There has been so much negativity around lockdown as a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic, a few weeks ago I asked my readers what the best thing about lockdown has been. Here’s what they said:
The best things about lockdown
6 reasons hoodies are essential in lockdown
Are you a fan of a hoodie? I love a good hoodie, I really can’t live without them. I find hem so comfy and practical and so do the rest of my family. We all have them and all enjoy wearing them. With lockdown still continuing on, I feel as if they are even more essential than normal – read on to see my top six reasons why hoodies are essential for lockdown! How many reasons of your own do you have?
Loungewear for 2021
If we are at home, we may as well be comfortable at home. Here are some of the loungewear trends that are currently available over at Femme Luxe. Which would you prefer? Whether you want something cool and comfy or warm and fleecy, there is so much choice. You can even find ‘smart’ loungewear that would be totally acceptable for that zoom meeting. So, no having to get changed multiple times a day! What a relief!
Quick Sushi Cake: Perfect Lockdown Lunch For Busy Families
You might be hearing cries of “not wraps again” or “we had that yesterday” whilst you are trying not to lose it. One thing we’ve tried recently which has gone down well is a really quick sushi cake. It’s filling, tasty and a bit of a novelty.
Super Quick Homemade Playdough Recipe
This super quick playdough recipe is ideal. Making the playdough is an activity in itself, a bit like baking, but rather than eating the produce they get to play with it at the end.
Lockdown and gender roles
Experts have warned that lockdown could lead to children having a skewed perception of gender roles in the home – as almost seven in 10 mums juggle more household chores than ever before. Does this sounds familiar?
2020: The year of loungewear
If ever there was a year for loungewear it was 2020! This year sales of loungewear have rocketed, with lots of people choosing to update their wardrobes with things they could be comfy in at home, rather than the going out clothes they might have bought in the past.
What We Cooked At Home During Lockdown
One of the things we have really enjoyed is trying out meal boxes and recipe kits during this time. I have tons of beautiful cook books but I rarely cook anything from them, because there are always spices or herbs or bits and bobs I don’t have in.