As we look set to continue our new norm of working from home (and spending every minute of the day at home) the increased time spent there can often lead to ‘aesthetic fatigue’. I know I have personally arranged, and rearranged, and arranged again, my downstairs about four times since the first lockdown. Not to…
Category: Lockdown ideas
The six books you must read this festive season
It’s that time of year again. Time to cosy up with a good book; time to kick back and relax on the sofa; time to take your mind to another place and step into a different world. Here are my top six books to read this holiday season: Blow your mind: Call me Joe This…
Your heart is my heart, and I hold it in my hand
Sorry this one is a little gushy I’m afraid… So maybe I wrote my last blog about Amelia hop skipping and jumping into school a little too early. This week going into preschool has been a whole different story. Poor little thing has been very upset at the school gates and constantly telling us she…
It’s National Fitness Day – Five ways to crush it at a home workout
It’s National Fitness Day – Five ways to crush it at a home workout
5 tips to ace your lockdown workout
With so many of us working from home and being unable to get to the gym, the past few months in lockdown have definitely been challenging in terms of our everyday fitness levels and generally keeping healthy. However, working out at home really is far easier than one might think, and totally possible to commit to…
Tips & resources for keeping spirits high during lockdown; a guest post by Sarah Lewis.
As Covid-19 and the lockdown continue is hard not to feel anxious. If you have a baby, or young children it can be particularly difficult as you don’t want the anxiety you feel to spiral out of control. Here are some tips for managing anxiety and keeping your spirits up at home. Feed your optimism:…
Toddler lockdown activities
If you’re anything like me you’ll be scratching your head for new ideas on what to you with your toddler during lockdown, especially on those overcast days when you can’t get outside… Here are some of our favourite things to do, all based on recommendations from friends and family, and our old friend Google of…
Creative ways to curb the boredom during isolation (especially if you have kids)
Although feeling cooped up in the house can be a drag, we’re all in this together! Lockdown has led to many of us spending a lot more time indoors than we would perhaps like, and as the sun begins to creep out, it’s becoming truly difficult to keep yourself and your family entertained and stay…