What to Do in April 2020: Social Distancing Edition
Take advantage of your time at home and try something new with these April activities.
As we look to a new month of social distancing and flattening the curve, we've got you covered for all things to focus on this month. Between listening to Troye Sivan's new single, leaked by the Aussie artist himself, and loving Nicole Byer on the newest season of "Nailed It!", we have plenty of things for you to do when you're all caught up on new music this month and your favorite movies and tv shows streaming. From learning new skills to admiring ancient artworks, check out our comprehensive list of all the things you can do from home in the month of April.
Social Media
Who doesn't love a tiny dog in a trendy outfit? Check out some mood-boosting Instagram accounts, like @boobie_billie, that are sure to put a smile on your face. Take this time to scroll through IG to find the account you vibe best with and curate the perfect feed for you.
Image via @boobie_billie
As we all grow to love Tik Tok, your favorite celebs included, don't be afraid to explore the app! On Tik Tok, you can find just about anybody doing anything, and even if you're not sure who to follow, we've got you covered. Now, if you've perfected "Say So" and "Renegade," you can learn the "Distance Dance" from popular creators like Charli D'Amelio, Jalaiah Harmon, and even Jason Derulo as they promote social distancing.
Image via @charlidamelio
Exercise
Many of us are looking to focus on our physical fitness as a means to stay sane, while you don't have access to a gym, try a new home workout program or look through IG to learn from some of the best, like @annavictoria. Self-quarantining with your significant other or best friend? A couples workout can strengthen both you and your relationship, and even give you a few good laughs.
Image via @annavictoria
DIY Beauty
If you haven't yet tried your hand at making your own face mask or dying your hair pink (!!), now's the time to do it. It's completely acceptable to fall down a Youtube rabbit hole of DIY beauty and hairstyles to test out at home. And if you're not crazy about those DIY bangs, you don't have to show anyone! What you should do is check out some gorgeous new trends and practice creativity from your lashes to your nails. You may end up finding a look you love!
Streaming
If you've already watched your favorite 90s classics at least a dozen times, get ready to stream some soon-to-be new classics on your favorite platforms. The captivating miniseries drama based on a true story, "Money Heist" is releasing its fourth installment on Netflix in early April, "Mrs.America", starring Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba and more, is heading to Hulu. To see what else is hitting your home theaters this month, check out this list.
We're sure you've seen star-studded ads all over for the new streaming service, Quibi launching April 6th. Short for "quick bites", Quibi is all about short clips for the modern mobile viewer. We hope Quibi is as fun to watch as it is to say, and with stars like Sophie Turner, Lena Waithe, Chrissy Teigen, and Sasha Velour debuting on the platform, we can't wait to watch.
New Music
For a more extensive list of music coming to bless your ears this month, we've got you covered. With upcoming song and album releases from Soko to the 1975 to the Strokes, get ready to discover your new favorite song this month.
What to Read
The ability to explore new worlds from your living room is the beauty of reading. This month, you can read all the dystopian novels you could ever dream of, and even join Sydney Sweeney's bookclub with Bustle. Sign up with Audible or order some books online to start your own social distancing book club, and ask your loved ones or even a stranger online for their book recommendations.
Game with Friends
If your timeline isn't covered with hilarious videos of adorable Animal Crossing characters, you're not doing it right. Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released at the perfect time to keep all of us entertained. In this new version, you can even share your world with friends and play together.
For more laughs, gather your friends on Zoom and play a few rounds of Cards Against Humanity online. You can test out your drawing skills on Skribbl.io or learn a few things with Kahoot. For some old school gaming, dig up a few board games or bring out a deck of cards to play with your family and friends.
Virtual Learning
Learn to cook from online recipes and Instagram accounts or expand your art knowledge by visiting virtual museum archives in your free time at home. What's stopping you from signing up for Masterclass and Duolingo to pick up the skill or language you've always wanted to learn? And for fashion lovers everywhere, French Fashion School IFM is releasing a free online course with special guests including Simon Porte Jacquemus, and Alexander McQueen's Sarabande Foundation is set to release free talks from industry icons such as Tim Walker and Molly Goddard. Take this time to learn as much as possible and stop putting off what you've always wanted to learn.
Volunteer
While many of us have the privilege of being able to work from home in this unprecedented situation, we would be remiss not remember those who are risking their lives to take care of our loved ones and our communities. While you should be staying at home to flatten the curve, look into ways that you can help the situation from home. Take note of brands that are leading the way in Coronavirus relief efforts and check out L'Officiel's latest Instagram highlight to learn a few ways you can donate and help out your worldwide community.
