Between the colder weather and the increased numbers of COVID-19, some of us still find ourselves inside our homes more than before. If you and your family are feeling stuck inside with boredom and nothing to do, here are ten ways to pass the time a little easier!

Rearrange Furniture

Change up the space in your home by moving your furniture to fit a new orientation. While you're at it, consider reorganizing the items on your shelves too. You may be surprised how something as simple as relocating and organizing items can breathe new life into your home.

Catch Up on Your Shows

If you don't have young kiddos, this is the perfect time to binge watch the season or seasons you missed on your favorite show. Once you're all caught up, revisit an old favorite or start the show your coworkers always seem to be talking about — that way you'll have something to reconnect over once you're back.

Hold a Balloon Tennis Match

Get the kids moving by seeing how long they can keep a balloon from touching the floor by swatting it back and forth. They can use paper plates or even their hands. See if they can beat their record each time — and add a fun challenge by ruling that the same person can't touch it twice in a row!

Have Fun Indoor Camping

If you don't own a tent, make one out of sheets, blankets, and pillows! Make camp-style food to eat in the "tent" while you tell stories and play games. This is an especially great way to reconnect and enjoy the best parts of camping without having to rough it.

Host a Dance Party

Kids can burn some energy with an indoor dance party. The hokey pokey, musical chairs, and freeze dancing are perfect candidates. For freeze dance, play music for about 10 seconds and then stop to see who can hold completely still — kids can have fun coming up with silly poses for when the music stops.

Plan Your Summer Vacation

Don't let what's happening right now keep you from looking forward to the future. Get a head start on planning your summer vacation! If you're not sure where you'd like to go, look up budget-friendly travel destinations for the coming year. No budget for travel? Rediscover your local area by planning a stay-cation instead.

Bake Together

Fill your home with the smell of tasty baked goods and have the whole family work together to make something truly delicious. Follow a recipe online or blow the dust off the old family cookbook and pick one together. Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor and reconnect as a family at the table!

Play Board Games and Try Brain Teasers

Keep your mind sharp with games like Sudoku, crossword puzzles, mazes, and riddles. There are also plenty of mobile apps designed to challenge your brain. Keep track of high scores and compete with family members to see who can solve a puzzle the fastest.

Catch Up with Family and Friends

Take this time to visit with family and friends over the phone or on video call. Don't let disengaging from your busy outside life be a reason to lose touch with those who matter most. You may also just want to check in and make sure loved ones are taking care of themselves.

Declutter and Organize

Don't let anything be an excuse to skip your annual spring cleaning! Make it a family effort and have everyone pitch in to get done even faster. If you're feeling overwhelmed and don't know where to start, look up a few quick spring cleaning tips to find your motivation.

In these uncertain times, don't let staying home be a burden — make it a time to refresh, cherish time with your family, and have fun. We value helping you make the most of life in your home by providing reliable service and competitive rates. Stop overpaying in energy costs and make Kratos the hero of your home. Contact us today.