I live in a very Central part of Texas, so everything is about two hours away. When I take vacation time, it is easy to drive down to Austin for the day (and there are so many things to do in Austin I would spend a lifetime trying to do them all).
However, I know many people aren’t as lucky. So what do you do with a three or four day weekend without spending an arm and leg?
6 hobbies that you can pick up right now to waste time
STAYCATIONS!
I love a great staycation, but if you don’t do something fun or relaxing – they can be so draining. I am only three years in my career, so I am still pretty tied down to my job. It is hard to take some time off – and when I do, I never know what to do with my time.
Sometimes, I just don’t have it in me to drive 2-3 hours away for a day-trip.
I live in Waco, TX – so there are tons of things that I still need to explore. I have written a few things about my discoveries (in case you live close enough for a day trip):
FIRST LOOK: Grand opening of Fixer Upper’s restaurant, Magnolia Table
Top 5 Places to Get Coffee in Waco
Things to do in Waco BESIDES the Magnolia Silos
Guide to Drink Specials in Waco
My Five Favorite Waco Brunch Spots
Great restaurants you can bring your pet to in Waco
Restaurants to Go to After Your Magnolia Market Visit
5 Food Trucks in Waco You Must Try
Try out some of these ideas for your staycation:
- Throw a cookout
- Have an at-home Movie marathon with popcorn and homemade desserts
- Get crafty
- Go on a picnic
- Set up a scavenger hunt for your kids
- Go camping at a local park
- Explore a local tourist destination
- Try an escape room
- Hire a professional chef for the evening
- Rent your dream car for the day
- Hire an in-house massage
- Go to the bookstore, pick out a bestseller and read it in a hammock
- Check out a local winery or brewery
- Take a yoga class
- Go to the farmers market
- Go kayaking, canoeing or paddleboarding
- Throw a pool party
- At home spa day
- Go to a museum
- Check out a local garden
- Try a new cuisine
- Get a mani-pedi
- Go to a zoo
- Hire someone to clean your home
- Check out local events and attend one
- Bake an impressive cake from your Pinterest
- Go geocaching
- Have a progressive dinner – visit three different restaurants for your appetizer, entree and dessert
- Go fruit picking
- Check out a local flea market
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What is your favorite thing to do on a staycation?
