1. Round up some marathon worthy DVD’s; bonus points if they’re all for shows that have been cancelled. 

2. Whip out that swift and ball winder, and wind that yarn you’ve been dying to ball up, even if you won’t allow yourself to actually knit with it.

(Pictured here: Oceanwind Knits Suri Silk in Jardin) 

 3.  Post ball-winding, have a nearly-finished knitting project to work on during said marathon.

 4. Snacks are important. Chocolate chip cookies are a must.

5. Should you grow tired of either knitting or marathon-watching, have a back-up YA novel at hand. It must, I repeat, must fall under the category of “effortless reading.” If necessary, remove all potentially thought-provoking literature from your house to avoid the temptation of using your brain. This is not the time for challenges.

6. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your last few stress-free days.