Spring is here and it can be tempting to go outside and enjoy the sunshine. But if you’re dealing with some rainy weather, or in my case snow, there are still plenty of productive, free, and educational activities that you can enjoy inside. From learning new skills to taking up a hobby, there are lots of ways to make the most of your time indoors.
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1) Plan Your Next Trip
Summer is just a few months away and I know we’re all excited to plan our next getaway. Whether it’s a road trip, a weekend trip, or a full-on vacation, take this time to do some research and get excited about your upcoming travels.
Did you know? According to a study done by VacationRenter, those who took 4 months or longer to plan a trip spent significantly less on accommodations and travel than those planning for less than a month.
Planning ahead gives us the opportunity to discover free activities, save money, and find underrated or lesser-known destinations to explore. It also helps us prepare for any additional travel requirements that may be needed for our destination. Get the most out of your travels this summer and take the stress away by planning ahead.
2) Create a Shopping List
Staying on the topic of saving money and planning ahead, why not use your time indoors to create a shopping list? With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day coming up, along with graduation season and birthdays, it’s the perfect time to see what sales are happening.
Tip! Creating a shopping list allows you to shop within a budget. As the cost of living continues to soar, it’s a great way to track your spending without going over.
Whether you’re looking for greeting cards, gift cards, or electronics, there are many sales happening weekly that you can take advantage of. You won’t find yourself looking or splurging for last minute gifts again!
3) Play Educational Games
If you’re planning on having a no-spend weekend indoors, why not play some educational games online? You can find free games for kids with no ads on Mortgage Calculator. There’s a wide variety of games to choose from, with some of my favorites being money and environmental games.
On last week’s Earth Day post, I mentioned the importance of recycling. I came across a great environmental game called Twin the Bin. It’s an easy game that encourages kids to collect items for recycling. By using the arrows on your keyboard, you can move your character back and forth and follow the instructions on what materials to collect in your recycling bin. The game lasts for 3 minutes and my highest score was 800!
Another game I enjoyed was Cash Back. It’s a game where you have to give the correct change using bills and coins. It reminded me of the cashier games that I used to play when I was younger. It’s a great way for kids to practice basic math skills. You can change the difficulty setting from easy, medium, and hard. You can even challenge the whole family and see who can beat your high score!
4) Create a Functional Space
Is there an area in your home that’s not being utilized or it’s just not functional anymore? Perhaps it’s your office space or a spare room filled with unused furniture. If so, take this time to go through your belongings and create a functional space that works for you.
Did you know? In Canada, there’s a website called Kijiji that allows you to sell or trade household items, electronics, clothing, and more. If you have an old piece of furniture that’s still in good shape, you can make some money off of it and invest that in something new or save it for something else!
It’s the perfect time to go through your belongings and decide whether you’d like to sell them, donate them, or put them in the trash. Not only are you freeing up space in your home, but you can also make some money by taking photos of your things and advertise them online.
5) Catch Up on Reading Challenge
Nothing beats staying at home with a good book, especially when it’s raining outside. If you’re like me, and have been in a reading slump, now’s the perfect time to discover a new book and catch up with your 2023 Reading Challenge. If you’re looking for some suggestions, here are some of my recommendations.
• The Best 4 Star Productivity Books to Read in 2023
• 7 Winter Themed Thrillers for Mystery Lovers
• 4 Horror/Mystery Books on my TBR List
I hope you’ve found some productive activities to enjoy indoors the next time you’re dealing with some gloomy weather, or you just feel like staying inside. What are some of your favorite activities to enjoy indoors? I’d love to hear your suggestions. For more posts relating to productivity, visit my tag here.
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It really is such a great time to plan for the summer. I loved your idea to spend more time reading. And living in the desert, planning summer vacations to cooler locations is a must.
Absolutely! Planning ahead of time will ensure you get the most from your trip. Thank you for reading Heidi!
Great tips! I’ve been busy planning a trip abroad in June 🙂
Planning a trip aboard sounds very exciting! Thank you for reading Nikki!
I like the one about creating a shopping list. My kind of thing! 😁
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Hahaha yes! Thank you for reading Radi!
These are really great ideas!
Thank you so much!
Creating a functional space is a great idea. It’s something that can be done at home on a rainy day and it’s practical.
Yes, it’s such a great activity and you can include others as well. Thank you for reading!
I’m not afraid of getting out in some drizzly weather, but lately, we’ve been having horrible downpours! Not safe to go out in, and definitely not fun. Thanks for the list of ideas for these bad-weather days.
No problem! I hope the downpours stop soon. Thank you for reading!
These are great ideas for productive activities to do indoors! I’ve been catching up on reading lately, which has been nice!
That’s great Karalee! Thank you for reading!
Great post! I always love planning my next trip. Gives me something to look forward to, haha
Exactly, me too! Thank you for reading Isabelle!
we’ve had a lot of rainy days lately & so I’ve gotten a lot of reading in on the weekends / evenings. We are also booking a few summer vacations including a week long getaway to Virginia Beach as well as a Caribbean cruise.
That sounds exciting! What a perfect way to spend the summer. Thank you for reading!
All lovely ideas for indoors productivity.
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Thank you for reading Melody!
I definitly need to catch up on my reading and will make a point of doing it while the weather is still so cold in the UK. Thanks for the tips.
Lisa
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Curling up with a good book is a great cozy activity for cold days! Thank you for reading Lisa!
Indeed these all sound like excellent ways to spend time indoors. I so need to catch up on reading. Love this!
Allie of
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Thank you Allie! Happy reading!
I like to play educational games eg Wordle to keep my brain occupied! These are great free and productive activities to do indoors x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
I haven’t played Wordle before, thank you for the recommendation Lucy!
These are all wonderful ideas! Trip planning is one my favourite activities as well as reading. Thanks for sharing!
I agree, nothing’s more exciting than planning your next trip! Thank you for reading Jodie!
I love those games, they are so fun and easy to pass the time. Thank you for sharing this post.
I agree, it’s a plus when they’re educational as well. Thank you for reading Kristen!
My Favorite indoor activities are writing, blogging, journaling, reading, drawing, and watching movies. Hehehe… I’m more of an indoor person than at outdoorsy.
Those are all fantastic indoor activities, especially watching movies! Thank you for reading Fadima!
Great ideas. I like to use some often free time when indoors to catch up on hobbies and plan ahead.
That’s wonderful Riyah! I’m happy to hear that. Thank you for reading!
Reading is an excellent free activity you can do at home. I love going to my local library and checking out a book. Thank you for sharing.
That’s great Lanae! The library is a wonderful place to visit. Thank you for reading!
This is an absolutely beautiful post. I didn’t expect any of these from the list. Thanks for sharing x
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I’m so happy to hear that Jeannie. Thank you for reading!
Fantastic advice! I always use my indoor time to plan ahead, write and illustrate. While these are my freelancing job, they are always somewhat enjoyable for me. I like to stay organised!
That’s wonderful Nyxie! It’s always a plus when we enjoy what we do. Thank you for reading!