We’re all looking for ideas for fun things to do during these unprecedented times, and while it may not be possible to enjoy the thrills of Encore Resort at Reunion’s Water Park or take part in our entertaining activities, our Activities team has three great ideas to bring the fun of the resort to your home, until it’s time to come join us again in paradise!
DIY Sugar Scrub
Getting kids to clean up is no easy task, but this simple, DIY Sugar Scrub is fun to make, and a creative way to make washing up fun for everyone. It also is great for exfoliating your skin, which doctors say has many benefits!
What You Need:
- Coconut Oil
- Sugar
- Essential Oils (for scent and relaxation)
- Food Coloring
- Bowl
- Popsicle Stick
How to Make It:
- Pour ½ cup of sugar and ¼ cup of coconut oil into a bowl, a little bit at a time.
- Using a popsicle stick, mix the ingredients, then add at least 10 drops of your essential oil and 1 to 3 drops of food coloring.
- Using your popsicle stick, put a little dab on your hands to test. Scrub thoroughly and rinse with water.
- Package your scrub in a container of choice and clean up any mess that you made.
Time to Make:
15 minutes.
DIY Paper Plate Ring Toss
In addition to being fun, experts say playing can be great for adults as well as kids. This fun carnival game reuses things you might otherwise throw away, and is sure to spark some friendly competition at home!
What You Need:
- Paper Plates
- Cardboard Tubes from Paper Towels or Toilet Paper Roll
- Paint or Markers
- Scissors
- Paint Brushes
- Glue
How to Make It:
- Set aside a number of paper plates equal to the number of empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls you have.
- Paint or color and decorate the remaining paper plates however you’d like.
- Once your plates are decorated and dry, fold them in half and cut circles out of the middle, making rings.
- Take the first group of paper plates and glue one cardboard tube vertically in the center of each one. Allow the glue to dry before moving to the next step.
- Toss the rings you made onto the tubes. Try it from different distances for more of a challenge!
Time to Make:
20 minutes.
Lip Sync Showdown
Show your unique personality by lip-syncing to your favorite songs, whether it’s just for fun or as a friendly competition!
What You Need:
- Phone, MP3 player or other device to play music.
- Props (Hats, Sunglasses, Feather Boas, etc.)
- Imagination
How to Play:
- Each person chooses the song they want to perform.
- Push “play” and let the good times roll! Perform your heart out as your family cheers you on.
Have fun, and don’t forget to share photos of your DIY projects with us on the Encore Resort Facebook page!
