Keeping in touch with friends doesn’t have to be the same old routine as there are plenty of fresh & fun ways to stay connected! These include collaborative projects and virtual adventures—the most creative ideas will keep your friendships exciting in an entirely new way. Here are eleven ways to keep the connection strong with your friends. Whether you’re across town or across the country from your amigos, get them together to keep the good times going!
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Create a Collaborative Story
Try starting a group story where each friend adds a piece to the plot—one person begins by writing a few paragraphs and then sends it to the next person. They continue the story & pass it along, which becomes a fun way to see where everyone’s imagination takes the tale! The story will take some unexpected turns and you’ll all get a good laugh from the twists that come up.
Collaborate on a Digital Scrapbook
Likewise, you may want to work together on a digital scrapbook where everyone is able to contribute photos, stories & memories. Use an online platform that allows multiple people to edit and add content—you’ll create a living document of your friendship. Eventually, you’ll be able to look back on it and update with new experiences.
Host a Virtual Art Swap
You could also organize an online art swap with your friends, where everyone creates a piece of art—like a drawing, painting, or digital design—and shares it with the group. In doing so, you’ll get to express yourselves and appreciate each other’s creativity. Just remember that you don’t have to be an expert artist because the goal is to have fun and perhaps pick up some new skills along the way.
Start a Themed Recipe Exchange
Set up a recipe exchange with a fun theme like “dishes that use only five ingredients” or “family favorites,” then tell each person to share a recipe that fits the theme. Afterward, everyone tries cooking them at home and shares photos or comments about how the dishes turned out. You’ll get to explore new foods and perhaps learn about some new dishes as you do so!
Curate a Friends’ Memory Playlist
Create a shared playlist where each friend adds songs that remind them of good times you’ve had together—the songs could be from concerts you attended or road trips. Even just tunes that make you think of each other are good enough & listening to the playlist will bring back fond memories. The playlist will keep you connected through music, even when you’re apart.
Send Surprise Snail Mail Challenges
Brighten your friends’ days by sending them surprise packages in the mail, which could include fun challenges or mini-projects like a puzzle to solve. You may want to send them a craft to make or seeds to plant in their garden—either way, you’ll make their daily life a little more interesting! Best of all, it’ll give you something new to talk about when you catch up.
Plan a Virtual Travel Adventure
Traveling doesn’t have to be expensive as you could always take a virtual trip together by exploring a city online, thanks to tools like Google Street View. This allows you to wander around famous landmarks or neighborhoods—you could all be on a video call while you “walk” the streets. As you do so, try sharing your screens and discovering interesting spots so that you’re able to explore the world without leaving your homes!
Create a Shared Photo Scavenger Hunt
A photo scavenger hunt is always fun and it doesn’t require that much work—simply come up with a list of quirky or unusual items, then challenge everyone to find them. You’ll have a lot of fun as you see the different interpretations everyone has and the way they photograph them! You could discover new things in your own area when you try this, so you’ll see the world in a whole new way.
Organize a Virtual Talent Show
Try hosting a talent show over video chat where everyone gets to show off a skill like playing an instrument or performing a magic trick. If that’s not your thing, showing off a homemade creation could work, too, and it’s a great opportunity to entertain each other. You’ll get to see talents you didn’t know your friends had and have a few laughs along the way!
Start a Book or Movie Chain
Set up a chain where you mail a physical book or DVD from one friend to the next—each person reads or watches it & adds their notes, then passes it along. By the time it gets back to the original person, the book or DVD cover has thoughts from everyone and you’ll get to see how differently other people see the same piece of media. You’ll get to share an experience over time with the best people around you!
Set Up a Retro Game Night
Plan a retro game night online where you revisit old video games or board games you used to play together—there are lots of platforms that let you play classic games virtually. These games will help your sense of nostalgia and may even rekindle some friendly competition while you do so! You’ll need to talk over video or voice call while you play to make it feel like you’re all in the same room.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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