re interested in or passionate about where you can share and grow within a community
165. A collection of all the videos you have (even if it means breaking out the VCR) & making one big video montage
166. A safety plan for you & your friends/family in the event of an emergency
167.  A list of 10+ self-improvement books to read 
168. Collection of hotel keys from all your travels
169. A picture perfect moment
170. A high performance work out plan for 30 days
171. Bedtime routine you can actually stick with
172. An organized, inspiring home office
173. Care bags to donate to your local animal shelter with treats, dollar store blankets, etc
174. A membership to a rewards program you will actually benefit from (For me it’s definitely Southwest Airlines or Hotels.com!) 
175. A beautiful bird house (complete with bird food!) to put outside during spring
176. A classical music playlist to listen to when you need to work/study/clean
177. A smash journal/book
178. The last Pinterest project you pinned
179. A Mannequin Challenge video!
180. A dream diary
181. A blog where you can organize your thoughts
182. An organized closet (because even if you purged last year, it's time to re-do!)
183. Your own comic book
184. Crowd funding page for a cause you believe in
185. Family scrapbook/photo album of current & previous generations
186. An atmosphere of love & vulnerability instead of building walls around yourself
187. A blanket fort in your living room- Yes, even if you're 30!
188. A backed up laptop that's clutter free & operates more efficiently 
189. An autobiography of your life up to this point
190. Letters to your future children/grandchildren

​​To Try...
191. Reading the entire book of you (or your family/friends) religion
192. Drinking more water
193. A new form of exercise
194. Crying if you're feeling low! Just let it out :)
195. Reading a book you normally wouldn't be interested in
196. Sleeping without your phone in your bedroom (remember that thing called an alarm clock?!)
197. Spending a little more quality / interactive time with your pets!
198. Completing a crossword puzzle
199. Taking a free online course over something you've always been interested in
200. Brewing your own beer
201. Watching an iconic TV show you never saw
202. Understanding why someone with a different political opinion than you holds those views
203. Watching comedies & light-hearted films- you'll be surprised what it can do to your attitude!
204. BumbleBFF- because who doesn't want more friends - especially now when you can just message them?!
205. Lip scrubbing- because dry lips are a thing of the past
206. Leaving water or food outside your home/apartment for anyone in need
207. Dedicating 2 weeks to ridding (or starting!) a habit
208. Writing a song or story
209. Applying more lotion- trust me, your skin will greatly appreciate it
210. Reading the entire constitution- because ignorance isn't bliss
211. Completing a 1,000+ piece puzzle
212. Having a solo wine + paint night at your home!
213. A food that you've never had before
214. Flossing everyday for at least one week straight
215. Fixing something around your place that's broken
216. Making your bed everyday for at least one week in a row
217. Watching your favorite movie in a foreign language
218. Using that thing you're "saving for a special occasion" on a weekly basis
219. Reading classical poetry like Emerson or Frost
220. Closing out of a website every time you're about to type an argumentative comment
221. To find ways to relieve your stress without drinking/smoking/eating/anger/etc
222. Asking instead of assuming
223. Talking on the phone more (I know, cringe, right?!)
224. Alcohol-alternative drinks, such as Kin
225. Entering a short-story contest
226. Cooking seasonally 
227. Sticking to a new healthy habit with the app Streaks
228. Writing a book or creating something with your partner or a friend
229. Rewiring your brain
230. Watching all of the movies nominated for awards this year

To Experience...
231. Zoom (or Skype!) video session with a lot of your family or friends 
232. That exciting feeling of scoring an awesome deal on a product you need or want
233. Cooking every recipe in a favorite or new cookbook
234. Celebrating another culture's holiday and learning all about it
235. Letting go of a secret or something you hold on to by sending a postcard to the PostSecret group
236. Seeing what people around the world are up to with the Snapchat explore map
237. Reading a book that's been collecting dust on your bookshelf way too long
238. Taking a friend or family member's car to the car wash & filling up their tank - just because
239. Catching yourself before you partake in a bad habit - & diverting to a healthier choice
240. Sending a surprise Venmo to a friend, relative, lover, or even a stranger to make their day
241. Getting involved with projects around the world thanks to Zooniverse
242. Hosting a tea party (& getting all dressed up for it, I might add!)
243. Not feeling the need always to check your phone every time it buzzes or a new notification comes in 
244. Feeding local wildlife
245. Donating plasma + blood
246. Dying your hair a crazy color (at least for a weekend!)
247. Being completely honest with yourself in regards to the current life choices you’re making and pursuing
248. Giving back to your community in some way
249. Playing a game you loved growing up
250. Finding a new comedian that makes you genuinely LOL
251. Cooking a full meal & donating it to a homeless person you encounter on a frequent basis
252. Sending a gift to a complete stranger from their wedding/baby registry
253. Completing something you never thought you would finish
254. Making a home movie with your family
255. Coloring every page in a coloring book
256. Reading stories from Humans of New York
257. Taking a bath by candlelight ​
258. Praying or sending good vibes to those around the world

Stay healthy & aware of those around you! Please comment below any additional ideas - I would love the recommendations! 😘