Since we’re all still social distancing and will be for a while, I wanted to make another, even longer resource list, with some fun ideas, some helpful links, and some resources that can help you through this scary time. I know I’m finding similar lists really soothing to click through, so I hope that my own version finds you well.
-Read one of these 100+ great travel books for the armchair traveller.
-Learn about the history of toilet paper.
-Check out The Calm Place.
-Create a vision board. Where do you dream of going as soon as you’re able to? What will you do there?
-Order takeout or delivery from a local business.
–Learn how to disinfect your phone (if you haven’t already).
-Colour! Here are some fabulous famous women, and some cute colouring postcards.
–Relax with these meditations from Calm.
–Visit more vacation destinations from your couch.
-Call or FaceTime your loved ones.
-Make friendship bracelets.
-Make DIY masks for yourself, loved ones, or to donate.
-Take up journaling. Here are 20 prompts to get you started.
-Read the opening lines of 10 classic novels, rewritten for social distancing. I think Jane Eyre is my favourite!
–Use Netflix Party to watch a movie or show with a friend in real time.
-Create a care package for a friend.
-Learn to draw a Doodlecat.
-Do some gentle stretches.
-Try “distractibaking”. Yum!
-On the topic of yum: Make something delicious with the beans in your pantry.
-Watch a movie made in another country. Bonus points if it’s in a foreign language. A few of my favourites are Amélie (France), Spirited Away (Japan), and Let the Right One In (Sweden).
-Dive into your TBR list. I know mine is sky high…
-Start a gratitude journal
–Livestream the Aurora Borealis in your living room!
–Make working from home more joyful.
–How to build a well-stocked pantry, from an expert.
–Free printable Sanrio paper crafts, colouring pages, and more. I love the Hello Kitty ones!
-Explore museums across the USA and get free themed colouring pages inspired by them from Color Our Collections.
–Ever wanted to go to Hogwarts? Now you pretty much can!
-You can make these crispy baked quesadillas using whatever you have in your kitchen! And they look incredible. Totally doing this this weekend.
–Get the best at-home manicure. (The co-founder of OPI would know).
–A massive list of virtual tours to go on!
-Watch Instagram’s favourite tulips bloom.
–Remember it’s okay not to be productive right now.
Sending you lots of love and spoons, friends,
Becca