Tag Archives: Home Activities During Corona Virus

April 12, 2020 · 7:43 am

Five Things for Today: April 12, 2020

Happy Easter!

1. If you’re looking for some last minute Easter fun with kiddos to do at home, you might find some ideas here and here. (And be creative… say, if you don’t have plastic eggs, cut paper into egg shapes and draw or write on them, etc.)

2. Air and Space Anywhere lets you enjoy the fave-of-many Smithsonian museum from wherever you are. Access virtual tours, games & activities, podcasts, K-12 programs and more.

3. All KFDC coronavirus content has been consolidated to one page. Even more, ideas for kid activities and recs for parents that have been included in these “Five Things” posts have been added in where it fits (and will continue to be) for easier reference.

4. While first responders are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19, some may need high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for their children. Bright Horizons has partnered with #FirstRespondersFirst to open child care hubs around the country for health care workers, including one on L Street on Downtown DC. If this would meet a need for you or someone you know, visit the website for more information.

5. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned the OurStreets Supplies app, which works kind of like Waze but for necessary supplies, was about to launch… Well, it’s now available, and you can use it to see what local stores have in stock — and whether you can social distance there safely — before you go. It’s already been very handy and helpful for us!

🐰 🐰 🐰 🐰 🐰

If you enjoyed this post — found it informative, inspiring, or it just made you smile — please share it!

Five Things for Today: April 11, 2020

Kitties!

1. Echo the cheetah at the National Zoo gave birth to four cubs this week, and you can view them via web cam. (It’s actually very mesmerizing and calming to watch.)

2. Strathmore has moved some of its programming online. Family Jam Sessions that take place at the Mansion will now livestream via the Strathmore Facebook Page. Join one this morning at 10:15am — Discover Bluegrass Music with Brad Kolodner. And next Saturday, April 18, at 10:15am, Discover Folk Music with Maureen Andary. Past sessions, including an intro to hip hop by Christylez Bacon and Intro to Steelpan Drumming with Josanne Francis, are available to view online. Find more info on Strathmore offerings here.

3. For all the cheesy peops… First, if you love a good cheese plate, you must follow @thatcheeseplate on IG. Also, you might be excited to hear there’s a challenge to create your own plate with local cheeses. This could even be a fun activity with kids if they dig cheese and playing with food, too.

4. DC Food Project has launched an Emergency Weekend Bag program, working with partner schools throughout DC, to help students and families get what they need during this challenging time. Please consider helping, too, by supporting their efforts with a donation.

5. If you’re an Amy Schumer fan, I highly recommend The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo. I just started reading it and have been LOLing a ton — so great for right now.

🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀 🧀

If you enjoyed this post — found it informative, inspiring, or it just made you smile — please share it!

2 Comments

Filed under 2020, DC, Sports

April 10, 2020 · 9:13 am

Five Things for Today: April 10, 2020

Family game time, anyone?

1. Here’s a great way to add some family fun to your time at home AND support a couple of local businesses. Labyrinth Game Shop has had to close its doors due to COVID-19, but you can still place an order with them and pick up at Mr. Henry’s (601 Pennsylvanis Ave SE), a restaurant right down the block that remains open. Just email orders@labyrinthgameshop.com and include your phone number — they are happy to work with you to find exactly what you need. I’ve always said that’s one of the things I like best about Labyrinth is that you just give them a few details about who you’re shopping for, and they’ll show you just the right game or puzzle to buy. Make it a two in one stop by placing an order with Mr. Henry’s, too — the menu is limited now, but still plenty of yummy options that will please the whole family, including a kids’ menu! (PS: Labyrinth is also hosting virtual events, some specifically for kids, so be sure to check their Facebook page to see what coming up and for details on signing up!)

2. When all of this is finally over, we’re all going to be excited about traveling with our families. Why not start thinking about it now? A great resource for inspiration is Everybody’s National Parks, a podcast dedicated to family adventure in our national parks.

3. GW Hospital is now offering an appointment-only COVID-19 testing site for adults with a physician/health care provider referral. If you are experiencing fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other flu-like symptoms, contact your regular health care provider to discuss them and receive an assessment. Children’s National Hospital also has a drive up/walk up testing site with a physician’s referral at Trinity University located at 125 Michigan Avenue NE that will be open 10am – 2pm on Saturday April 11, weather permitting. Note that you must have a referral for both of these, and if you need emergency care, go to your closest emergency department.

4. Have you heard? Saturday Night Live will be back on air tomorrow with a remotely produced episode. Can’t wait!

5. It’s totally possible that I’m the last person in the world to learn about this… but send the text message “pew pew” from one iPhone to another. Just do it.

💫 💫 💫 💫 💫

If you enjoyed this post — found it informative, inspiring, or it just made you smile — please share!