11 Apps To Try When You’ve Got Nothing to Do
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So you’ve finished your binge-watch list, your queued up books and games, and are tired of looking at the news. Maybe you achieved a puzzle or two while sipping on some homemade cocktails.
Or maybe you just don’t feel like doing anything at all. That’s fine too!
So when you’re ready to add some more things to do on your currently blank list, check out our suggestions below. It’s a well-rounded mix of apps that are fun, productive, relaxing, and even some will help earn you some money.
1. Have Fun Trying and Playing New Games for Cash
Take a break from scrolling through your infinite feed for updates and relax with some games that actually let you play both for free and for winning cash if you choose to participate in cash tournaments.
Solitaire Cube: Like regular Solitaire but fast-paced and you get to play for cash. Even casual players like Amanda, a stay-at-home mom from IL, won a 55″ TV, $6,000, and more!
21 Blitz: In 3 minutes, make as many 21s as you can within that time or until you run out of moves. It’s a modern take on a classic game where you’re no longer just playing against the dealer but with actual people around the world.
Cash tournaments aren’t available in AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, TN, IN for the above card games.
Blackout Blitz: Ditch the paper sheets and giant stamps in favor of this fast-paced and competitive bingo game. 2 minutes. That’s all you need per game where you play against another person around the world. Cash tournaments aren’t available in AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, LA, MT, SC, SD, and TN.
2. Free Rewards Program Gives Out 7,000 Gift Cards Daily
There are a lot of survey programs out there, but none are as popular as Swagbucks, a free rewards program where you can earn free cash for your time and opinion. They’ve paid out over $885 million to their members already and they’ve been in business for 15 years.
Earn points for doing surveys, online shopping, uploading receipts, and playing fun games then redeem the points for free gift cards to Amazon and Walmart or choose PayPal cash.
New members can get a free $10 just for signing up, so join the other 10 million members already part of Swagbucks and start earning free rewards!
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4. Spin to Win - Earn Coins to Build Adventurous Villages (And Raid Others)
Note: You can’t make any money off this game but we’re adding it in just because it’s fun and a good way to distract yourself when you want to.
Coin Master is a free casual game that’s amassed over 81 million downloads and has earned the rep of being one of the most interactive games on the market.
Spin to earn coins, chances to raid other villages, and build up your own village to move to the next level. There are over 200 uniquely themed villages to build including Steampunk Land, LA Dreams, Magical Forest, Hell’s Village, and more. Pets can also be raised to help you get more coins.
When you need a little break from the real world, head into Coin Master to play for free!
5. Yes, Yet Another Streaming Service You Need in Your Life
Disney fans are already on the new Disney+ streaming service and binging the good stuff.
But if you’re a Marvel, National Geographic, Star Wars, The Simpsons, and Disney Channel fan too, the new streaming platform is worth checking out as well. Heck, even just to see Baby Yoda, it’s worth it.
Especially since it’s only $6.99 a month that includes 4K streaming for Ultra HD goodness.
Get access to scope out the new originals, TV series (7,500 episodes!), and movies (100 freshly released from the theaters and 400+ from the library). This includes stuff from “The Vault” too, movies that have been locked away and only see the light temporarily years later.
You’ve got room for both Netflix and Disney+ in your life. Even better, you can simultaneously stream on 4 screens and download unlimited content on Disney+ too.
6. Customized Workout Classes Whenever You Want
Relieve some of that stir craziness at home with fitness classes you can access anytime, anywhere, along with customizing it to your own schedule and mood.
Do 10 minutes today, and 30 minutes tomorrow. Choose between Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert. There are thousands of live and on-demand workouts ranging from bootcamp, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), dance, barre, strength, yoga, stretching, and more.
NEOU Fitness (pronounced “NEO YOU”) is great for those that miss their group fitness classes, for people who like a variety of classes every day, and want more control over their routine.
Stream on any device screen and filter classes by type, duration, body focus, and more.
For a limited time, new members get 50% off the annual membership for just $49.99 (basically less than $5/month). You can try it out for free for 7-days to see how you like it!
7. De-Stress and Boost Your Mood 5 Mins a Day
Even if you’re at home, there’s a lot to be anxious about.
Your income, your family, your health, and wondering when you’ll get to go out and be normal again. A way to help with de-stressing, falling asleep easier, and even losing weight is meditation.
It boosts your immune system and your mood for overall well-being. The Breethe app gives access to over 1,000 tracks of guided meditation, bedtime stories, hypnotherapy, sleep music playlists, and master classes from mindfulness coach Lynne Goldberg and more.
After a quick initial setup of what your goals are (e.g. reduce coronavirus anxiety, relax, improve relationships, etc) you can dive right into guided meditation lasting 5 minutes or more. You can listen to the free content or try the free 14-day trial where it unlocks all content. If you enjoy Breethe, then it’s just $12.99 a month for better health and emotional well-being, something we all need during these times.
8. Get Access to Doctors and Wellness Coaches 24/7 Even When Homebound
We know we shouldn’t leave the house but what happens when it’s 10 PM and you’re feeling ill? What if you don’t have insurance either?
With 4 Your Health, you can get access to doctors and nurses 24/7 with options to call, email, or video chat. There’s no limit on usage and the physician(s) are licensed in the state you’re calling from. You don’t need insurance (if you don’t have any) and your prescriptions will get sent to your local pharmacy. It’s quick and reliable diagnoses of over 70% of common ailments.
Not only will you have doctors on demand, but it’s also a major health resource for meal plans and streaming workouts, in addition to Wellness coaches where you can email board-certified psychologists, dentists, pharmacists, dieticians, fitness trainers, and alternative medicine specialists.
Get a free 14-day trial to see if it works for you. If you love the convenience and 24/7 access, then it’s just $14.95 a month for you and your entire family. Since 4 Your Health isn’t medical insurance, there are no copays, deductibles or insurance claims to worry about either.
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