“I’ve been compiling a list, taking screenshots and making mental notes of different activities I’ve seen across the internet on offer to everyone.”
Since the official ‘lockdown’ was announced almost 3 weeks ago in the UK due to the coronavirus crisis, I’ve been compiling a list, taking screenshots and making mental notes of different activities I’ve seen across the internet on offer to everyone. Whether it’s free access to fitness apps, live cook alongs, tutorials or ways you can help the NHS, there’s so much on offer to all of us to hopefully make our time at home that little bit more enjoyable.
So instead of keeping all of these ideas to myself, I thought I’d share them with all of you guys: 40 activities to get involved with when you #stayathome. It will hopefully mean you can indulge in a new activity or two during this time, as well as supporting smaller businesses (in some cases) while you’re at it too!
And whilst we’re on the subject of supporting small businesses, Victoria did a great blog post recently, sharing over 101 small businesses that you could support during this uncertain time. So if you’re in the position to purchase a gift for your loved ones, fancy a tasty treat to yourself or want to spruce up your home, it’s definitely worth a read too.
For ease, I’ve broken them down into categories for you, so feel free to scroll to the category of interest! I hope this is helpful and gives you some ideas of things you can be doing to stay safe and #stayathome.
For those wanting to keep active
- Gymshark (or ‘Homeshark’) – free app until further notice
- Davina McCall – free 30 day membership
- Nathalie Clough – live daily 20 minute pilate sessions
- Live like Louise – 4-week live home workouts at £1 each
- Chris Hemsworth – 6-week free trial of Centr
- Joe Wicks – 7 days of sweat challenge
- Pelaton – free trial for 90 days
For those into arts & crafts
- Alice Gabb – calligraphy starter kits
- Katie Gillies – terazzo kits (updated regularly)
- The Arty Crafty Place – block printing
- Faye Wellon – pottery starter kits
- We are Knitters – knitting and crochet kits
- Cosy Owl Candles – candle making kits
- Skillshare – learn a new skill of your choice
For the NHS
- Fleur De Force – Bloggers 4 NHS, Duty To Care auction
- Scrub Hub – making scrubs for the NHS
- #clapforourcarers – every Thursday at 8pm
For the foodies
- Ravneet Gill – live baking cook alongs
- Bread Ahead Bakery – live home baking daily at 2pm
- Chef Massimo Buttoru – #kitchenquarantine every night at 7pm
- Borough Market – daily live cooking with different chefs
- Wagamama – weekly cooking sessions
For anyone into instagram challenges
- Sara Tasker – #StayHome photography challenge
- Tom Fletcher – Teapot challenge
- Dan – #lockdowndiychallenge
- Instagram – quarantinepillowchallenge
For some entertainment
- National Theatre – streaming theatre every Thursday
- Bongos Bingo – Live from the Bungalow streams twice a week
- Mind charity – virtual ‘crafternoon’s’ (regularly updated)
For another past-time: IGTV tutorials
- Rachael Clifton – Daisy nails tutorial
- Poppy Deyes – Breakfast Shakshuka recipe
- Kate Spiers – Making an Oat Milk Flat White at home
- Laura Byrnes – How to remove gel nails at home
- Rosie – Scone in 60 seconds!
- Chloe Robertson – 5 minute defined brows
- Cate St Hill – Tips for organising your kitchen cupboards
- Kirsty – DIY abstract animal print art for all ages
- Kate Spiers – Creating a gallery wall
- Anna – Caring for your capsule wardrobe in your washing machine
- Emily Valentine – Tousled waves for fine hair
