Corona Activities

 Of course, going outside is a very important and entertaining activity to do every day especially during lockdown but on rainy days it can be a struggle to do this. So I am going to introduce you to some at-home crafts that do not require too many materials or any technology. I will also show some channels and sources where you can investigate  and find more arts and crafts.  A fun craft that you have probably not tried before is called paint pour. It is the artwork of mixing colors and letting the paint create art. You grab a cup and add in some colors of your choice, then slightly mix them with a popsicle stick and pour them in whichever manner you like onto your canvas. This can be messy but very fun. It would look something like the picture below :) Something else you can do to pass time with crafts is to challenge yourself to make artwork out of materials in your house. For example a toilet paper roll, an old shoebox, etc. A channel called five-minute crafts play ha...

  In quarantine we have seen that most people eat very unhealthy foods so I’m here to turn this around. I have picked 2 very delicious and healthy recipes from BBC that I have made before and i assure that it is delicious and very healthy. Veggie yaki udon Ingredients 1½ tbsp sesame oil 1  red onion  , cut into thin wedges 160g  mangetout 70g  baby corn  , halved 2  baby pak choi  , quartered 3  spring onions  , sliced 1  large garlic clove  , crushed ½ tbsp mild curry powder 4 tsp  low-salt soy sauce 300g  ready-to-cook udon noodles 1 tbsp pickled sushi ginger , chopped, plus 2 tbsp of the brine Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a  non-stick frying pan  or  wok  over a high heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins. Stir in the mangetout, corn, pak choi and spring onions and cook for 5 mins more. Add the garlic, curry powder and soy sauce, and cook for another minute. STEP 2 Add the u...

 One of the best things to do if you want to beat your boredom is baking and cooking, I personally really enjoy this and spend alot of my time in the kitchen. A great way to make your cooking more enjoyable and fresh is using fruit that is in season. At the moment it is the last day of may, meaning tommorow will be june. I am going to be sharing some of the best foods that will be in season throughout the coming month.   Blackberries Corn Melons Courgettes Asparagus Beetroot Broad beans. Cauliflower. Cherries. French beans. Globe artichokes. Gooseberries. Here are some reasons why its better to buy with the seasons: 1. Your food will be riper and tastier because they have been naturally ripened and picked at the right time.   2. Not only will your food be fresher, it also actually cheaper to buy food in season. When a food is at its best it is in peak supply and will be sold for less money.  3. Eating seasonally also supports local produce and farmers because t...

  Are you looking for things to do during this lockdown? The International Film Festival Rotterdam has adjusted its traditions, this year to suit people all over the world during this lockdown. Instead of the festival occurring in September it has now been moved to June. This festival includes “570 feature, mid-length, and short films from almost 90 countries and also offering a high-quality line-up of exhibitions, performances, masterclasses and talks”. Because of the lockdown conditions this year, the festival has now been converted into a hybrid festival (half life and half online). The festival goes on for a period of 4 days and each of these days a daily stream is uploaded of the festival. This is a fun and efficient way of making the festival safe and still enjoyable for people all around the world. All of this information can be found in a link that will be poster down below: https://iffr.com/en/programme/2021/per-day#onlyOnline=true This year is the 50th anniversary of the ...

 Covid-19 has lead many of us to be stuck at home either from school or work. And many people have had trouble staying organized an motivated. Today I will be sharing some tips to stay organized and motivated because this leads us to a happier and less busy lifestyle.  To keep yourself motivated to do work and be productive starts with the moment you wake up. Its important to try and stick to a schedule once you wake up to make your priorities for the day.  Some tips to begin a productive day is to wake up at an appropriate time for you, its important to get dressed and ready before beginning your day. For many people it can help by making a to do list for what your priorities are for the day and what you want to get done.  Eating healthy are proper meals can really benefit your health overall and make you feel more productive, sticking to a food schedule helps with avoiding lots of unwanted snacking in the day and help with filling your body with healthy nutritious ...

 Safe outside activities  It can be hard to find time in your day to go outside but this is essential to ensure a positive attitude. Many people are reluctant to go outside but no matter the weather going outside for at least an hour a day is going to do you much help. There are many different activities that can be done outdoors but are still safe and maintain the distance rules. These can be done in parks in a clear space or as simple as in your garden.   I have gathered multiple activities for different age groups that are perfectly safe and fun. A big struggle is to continuously come up with fun activities for your kids to do outside so here are some ideas. Doing an obstacle course will keep kids from the age of 7 - 12 entertained and they will need little help. Go to a park or a clear field with little people and bring ropes, hoops, cones, ribbons, scooters, or anything that you can find around your house that could make for an obstacle course. Then create obsta...