The most exciting part of a couch potato’s day is probably when they start drooling as Top Chef comes on. Contrary to popular belief, there are many things couch potatoes can do without leaving their houses or even their TV screens. Here are just a few suggestions for what couch potatoes can do to make their spring break more interesting.

For starters, there’s nothing like a TV marathon. Call up some friends and tell them to bring over their favorite TV shows and movies. Libraries are a free and convenient way to find entertainment. Ask friends to bring over any junk food and drinks they want. All you have to do is wake up and open the door when they arrive. Spend the entire day watching shows like House, Nip/Tuck or even Family Guy. Watching movies of different genres will keep people entertained for longer periods of time, and watching a chick flick after an action movie will help maintain diversity. It’s more fun when there are others around you to share the excitement.

A game console can make a huge difference when it comes to having fun by yourself or with others. Games like “Grand Theft Auto” or “The Legend of Zelda” can keep people absorbed for hours. “Guitar Hero” can be played with or without friends. On the other hand, if you’re planning on playing “Guitar Hero World Tour” or “Rock Band,” it’s time to start calling people. And for those of you who don’t own a game console, don’t despair—there are other ways to have fun.

Baking. For many, the word induces terror, but there is really no need to be afraid. Baking is a great way to have fun and for those who don’t already know how to bake, spring break is the time to start learning something new. For all you know, it might even turn into a hobby. Recipes can easily be found around the house or on the Internet. Even if you don’t have the supplies to bake a cake or some brownies from scratch, there’s cake and brownie mix that can be found at a local Trader Joe’s or Safeway. Stock up on supplies now before break begins.

And lastly, read. Put all of your English assignments aside and pick up a favorite childhood novel or one that you checked out from the library two months ago and have yet to start reading. Nothing is quite the same as sitting in silence, content, letting yourself to be engulfed by the pages.