TURN YOUR VACATION INTO A STAYCATION
a variety of possibilities. You can turn a sandbox into a relaxing beach, complete with a kiddie pool “ocean.” If you have trees, then set up a zip line or obstacle course. You can even stimulate summer brains with a scavenger hunt around the backyard with hidden clues in the dirt or bushes. The ultimate prize can be something you would have purchased on your original vacation, like a souvenir you can find online. CREATE A ‘FAMILY MUSEUM’ Many vacations include an educational aspect in order to enrich our understanding of the place we’re visiting, and museums are a great way to accomplish that. If you’re confined to the house, then teach your kids about your own knowledge and interests and encourage them to get creative and make their own contributions, too. Have everyone create art, take photos, or write about their prized possessions. Display these masterpieces around your home and let their
creators take you on a tour. Learning more about one another builds meaningful bonds.
BRING YOUR TRIP HOME You probably chose your original vacation destination in order to experience new and different cultures and activities. But just because you’re no longer traveling to that location doesn’t mean you can’t experience some of what it has to offer! Research popular local cuisine, activities, and history of the area, then create ways to experience them with your family. Cook a traditional meal, recreate a scenic location through photographs, or share a story about local lore and history. Your changed plans will no longer feel like a missed opportunity. Staying at home doesn’t mean your family can’t have the fun of a vacation. All it takes is a little creativity and innovation to build an experience that will bring your family closer together.
Vacations provide opportunities for families to spend time together in a relaxed environment, get away from the routines of everyday life, and create meaningful memories. If you’ve recently had to cancel a trip but still want to create the experience of a vacation for your family, then a staycation is just what you need. TRANSFORM YOUR BACKYARD When you’re trying to recreate a vacation, the outdoor areas of your home present
Never Stop Learning With This Online Business Even though many states have announced that certain workplaces and industries will be reopened soon, there’s a good chance that many of us will still be stuck at home for at least a little while longer. Whether that’s because your work allows you to work from home or your state government labeled your work “nonessential,” many of us still have lots of spare time on our hands and maybe not a lot to do with it.
During this time, MasterClass really comes to the rescue. MasterClass is an online learning platform that lets you learn new skills from people who have mastered them. Want to learn how to cook better while you’re stuck at home? Check out Gordon Ramsay’s lessons for kitchen novices. Want to hone your writing skills? Pick up some tips from Malcolm Gladwell, famous author of “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference.” There are more than 50 different classes to choose from, and all of them are taught by the foremost experts in their respective fields. Best of all, you can access classes from any device, including your smartphone, tablet, or computer. While the site has certainly found its time to shine during this pandemic, MasterClass creators David Rogier and Aaron Rasmussen originally wanted it to be a place where people could learn interesting skills from the people who do those things best. It’s a place where inquisitive minds can thrive, no matter the circumstances.
Each “class” is made up of a series of around 20 video sessions, and each session runs for about 10 minutes — though some do run as short as five minutes and as long as 25 minutes. The pace at which you learn a new skill is completely up to you. If we can learn anything from even the purpose of MasterClass, it’s that nothing, not even a global shutdown, should stop us from learning new things. And even though MasterClass is a subscription-based service, you can still sample classes for free online to see if it’s the right service for you.
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