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Activities for Kids During the Coronavirus | Waterfront Properties

Whether you call it cabin fever or going stir crazy—one thing is for sure, having to lock your kids in the house is no fun for anyone. While it’s important your children understand why they can’t hang out with their friends or do many of the things they usually enjoy, it’s also part of every parent’s job to step up during this pandemic and make sure their kids are doing more than just zonking out in front of your TV.

With that in mind, here are some fun, mentally stimulating things you can help your kids do during this time of quarantine and social distancing:

Set Up a Treasure Hunt

Treasure hunts are pretty easy and depending on how many items there are, could last a while. Hide anywhere from 10 to 20 items around the house or outside to…

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Activities To Do While At Home

These days, staying in is the new going out and what better way to enjoy a night at home is to have some fun.  Being at home is a creative way to mix up your routines and try something new. 

Here are our top things to do at home.

1. Board Games and Puzzles

Whether its playing Chess, Twister or putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle, board games and puzzles are a great way to keep your brain active and keeps you thinking. 

2. Baking

Research has shown that baking is a way for people to relieve stress and what better way to do so then with a tasty treat. 

3.  Stream your favorite movies and TV shows

Now is the time to download Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and other streaming apps and sit back and enjoy some of your favorite movies and TV…

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Secret Tricks to Finishing A Large Puzzle

1,000 piece puzzles can be daunting, but are a great way to pass the time with multiple family members and keep that strategic brain busy. During quarantine time, it’s a great idea to designate a table or countertop in a common living area and kind of “puzzle graze” throughout the day. Ponder it awhile, take breaks, or come back to it while watching a movie or over a glass of after dinner wine. Laid out below is a step-by-step guide to completing a 1,000 piece puzzle that, once mastered, you can apply to a puzzle of any size!

Designate a Workspace

Before we take out the pieces, designate a specific workspace in a common area of the house like the dining room, a large coffee table, or a large kitchen island. Note the dimensions of the puzzle you're…

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8 Things to Do While Stuck in Quarantine | Waterfront Properties

If boredom is your main concern during the Coronavirus—then, frankly, you should consider yourself lucky. Things could be far worse. With that said, many around the country are experiencing a level of boredom and isolation they may never have felt before. Such feelings can be bad for your mental health, and poor mental health has been shown to weaken your immune system as well as negatively impact your physical health in a number of other ways. Now is not the time to have a weakened immune system! Accordingly, here are 8 things you can do while stuck in quarantine.

Stream a New Series

Aside from being able to rent in-theater movies straight off of Prime Video, there is likely a variety of entertaining TV series on NetFlix, Disney Plus, Hulu,…

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Glamping in the Palm Beaches | Waterfront Properties

Glamping is where nature meets luxury. If you’ve never heard the term before glamping, it simply means “glamourous camping.”

Glamping—or, for that matter, just good ole’ fashioned camping—is something you can safely do while practicing social distancing.

The people like to travel has changed. We no longer want a generic, one-size-fits-all vacation. All-inclusive resorts are out, authentic real-life experiences are in. Here are a few great places to go glamping in the Palm Beaches.

Headwaters

In our own backyard is the Headwaters Eco Retreat. Using old shipping containers on the banks of the Loxahatchee River, in Jupiter they have built a unique glamping destination. The main lodge at the Headwaters Eco Retreat is comprised of three…

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Join A Boat Club This Spring

With the warmer weather approaching, South Florida is a great place to get out of the water and enjoy a nice boat ride. Owning a boat can be a lot of maintenance and expenses but luckily for us here in Palm Beach County, there is several Boat Clubs to consider joining without the hassle. 

Several Boating Clubs around the area offer affordable memberships for you to join and get out on the water.  There is many advantages of joining a Boat Club that include reserving whichever boat you wish to take out that day online or by calling and the boat will waiting for you either at your home, marina or Boat Club for your convenience when you arrive. The Clubs offer a large variety and sizes of boats for you to choose from, with new boats arriving to their…

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Lion Country Safari

Lion Country Safari is one of Palm Beach County’s most popular attraction for both locals and visitors. The safari is the only drive through and walk through safari in the entire State of Florida. Located in Western Palm Beach County, the safari is home to more than 600 acres and was founded in 1967. 

Lion Country Safari is home to more than 1000 animals from six different continents that roam freely throughout the seven different sections of the safari grounds.  Some of the notable species and animals that roam freely include zebras, chimpanzees, lions, white rhinos, and giraffes. 

The Lion Country Safari claims to be the first cage free safari in the United States.  The safari has won numerous awards and recognitions throughout the years…

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Delaware Scrub Natural Area in Jupiter | Waterfront Properties

Delaware Scrub Natural Area is a 16-acre piece of land that was acquired by the Town of Jupiter and Palm Beach County in 2005. Jones Creek, a tributary of the Loxahatchee River, lies along the east side of the natural area. A unique feature of the Delaware Scrub Natural Area is the freshwater dome swamp composed of cypress trees, which is rare in today’s urban areas. The area includes a large boardwalk and is great for hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking.

Where: 47 N Delaware Blvd, Jupiter, FL 33458

Click here for more information.

South Florida Natural Area Programs

Over 31,000 acres of County-owned and/or managed lands protected to maintain the diversity of biological communities and species. Open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days/week…

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Place To Go Miniature Golfing In Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County is known as Florida’s Golf Capital and with more than 160 public and private golf courses in Palm Beach County you’re never more than a few miles from golfing.  If you not serious about the game and looking for something fun for everyone in the family, try one of our Mini Golf courses on any day of the week. 

Here is a list of some of the best Mini Golf Course to play:

Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf: Jupiter

The tropical fishing village and Jupiter themed Mini Golf course features two 18-hole courses that features water hazards, boats, marine life creatures, waterfalls and more. Located onsite is an ice cream shop and The Burger Shack that features burgers, wings, fish, local beer, wine and much more. 

South Florida Science…

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Fun Things for Teens to Do in the Palm Beaches | Waterfront Properties

When you’re trying to entertain a teenager, a playground won’t cut it, you have to get creative. If you live in Palm Beach County, don’t worry! There are more than a few fun things to do with your teens in and around the Palm Beaches.

Silverball Arcade

Filled with pinball machines dating back to the 1930s, blinking lights, upbeat music, and the sweet ding-ding-ding of points being earned, the Silverball Arcade is an experience for multi-generations. A single-entry pass is all that’s required, for unlimited play. 1980’s video arcade games such as Nintendo and Atari are also available for play, while food is available on the second level offering nostalgic treats.

Pedego Electric Bike Tours

Touring The Palm Beaches by bike with Pedego…

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