The weekend is here! But given the current climate in which we are being asked to stay home, we wanted to remind everyone that you can complete many of your weekend errands and fun while practicing social distancing.

1. Grocery shopping- Several stores offer curbside pickup in which you simply order online and a store employee will bring your groceries to your car
2. Lunch and dinner options – At this time, almost all restaurants offer curbside takeout, allowing for them to keep doing business and saving you the hassle of cooking
3. Appointments – Especially if they’re with a healthcare provider, all companies have live professionals that are willing to help you over the phone
4. Workouts – Due to the Covid-19 spread, workout coaches have begun posting free workouts online that anyone can complete in the comfort of their home
5. Entertainment – Film studios know that this is not a dress rehearsal when it comes to abiding by the demand to stay in, so many are offering their latest blockbusters on demand for you and your family to watch at home
6. Friends – Check in with your friends via phone or facetime!  Schedule a video call or virtual hang out with friends or family.

Lastly, if you must go out for necessities that cannot be dealt with electronically or purchased for delivery, please remember to sanitize and practice safe social distancing.  Wishing everyone a safe and healthy weekend!

With all the school closings due to Coronavirus concern, many parents have found themselves home with their children for an extended staycation, without much time to prepare.  Here are some fun activity ideas to do with your kids to help keep them distracted and entertained.  Many of these can also apply to adults getting stir crazy at home alone or with your partner, just add a glass of wine if needed.

• Bake! Bake your favorite family cookie recipe with your kids.  Don’t have a favorite recipe on hand?  Bake some homemade chocolate cookies using the recipe on the back of Tollhouse chocolate chips bags.  Most, if not all ingredients are standard so you may not need to run out for any extra ingredients.
• Have a movie marathon. Make some popcorn and line up a few of your favorite family movies for enjoyment.
• Make a scavenger hunt. Hide educational or just fun clues around the house and sit back and enjoy the show.  This is a great way to get your kids moving around the house between movie marathons.
• Family games tournament. Yachtzee!  Uno!  Battleship!  Start a family games tournament for hours of entertainment.  Video games and puzzles are great too!
• Build an indoor camp or fort and go camping in your very own living room! Or in the backyard for some fresh air if you have outdoor space and weather cooperates.