It’s been one week since online schooling began and families in the Northern Valley were urged to self-quarantine. As of Saturday, March 21, New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, issued a state-wide “stay at home” order which closed all non-essential business and prohibited large gatherings. But with all this time spent at home, things can get old fast. Here are some ways to pass the time during the quarantine: 

Self-care

1. Do a face mask or hair mask
2. DIY a face mask or a hair mask
3. Moisturize
4. Take a bubble bath
5. Take a long shower
6. Give yourself a manicure/pedicure
7. Experiment with new makeup looks

Clothes and Hair

8. Try out some new hairdos
9. Learn how to braid
10. Plan out a cool outfit
11. Find new online stores to shop at
12. Crop an old t-shirt
13. Untangle your necklaces

    

Organization

14. Clean your room
15. Clean out your closet
16. Refold your clothes
17. Organize your makeup/accessories
18. Clean your white shoes
19. Do your laundry
20. Make your bed
21. Clean out your fridge
22. Color-coordinate your clothes
23. Go through your email

    

Decorating

24. Make a picture wall
25. Replace the pictures in your picture frames
26. Rearrange your furniture
27. DIY room decor

    

Social Media

28. Learn the trendiest Tik Tok dance
29. Make a fan page
30. DM some celebrities on Instagram
31. Create a Snapchat filter
32. Re-customize your Bitmoji
33. Make a Pinterest board
34. Start a youtube channel
35. Try to go viral on Tik Tok by using the trending hashtags

    

Pets

36. Take a photoshoot of your dog
37. Take your dog for a walk
38. Teach your pet a new trick
39. Convince your mom to get you a puppy
40. Go on Petfinder, and look at animals that you can rescue

    

Communication

41. Text an old friend
42. Facetime your best friend
43. Download a dating app!
44. Prank call someone
45. Reach out to your number neighbor

Streaming

46. Watch a new TV show
47. Rewatch your favorite TV show
48. Pick back up the show you never finished watching
49. Watch a new movie
50. Watch a scary movie 
51. Rewatch your favorite movie
52. Make a list of your favorite movies and shows to share with your friends

Get cozy

53. Make a fort out of blankets and pillows
54. Make yourself hot chocolate or tea
55. Turn your fireplace on
56. Watch the sunset
57. Take a long nap

Creative

58. Follow a drawing tutorial
59. Download a coloring app
60. Make a collage using printed photos or magazine
61. Make a colorful list of your goals

Music

62. Make yourself a new playlist on Apple Music or Spotify
63. Write a song
64. Play around on garage band
65. Listen to a new genre of music
66. Catch up on watching music videos
67. Learn all the words to “Rap God” by Eminem
68. Try out listening to a new artist
69. Listen to the newest Lance playlist

Food

70. Make up a recipe 
71. Make a cheese platter (use tutorials on Tik Tok)
72. Make a family member breakfast in bed
73. Drink a lot of water – hydration is key
74. Make your favorite dessert
75. Make a sandwich
76. Go on Supercook, and pick a recipe you can make with ingredients you have in the house

Educate yourself

77. Read a book 
78. Listen to a podcast
79. Write a poem
80. Learn a new language
81. Read the newest COVID-19 updates
82. Do your schoolwork?

    

Stay Fit

83. Go on a run
84. Meditate
85. Do yoga
86. Follow a youtube workout routine
87. Download a workout app
88. Do 100 jumping jacks
89. Go on a health kick
90. Stretch
91. Go on a hike

Miscellaneous

92. Learn how to tie a tie
93. Teach yourself sign language
94. Practice your signature
95. Look up possible volunteer work for the future
96. Try not to think of pandas- harder than you think
97. Learn a magic trick
98. Annoy your sibling or parent
99. Learn how to lucid dream
100. Research and memorize jokes

101. READ THE LANCE