When COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, no country or person was spared. Many are staying home to keep themselves and loved ones safe. It takes time to adjust from an active outdoor lifestyle to a quiet indoor one. Make it a point to stay active by maintaining a fitness routine within restrictions. However, for days that you have to stay indoors, be it due to a lockdown or poor weather, here are some tips to stay busy during this period.
Clear Clutter in the Kitchen
As people around the world are ordered to stay home with controlled movement, many have resorted to panic buying out of fear. People are stocking up on groceries each time they visit the supermarket to minimise their trips.
However, overbuying may lead to wastage, especially with perishable items.
We encourage you to take this time to de-clutter your pantry and fridge. Group similar items together and take note of the expiry date. Place those with a nearer expiry date towards the front and items with a longer lifespan at the back. This way, you will know what you have on hand so you don’t overbuy the next time you head to the supermarket. It is much easier to find what you need in an organised kitchen and also reduce the chances of food going stale.
The
Mobin Wall Mounted Organiser is a great tool to store dry pantry essentials like herbs, spices and nuts. It comes with a backing board for you to easily mount it on the wall, saving you heaps of cupboard space. The transparent storage containers allow you to easily identify the contents without rummaging through the cupboard. Each container can be individually dismantled or tilted downwards for easy access.
As you stock up more than usual to feed your family during this crucial period, it is best to take advantage of any unused space. The
Joseph Joseph CupboardStore Food Storage Set allows you to occupy unused space under your shelf to store dried pantry essentials without losing valuable surface space.
It’s always amazing to be able to find something you need immediately.
Madesmart has produced an array of drawer organisers to keep your drawers neat and tidy. Store cutleries and kitchen tools in their respective trays in one drawer so you know where to find them the next time you need them.
Back to Basics with Baking
A classic pastime, baking is one of those activities that you can do on your own or with family. It is a great child-friendly activity too as everyone can chip in and stay busy together.
Having some
muffins or cupcakes around is always a treat. It’s great to portion, share with everyone and makes a good snack that you can freeze if needed. Batch bake some
muffins for afternoon tea or save them for a scrumptious breakfast.
Home-baked biscuits will forever trump store-bought biscuits. This nifty Biscuit Press by
Marcato features 20 different dies for you to create 20 unique biscuit shapes. Biscuits are relatively easy to make, and this excellent gadget just made it even easier.
During the lockdown, it can be a challenge to buy a birthday cake from the shops. Why not bake and decorate one of your own? Baking a cake doesn't have to be complicated. Cake mix is always a great option to start with and you can decorate it to your own liking. We are pretty sure that your kids wouldn't want you to keep all the fun of cake decorating to yourself. Get them to join in and express their creativity while keeping busy!
Start Gardening
This is the best time to get your green thumbs out! If you're blessed with a garden,
tending to your blooms and homegrown product can be therapeutic as it allows you to get some fresh air over facing four walls on the daily. Take time to clear weeds or start a new gardening project. Watching your plants grow thanks to your love and care is always a delight.
For those with a green thumb but living in smaller spaces, we have the perfect item for you.
Urban Greens has come up with a miniature gardening kit, perfect for windowsills and countertops. With Urban Greens, you can grow your very own greens, flowers, or herbs without the need for large spaces.
Home Styling
Ever wanted to throw some stuff away or move some furniture around but haven’t got the time to do so? There’s no better time to start than now. Kickstart a mini home styling project with some beautiful décor items to breathe in some fresh look into your living space.
These lovely life-like floral arrangements by
Rogue are hand-assembled in Melbourne and features resin in a glass vase to imitate water. They make a great centrepiece and create a sense of serenity in your home.
At the same time, why not have a mini home party to liven up the mood with some yummy baked goods, sandwiches, crackers, cheese and crisps? Jazz up your private party by serving these delights on
large platters or tiered trays to give your family something exciting to look forward to.
With some extra time on your hands, kickstart on mini projects around the house to keep yourself busy. Be it gardening, baking, cleaning, or decorating, each effort will enhance your living space into a whole new level of comfort. After all, we are spending more time at home now. Let us all do our part to stay home to keep ourselves, our family and the community safe as we slowly work through these trying times together.
