2020 taught us a lot! We learned that making plans in the new year can be hard when there is a lot of uncertainty. Even though your traveling, parties or events may be cancelled or postponed, there are still plenty of things you can do in 2021! Check out our ideas for your 2021 bucket list – how many items will you check off this year?

1 – Take time to meditate each day

2 – Eat healthier

3 – Exercise daily (you don’t need a gym to get at least 30 minutes of exercise in each day to stay healthy!)

4 – Complete at least one act of kindness each month

5 – Read that book you started a while ago but haven’t finished

6 – Organize your apartment/house

7 – Send cards to friends in the mail for no reason other than to just say “hi”

8 – Do a puzzle

9 – Keep a journal

10 – Start a blog

11 – Learn to cook or bake

12 – Drink more water (download an app on your phone to track your ounces each day)

13 – Take a social media break

14 – Get more sleep (go to bed earlier to get extra Z’s)

15 – Watch some classic movies you still have never seen

16 – It’s hard to smile at strangers with a mask on, but you can still wave to say hello & brighten someone’s day

17 – Start a pay it forward chain (pay for someone’s coffee or lunch)’

18 – Complete a DIY project you pinned on Pinterest a while ago

19 – Buy or pick flowers to keep in your home

20 – Remember to smile and breathe

October is here and we’re ready to celebrate Halloween with all things SPOOKY! If you haven’t decorated your home yet, don’t worry! We have 3 very easy DIY projects that can make your apartment look festive in no time.

 

1 – Paper Bats- Head here to find an easy bat template to print. Draw your bats on black construction paper and cut them out. You can easily hang them using two-sided tape anywhere you want in your home to give it a spooky touch!

2 – Trash Bag Spiderwebs- All you need for this one is a trash bag and a pair of scissors. Easy enough, right? Head here to learn how to fold and cut your trash bag to make a creepy spiderweb for your home this Halloween!

 

3- Monster Door – Give your door a spooky face using construction paper, streamers and more! Let your kids help with this one and it’s fun for the whole family!

It’s hard to keep kids entertained while they’re stuck inside on a gloomy day. Get their creative juices flowing with some fun craft ideas! Here are 5 fun crafts that include items you already have laying around the house…

 

1 – Create your own puffy paint – Mix equal parts shaving cream and glue in a bowl. Add a few drops of your favorite color food coloring. The consistency will look like a foam and smell like shaving cream. Let the kids mix and watch the puffy paint form it’s shape. (Make sure you dry any paintings overnight as these take a while to dry)

2 – Paper plate crafts – Have a package of disposable plates at home? These can be great craft inspiration for the kids. Have them draw their own self portrait, create fun masks or cut out ears and whiskers to make Easter bunnies. Here is a great resource for finding great paper plate crafts!

3 – DIY Sensory Bottles – Clean some empty plastic bottles you have in the recycling and put them to good use! Let the kids fill them with whatever you have laying around. Rice, glitter, pom poms, colored water…anything works!

4 – Rock Painting – Get the kids outside for some fresh air. Have them be on the lookout for rocks and stones that they can bring inside to paint. Make funny faces, cool designs, write uplifting messages and add glitter if you have it!

5 – Homemade Playdough – Playdough is fun to play with and even more fun if you make it yourself! Check out this simple recipe here that won’t take long and will include items you already have in your pantry.