Although we may not be health experts, we understand the value of getting away from the news and taking time to unwind with family and friends. In this technological era there are more ways to do that virtually than ever before, and these are some of our favorite ways to ward off cabin fever.
If you have kids
For grown-ups (whether or not you have kids)
Other ways to occupy the time
- Baking something you’ve never baked before
- Cleaning and decluttering
- Buying gift cards to support local restaurants, bookstores, shops, etc.
- Planning a “coronavirus garden”
- Getting outside as much as possible—while staying six feet from everyone!
- Post thank you notes for your mail carrier, your delivery person, your trash service workers, all of whom are still out working during these trying times
- Make sidewalk art, or paint rocks with uplifting colors and messages and place them along walkways to brighten your neighbors’ day
- If it snows, shovel your neighbor’s walk and driveway
