Travel Canceled? Make Magic at Home

Recreational travel may not be possible this year for many families for a variety of reasons, such as health and safety, lack of funds, or closures and restrictions at desired destinations. But that doesn’t mean families can’t enjoy some “vacation” fun at home. Besides giving you a rest from your regular routine, it can be a budget-friendly alternative to actual travel. Pick a night or weekend and choose a specific “destination” or theme. Consider a location you have always wanted to visit. What activities would you do there? What would you see? What foods would you taste? Write down some ideas, and use this to plan ahead if you need supplies to cook a special meal or decorate a room or patio. Setting One way to make it feel more like you are somewhere different is to use music and sounds. Search your streaming services for the kind of music that plays in a restaurant, or browse the internet for the sounds of ocean waves, a theme park soundtrack, or other location ambiance. Another way to set the mood is through lighting and décor. Decorations don’t have to cost much; you can repurpose things you already own. Just changing the room can make a difference. Set up a card table in a room where you don’t normally dine. Maybe use linens and candles and dress up for the occasion. Kids might have fun playing waiter or waitress and serving Mom and Dad. Activities “See” the sites, virtually. Many museums, zoos, or cultural centers have created online tours and opportunities to see things you would normally only see while on vacation. Take a virtual helicopter tour or watch a concert. Set up folding chairs and “ride” a roller coaster with a point-of-view video. Incorporate outdoor activities too. Take a walk and pretend to see the sights. Ride bikes or take a hike. Recreate a ballgame or race. Use a backyard pool or garden hose to create a splash area or “resort pool” to lounge by. Source: Kelly May, Senior Extension Associate for Family Finance and Resource Management

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Walking and Biking During A Pandemic Taking a walk or going for a bike ride are some of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can safely visit parks, trails, sidewalks, and green spaces. As long as you do not have symptoms of COVID-19 — such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing — walking, running or cycling can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Remember, basic safety rules around walking or cycling on roads, trails, and sidewalks still apply. Here is how to bike or walk safely, during the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Stay home if you are sick or feeling any COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, coughing and or trouble breathing.

• Travel solo or only with people you are quarantined with.

• Plan your route. Avoid busy times of the day or narrow paths that do not allow social distancing.

• When you can, stay close to your home or neighborhood.

• Check with the park or recreation area in advance to prepare safely and to find out if the bathroom facilities are open and what services are available.

• Practice social distancing and stay 6 feet apart from everyone who does not live with you. Avoid close contact, such as shaking hands, hugging or high-fives.

• When you encounter another person walking, running or biking, wait or move out of the way to maintain at least 6 feet between you.

• Do not form groups in parking lots, at trailheads and scenic views or places where people tend to congregate.

• If you see a crowd, turn around and find an alternate route.

• Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth if you are close to other people who do not live with you.

• Remember to bring your own water and food with you on longer trips to avoid unnecessary refueling stop.

• Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces that are often touched such as handrails and benches. For instance, use your elbow to touch cross walk buttons instead of your hand.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands while running, biking, or walking.

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after your trip.

Source: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health References: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/visitors.html https://health.clevelandclinic.org/covid-19-how-to-stay-safe-during-outdoor-activities/

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What to Consider Before You Go As communities and businesses start to reopen, you may be looking for ways to resume some daily activities as safely as possible. Currently, the risk of infection remains, so it is important to understand those potential risks and how to adopt different prevention measures to protect yourself and to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Before you go out, it is important for you to consider your own personal situation and the risk for you, your family, and your community before venturing out. Ask yourself these questions to determine your level of risk:

• Is COVID-19 spreading in your community? • Will you have close contact with someone who is sick or anyone who is not wearing a face covering? • Are you at increased risk of illness?

Items to take with you, if you decide it is safe to venture out: 1. A cloth face covering 2. Tissues 3. Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol

Avoid the “Three C’s”: 1. Closed spaces with poor ventilation. 2. Crowded places with many people nearby. 3. Close- Contact settings such as close-range conversations.

One of the ways we can prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to avoid the occurrence of clusters. Clusters happen when the “Three C’s” overlap in daily life. Activities are safer if you can maintain at least 6 feet of space between you and others. We want to avoid closed, crowded, and close contact spaces. In addition to the “Three C’s” you should also focus on the “Three W’s”:

1. Wear a mask. 2. Watch your distance. Stay 6-ft apart from those not in your household. 3. Wash your hands.

Should I wear a face covering? NECESSARY to wear a face covering UNNECESSARY to wear a face covering • Grocery Store • Pharmacy • Doctor’s Office • Visiting with neighbors and friends from

a 6- foot distance • Riding the bus, taxi, or ride share • Hiking, biking, or walking on a street that

is crowded

• Inside your house *if no family members or roommates are showing symptoms

• Spending time in your own yard *if you have a private porch or lawn to maintain distance

• Going for a walk in your neighborhood *if you can maintain a 6-foot distance

• Hiking or biking on an uncrowded path Source: Natalie Jones, Extension Specialist for Family Health References: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/deciding-to-go-out.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM31064

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Oh the Places We Can Go! Matching Activity

A Kentucky Outing Horses, culture, music, bourbon, outdoors, food and drink; Kentucky has them all and more. Write the letter of the correct match next to each clue to see why Kentucky soars above the rest. 1. _____ Moonbow

2. _____ Corbin, KY

3. _____ Pulled from a hat

4. _____ Ruth Booe

5. _____ Clark County

6. _____ Bill Monroe

7. _____ Aristides

8. _____ September

9. _____ Winchester, KY

10. _____ Bardstown, KY

11. _____ Idlewild

12. _____ 1974

13. _____ Hodgenville, KY

14. _____ Secretariat

15. _____ Bernheim Arboretum

16. _____ Lexington, KY

17. _____ June

18. _____ Transparent Pie

19. _____ Owensboro, KY

20. _____ Natural Bridge

a. Winner of 1st Kentucky Derby

b. 1st Festival of the Bluegrass

c. George Clooney’s favorite

d. BBQ capital of the world

e. Home to the forest giants

f. Derby Pie name

g. Fastest time in the Kentucky Derby

h. Athens of the West

i. Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln

j. Cumberland Falls

k. Bourbon capital of the world

l. Beer cheese birthplace

m. Original name of the Louisville Belle

n. Ale-8-One

o. 75 feet long & 65 feet high

p. Festival of the Bluegrass month

q. Father of Bluegrass Music

r. Birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken

s. National bourbon month

t. Bourbon ball creator

Puzzle created by Ruth Cremeans, Administrative Support Associate, School of Human Environmental Sciences.

Answers: 1. J 2. R 3. F 4. T 5. L 6. Q 7. A 8. S 9. N 10. K 11. M 12. B 13. I

14. G 15. E 16. H 17. P 18. C 19. D 20. O

Oh the Places We Can Go! Fill in the Blank Activity

A Kentucky Outing Horses, culture, music, bourbon, outdoors, food and drink; Kentucky has them all and more. Use the words provided below to complete the sentences and see why Kentucky soars above the rest. 1. Cumberland Falls is home to one of only two naturally occurring

______ in the world.

2. ______, KY is the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

3. The name for ______ was pulled from a hat.

4. Bourbon balls were developed by ______ in the 1930s.

5. ______ county is the birthplace of beer cheese.

6. ______ is the father of bluegrass music.

7. The winner of the first Kentucky Derby was ______.

8. Ale-8-One is manufactured in ______, KY.

9. The Louisville Belle was originally named ______.

10. ______ holds the fastest running time for the Kentucky Derby.

11. The bourbon capital of the world is ______, KY.

12. ______ Arboretum is home to the forest giants.

13. The ______ is 75 ft. long and 65 ft. high.

14. The Festival of the Bluegrass is held in ______.

15. ______, KY is the BBQ capital of the world.

Puzzle created by Ruth Cremeans, Administrative Support Associate, School of Human Environmental Sciences.

Answers: 1. moonbows 2. Corbin 3. Derby Pie 4. Ruth Booe 5. Clark 6. Bill Monroe 7. Aristides 8. Winchester

9. Idlewild 10. Secretariat 11. Bardstown 12. Bernheim 13. Natural Bridge 14. June 15. Owensboro

Aristides

Derby Pie

Moonbows

Clark

Corbin

Idlewild

Natural Bridge

Bernheim

Bill Monroe

Owensboro

Ruth Booe

June

Secretariat

Bardstown

Winchester

A Kentucky Outing CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Horses, culture, music, bourbon, outdoors, food and drink; Kentucky has them all and more!

Across:

3. Ruth _____ created bourbon balls.

6. National bourbon month.

7. Original name of Ale-8-One.

10. George Clooney's favorite pie.

13. Home to the forest giants.

14. Month of Festival of the

Bluegrass

15. Winner of the first Kentucky

Derby.

Down:

1. BBQ capital of the world.

2. Cumberland Falls has one of the

only two in the world.

4. Holds the record for the fastest

run time in the Kentucky Derby.

5. The birthplace of beer cheese.

8. Name was pulled from a hat.

9. Ale-8-One manufactured here.

11. Birthplace of Kentucky Fried

Chicken

12. The father of Bluegrass Music is

Bill _____.

Based upon information from the Kentucky Department of Tourism website: www.kentuckytourism.com.

Puzzle created by Ruth Cremeans, Administrative Support Associate, School of Human Environmental Sciences.

Answers - Across: 3. Booe 6. September 7. A Late One 10. Transparent 13. Bernheim 14. June 15. Aristides

Answers - Down: 1. Owensboro 2. Moonbow 4. Secretariat 5. Clark 8. Derby Pie 9. Winchester 11. Corbin

12. Monroe

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