With social distancing and self-isolation becoming a normal part of our lives, do you find yourself struggling to pass the time while you’re at home? Or do you feel like you’re running out of ideas to keep yourself busy? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. COVID-19 is affecting everyone in different ways and we know that staying cooped up inside can make you go a little stir crazy! So, if you’re looking for activities to keep you entertained or at least distracted during self-isolation, here are 5 unique ideas to help you stay busy and safe!
Join a Virtual Paint Night
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or have never picked up a paintbrush in your life, this is your chance to engage with your artistic side! Yaymaker is offering online Paint Nites to let you be creative from the safety of your own home. You can either join a class or host private parties. These virtual paint nights are a great activity to bring people together. So, if you’re looking for an awesome team bonding experience or a fun activity to do with your kids, we highly recommend looking into this!
Have a Netflix Party
Netflix Party is a Chrome- exclusive extension that can be installed on your computer. This extension lets you and your friends watch Netflix together but from the comfort of your couch! With a messaging function on the side of the screen, you can discuss everything that’s going on during the show. If you’re still on the fence about trying it out, last week our team hosted our own Netflix Party. From our experience, we can say that we loved it and will be doing it again soon!
Go on a Digital Museum Tour
Looking to foster a deeper understanding of different cultures? Or looking to discover a love for modern art? Well, you’re in luck! Travel and Leisure magazine has compiled a list of 12 famous museums that are allowing people to virtually wander their halls. These digital tours are a fun and interactive learning experience for all ages. With the click of a button, you can explore amazing exhibitions and collections of art from around the world. So, what are you waiting for? Go on a digital tour today and ‘travel’ the world without leaving your home.
Get Your Body Moving
This is the ideal time to put on your running shoes and get outside! A great way to motivate yourself is to download an app like C25K! This app is designed to help you get your body moving by alternating between walking and running small distances. If you stick with it, you’ll be able to run 5km in just 8 weeks! However, if you’re not much of a runner, check out Youtube for endless workouts for all skill levels or take part in online group workouts. Our team has recently been staying active through weekly Zoom call workouts led by @jennica_fitness! This has become a wonderful activity that keeps us active and lets us bond over our sore muscles.
Get Creative in the Kitchen
As we’re all limiting the number of times we go to the grocery store, it can be tough to come up with different home-cooked meals every single day. That being said, websites like Allrecipes Dinner Spinner or Supercook are great resources to help you find assorted recipes from ingredients you already have at home! Also, with this concept in mind, if you love a good happy hour, you’ll love the website makemeacocktail.com. This website functions the same way as Allrecipes Dinner Spinner and Supercook but for alcoholic beverages!
