Sheltering-in-place is actually a wonderful gift that you’re giving to Buffalo. If staying at home prevents a single person from getting sick, then it will be worth all the challenges. Of course, being at home also opens up a lot of opportunities. If you’re now working from home, then you might discover that without the added commute get your work done a lot sooner. That will give you time to indulge in a few production activities. Consider these ways to make the most of your time at home:

Put Your Art Skills To Work

It is time to bring out (or order in!) art supplies. You can work with clay and make a stop motion video. You can take up watercolors, sketching or oil painting. There are also plenty of online tutorials about everything from decoupage to origami. Explore your creativity and see where it takes you.

Volunteer Virtually

There are no doubt a lot of folks who are struggling with sheltering-in-place. That could mean a lot of opportunities to volunteer virtually. Find out if there are folks in need of a phone call. You might also be able to work on a political campaign of your choosing by making calls. You might be surprised at how much support you can provide without leaving home.

Work Your Way Through a Cookbook

It is hard to imagine any home without one or two cookbooks. You might actually have quite a collection. Why not pick one of those cookbooks and work your way through it. Start at the beginning and start cooking. If you make a lot, then your neighbors will appreciate a care package left on their porch! This is the perfect time to challenge yourself in the kitchen.

Browse Auction Sites

Obviously, you want to keep a check on your finances but it could be fun to track some small kitschy items on auction sites that you can bid on. A live auction is great to follow especially if it goes for days!

Get Organized

The first few days of sheltering-in-place might have had you binging TV. Now, it’s time to check off all your household chores. You’ll feel better when everything has gotten organized. If you discover you’ve got a lot of rubbish at the end of this organization, then you can always call on Junk King Buffalo to help out. We’ve set up some new pickup procedures that are meant keep everyone safe. Embrace your sheltering-in-home as a terrific opportunity to learn and accomplish a lot of things around the house.