Here at Uniform Advantage, we’d first like to acknowledge all of the caregivers that are working tirelessly to ensure our community’s safety. Without your selflessness, we wouldn’t be able to face COVID-19 head on, and for your bravery, we thank you.

We’d also like to thank everyone else who is doing their part and is practicing social distancing. It’s the support from people that also gives us the strength to keep going through this difficult time.

If you’re practicing social distancing, or even just need a mental health break, here are some helpful guides and activities to get you through it.

Family-Friendly Activities

For those of you that have kiddos at home, here is a list of different activities that you can do to keep your kids entertained or do together for some quality family time.

• Many celebrities and authors are taking the time to read some of their favorite children’s books. This list provides resources for elementary school kids up to young adults!
• For more storytelling activities, storyonline.net also showcases celebrities reading children’s stories. This award-winning literacy website can make a genuine difference in your child’s life.
• If you have kids under five, then this list of activities from virtual field trips to crafts, can be the key to some educational entertainment.
• National Geographic for Kids offers children a selection of activities and tools to choose from – want to take a personality quiz? Need homework help? It’s all there!
• Parade.com has also shared their list of 125 ideas that you can promote at home to avoid feeling bored.
• You can never go wrong with knowing more history. This interactive website features fun history lessons and offers quizzes, lessons and worksheets.

Binge-Worthy Favorites

The time to break out the pajamas and microwaveable popcorn (without feeling guilty) is among us. Sometimes a little “me” time with binge-worthy content is just what you needed to get you through social distancing.

• Enjoy this guide from Rotten Tomatoes – you’ll be covered in all things relating to television and movies.
• If you’re stressed and looking for feel-good shows, then this list from Buzzfeed will do the trick. This is the time to embody our guilty pleasures.
• Looking for a laugh? Here you’ll find 57 of the best stand-up specials that Netflix has to offer!

Arts and Culture

We’re lucky that we’re able to still stay connected virtually, even if right now we have to do so from home. Your favorite museums, classes, ballets and Broadway shows can still be accessed digitally.

• The stage is always there to welcome those who desire it. You can now watch Broadway musicals, plays and ballets for free for a limited time.
• Avoid cabin fever and virtually tour some of the world’s most famous museums (yes, from the comfort of your own couch!).
• You can also take free online courses from top universities in a wide variety of subjects ranging from the arts to the sciences.
• Both kid and adult friendly, you can take some free Spanish lessons online or find children’s stories in Spanish to share with your kids.

Stress Relievers

Practicing social distancing doesn’t mean that you have to give up healthy living or that you can’t still be active. There are numerous virtual fitness and workout stress relievers readily available. Here are just some of the many:

• These yoga and fitness classes can allow you to get your daily workout. Even after things return to normal, virtual workouts might be an everyday option for you.
• Here, you can find even another list of different online workouts that you can best fit your needs.
• We know that during these tough times, your mental health can take a toll. Find some meditation apps that you can download to help keep you relaxed.

Let’s Get Cookin’

We’re undoubtedly missing going out to eat at some of our favorite restaurants, but some amazing chefs have made virtual cooking classes an option. This is the time to perfect your home-cooked meal.

• The Michelin-starred Massimo Bottura is now offering free virtual cooking classes on Instagram.
• Looking for even more foodspiration? Here are 6 virtual cooking classes to fill your appetite.
• Another activity that you can share with your kids is cooking together. Delish.com now offers online classes for parents and kids.
• Not sure what to make for dinner? The New York Times offers recipes and video lessons for you to try!
• The BBC also has a selection of videos or instructions for cooks of all levels. You can even find out how to make scrambled eggs (we don’t judge) or cook salmon.

How are you keeping busy while social distancing? Show us your favorite recipes or share your activities on Instagram by tagging @uniformadvantage and using #adayinscrubs.