This week’s post is a guest post by Charlotte Meier. Charlotte has been passionate about safety her whole life. Ever since she became a homeowner, she began directing that passion towards home safety and created her website, homesafetyhub.org. Be sure to check out Charlotte’s website and I hope you enjoy this week’s post!
Families all over the country are quarantining, and no one knows how long it will take for the spread of COVID-19 to slow down. In short, most of us are stuck at home indefinitely, which means that we must come up with new routines that promote our health and well-being.
While there may be ample time to hang out, work, and/or do household chores indoors, doing things outside can yield a plethora of benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. And the best part about it is that there are plenty of ways to spend safe, quality time outdoors with the whole family. Here are some resources to help you get started.
Fun In the Backyard
Backyard Ideas for Kids: The Kid-Friendly Landscaping Guide
5 Tips for Designing a Kid-Friendly Backyard
How to Keep Your Home and Yard Safe for Dogs or Cats
Family Activities
100 Things to Do Before, During, or After a Nature Walk
Outdoor Treasure Hunt for Kids
5 Fun Backyard Exercises That’ll Make Your Kid a Contender
20 Outdoor Games for the Most Fun Backyard Ever
Family Projects
10 Ideas How to Craft Fun Backyard Picnics
5 Steps to Planting a Kids Vegetable Garden
The Best Garden Gloves You’ll Stick Your Hands Into
How to Build a Regulation Cornhole Set
DIY Outdoor Hopscotch
Avoiding Injury and Staying Safe
Outdoor Safety Tips for Kids
Kids’ Backyard Safety Tips That Prevent Accidents
The Best Headlamps to Wear Outside
12 Tips to Protect Your Family’s Skin This Summer
Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Free of Coronavirus
Spending time outdoors can be very beneficial for families, especially when you’re stuck at home for who knows how many weeks. Look over these ideas for activities, projects, and injury prevention that can all help your family make the most of your time. Prioritizing your health and well-being is essential in times such as these.
