Have your outdoor plans been canceled? If yes, you don’t necessarily have to get bored because we bring you a list of eight things to do indoors at home. And for the best part, you can try these out nearly for free.
Go For an Indoor Picnic
An indoor picnic is a great way to bring the fun of a traditional picnic inside, especially on days when the weather doesn’t cooperate. All you need is a picnic basket filled with your favorite snacks and a comfortable picnic blanket to lay out on the living room floor. This is definitely one of the best things to do indoors at home.
Set the scene by turning on some relaxing music and dimming the lights to create a cozy atmosphere. Spread out the blanket and arrange the food on some plates or in bowls. You can even add some decorations like flowers or candles to make it feel more like a picnic.
Once everything is set up, invite your family members to join you and start enjoying the food as if you were outside. Take your time eating and chatting, and enjoy the comfort of being indoors.
An indoor picnic is a fun and low-key way to spend time with your loved ones and create some new memories. So grab your basket, lay out your blanket, and have a picnic inside!
Open Up an At-Home Restaurant
Opening up an at-home restaurant can be a fun and creative way to involve your kids in meal planning and cooking and one of the exciting things to do indoors at home. Start by asking your kids what meals they would like to eat for the week ahead. This will give them a sense of ownership and excitement about the meals they will be eating.
Once you have your menu planned out, work with your kids to come up with an attractive name for your at-home restaurant. You can even make a sign or menu board to display in your kitchen or dining room.
For each dish on your menu, have your kids come up with a creative and fun name. For example, spaghetti and meatballs could be called “Mamma Mia Meatballs” and grilled cheese sandwiches could be called “Gourmet Grilled Cheese Delight.”
As you prepare each dish, have your kids help with the cooking and presentation. They can set the table, arrange the food on plates, and even serve as the waitstaff for your at-home restaurant.
Opening up an at-home restaurant can be a fun and engaging way to involve your kids in meal planning and cooking, while also creating some new family memories. So put on your chef hat, let your kids take the lead, and enjoy the delicious meals at your very own restaurant!
Have an Indoor Scavenger Hunt
organizing and playing an indoor scavenger hunt is one of the most enjoyable things to do while stuck at home. Create a list of items that need to be found and put a time limit to locate them.
Host a Movie Night
Choose a genre that your family will enjoy and plan for an entire evening of back-to-back watching of movies.
Here’s a list of movies to watch with your family 🙂
Film a Cooking Show
Pretend you’re hosting your personal cooking show and video it. Ensure the entire family participates in whatever way.
Repurpose Items
Try to find out if those baskets in your garage can solve your kitchen storage problem.
Have a Karaoke Night
Even those who may not have a singing voice love to enjoy karaoke.
Camp In the Indoors
If you’ve got a pop-up tent, set up camp for your children indoors.
Don’t have a tent handy? No problem!
Create a tent by draping a piece of cloth over your couch. This will be just as much fun.
Loved the ideas? Let us know in the comments below, if you try any of these or have any other ideas,
