1. Read a Book! We LOVE to read! Reading a book can transport you to another world. We have shared tons of great titles in our book reviews category and in our post on 20 of the best historical fiction books! 2. Do Some Pinteresting! If you have parent permission to be on Pinterest, then we would totally recommend checking out our "Our Favorite Crafts" board for some great inspiration! You may find just the ideas you need to start crafting. 3. Take a Walk Seriously, almost nothing is better for your body and your mind then getting some exercise and spending time outdoors! 4. Play a Board Game Both of us love to play board games with our family! Some of our favorites are are Monopoly, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Dominoes (not technically a board game) and Clue. 5. Start an Online Bible Study Starting a weekly Bible study via Facetime or Skype can be a fun way to connect with girls and God at the same time! We have personallly done Ms. Lisa-Jo Baker's teen study We Saved You a Seat together and really enjoyed the conversations that came from it! 6. Make Bookmarks Whether for your Bible, school books or fiction books, it seems like there are never enough bookmarks to go around! You can remedy that situation by making one (or all) of these three easy bookmark DIYs! 7. Become a Pen Pal While it seems like Pen Pals are for younger kids, writing letters and cards is for everyone! Consider writing fun, colorful notes (you can even include one of your DIY bookmarks from #6) and mailing them to your friends, grandparents, pastors, and healthcare workers during this time. 8. Make a Cheery Spring Wreath Brighten up your house or front porch by making a spring wreath! Bonus points for making two and dropping one off on your neighbor or grandparent's front porch. 9. Solve a Jigsaw Puzzle Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to challenge your mind! Make time (and table space!) to solve a jigsaw puzzle. A cute image on the puzzle is a plus! 10. Color a Picture Check out these intricate Clockwork Sparrow and Jewelled Moth coloring sheets from Ms. Katherine Woodfine's website (she's the author of the Sinclair's Mysteries series). Go to this link (with parent permission) and scroll until you reach the tab titled "Drawing, Colouring, and Resources" and then click on the page you want to print. 11. Videocall a Friend or Family Member Take a break from texting to videocall or phone call a relative or friend! It can be refreshing to see their face and have a real conversation. 12. Make a Joy Jar Make a Joy Jar to write down the things that bring you joy each day. In times like this, it can be very helpful to give thanks back to God and to focus on the positive instead of the negative. 13. Clean/Reorganize Your Bedroom Is your bedroom in need of a facelift? It might be time to do things like a spring cleaning or a dresser cleanout! Make sure to check our "Room Redos" category for tons of fun and easy bedroom ideas. 14. Make Cacti Rocks These cute cacti rocks are super easy to make and should bring a smile to your face! They are an awesome way to dress up your desk or headboard. 15. Learn About Colors Crazy about colors? Then read this quick, interesting post to find out more about colors and how to best use them in your bedroom (or bracelet, or coloring page...)! 16. Spend Time With Your Pets
Whether you have a cat, dog, fish, guinea pig, or kangaroo, most pets love to spend time with you! Make extra time to cuddle with your cat or dog, to play with your fish, or to feed them a special treat! Make sure to follow the guidance of your veterinarian or pet store so that you do not accidentally harm your friend. 17. Read Scripture Learn more about God and be encouraged and refreshed by reading our weekly verse of the week and the accompanying short devotions! 18. Learn Something New Try learning something new, like American Sign Language or how to play a musical instrument! You can find many great resources online (with the permission of your parents). Thank you for reading! With love, A&B
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