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How to Stay Busy While at Home During Quarantine

Fun Things to Do While Social Distancing with the Family

A major hurdle that people across the nation are experiencing is boredom. Many individuals and families enjoyed visiting friends, eating out, shopping, and having fun at local entertainment businesses like movie theaters and arcades. Now, with non-essential businesses closed and residents ordered to stay indoors, the list of things to do suddenly got much smaller. Here are a few fun things you can do to stay busy during quarantine.

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Pick Up an Artistic Hobby

If you don’t already have one, consider picking up an artistic hobby! This can include painting, sewing, knitting, and more. Pick one that is affordable to you that you think you will enjoy the most. Have kids? Pick a hobby that is also kid-friendly so you can have fun with them, such as coloring and drawing.

Get Creative with Your Meals and Drinks

Wanted to try out a new kind of food? Curious to see how a certain drink would taste? Find some recipes you would like to taste and make them. Planning your meals and inviting others in the household to help adds to the fun!

Play Some Games with the Family

Whether you game frequently or rarely, playing a game with the family is always fun. Pick a board game or video game that everyone can play and plan your family game night.

Watch a Movie or Stream a TV Show

There are many affordable streaming options available to watch at home such as Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+. Whether you want to watch a movie or TV show as a family or solo, finding something enjoyable is easy.

Complete Projects Around the House

Still can’t decide what to do? Feeling productive? Find a project you can complete around your house or apartment. This can include doing some yard work, cleaning out that full and messy closet, or even hanging some decorations.

Connect with Others Online

If you are an extrovert that craves social interaction, there are many ways to connect with others online. Text or video chat with your friends on your phone or laptop. Consider joining an online group that matches one of your interests, such as a digital book club or gaming group.

What are you doing to stay busy while in quarantine? Let us know in the comments! If you found these ideas helpful, check out the Broadway Automotive blog. Interested in a new vehicle? Browse our inventory online right at home.