Learning to unplug and relax is proven to heighten happiness. But it is possible to relax while many are observing stay-at-home COVID quarantine orders? It is possible to maintain your sanity, be with family 24/7, and be entertained. Yes, when you do a few of these unique family-friendly activities.

Spend Time Outdoors 

Time spent in nature can be energizing. If the sun’s rays are too warm during the daytime come outside during the evening hours. The nighttime sky is filled with wonders just waiting for you to discover. When you download one of the numerous constellations or sky apps to your phone suddenly it’s as if you have your own personal planetarium in your pocket. From stars, planets, constellations, or man-made objects like satellites or the International Space Station there’s much to be explored on any night of the year. There are a wide array of apps to choose from including Skyview Lite, NASA app, and Star Walk 2.

Go on a Virtual Staycation

Missing travel? Hop online and do a virtual tour of some famous zoos, museums, or tourist attractions around the world. The tourist industry as stepped up to add numerous videos to their websites or You Tube channel.

From the comfort of your home you could visit an animal sanctuary in the morning to learn about crocodiles and alligators then in the afternoon learn about art history at New York’s Guggenheim Museum. There is something amazing around our world to be enjoyed by the whole family. Check out any of these virtual tours to get you started:

• Guggenheim Museum, New York
• Houston Zoo
• National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD
• Gatorland, Orlando, FL - School of Crocs
• National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
• British Museum, London
• Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania
• NASA at Home
• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
• The Vatican Museum, Rome, Italy

Get the whole family involved as you choose places to virtually visit. Be sure to search for what’s in your own community. You may be surprised to discover a virtual tour or webcam has been added while we all wait for everything to reopen fully. Or, you may find some new places to visit in person.

Together, we can get through this unusual time. Don’t hesitate to call me if I can help you find something interesting around our scenic area.

Since 2004 Sara Lyn Nguyen continues to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate around the Houston area to those she serves. Sara is a multi-year award winning REALTOR® and relocation specialist where her clients trust her to have up-to-date information on the real estate market. She has been one of Gary Greene’s Multi-Million Dollar Top Producers every year and was the #1 Top Producing agent in 2019 citywide. Sara is an American Dream TV Power Player who shares Houston real estate news with television viewers. When it’s time to buy, sell, invest, or relocate speak with a trusted professional knowledgeable in the homes and neighborhoods of Fort Bend/Sugar Land and the surrounding region.