By: Lime Green Giraffe Copy Editor, Bailey M.
Note: This article was published August 2021.
After more than a year of quarantine and an uneventful last summer, places are slowly re-opening while enforcing safety restrictions.
Since you have spent so much time at home. I have an easy way for you to decide how to spend your free time. On this list are 50 things to do. Some things on this list I haven’t tried but I will most definitely listen to my own suggestions and be courageous! Have a redo of 2020! Always remember to have fun safely.
DISCLAIMER: These ideas are suggestions. Get permission from a parent before attempting anything on this list. Don’t get yourself in trouble by doing something that would not be okay with your parents.
Go glamping - https://www.glamping.com/what-is-glamping/
Go paddleboarding or kayaking in a river - https://kayakguru.com/paddleboard-vs-kayak/
Host a Buzzfeed quiz party - https://www.buzzfeed.com/quizparty
Start a YouTube Channel: https://creatoracademy.youtube.com/page/lesson/jumpstart
Go tubing down a lazy river - https://www.tripstodiscover.com/best-lazy-rivers-in-georgia/
Host a virtual sleepover - https://www.pinterest.ca/aretagadacz/virtual-sleepover/
Paint an accent wall in your room - https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/g24852085/accent-wall-ideas/
Learn a new language such as Swahili or Tagalong - https://www.duolingo.com/
Choose a new Netflix show on the recommendations list for teens - https://www.netflix.com/browse/genre/60951
Have a game night with your family. I recommend playing games like Parcheesi or Boggle - https://howdoyouplayit.com/boggle-rules-play-boggle/
Read 10 books of different genres within a week - https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g22749180/best-books-for-teens/
Go window shopping at the mall or your local shopping center - https://www.wikihow.com/Go-Window-Shopping
Sort through your belongings for unwanted items and host a yard sale - https://wholefully.com/yard-sale-tips/
Survive 5 nights in Minecraft - https://www.minecraft.net/ko-kr/article/how-survive-your-first-day
Go mountain biking up an actual mountain - https://www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/a20026941/mountain-biking-tips-for-beginners/
Volunteer 25 hours at an organization of your choice - https://www.atlantaparent.com/where_to_volunteer_as_a_family_in_atlanta/
Try Manga/Anime style drawing - https://www.kyuhoshi.com/best-drawing-manga-books/
Cook a meal using only five ingredients - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipes/16397/everyday-cooking/more-meal-ideas/5-ingredients/
Babysit to earn a few bucks - https://safesitter.org/babysitting-tips-beginners/
Go to an indoor rock climbing facility - https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/indoor-climbing.html
Visit a theme park in a different state - https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/amusement-parks/tripadvisor-best-theme-parks-in-america
Jump you way through a trampoline park - https://www.trampolinegurus.com/best-trampoline-parks-world/
Write a poem without using vowels (I am pretty sure there isn’t a link for this one.)
Tye Dye white curtains - https://www.ilovetocreate.com/tie-dye-curtains
Find inspiration for a new hairstyle - https://stayglam.com/beauty/natural-hairstyles/,https://therighthairstyles.com/10-effortless-cool-hairstyles-for-teenage-girls/
Run a 1K, 5K, or 10K - https://www.sportme.com/blog/20-tips-for-long-distance-running
Visit a locally owned restaurant - https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=locally+owned+restaurants&find_loc=Atlanta%2C+GA
Make friendship bracelets with your BFF - https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/friendship-bracelet-patterns-4780552
Take up bullet journaling: https://bulletjournal.com/ or http://www.limegreengiraffe.org/2020/09/a-guide-to-bullet-journaling.html
Play a sport such as Lacrosse or Field hockey- https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Lacrosse
Start your own business- https://www.shopify.com/blog/how-to-start-a-business
Completely change your personal style completely - https://www.wikihow.com/Change-Your-Style
Visit a candy shop - https://www.foodnetwork.com/restaurants/photos/the-great-american-candy-shop/the-great-american-candy-shop--the-best-50-stores
Make your own homemade Starbucks drinks - https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/starbucks-recipes/
Add 20+ songs to your music playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXcBWIGoYBM5M
Write a story and then post it on Wattpad - https://www.wattpad.com/
Visit a laser tag or paintball facility - https://www.yelp.com/search?cflt=lasertag&find_loc=Atlanta%2C+GA
Paint your nails using creative designs - https://www.glamour.com/gallery/cute-nail-designs-ideas
Go to a professional sporting event - https://www.primesport.com/s/sports-schedule
Join a roller derby team - https://rollerderby.com/
Create a game on Roblox - https://www.roblox.com/create
Create your own beats using Soundtrap - https://www.soundtrap.com/
Putt a perfect score in minigolf - https://putterfingers.co.uk/blog/2017/win-minigolf-tips-techniques/
Have a five movie marathon at your local theatre - https://www.amctheatres.com/movies
Have a staycation at the Great Wolf Lodge - https://www.greatwolf.com/
Re-create a slime recipe - https://www.thechaosandtheclutter.com/archives/unique-slime-recipes
Make rock candy - https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/how-to-make-rock-candy/
Create a time capsule - https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Time-Capsule
Create a bucket list - https://bucketlistjourney.net/how-to-make-a-bucket-list/
Write your own list of 50 fun things to do. 😀
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