How to Stay Sane and Entertained During Self-isolation and Quarantining

We will endeavour to keep this zone updated with recommendations and links to the best ideas we come across aimed at occupying yourself and those you may find yourself isolated and quarantined with for a 14-day period. We’re here with you, Hopeland!

What Are You in the Mood For?

Recommendations from the Hope 103.2 Team

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Breakfast with Sam & Duncan, Tuesday 17 March, Hopeland sharing self-isolation recommendations (7:55)

Need to Keep the Kids Busy?

For Toddlers

40+ Best Indoor Activities from Busy Toddler by Busytoddler.com

Dr. Suess has a whole online world of fun at seussville.com — kids can explore, watch and play

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Our talented Mornings announcer Katrina Roe is sharing her talents as an author and reading one of her books! Grab the kids — they’ll love it!

Old fashion board games. If you don’t have any, check out Facebook Marketplace for second-hand options near you.

Activities for grown-ups

Former Hope 103.2 Announcer is Hosting Online Improv Comp

“This online improvisation competition is a creative, engaging, battle of the thespians! Actors will compete against one another in a series of improvisation styled games. Competitors will need access to a webcam, audio, and the platform, “Zoom”.” Starts April 20. Check out how you can get involved here.

“I love jigsaw puzzles, so will be getting a difficult one out — it’ll give me something fun to focus on in my downtime other than just Netflix! I also used to do a lot of art but in recent years have not been able to find the time so I might try and reboot my art skills during this time and get some practice in!” -Lucy, Hope Media marketing coordinator

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As well as watching Broadway musicals from the comfort of your home, you could also try searching for local artists and entertainers to see if they’re offering any online concerts, shows or products to break up the isolation and support local businesses and sole traders — the entertainment industry is being hit pretty hard by all of the new restrictions.

Virtual tours

Insider has put together a list of 22 ways to leave home without actually leaving the couch, from virtual zoo exhibits to museum gallery tours

There is also the Google Arts and Culture website and app, where you can explore different galleries and landmarks from around the world.

Thanks to @EvolveEventsAustralia:

Working from Home

On Breakfast with Sam & Duncan, the team saw a thread on a Facebook group: “For everyone trying to work from home with kids right now: Tell us something your kids are doing, but call them your coworkers.”

My co-worker kept flipping the light switch on and off while I was on a vidcon, making it look as though i was in the Blair Witch Project. – Chrissy

My coworkers insisted on watching me pee – Amy

Today my coworker collected dead bugs and built LEGO houses for them. – Justine

My co workers keep calling me ‘Mummy’ every 5 minutes. –Emily

My coworker keeps coming into the conference room naked – Jess

My coworker had a meltdown when I told him “No” after biting me, i need to make an incident report to HR – Gigi

What’s your ‘home coworker’ doing? Share it on our Facebook with #KeepCalmHopeland

From our friends at Hancock Creative

Founder and director Alecia Hancock offers her expertise: ‘Tips for working remotely/digitally in 2020’.

A clever mother on Facebook shared this #lifehack

“I’m working from home for the next 3 weeks. I have ONE child. Y’all mommas with one child know how bored they can get ? During my working hours the store is open. He can buy TV time, Xbox time and game time. Obviously next week we’ll start a home curriculum in place of school and this will change up a little!”

More Recommendations to Come…

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