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Creating Customised Cornhole

Creating Customised Cornhole

Cornhole is a classic summer game to bring together friends and family for some light competition. If you’re looking to purchase one, there is no need to spend extra money on an expensive unique set. You can easily work on creating customised cornhole boards.

Decorative D.I.Y. Gifts for Mother’s Day

Decorative D.I.Y. Gifts for Mother’s Day

U.S. Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Circumstances being what they are in the these days, there has never been a better time to dive into the world of decorative D.I.Y. for gift ideas. This year the hipster family welcomed a new nephew and 

11 Things to Get On-Lock During Lockdown

11 Things to Get On-Lock During Lockdown

Living in these crazy times being physically sequestered and trying to keep your sanity is not always the clearest of paths. However, if you are stuck here is a list of some things to try.

1) Finish a crafting project you have been putting off

For me that has been sewing. I learned to sew years ago and have been putting off working with a very special fabric, but there is no time like the present.

2) Find new ways of keeping in touch with people

After having moved back to the States for the time being, I had been pushing myself to see all my lovely friends who were still in in the U.S.. However, between trying to coordinate both of our schedules and travel needed it has been difficult and led to many reschedules. Now that we have been staying inside, we have been diligently scheduling digital happy hour to keep in touch. Back in the UK, Cold Brew Kombucha and Heritage Avocado Toast have been taking part in weekly game nights with the London crew via the glories of the internet.

3) Learn a new skill

Try a new skill like baking, hand knitting, or maybe be ambitious enough to learn a new language. For recipes I really like https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/ and Duolingo is a great app for a starting a linguistic adventure. If you are looking to dive into an Asian language, Lingodeer is also a great shout.

4) Try your hand at cooking or baking something you have been wanting to try but may be too elaborate for regular life

You may find it easier than you think, and you have the time to enjoy the fruits of your labour. It is also a good time to try your hand at Continue reading 11 Things to Get On-Lock During Lockdown

Shop Smarter During Distancing

Shop Smarter During Distancing

This time of crisis gives us the opportunity to make changes to how we shop that can help those within our community as well as improve how we shop in the future. Shop with a Plan: We have been asked to limit our trips outside