With Covid rapidly making its way around the country, chances are you or someone you know is currently in self-isolation - this was certainly the case for some of the CostumeBox staff over Christmas and New Year. If this is you and you’re looking for a way to pass the time, this is our survival guide on how CostumeBox team members kept occupied during isolation.
We Watched...
First thing’s first, isolation is a great time to tick off that ever-growing watch list you might have. And one of the best things about iso watching is there’s no one around the judge what you choose! What better way to pass the time than finally sitting down to watch that movie or series that you’ve never gotten ‘round to. Or if you’re looking for something new to check out, here’s a list of what shows and movies kept us company during isolation:
- Encanto: Disney’s latest release ‘Encanto’ tells the story of a family who live in the mountains of Colombia in a charming place called the Encanto. The movie’s catchy songs, heartwarming message and enchanted animation make it a great, light-hearted movie to add to your list.
- Don’t Look Up: This recent release attracted a lot of attention due to its star-studded cast and its cryptic message about climate change. However, the reviews are mixed on it’s popularity. Watch it for yourself and see what you take away from ‘Don’t Look Up’ on Netflix.
- The Wheel of Time: The #1 streamed show in the world for its first three weeks, is Amazon Prime’s ‘The Wheel of Time’. Based on the book series by Robert Jordan, this high-fantasy show follows Moiraine on her quest to find the Dragon Reborn - who will inevitably save the world, or destroy it.
- The Dog House: If you’re after a show that will melt your heart, then ‘The Dog House Australia’ is it. Available to stream on Channel 10’s ‘10Play’, The Dog House is a series that sees rescue dogs in search of their forever home. There’s also a UK-based series that is equally as adorable.
- Hung: If you’re after a show that will make you laugh, then the comedy/drama series ‘Hung’ is one to add to your list. Available to stream on Binge, the series sees high school sports teach Ray Drecker, who is short on money, decides to use his biggest ‘asset’ to turn his life around.
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We Played...
Another great and fun way to pass the time without a screen is the good old Jigsaw Puzzle, and you'll be able to find a great selection of them within our range of Jigsaw Puzzles at CostumeBox. There’s plenty of sizes and themes to choose from, so there’s sure to be something to keep you busy. You’d be surprised how quickly time flies when you’re working your way through a 1000 piece puzzle.
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We Baked...
Perhaps you want to use your isolation to refine your cooking skills, or simply just have some fun in the kitchen. During our isolation, we got into the Christmas Spirit and baked some delicious Christmas tree brownies, which you can find the recipe for here. Just cause Christmas is over, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this delicious and fun recipe (At least that’s what we told ourselves).
Sweet tooths rejoice! CostumeBox has all the baking supplies you could ask for, from sprinkles, and edible glitter to cutters and molds. Why not try your hand at baking a delicious cake, beautiful cupcakes or cute cookies. Or if you know someone who’s in isolation, a delivery of handmade sweet treats would be a thoughtful gift that would surely make their day.
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We Read...
If you’re looking for a way to pass the time that doesn’t involve staring at a screen, then why not get stuck into a good book. Whether you want to escape into a world of fantasy or learn something new from a biography, these are some books we read during isolation that had us glued to the page:
- Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton: This bestselling memoir see’s Alderton navigate friendships, jobs, loss and love in a way that will be sure to strike a chord of recognition with women of every age.
- The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho: Although not a new book, if you haven’t read ‘The Alchemist’ yet, then isolation is the time to tick it off the list. This novel delves into ideas of destiny, failure and the world around us through the adventures of an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago.
- A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas: If you are after a whimsical fiction to read, then ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ is the book for you. This gripping novel retells the Disney classic Beauty and the Beast in modern fantasy form, packed with tales of adventure, love and survival.
- The Happiest Man On Earth - Eddie Jaku: If you’re after a moving true story that’ll be sure to bring a tear to the eye, then this is it. Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku details his experiences in the Nazi concentration camps and how his survival made him vow to smile every day. This heartbreaking yet hopeful read shows how happiness can be found even in the darkest places.
- Devotion - Hannah Kent: Set in 1830’s Prussia, the novel follows teenage Narrator Hanne, her friend Thea and their Lutheran community as they seek refuge in South Australia. The author describes the novel as ‘a gift to my younger, queer, closeted-as-hell self”.
