Ever find yourself sitting at home and thinking to yourself, “Man...I wish I had something to do today.” Well, look no further, here’s an article with five ideas of what to do when you find yourself with nothing to do!
1. Find New Music - Whether it’s the musician your friend keeps sending you memes of, the album you saved to your library to listen to later, or the song you shazamed last week, listen to that new music!
My Album Recommendations! - Disintegration - The Cure, Heaven or Las Vegas - Cocteau
Twins, Loveless - My Bloody Valentine, Meat is Murder - The Smiths
2. Have a Spa Day - No matter who you are, a spa day is always a fun treat. Break out the skincare products, the bubble bath, and a candle, and get to relaxing!
Some of My Favorite Spa Activities - Using a clay or sheet mask, painting my nails, having a relaxing bath, lighting incense or candles
3. Get Creative - Pull out those markers, pencils, your yarn, your thread, and anything else you need, and get creative! Maybe you like drawing, or painting, or sewing, whatever it is, get it out and work on it! And if you don’t think you’re a good artist, just print out a coloring page and get to coloring!
My Creative Hobbies - Cross-Stitching, Sewing, Painting, Card Making
4. Watch a Movie or Show - Sometimes, watching something can help you escape from how boring life can be!
Some of My Favorites - Mulholland Drive (2001), Community (2009 - 2015), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Twin Peaks (1990 - 1991)
5. Experiment In The Kitchen - Bring out your inner chef and take a stab at cooking! You can try and bake some sweets for a treat, you can try making dinner for the night, or just make yourself lunch! Also, there’s nothing wrong if you mess up, practice makes perfect! Just remember to follow the recipe carefully and stay safe, read up on your kitchen safety rules before starting.
Here’s a free recipe!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
1 Cup Raisins.
1 Cup Hot Water.
¾ Cup Room Temperature Unsalted Butter
1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
1 Large Egg
1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract.
¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour
½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
3 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
Directions
Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Add raisins to a small bowl then cover with hot water. The hot water helps the raisins become plump - set the bowl aside for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment until creamy - for about 2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract then beat until combined - about 1 minute.
In another bowl, use a whisk to combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Next, add the oats then stir until well combined. Add the oat mixture to the butter and sugar mixture slowly.
Drain the raisins and stir them into the cookie batter - use a spatula for this.
Drop dough by 2 tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart. Then, wet the tips of your fingers and gently press the cookies down until they are about ½ inch thick.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown and the center is a bit soft. Cool the cookies down for 10 min.
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