We are finishing off this week with another article from Vern Harris, SRES.
Here are some ideas to keep you and your family entertained during the COVID-19 Situation.
With schools, offices, and other businesses closed, most of us are spending more time at home with our families. If you’ve been looking for ways to keep busy, look no further. These boredom busters are a great way to bring the family together while keeping the mind and body busy.
For Kids
- Have a costume party or a fashion show with homemade costumes.
- Learn a TikTok dance.
- Learn calligraphy or cursive writing.
- Teach your pet a new trick (with adult supervision).
- Customize your toys with model paint.
- Call or video chat friends and family.
- Cover the fridge with art.
- Make your own ice cream.
- Learn how to do a cartwheel or handstand.
- Build a blanket fort.
For Adults
- Learn a new craft: macramé, knitting, drawing
- Find a new podcast.
- Tidy up the yard.
- Learn a new card game.
- Create a photo album or scrapbook.
- Wash the bedding and curtains.
- Bake some cookies.
- Try a new cocktail.
- Learn latte art.
- Try gardening.
- Clean out your inbox.
- Invent a board game.
- Grill out.
For Everyone
- Play charades.
- Organize the shed or garage.
- Learn a foreign language.
- Turn a chore into a game.
- Binge-watch a movie series.
- Turn a meal into DIY charcuterie boards or a picnic.
- Create a scavenger hunt.
- Go on a nature walk.
- Write a story.
- Go camping in the backyard.
We hope everyone is staying safe! Happy Friday.
Vern Harris, SRES
