Greetings to you and your family!!! I know this is a very difficult time for us all. I pray that you are not only healed in your physical body, but that your spirit and mind are whole and at rest. That you combat the urge to fill your days with frustration, worry, doubt, fear and even boredom… And you supplement them with joy, peace and love. That you find your strength in faith, hope and the knowledge that God has us all in the palm of His hand and that we WILL overcome.

If you know anything about me, you know that I will find the sunshine in the storm. As difficult as it may seem, we all must do our best to ENJOY THE JOURNEY. A positive thing that has come from our time at home, is the level of creativity we’ve had to produce. It is a beautiful thing to see. We have had to create new activities to maintain a way of life that keeps us in good spirits. Just in case your “idea bank” is running low, I’ve created a list of possibilities you can explore. Whether by yourself, with your kids, spouse, or as a family, here are some activities that can help you and your loved ones continue to enjoy the journey, quarantine style…

1. Make a COVID-19 time capsule
2. Have a beautiful picture contest (post the pics online for friends to vote on a winner)
3. Create jars of positive quotes on strips of paper (pick a new one to share each day)
4. Catalog your personal COVID-19 journey with a daily journal
5. Chalk paint the sidewalk
6. Explore the US National Parks
7. Look up “dream homes” for sale (Realtor.com, Redfin, Zillow, etc.) Present them to the family.
8. Make homemade cloth face masks
9. Use the Sky Map app to look at the stars and planets
10. Make homemade granola/trail mix
11. Create a vision board with old magazines
12. Grab your favorite snacks and drive through beautiful neighborhoods
13. Research new vacation destinations, (budget, location, activities, hotel etc.) Create a PowerPoint presentation to share with the family for future consideration.
14. Create thematic playlists (working out, meditating, dancing, cruising etc.)
15. Have a day at the salon “AT HOME” (do nails, hair, make-up etc.)
16. Go near an airport and watch planes land and takeoff from the hood of your car (bring snacks and music of course)
17. Have a weekly ZOOM bible study with your friends
18. Have a family slumber party
19. Plant some new trees/flowers/shrubs
20. Write online reviews for restaurants, stores, products, services you have experienced
21. Have a couple’s/family paint & sip (follow a YouTube/Pinterest for painting tutorial)
22. Catalog your COVID-19 journey with a YouTube channel
23. Have a family tea-party
24. Walk and listen to a daily podcast (3-5 days a week)
25. Have a spa day AT HOME (include candles, music, bubbles, oils etc.)
26. Camp in the back yard
27. Build a fort (let the kids sleep there😊)
28. Order copies of the same book and have a family story/reading time
29. Hand wash/wax the cars
30. Build your own website
31. Research potential college/universities to attend
32. Write and distribute thank you cards to service, healthcare, education, etc. workers
33. Collect and paint rocks
34. Make some homemade jewelry (send to loved ones)
35. Make new homemade dog food recipes
36. Make family Tik Toks
37. Have a family award ceremony (present each member with a special award)
38. Start a virtual book club with your friends
39. Create a new recipe catalog (exchange with friends online)
40. Have a takeout date night picnic
41. Make a scavenger hunt/indoor obstacle course
42. Have a movie making contest (use iMovie, Videoshop etc.)
43. Write a handwritten letter to a senior family member
44. Take a virtual yoga class (YouTube)
45. Invent a product/business or idea (write out the details and present them to your family)
46. Complete a large puzzle
47. Have a family/team bake-off
48. Make a family scrapbook
49. Make a bird-feeder (YouTube/Pinterest tutorial)
50. Give your spouse a massage experience (candles, oils, aromas etc.)
51. Make and play a family Kahoot game
52. Make new shorts out of old jeans and sweatpants
53. Have a themed movie night (Marvel, Rocky, The Karate Kid etc.)
54. Update your resume
55. Learn how to play chess. Have online competitions
56. Create a poetry book
57. Create a themed scripture list (faith, love, hope, friendship etc.)
58. Write a funny or inspiring original COVID-19 themed song, rap or poem
59. Have a family fashion show (include music 😊)
60. Plant a garden
61. Restyle your room
62. Build a bonfire
63. Make homemade hand sanitizer/shampoo/toothpaste/house cleaning products etc.
64. Make a gratitude board or journal
65. Have a family photo shoot
66. Go on a hike/country walk
67. Play board games/cards
68. Have a family picnice
69. Sightsee all over the world virtually
70. Write and illustrate a children’s book
71. Have a family sock/paper bag puppet show
72. Make a coloring book
73. Play frisbee
74. Go fishing
75. Make homemade popcorn experiment with various seasonings and flavors (i.e. smoked paprika, garlic Parmesan, dill pickle)
76. Make a homemade facial/beauty mask
77. Play charades
78. Groom your dog
79. Paint an accent wall
80. Blast your music and have a family Soul Train line
81. Have a karaoke/lip sync/rap battle party (YouTube)
82. Have a water gun/balloon fight
83. Scroll through your social media and post 10 things you love about one friend each day
84. Watch a sunrise/sunset
85. Create a family coffee/hot chocolate/tea/smoothie shop (try different brands, flavorings, toppings, etc.)
86. Buy some coloring books and COLOR 😊 (have a family coloring contest)
87. Make s’mores
88. Get dressed up and have a fancy candlelight dinner (include music and dancing)
89. Create a new bucket list (add a practical timeline to fulfill your list)
90. Play flashlight tag/capture the flag/truth or dare
91. Make and fly a kite
92. Make slime/play dough
93. Have a “YAY-DAY” celebrate anything/everything/anyone/everyone JUST BECAUSE
94. Have a comedy night, watch stand-up comedy on YouTube
95. Have a family magic show competition
96. Play Tag/Hide and Seek/Red-Light Green-Light/Red Rover etc.
97. Prepare a lesson/sermon (of your choice) and teach it to your family members (include a test after the lesson)
98. Make a box/bag of items to donate
99. Declutter/purge old content/apps/pictures from your electronic devices
100. Experiment with temporary wild hair colors/braids/styles