11. Bake something fun.
When is the last time you and the family worked together baking a cake or cookies?
12. Make and edit your own home movie.
Just for the fun of it. This works for any age group and can take a lot of time or a little time. It all depends on what you put into it. Most smartphones have apps that work well. I personally like iMovie.
13. Teach the dog some new tricks.
Contrary to the saying, you can teach an old dog new tricks!
14. Try your hand at drawing.
You might stink, but so what! You can involve the whole family and make it a competition. Have everyone draw the same object, then vote, who’s is best, most original, and most abstract, etc.
15. Work on a new dinner recipe.
Try something totally new, see who you can get to help, and create a family feast. Give everyone something they are responsible for.
16. Organize a scavenger hunt.
This can keep them busy for hours if you spend a little prep time, I usually have about 10 things on the list, and some should be very hard to find. Also, it’s amazing what ages will play. It all depends on the prize for the winner. It can be played in or outdoors.
17. Update the paint color in your favorite room.
Here is an article on HouseLifeToday.com called 2020 BEHR paint color trends you might want to look at.
18. Work on your mixology skills.
Spend some time learning how to make that perfect drink. You might want to try this book.
19. Go fishing.
20. Prepare for gardening.
Build planter boxes or work on the area you are going to plant. You can start some pots indoors.
21. Learn how to make beer or wine.
Order a beer or winemaking kit.
22. Fly a kite.
Build your own or order one online.
23. Drag out that old sewing machine.
Mend something or make a pet bed.
24. Organize a conference call.
If you use Skype, it is free, and the grandparents can see the kids. This will take a little prep time on the phone to get everyone set up but well worth the effort.
25. My personal favorite hide and Don’t seek.
This is primarily used with little kids and usually only good once but can sometimes burn a good 30 minutes. I’m right up there with whoever can not talk or make a sound the longest wins.
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