{"id":4399,"date":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fprs.applyflow.site\/stuck-at-home-here-are-5-fun-ways-to-keep-busy\/"},"modified":"2022-03-28T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T00:53:19","slug":"stuck-at-home-here-are-5-fun-ways-to-keep-busy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/stuck-at-home-here-are-5-fun-ways-to-keep-busy\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuck at Home? Here are 5 Fun Ways to Keep Busy."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/media\/fprs\/client\/FPRS Blog 5 Fun ways to keep busy_BLOG Image.png\" style=\"width: 100%\"><\/p>\n<p>\n\tCOVID-19 has most of us staying indoors to protect ourselves and others, and while concerts and overseas escapes are off-limits for now, that doesn\u2019t mean we can\u2019t find other ways to enjoy our free time.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tFor those of you that are starting to feel a little stir-crazy, we\u2019ve rounded up a list of the best things&nbsp;to do while you\u2019re housebound. These fun activities will keep you entertained no matter how long you&#8217;re stuck inside!<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t<strong>1. Catch a movie<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\tA trip to the movies is the Friday night pastime of choice for many of us, but staying home doesn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on your favourite films. Here\u2019s how you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/culture-design\/tv-movies\/at-home-drive-in-movie-theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create a drive-in movie theatre in your backyard<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflixparty.com\/#landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hold a Netflix Party<\/a>&nbsp;to binge-watch your favourite shows with your friends. Pop the popcorn, grab your cosiest blanket and you\u2019re ready to go.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t<strong>2. Take a trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\tA weekend away may not be on the cards for the time being, but why not satisfy your wanderlust with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.il-colosseo.it\/en\/visita-virtuale.php?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual tour of Rome<\/a>&nbsp;instead? Experience renowned monuments like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.il-colosseo.it\/en\/visita_virtuale_pantheon.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Pantheon<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.il-colosseo.it\/en\/visita_virtuale_colosseo.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Colosseum<\/a>&nbsp;without even leaving your couch.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t<strong>3. Entertain the kids<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\tWith the zoos and malls currently closed for business, we know you\u2019ll be looking for ways to occupy your kids as well. With everything from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/attractions\/museums-galleries\/museum-coloring-pages-free-download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">printable colouring pages<\/a>&nbsp;of museum collections around the world to an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.nz\/search\/pins\/?rs=ac&amp;len=2&amp;q=indoor%20scavenger%20hunt%20for%20kids&amp;eq=indoor%20sca&amp;etslf=3317&amp;term_meta%5b%5d=indoor%20scavenger%20hunt%20for%20kids%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indoor scavenger hunt<\/a>&nbsp;available online, there\u2019s an activity for everyone to enjoy!<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t<strong>4. Learn to cook from the experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\tYou may not be able to go out for a three-course dinner, but you&nbsp;<em>can<\/em>&nbsp;recreate your favourite dishes at home! Join Australian icon Maggie Beer as she shows you how to make the most of your pantry staples in her&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maggie_beer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram cooking class<\/a>. You\u2019ll be feeling like the next MasterChef in no time \u2013 or at the very least, you\u2019ll have something to laugh about later!<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t<strong>5. Break a sweat<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\n\tWe may not always feel like exercising, but the endorphins and renewed energy we get from it are worth the effort! Squeeze in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ml6cT4AZdqI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HIIT cardio workout<\/a>&nbsp;or do a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/schoolofsos\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtual dance class<\/a>, all without the pesky drive to the gym.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tHow have you been keeping yourself busy while at home? Are you going to try out any of these ideas?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fprs.com.au\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">We\u2019d love to hear your thoughts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These fun activities will keep you entertained no matter how long you&#39;re housebound. 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