We’re basically all stuck inside and quarantined for the foreseeable future. Life can be tough with schools closed, eLearning and at-home learning, working remotely, and bars and restaurants shut down (hope you stocked up on wine – wink, wink).
We promise you, you can get through this!. Have no fear, we’ve got you covered!
We’re sharing some great recipes to try, shows to binge, tips for working from home, crafts, cleaning and organizing, books and podcasts, and TBH – soooooo much more!
So, take a deep breath and dive in!
Let’s start with everyone’s favorite – food:
- Try Our Favorite Casseroles.
- Go for Apple Crumble Pie for dessert.
- Make your own Swedish Brown Bread.
- Yummy Brownies.
- Make-ahead French Toast Sticks.
- Super quick Pizza Sauce.
- End the night with Our Favorite Cocktails and Mocktails.
Work and learn from home tips:
- The Summer Saga focuses on working from home when your kids are off school for summer, but definitely applies now.
- Work from home Challenges and Rewards.
Craft time:
- Every kid’s favorite – DIY Slime Recipes.
- Every mom’s favorite DIY I’m Bored Jar.
- Have the kids make their own Suncatcher.
- DIY Spring Crafts.
Cleaning and Organizing:
- Cover all the bases with our Weekly Cleaning and Habit Building Schedule.
- Spark joy with this KonMari Checklist.
- Organize your life with a Bullet Journal.
- Don’t forget about Attic Organization.
- Then there’s always the Toy Purge.
- Spring clean by Selling Your Stuff Online.
Books and podcasts finds:
- Mended Book Review
- More for Mom Book Review
- Or make your child’s Social Story
- Unsolicited Podcast Recommendations
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
- Audiobooks and Podcasts for Kids
Take care of yourself, too:
- Self Care Tips for Introverts.
- Ways to Add Self Care to your Daily Routine.
- Self Care That Doesn’t Cost You.
- Don’t Lose Your Marbles.
Keeping things positive:
- Contentment in the New Year
- Since we’re all self-distancing, Namaste Here.
- Five ways to Positive Parenting.
- One mom’s take on finding Time for Grace.
- And don’t forget to Hug Them More.
For your reading entertainment:
- Find out which Ur Basic Mom is your soul sister.
- My Epic April Fool’s Day Fail.
- The Busy Mom Friends we all need.
- One mom’s take on Facebook Bullshit.
- Homeschooling Weirdos.
What we’re binge-watching:
- Grey’s Anatomy
- NCIS
- Lucifer
- Love Island
- Frozen 2
Other:
- Family-Friendly Board Games
- It doesn’t have to be Earth Day to do these fun activities.
- Instilling Self Worth in Young Women
- Recap on our Unsung Heroes
- A Lesson on Trust
If you are really struggling to feel connected and supported with everything that is going on, we’d love for you to join us over on Facebook in our Lonely Mom’s Club. Because together, we can get through anything!
