The way our world looks is rapidly changing, and as states consider opening up or lifting restrictions, more and more people are wondering how they can maintain a social life while still adhering to safe social distancing. Since summer is prime season for social gatherings, many want to know if it’s even possible to have a home event and keep a physical difference at the same time. It’s a good question, so let’s dive in for some answers.
Home events can be anything from birthday parties to a 50-year anniversary celebration. Even something as simple as a dinner party with your neighbors or relatives counts as a home event. But in light of quarantine, how we think about these home events has changed. Let’s explore how you can have that home event after states open up.
Check Your State and Federal Rules
First things first – you’ll want to check your state and federal rules to stay up-to-date on restrictions are being lifted. Most states have begun rolling out recommendations and rules, while the CDC has several guidelines that can be followed to maintain a healthy social distance even after restrictions lift. But make sure to check both and try to err on the side of caution. As we have seen with other countries, most places have vastly different ideas on how to be social at home.
Inventive Ideas to Ponder
So, how do you have a home event while social distancing? The first thing you need to do is make peace with the reality that your home event is going to look different than it did before and that it’s okay that you had to make changes for the health and safety of your guests.
The second thing you need to do is get comfortable getting inventive. Right now is the time for creativity so that your home event can be a fun memory and not a cautionary tale. Here are 4 inventive ways to have your upcoming home events.
1. Personal Protection
For the safety and comfort of you and your guests consider the areas they will need to use like the bathroom. Make sure to provide plenty of soap, sanitizer, tissue, paper towels and cleaning spray so that they can wipe down any areas they come in contact with before and after use. Also remind them to bring their face mask with them so they have it on hand in case they feel the distancing will be an issue. Depending on how you feel about the subject of face masks, you might want to ask your guests to wear them at all times.