18 Hello Kitty-Themed Indoor Activities to Enjoy at Home this Winter
/Having a case of cabin fever is no fun! Whether you’re stuck inside because of the weather or you’re staying home to because of COVID-19, it can be easy to get bored with same old, same old everyday. And especially if you have kids at home, it can be a challenge to keep them busy (especially if they’ve had enough screen time for the day and need something educational and creative to do).
Of course, Hello Kitty knows just what to do! She has tons of ideas to share with us, and adults and kids alike can enjoy many of these activities. In this post you’ll find ideas for things to do at home, whether you enjoy cooking, baking, crafting, working out, etc. We also have some fun ideas to supplement school with, which is sure to come in handy if your kids are doing virtual school or if you’re homeschooling!
1. Make meal time special by making Hello Kitty bento boxes.
When you’re staying at home all day, every day, for long stretches of time, meals can start to feel boring and repetitive. Especially if you’re trying to get your kids to eat balanced meals!
Bento boxes offer a fun way to mix things up. Little kids and adults alike can create bento boxes—you can keep things simple or put your creative skills to the test!
You can find tons of Hello Kitty bento box inspiration, tips, and Hello Kitty tools in our blog post “How to Make a Hello Kitty Bento Box: Tutorials, Supplies, & Super Cute Inspiration Photos.”
2. Download educational Hello Kitty worksheets.
Looking for a way to make school a little more fun? For kids who love Hello Kitty, try adding some educational Hello Kitty worksheets into school routines. Teachers Pay Teachers is a wonderful website where you can find all types of worksheets for just a few dollars (the idea here is that you’re supporting teachers!), and there are some great Hello Kitty worksheets here. There are also tons of free Hello Kitty coloring pages online; here’s just one resource. You can also find links to Hello Kitty school supplies in our blog post “Head Back to School with Hello Kitty!”.
3. Create a Hello Kitty-inspired terrarium.
Depending on where you live, gardening might sound like a strange thing to suggest doing during the winter. But even if it’s too cold outside or you don’t have outdoor space, you can enjoy plants and your own version of gardening indoors by creating a terrarium! A terrarium is usually a small glass container where you grow plants in a small amount of soil and/or rocks, but really the creativity potential here is endless.
You can find ideas for creating your own Hello Kitty-themed terrarium or mini indoor garden here.
4. Learn how to decorate fancy Hello Kitty cookies for dessert.
This is an activity that so many different age groups can participate in to varying levels! In our blog post “3 Tutorials for How to Make Hello Kitty Cookies (+ Cute Hello Kitty Cookie Making Supplies!)” you’ll find *everything* you might need to get started on your Hello Kitty cookie decorating journey, including video tutorials and cute supplies!
If you want to get inspired even more, check out these blog posts:
5. Have a Hello Kitty-themed spa day!
If you’ve got cabin fever or a case of the winter doldrums, there’s nothing quite like a bit of pampering to lift your mood! You can give yourself a Hello Kitty themed manicure or pedicure (click here for inspiration!) and take a bubble bath and do a Hello Kitty face mask!
6. Scrapbook with Hello Kitty themed supplies.
Hello Kitty fans are one crafty and creative group! Our blog post that’s all about getting crafty with Hello Kitty has tons of inspiration and some handy Hello Kitty scrapbook kits that you can buy. You don’t even necessarily have to have photos to scrapbook—you can just make cute designs and scrapbook treasured keepsakes like movie tickets and other mementos.
If you have a Hello Kitty Instax camera, you could also take pics to scrapbook! The best part is that the pic is ready within minutes! There are also even more cute scrapbook components in the latest Erin Condren x Hello Kitty collection.
7. Create your own Hello Kitty fused bead designs.
Perler beads (also known as fused beads) are small, heat activated “beads” that you can arrange on a mat to create all types of designs. Once your design is complete, you add heat to the design (usually by using an iron that you’d use to iron your clothes with!) to melt the beads. Through this process, you “fuse” the beads together to create your design!
In our blog post “Hello Kitty Perler Bead Design Inspiration & Hello Kitty Perler Fused Bead Kits” you’ll find tons of inspiration for making your own Hello Kitty Perler fused bead designs, a step-by-step tutorial video, links to Hello Kitty Perler fused bead kits, and links to melty bead supplies. Happy crafting!
8. Decorate a Hello Kitty cake to celebrate a special occasion.
Of course, you certainly don’t need an excuse to bake and decorate a cake! Take a look at “5 Ways to Make a Hello Kitty Cake” to get started on your cake-making journey, and check out “40+ of the Cutest Hello Kitty-Inspired Birthday Cakes We've Ever Seen” for even more inspiration.
9. Make meal time more fun and create Hello Kitty food art.
The idea here is that a plate (or any clean, flat surface, like a cutting board) is your “canvas.” You can use food to create pictures, and this is a fun and creative way to liven up mealtime! (You might just get your kiddos to eat all of their vegetables, too!) Find tons of inspiration in our post “35+ Super Creative Hello Kitty Food Art Scenes.”
10. Relax while diamond painting Hello Kitty designs.
Diamond painting takes some serious hand-eye coordination, and lots and LOTS of patience! Many people find diamond painting to be relaxing, therapeutic, and satisfying, and you can even do it while you watch TV and movies. There are lots of cute and beautiful Hello Kitty diamond painting kits to choose from, and you can find just a few of them linked here.
11. Learn how to sew and cross-stitch.
This is the perfect indoor winter activity! You can watch your favorite movies and catch up on TV shows while you keep your hands busy. Click here to read “Crafting with Hello Kitty: Cross-stitch, Sewing, Fused Beads, & More!” for inspiration.
12. Workout and stay active with Hello Kitty-themed fitness gear!
Whether you’re trying to stay in shape, you’re working through the winter doldrums by keeping your endorphins flowing, or you’re trying help your kiddos get out all of that extra energy (or ALL of the above!), working out can get boring if you don’t mix it up from time to time!
13. Practice reading with Hello Kitty books.
If you’ve got a kiddo at home who needs some motivation to get ready, Hello Kitty just might be the ticket! Here are just a few of the fun Hello Kitty books that are out there:
14. Learn how to create felted Hello Kitty designs.
Have you ever tried felting wool before? Once you get the hang of it, you can make just about anything! Click here to watch a video tutorial.
15. Learn how to make Hello Kitty macarons.
In our blog post “24+ Examples of Hello Kitty Macarons (+ How to Make Your Own!)” you’ll find everything you need to venture down the path of learning how to make Hello Kitty macarons!
16. Learn how to knit and crochet Hello Kitty-themed creations.
Whether you’re dreaming about making a Hello Kitty scarf or crocheting a cute Hello Kitty amigurimi creation, we have everything you need to get started! “Hello Kitty Amigurumi Inspiration Photos & How to Create Your Own Crocheted Hello Kitty Dolls” is filled with inspiration, tutorials, and supplies. You’ll find even more Hello Kitty knitting and crochet inspiration here.
17. Make a Hello Kitty gingerbread house.
This activity is especially perfect for Christmastime, but you can really do it any time of year for a fun indoor activity! Check out our blog post “Hello Kitty Gingerbread House Inspiration & Everything You Need to Make Your Own!” for everything you need to get started.
18. Learn how to fold origami creations with Hello Kitty’s help!
Much like Hello Kitty herself, origami is cute, delicate, and super fun! In our blog post “Adorable Hello Kitty Origami (+ Tutorial Videos & the Cutest Hello Kitty Origami Paper!)” we’ve included inspiration and photos of others’ Hello Kitty origami creations, tutorials so you can learn how to do it yourself, and Hello Kitty paper that will be sure to make any origami figure you create look extra cute.
