Remember all those days when you thought, “if only I had a few days off to get things done at home….” Well, now’s your chance. 
Your house might already be very edited, purged and organized due to the pandemic quarantine a couple of years ago. But if not, here’s some ideas:
Inventory your house repairs needs. Walk around with a notepad and jot down the things that need sprucing up when budget and time allows. Caulking? Painting? repairing hinges? door handles? replacing outdoor patio cushions? etc…
Freeze a few loaves of that beer bread recipe from 2020. You’ll need them for hostess gifts or checking on shut-ins, etc. When the time comes, put a cute gift wrap bag and ribbon…Voila!
Take a bubblebath in the middle of the day with Lavender Epsom Salts. Indulge.
Do your entire Yoga DVD. ( I have not done this. I’m good with 15 minutes but you should do the entire DVD. :))
Hop on that treadmill and sort through your phone photos. You have tons to delete.
Dust off your old piano books and see what you’re still able to play. Maybe you’ll discover that your piano needs tuning! (ideally, every 6 months)
Call someone while you’re walking on the treadmill. Catch up in real time with real conversation ….use your voice; not your texting.
Look in the backyard. What needs tossing out ? Make a list. Rehab it or recycle.
I’m not going to state the obvious–binge watch a show, clean out a drawer or closet, etc…..but I’m going to suggest you make a homemade alfredo sauce and stock up on it. Butter, parmesan, half and half. You’ll thank me later.
I don’t like to over-suggest housekeeping projects but…..roll up magazines into your boots. They need sturdy refreshing. I just did this. I’m not those gurus from the Home Edit team but I do like an organized shoe area.
Water your plants. Duh.
Make a list of your Bucket List dream trips.
Order my books: A Magic Carpet Ride and Vagabonderie. HA! ….to plan your next trip with a little inspiration from my interviewees and me.
Enjoy the winter hygge! We’lll weather the storm together.
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