Small Things to Do At Home That You Never Have Time to Do

I suspect by now we’re all getting a little bit stir crazy… at least I am. Even though I generally work from home, there’s something about being told not to go out that’s making me want to leave my house all the more. But given how important it is to stay home, that is my number 1 priority right now. I’m trying to use this time as best as I can… and giving myself the grace to relax when it feels right. But it’s also a really good time to tackle things that I never have time to do. I brainstormed a long list of what those chores could be and thought you’d find it helpful, too!

Small Things To Do At Home While Sheltering In Place

Shave your sweaters and remove pills (this is the fabric defuzzer I use)
Hand wash the delicate items you undoubtedly have stacked up (I definitely do). You can also research alternatives to dry cleaning and try to do it at home.
Make a batch of bath bombs
Organize your underwear drawer and throw away anything with holes in it — this video is a great resource for helping you organize your entire closet, actually!
Repair holes in clothes
Eat dinner by candlelight
Do a face mask every day. If you’re like me, there’s probably a stockpile of them in your bathroom, so why not put them to use?
Give yourself a pedicure
Sort through makeup and beauty products and dispose of anything that’s expired
Actually write in a journal
Change your passwords
Make a lip scrub with items in your pantry
Back up your files
Wash dog leashes, harnesses and bed
Clean up your yard from the winter
Exfoliate with a sugar scrub
Disinfect your phone — actually, do this daily!
Clean your makeup brushes. I like to use this cleaning pad.
Take a long bath
Dust your books and barcart
Finally start meditating — here’s how
Clean your humidifier
Check your smoke and CO2 detectors
Tighten any loose handles, knobs, or furniture legs
Organize cords
Have breakfast in bed
Do an energy usage audit