Contributed by Diamond Sydnor

States across the world are opening in phases, but please be reminded the Covid-19 pandemic is not over. New Coronavirus cases are being found everyday as the number of cases in states are either re-spiking or steadily increasing. Please continue to wash your hands, wear a face mask, and socially distance.

Being in quarantine can become tiring because at some point we all want a change of scenery now from our home setting, and let’s be honest parents even a break from the babies just to breathe and regroup. At first, we looked forward to the grocery store runs and essential runs because that’s the only place we were permitted to go. Working from home has required us to do more work at home than in the office, trying to adjust to the new norm. Now we want a vacation! Hold your horses, let’s slow down on planning any trips even if the world is re-opening in phases for our own personal safety and our loved ones too.

I know what you’re thinking, the grocery store and essential runs to alleviate spending all day in the house are getting mundane. The thirty-minute walks around the same park in your neighborhood with your children and pets are becoming repetitive. Although, in some states you can enjoy a dine-in outdoor experience, some of us still have anxiety and fears even being around those we don’t know even if we are socially distant. Don’t worry we’re all in this together. It’s time to get creative!

This article is going to help shed some light on some fun and socially virtual activities you can enjoy with your family and friends. Here we go:

1. Put the kiddies to bed and set up a zoom call with your friends and do a paint and sip night

2. Set up a zoom and share your screen to play a game night with your family. Look up ways to create games on google and enjoy. I’ll give you one, jeopardy templates are all over the internet and directions on how to set it up are too

3. Have a virtual brunch with your friends

4. Create your favorite meal at home and zoom your coworkers for a lunch date

5. Set a day for the family to connect for a weekly check-in via zoom

6. Watch your favorite Netflix series with your family or friends via zoom

7. Host a virtual cooking night. Find a new recipe and challenge your friends or family to get all of the ingredients and cook with them via zoom

8. Have an arts and crafts night with your children or even bake a cake or make a pizza! We know the kids love pizza and sweets

9. Host a virtual happy hour to chat and sip! You’d be surprised at how relaxing and fun it’ll be

These are just a few ideas! Quarantine doesn’t have to be boring and mundane. Let’s get creative together as we are trying our best to adjust to this new virtual way of living! Don’t forget as stated before the pandemic is not over, wash your hands, wear a mask, and continue to participate in being socially distant. Be safe and be well.