Assalamu Alaikum!
We hope you are all well, insha'Allah. We've been in isolation for a couple of weeks now, studying and working from home, and things are going smoothly despite the few challenges, alhamdulillah. However, we have noticed that many people on social media are finding it hard to keep themselves and their families entertained at home. So we have come up with a list of indoor activities that you can do for entertainment with the whole family. Let's get straight into them!
1. Have a Family Pizza Night
Yes, we have heard the saying "too many cooks spoil the broth", but we also have a strategy to prevent that from happening, insha'Allah! Don't be afraid to get everyone involved, just make sure to assign each person a task. Whether it's chopping up the toppings, rolling out the dough or grating the cheese, if everyone has a specific job to do you should be fine, insha'Allah!
2. Have a Spa Day
Dim the lights, burn some incense and scented candles, and pamper yourselves at home with a DIY facial. This will definitely appeal more to girls and mums, but guys can enjoy winding down and relaxing now and again too. Maybe get the little kids on board by letting them give mum and dad a massage...then again, maybe not!
3. Watch a Documentary
This is a fun, educational way to spend an afternoon. There are many wildlife documentaries you can watch - our personal favourites are any of David Attenborough's ones. We like documentaries on History, Health, the Environment and we have also enjoyed watching How It's Made. It's a TV program that shows you how objects we use on a day to day basis are made, taking you through the entire manufacturing process.
4. Build a Fort
It's no secret that kids love building forts and hideouts, but the thing is most people do, no matter how old they are! Next time you want to build a fort, ask your parents to help you. Insha'Allah, they will show you how to construct something impressive and will also enjoy themselves too!
5. Decorate Cupcakes
It might not be practical to bake together as a family, but you could always sit around the dining table and decorate some cupcakes. Set out all the decorations, frostings and cakes, then get creative with your designs! You could try using crushed nuts, sesame seeds and desiccated coconut for decorating as a healthier alternative.
6. Play Treasure Hunt
Make a treasure map, set out little clue cards around the house and hide some goodies as treasure! This is a game we thoroughly enjoyed playing and especially when our parents set it up for us. You could also include riddles, puzzles, maybe even dress up and act the part to get fully in the pirate spirit!
7. Write a Family Newsletter
We have done this before and we really enjoyed it so we recommend you give it a go! All the kids can have fun being writers, each choosing something to report on for the newsletter. Perhaps someone could do the illustrations or take photographs. It would be fun to include poems, stories and even recipes. Once everything is written up and edited, you can send it out to family. Although, at present we would recommend you send it to them virtually just to be on the safe side!
Well, that's all for today! We hope you liked this post and we will see you next Friday, insha'Allah.
Take care and Wassalam,
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