Quarantine Activities

There are so many easy painting kits to buy online. If you already have supplies at home, you’re set. If not, Let’s Make Art makes it so easy! They have boxes stocked with watercolor paints, instructions, and samples that are just one click away. I recently did one of these which was so fun, relaxing, and a great break from my phone!

https://www.letsmakeart.com/collections/art-box

Olive and June, a popular nail salon is selling at-home-manicure kits online, as well as publishing directions and video content to help customers create the perfect look at home. The kit comes with a nail file, remover, a buffer, and more, as well as nail polish depending on which kit you choose. Doing your nails is the perfect relaxing self-care activity for any moments of boredom during the quarantine. 

https://oliveandjune.com/pages/your-kit

I was very hesitant to embrace this trend. The thought of working out in my house did not seem appealing at all. However, with Soul Cycle’s online “Off the Bike” workouts, the idea seemed a little more plausible. They have live workouts from their instructors daily which consist of cardio, stretching, and weights. Many of the workouts are also streaming through Soul Cycle radio on SiriusXM so if you’re a listener you can find them through there. Further, if you find an instructor you like, many of them are doing Instagram live workouts, not through Soul Cycle, and you can follow them on their own.

https://www.soul-cycle.com/news/offthebike

Knitting is a very soothing and intricate activity. It has been associated with lowering heart rates, blood pressure and reducing levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. If you’re feeling anxious during this time, knitting may be the activity for you. Many websites are shipping kits with all you need. We Are Knitters provides supplies as well as directions and photo evidence of what you’re trying to make. So if it’s your first foray into knitting, and you don’t know exactly what you want to create, their options may inspire you. Whether it’s a blanket, cardigan, or beanie, they have it all. 

https://www.weareknitters.com/bestsellers-kits

There has never been a better time to download Duolingo. The app helps you practice learning a language through speaking, reading, and listening. The best part is, you can practice more than one language at a time, so if you’re not exactly sure which language is speaking to you, you can try more than one! The app has an option for a subscription plan, but there are many free exercises to do in place of that.

https://www.duolingo.com/