Throughout this entire historical moment, I’ve found the best way to ease anxiety is to make an action plan. Even if that plan only gets you through this week, determining next steps and distracting your focus from the negatives is what has gotten me through the rough patches and kept me optimistically motivated.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that quarantine has a lot of us binge shopping. And for those of us who are obsessed with Amazon, it’s hard not to click away and add everything to your shopping cart. We’ve all had to make a major change in our lives, whether that’s working from home, keeping kids occupied all day everyday, or completely rearranging our schedule. So what better way is there to get everything you need than to order it online? From loungewear to tie dye kits, I’ve compiled a list of things that are helping me and the fam get through quarantine.
Read MoreI’ve nearly just begun styling my closet. We hit completion two weeks ago and I have yet to find a permanent home for everything BUT I did cram almost everything in so getting dressed has become fun again. Jack calls it my “tree house” because I could quite literally spend hours in here. I’d like to think of it as my she-cave. Tomato-tomato, bottomline is that it has become my blissful, new retreat. I cannot wait to really utilize it for a night out!
Read MoreLet’s be honest, both moms and dads deserve a big ol’ award this year because of #quarantinelife. My husband asked me what I wanted this year and honestly, I had nothing. I would love to eat in a restaurant or go to a concert…both of these things would be awesome but no dice.
Read MoreThe secret’s out: you can make your own delicious “no knead” bread at home using only 4 simple ingredients. Curious how to cook up this delicious dough? I first learned about this from my friend, Erica who got the recipe from A Pinch of Yum. Proof that there really is such a thing as social media influence.
Read MoreIf nothing else, Covid-19 has made me somewhat of a renaissance woman. I’ve learned so many new things to include but not limited to: baking my own bread, a variety of recipes, DIY manicures and more! I think that is the one benefit from all of this home time - tackling projects you put off and learning new hobbies!
Read MoreRaise your hand if you remember growing up with black and white Courtly Check Tea Pot in your home? I sure do! It was the focal point of our kitchen and one that holds so many fond memories.
Read MoreGiven our new pandemic normal, you may have found a shift in your work/life routine and the choice is not ours to make. All we can do is adapt. Making the transition may not be easy if you’re used to the classic office setting. My business, Oak Street Social, is one of several companies that has been working remotely for years now. When we made our switch from office life to home life, we had to learn how to work and collaborate together digitally. From this, we’ve taken a few helpful hacks that I can share with you to help you make the adjustment to working remotely.
Read MoreSafe to say we’ve reached that point in quarantine where all the days are starting to look the same and feel like they’re slowly creeping by. What day is it anyway? We all know March was the longest year ever and as many of us have realized, staying home day in and out is no easy feat. In my household, we’re trying to develop as much of a routine as possible to keep life feeling as “normal” as possible. I’ve found that staying cozy and attempting to make quarantine comfortable is the key to keeping positive. That and making your bed! Below I’m sharing some of my favorite items with you during these challenging times.
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