HEALTHY HABITSâ—½ YOU
The Fun List
by Marcy Lytle
Sometimes, I hear from others that they don’t ask friends to do anything because they themselves don’t know what there is to do that’s fun! There are so many that also sit in front of the television night after night, especially as it gets cold, and they don’t move…because what else is more fun than an evening on the sofa? And kids too, often complain throughout their lives at home that they’re bored, and parents scratch their heads trying…but failing…at fun outings for the family.
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None of that is awful, but sometimes we get stuck in a rut of not moving, not smiling, not enjoying, not being creative, not trying new things…and it affects our spirit and our health.
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Here’s your fall list of fun, should you need it for a reference. I’ll live a spot up top for you to click and print out to keep on your desk, or attached to your fridge!
Asking others:
Meet up for coffee and snacks, and play a game (doesn’t always have to be a meal!)
Invite them over for fire pit chats and music (you don’t have to cook dinner!)
If you love the symphony, maybe they do, too. Ask!
Have a breakfast meetup and then walk a trail (easy, fun, and healthy movement)
Set out a 300 piece puzzle, invite a couple people, and put it together in one sitting.
Other than television:
Grab a good study book and listen to Youtube music after. Do this together or alone!
Those paper magazines no one buys…go to B&N one evening and thumb through…with a pastry, too.
Michaels has great craft kits – how long has it been since you painted and glued? (since preschool?)
Bake some bread, or cookies, or pies – prepare them for sharing – then leave on a porch!
Play charades with whoever is home. Just google charade ideas and go!
When the kids are bored:
Load up the car and go on a fast food dinner outing – picking three stops. Set a budget. Take waters.
Set up chairs outside and stargaze, tell stories, and drink apple cider.
Have an ice cream social with all the toppings, then play a game of Simon Says.
Set up floor pillows, have a read and share. Everyone reads a book for 15 minutes, shares. Repeat.
Find a Youtube dance video, clear the floor, and dance as a family. Enjoy treats after.
Did you know you can search “what to do when I’m bored,” “what to do in the winter inside,” “creative date ideas,” or whatever you need…and you’ll have lists of ideas to choose from!
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Get moving, don’t allow the B-word to be spoken, and ask those friends out for fun. If they don’t like it, that’s their loss. You’ll enjoy it!