The 2021 holidays have officially wrapped, halls undecked, New Year’s countdown completed. So, what to do now that watching winter holiday cinema is officially out of season? Why not consider upping the productivity of your couch time—we would never suggest you get up off the couch—by putting all those holiday pics you took last month to good use. You can create photo books, make pillows, or simply backup your images to ensure stress-free scrolling for years to come.

Print Those Pics

There are so many wonderful options to display and enjoy your pictures, but let’s not forget the classic-for-a-reason photo print. Just pick your favorites, upload them to the site of your choice (Shutterfly and Snapfish are two affordable options), and you’ll have a stack of photos to flip through and enjoy. Don’t forget to look for coupons; there’s always a deal to be had. While you’re picking prints, you can also cull those blurry pics you took on the way to the winner and even move some into albums for easier scrolling. 

Home Decor Galore

Whether you’re a crafty person or you just like scrolling through Etsy admiring the craft skills of others, there are many alternatives to the traditional frame. If you’ve always admired gallery walls but were intimidated by all the hammering required, Mixtiles can be a great stick-it-and-forget-it solution. The small photos stick right on the wall and won’t damage your paint or wallpaper if you change your mind and want to move them around. This custom pet pillow is perfect to display the picture of your pooch you snapped as he was trying to steal a holiday treat. If you’d like to try your hand at crafting, these Mason jar photo lids are cute and easy to create—as are these photo coasters. And if you’d like to level up, this photo quilt would be a cozy way to while away the winter months. 

Book ‘em!

Photo books are a lovely way to be able to flip through your memories, and they don’t have to be arduous to create. This Instagram-friendly book from Artifact Rising connects right to your feed and uploads your pictures; you won’t even need to pause whatever show you’re binging and ta-da—personalized book! Another fun photo book option is a baby book—not that tome you filled out one page of and then promptly forgot about—these offerings from Pinhole Press let you create a board book with names and faces. Chatbooks are another easy mobile option to turn your pics into keepsakes; there’s even a monthly model if you’re a prolific photog. 

Protect The Pretty

No matter if you print your pics or plan to keep them on your screens into perpetuity, backing up your photos is key. Both Google and Apple offer storage plans, if you prefer to stay with your device/operating system of choice. Flickr and Photobucket are also great options, with both free and paid storage options available.