5 Benefits of Staying Home
Okay, I’m not going to sit here and say that this is a great situation. It is not. That being said, we are in this situation, so we may as well make the best of it. Many of us are home right now. No, we are not “stuck” at home, we are safe at home. Yes, I am one of those people. The ones who would rather us just get through this as best we can and move one once it is done, instead of complaining about it.
Seriously. With social media being what it is, you can’t scroll through your timeline without seeing countless posts of people complaining that they aren’t getting to go out or do this or that. Look, I get it. My kids are missing out on sports seasons, we have 6 family birthdays in the span of the last 4 weeks and we don’t get to celebrate together like we always do. Here’s the thing though, it really isn’t all bad. There are lots of benefits of staying at home, you may just need to be reminded of them.
5 Benefits of Staying Home
All of the time Spent with Family
Oh my goodness, I am absolutely loving the time I am spending with my kids right now. During school and sports seasons, sometimes it feels like I barely see them, so this is a wonderful change of pace.
Time to Hone Your Skills
This is the time we have been waiting for my friends. For years you have been saying, “If I had more time I would learn this” or “If I had the time I would make these improvements.” You have the time now!
You are Saving Money
No eating out, no trips through the coffee shops, no random trips to the store for stuff that you don’t really need. Tell me. How much money have you saved these last couple of weeks?
Your Car is Being Spoiled
Commuting is hard on cars. This time spent at home is allowing your car a break from the constant wear and tear on it.
You get to Relax
Look, I’m not downplaying the situation we find ourselves in. It is stressful! That said, when was the last time you got the opportunity to just sit back and relax. We have that now. Take advantage.
5 things that you can do with your kids during our time at home
Well, friends. It looks to me like we are going to be here a while. By here I mean home, of course. So, what are you doing with your time? Whether you are working from home, or you are out of work right now, you can make the best of things! This is a wonderful time to bond with your family, even through the stress.
We are all in this together and I have put together a little list of things that we can be doing to help make the most of our time together. While I have significantly reduced the screen time limits in my household, I am also trying to make sure that my kids do more than stare at their phones or gaming screens.
5 things that you can do with your kids during our time at home
Arts and Crafts
You can have a ton of fun doing crafts for upcoming holidays or just because! You can do it just for fun, or you can make gifts to give to others once we are all able to visit with each other again. Lots of options for arts and crafts, like painting, DIY beauty projects, sewing, knitting, woodwork and so much more.
Have Family Movie Time
We may not be able to go to the movies right now, but you can sit down as a family and watch that movie that all of you have been wanting to see! I am talking about the entire family, not just plopping the kids in front of the TV and calling it good. Plus, studios have been releasing their brand new movies for streaming!
Work Out Together
There are so many free workout streaming programs available and many of them are family focused! Keep yourselves busy by getting fit together.
Game Time
When was the last time you played a game with your kids? Honestly, I don’t care if it’s a board game, a card game, a video game, or whatever. Just take the time to play with them! I promise you, they will remember those times for a long time to come.
Go Outside
If you have a backyard or a sidewalk where you can get outside while keeping a 6 foot distance from others, you can still get outside! You need the fresh air, vitamin D and lack of walls, even if just for a few moments.