As the leaves change and the sky turns gray, fall break presents itself as a mini-vacation to students and staff alike. But with a long weekend and the cold air potentially keeping everyone inside, what can you do to pass the time?
Costumes
Halloween is less than a month away, and people who don’t have costume ideas still put it off. It’s not until the 31st, but that date creeps up quickly! So, what should you start doing?
Well, if you don’t have any ideas, find some! Social media is a great place for costume inspiration. TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest all offer fun teen or group costume ideas, even if you’re not sure what to do.
If you have a costume idea, but it’s a “Do It Yourself” (DIY) project, try to get started now so you’re not rushing later in the month, cutting into the value of your product. Many creative costumes require time and effort, and you can see the pieces of the product and still have time to change your mind, improving your happiness with it overall.
Halloween Decorating
Speaking of Halloween, decorating is a nice way to spend your time inside. Decorations can provide a warm and festive atmosphere. Based on a study done by Carol M. Werner, Sonja Peterson-Lewis, and Barbara B. Brown, festive or holiday decorating can actually improve your mood and lower stress levels. So, maybe put up those bats.
If you want to decorate your home but don’t know where to start, once more, social media has some festive tricks, tips, and overall ideas for decorating. Or, you can just wing it and go to Michael’s to see what you can find.
Catch Up On Work
Let’s be honest, the fall season can be rough — especially for students and staff. So don’t be worried or nervous about taking the time to get that pile of homework done and out of the way. You have extra hours now.
Or, for you teachers, get those essays graded and over with so you don’t have students asking when they will go in.
Fall Cleaning
There’s spring cleaning, but have you ever heard of fall cleaning? Well, it’s a pretty great thing to do. It’s especially helpful to do this before school gets even rougher with finals and more tests. Taking the time to clean that corner you barely touch, or to finally get rid of that one tough stain, can make a place feel a lot more manageable.
Not only that, but during this season when colds and flus run rampant, it’s vital to ensure the place you’ll go to recover is a clean and safe space. If it’s dirty, you may not be able to get healthy as easily.
Horror Movie Marathon
It’s also officially spooky season, so why not watch all those recently released scary movies that you never got around to? Or watch a classic that still makes you want to sleep with the lights on. These movies are a great way to get into the scary vibe that Halloween can bring, and they really lighten the mood. Plus, watching movies is a fun way to spend the break. It will probably be even better with a group of friends.
Baking
A warm hobby that many forget about, but one that can be shared with family and friends, is baking something special. Whether from the box or from scratch, baking can be a blast, even if the treats don’t turn out well. And if they do, then that’s quite the bonus.
For special, Halloween-based treats, Pinterest and other baking websites are fantastic places to find the most unique and fun treats to share with the family. Doing this now will help you practice your baking skills for Thanksgiving.
