A to Z of Quarantine Entertainment

Most of us probably aren’t used to staying home for an extended amount of time. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, people all over the world have been tasked to stay home and practice social distancing for their safety.

To make the most of this quarantine period, why not tackle new projects, rekindle old interests, or discover new hobbies? Just in case you’re running out of ideas for what to do during this time, we’ve listed 26 things you can do at home - from Adorable Home to Zumba!

Adorable Home, is a new free-to-play mobile app game for cat-lovers and The Sims fans! The game allows you to choose a partner to build a home with, become pet owners, and even decorate your space. This relaxing game will have you constantly grabbing your phone to check on your virtual cats!

Merienda time! We can’t think of a better afternoon snack than some freshly baked cookies! With simple recipes you can find online, making your own chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal cookies will be time well spent. Not only are they fun to make, but also delicious to eat!

Learn how to cook or improve your cooking skills by watching online cooking classes or even just cooking videos online. Chefs at home are making use of their skills and sharing it online with quick recipes that you can easily do at your own kitchen. 

We’ve also lined up a few recipes that are not only easy for you to replicate but will also remind you of your  favorite travel destinations.

If you’ve been on social media the past few days, you’ve probably come across a reverse latte called Dalgona Coffee! This Tiktok famous coffee is made up of a layer of milk topped with a thick layer of coffee foam, which you can make by vigorously mixing instant coffee, sugar, and water. If you haven’t attempted to make one yourself, we’ve done up a guide for four different dalgona coffee recipes: original, matcha, milo and milk tea! 

E-numans are the new inumans. Socializing in the time of coronavirus has got people doing drinking parties through video conference calls - and not gonna lie, it definitely makes social distancing a little bit more bearable! All you have to do is grab your drink of choice and set up a video conference with your barkada! To make it more interesting, do group games or sing karaoke!

When reconnecting with your loved ones that live far away, Facetime is the go-to app. However, with the current situation, people are using Facetime now more than ever to connect with anyone they miss. Keep yourself entertained and connected with friends and family through face-to-face video calls.

Taking care of a plant is no joke. It requires time and TLC, thankfully being at home for a couple weeks will allow you just that.! Get started with a new hobby and take up gardening! A green thumb is totally achievable - who knows? Flowers may be blooming under your care sooner than you think!

Starting on a crafts project will render you an endless number of projects! Once you start one project, your creative side will be itching to create some more. By the end of quarantine, you’ll be stocked with everything from homemade jewelry to homemade candles!

Ever been tagged on your Instagram stories asking you to cross out a checklist of things you’ve done in the past? There are a ton of challenges going around on Instagram and you can even make one of your own! Not only is it fun, but a great way to interact with friends and family during this time.

Jenga, a classic wooden block game, is the perfect bonding game to play at home with you family. The game is played with a stack of wooden blocks made into a tower and players take turns removing one block at a time. Each block removed is then placed on top of the tower. The fun starts when the structure grows and becomes unstable. The player that makes the stack fall loses and usually does a consequence.

The Netflix series Kingdom is a must-see for both K-drama and zombie flick lovers. It’s also Netflix’s first original Korean series with the second season just launching earlier this month. Set in 15th century South Korea, Kingdom is a wonderfully shot and unique take on the popular zombie genre.

Chris Martin of Coldplay started an at-home trend among celebrities. He went live on Instagram and entertained fans with a Q&A session and a mini concert with songs fans requested. He then challenged other artists to do the same thus starting the livestream concerts trend that has prompted even local artists to do free concerts online.

Meditation has many benefits including making you relaxed and improving focus. It’s also good for your body and home meditation is definitely something you can do. Simply sit or lie comfortably, close your eyes, make no effort to control the breath and simply breathe naturally.

Headspace is a great place to start if you’d like to start meditating. Plus, the app is currently offering additional free sessions for a limited time. 

Netflix Party is a great way to stay connected with your friends through this quarantine period. Install the Netflix Party chrome extension on your computer and invite your friends to watch the same show through a conference link. Netflix Party synchronized video playback and adds group chat to your favorite Netflix shows for two times the fun!

Go back to school this quarantine period through online classes! There are a plethora of classes available online, from business to design, cooking to baking and even a class that talks about the science of happiness! There’s something online for everyone. 

The only true champs in this time are probably your pets - who are experiencing unprecedented levels of their bffs being home. Even if you’re working from home, be sure to spend a couple minutes playing with your pets! Maybe now’s the time to finally get them to learn all those tricks you’ve been saving treats for. 

Love testing your general knowledge? Popular messaging app Telegram has an add-on called Quizarium. It’s a fast paced addictive trivia-like game to play with your friends. Questions will be sent to the group chat and points are allocated to players depending on how fast you reply. Challenge your friends on break time with this fun and simple game!

Who says you have to leave your couch to travel the world? Sometimes, you can experience swimming with the dolphins in Hawaii or hiking up Machu Picchu all just by flipping through the pages of a book. 

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next getaway, or simply want to daydream, we’ve listed down 10 books that’ll surely take you on an adventure around the world.

Double down on your love for music and curate spotify playlists during your free time! Not only would this be a great opportunity to discover new music, but also a great way to introduce new music to friends as well! Share them your playlist and encourage them to send you one, too!

Tiktok, a short-form video app, has taken over the social media world with its 15-60 second cooking, dancing, lip-syncing and comedy videos.  With most people staying at home, you’ll most likely see your favorite celebrities and athletes posting their own videos as well!. 

Of course, discovering the underwater world is best done in actual life, but leave it to National Geographic to offer you the next best thing. Take a dip on an underwater adventure through the Caribbean waters of Buck Island Reef in a 360 video.

If you haven’t made time to learn what all the hype is about with DOTA or Fortnite, now might be the best time to try it out.Other than that, you might want to whip out your old Playstation games for a little bit of nostalgia. 

Washing hands has become a prolonged activity these days. Studies show that a minimum of 20 seconds of washing your hands with soap and water is needed to make sure that all the bacteria in your hands are killed off. People have made the simple task entertaining by mixing a quick 20-second jingle when washing hands. 

Try out the simple Happy Birthday song or you can even go the pop route with Beyonce’s Love on Top.

A handful of zoos and aquariums around the world have set up live webcams to bring the wildlife eXperience to your home.

Check out Zoo Victoria’s Animal House, where you can still take a look at some of Melbourne Zoo’s wild creatures including snow leopards, giraffes, lions and zebras - just through live stream webcams!

Now’s the time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises that many people live by. You don’t have to be a yogi or yogini to reap the benefits of Yoga. Young or old, fit or not, yoga tends to calm the mind and strengthen the body. 

Join an online Zumba class and groove to the beat of today’s hottest hits! Other than losing weight, Zumba can help lower risk of heart disease, reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol!What’s good is that you can Zumba at your own preferred convenient time of the day at the comfort of your own home