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Free Resources to Get You Through Being at Home

March 20, 2020
Free resources for things to do at home during your self isolation

Having two newborns we were already staying close to home but now with everything that is happening with COVID-19, it’s not really a choice. Obviously it would be really easy for me to watch 16 hours or Netflix per day, but I think it would get old pretty quick. I’ve seen some great free resources online and thought I would share what I’ve come across. If you know of any others, please comment below!

COOKING

Living Free

A great YouTube channel with vegan recipes. The best part about vegan recipes is you most likely will have what you need in your pantry. These recipes look delicious and I can’t wait to try a few.

Massimo Bottura

On his Instagram the chef is hosting a live cooking class every day at 8pm. Perfect way to find new recipes and maybe learn a few cooking techniques.

LEARNING

Skillshare

Want to learn about design, photography, business, or social media. SkillShare is currently offering a 2 month free trial. It’s a great way to pass the time and learn a new skill.

edX

Want to learn from professors at MIT, Harvard or Berkely. Check out edX, they offer free online courses for you to explore. Everything from Architecture to Engineering to Languages to Philosophy to name a few.

Brit & Co

Want to get creative, maybe bake a cake or learn photography or how to watercolour? Brit & Co are offering free classes until the end of the month. Use code SELFCARE.

FITNESS

Do Yoga with Me

They have yoga videos online for all levels. Everything from baby and me to yoga challenges to advanced classes. Even though they are free they are still 30+ minute videos.

Barre Fitness

You can check out their videos online or their Instagram page where they will be posting live classes.

Heather Robertson

She is offering a free 12 week workout plan you simply sign up on her site.

FILMS

NFB

The National Film Board of Canada has a few catalogue of Indigenous and Canadian films online. Worth checking out.

Or sign up for a free week with Crave or Netflix.

ANIMALS

Vancouver Aquarium

Need some animal entertainment in your life. Check out our local Vancouver Aquarium they have a live feed for a few of their exhibits.

Smithsonian National Zoo

They have two live cameras of their pandas! Super cute to watch.

MUSIC

I would first suggest following your favorite musicians online as a lot of them are hosting concerts.

Seattle Symphony Orchestra

I’ve seen them live before and they are a great symphony. Check out their site for upcoming streaming concerts.

CBC

The CBC has a big list of artists who are hosting live streams and concerts. Some even daily.

INSPIRATION

On Instagram follow the hashtag #IsolationCreation one of my favorites is the photography of Ann Street Studios.

MEDITATIONS

Headspace

This app is offering free meditations on their site or you can sign up for two weeks free. I think we all need a little grounding and stress relief during this time.

Simple Habit

They are offering free meditations during this time. Simply check out their website or app.

Michelle Kambolis

Offering free short meditations on Instagram. An easy way to connect with yourself if you are home with a busy family.

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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

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Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

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THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to fin The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to find a nice storage solution for my bath essentials that didn't take up a lot of room. To find what I needed, I headed to the kitchen section of my local Salvation Army thrift store. You might not think the kitchen area is where you'd find bath supplies, but I was looking for something different.

I was so happy to find this heavy cheese plate with dome. It would keep all my bath supplies safe from small children. Then I fell in love with this terracotta pot for my Epsom salts, along with a porcelain spoon, simple candle, and small glass vessel for the matches.

The matches I found at the dollar store, they were long bbq matches, so I cut them to size and taped the striker onto the bottom. I love how it turned out, and I was able to use this secondhand glass jar in a new way!

Don't worry, the kids' toys are still there, I thrifted a small little basket to keep everything contained and in ONE corner.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #thriftedbath #relaxingbath #momtime #selfcare #budgethome #affordabledecor
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