Self-isolating: 10 things to do if you're bored at home
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Are you social distancing? 10 things you can do to keep yourself busy. Try these activities to keep you busy when confined at home and support a small business at the same time!
1 - Try a new craft.
With great craft kits out there such as our DIY Papercutting Kit for Beginners, you can have some 'me' time and get lost in papercutting. It is a great way to unwind and enjoy a new hobby.
2 - Watch a film
Get cosy and watch your favourite film with a lovely hot chocolate from Cocoa Delicious. If you're in need of a stiff drink she has some boozy versions too.
3 - Exercise
Check out Envolve Wellness who have a fantastic FREE program to help you improve your posture and core right from the comfort of your own home.
4 - Read a book
There's a fantastic small business called Rhyme and Reason who have a new book called 'How Does a Cow Know How'. Your little ones are bound to love it and it will leave you wondering and wanting more.
5 - Craft together
Theres some great kits that all the family love to do together. Have a look at Emily's fused glass kits at Fused Glass by Emily. I love her Bug Home and Stars kit, they are so cute!
6 - Redesign your garden.
Border in a Box is a fellow SBS winner which makes making a gorgeous garden super easy. There's a choice of 8 ready made garden design kits to choose from. Which will you pick?
7- Get Baking
The whole family will enjoy baking one of If I Knew You Were Coming brownie baking kits. You'll enjoy eating the goods too!
8-Get ready for Autumn/Winter
Knit yourself a gorgeous scarf and snood using one of Lauren Aston's knitting kits. All your friends will be asking where you got your beautiful new scarf.
9-Start a Gin Distillery
Running out of Gin and can't go to the shops? Why not have a go at making your own with a kit from Kitchen Provisions.
10-Get a pen pal
Banjo Robinson is a travelling cat who sends your child letters from the different countries he visits - he is a kids best friend and grown ups love him too!