Self Isolating? Here are Some Ideas to Pass the Time
This is a rather uncertain time for us all so we wanted to give you a few ideas that are helping us pass the time at home.
Tackle unfinished projects
Whether its cleaning out a room or the garage, organizing pictures and photo albums, updating your address book, sending thank you notes, there’s always an unfinished project to take on.
Finish DIY projects you’ve already started
This might be knitting, needlepoint, painting or building.
Catch up on your reading list or revisit your favorite books
Some of our suggestions are:
Take a virtual tour of Museums
These 12 world-famous museums offer virtual tours that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.
Get outside to exercise
Go for a hike, take a walk around your neighborhood, practice yoga, follow an online dance cardio class or stretch, but always practice social distancing and do not gather in groups. Exercise can make you feel happier, more energetic and help with relaxation and sleep.
Have a spa day
Brighten, tighten and firm and clear your skin by making a homemade face mask.
Watch your favorite movies or the Best Picture winners
Our family has made a ‘movie bowl’ where everyone has dropped in three to five movie titles. We plan to draw from the bowl every night and watch the selected movie. No complaining or arguments allowed - just family movie nights every night until this crisis is over!
Binge watch the best TV shows you missed
We recommend:
The Crown
Game of Thrones
Downton Abbey
Stranger Things
Breaking Bad
House of Cards
Succession
Killing Eve
The Office
Friends
Parks and Recreation
Weeds
Homeland
Portlandia
Gilmore Girls
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Get nostalgic watching family videos or going through old photo albums
Revisiting home videos and old family photo albums offer plenty of comic relief and is a great way to relive some of your fondest memories.
Play games
Give Rummikub, Cards, Mahjong and Trivial Pursuit a try.
Pick up that instrument that you started learning
You can watch YouTube videos for almost anything, including learning an instrument.
Make playlists
Save all your favorite tunes in one place using Spotify.
Watch or rewatch the most iconic sports games/moments in history
NFL films, FOX Sports, ESPN and NFL Channel are great sources for watching past sporting events. They also have original sports-related programming.
Make a pinterest board
Check out our boards here!
Start a blog
This is a fun way to get your creativity flowing.
Reconnect with old friends near and far
Calling, sending a text or reaching out on social media is a great way to reconnect during this time of self quarantining.
Catch up on Sleep
Getting enough sleep is vital for a health immune system.
Do the NYTimes crossword
Subscribe here to play.
Bake homemade bread
Everyone will enjoy the smell of fresh bread drifting through the house.
