Lifestyle.

Being stuck at home may be the greatest opportunity to start a new hobby or interest.

Find fun recipes to try at home, indoor activities to stay entertained, and even resources to supplement your child’s learning at home!

Food & Recipes.

Looking for a new extravagant dish to try? Or for recipes that will maximize the things you may already have in your pantry?

Browse our collection to find what suits your needs…

Click on the photos below to be directed to their recipe collections.

With over 700 recipes requiring 5 ingredients or less, Tasty will stretch your dollar (and pantry) to its maximum potential. Perfect for even the most inexperienced home cooks.

**Cooking on a Bootstrap by Jack Monroe**

For budget-friendly recipes, check out Jack Monroe’s blog, which calculates recipes to the penny. Jack also regularly offers recipe advice to those with limited access to ingredients on twitter.

Searching for something a bit more refined? Bon Appétit recently released the article ‘33 Recipes Readers Are Finding Comfort in Right Now’. Guaranteed to include some of your favourites, check out their post for some heart-warming recipes.

The Kitchn

Comforting recipes aren’t only reserved for homecooks. Check out what recipes are being made by The Kitchn editors in this article: “The Comforting Recipes Kitchn Editors Are Cooking Right Now”.

**Taste of Home by Trusted Media Brands**

Preparation is key! During this time of uncertainty, having a store of frozen ready-to-go foods is probably a good idea. Taste of Home has created a collection 150 easy freezer meal recipes to help you prep and prosper.

The “Coronavirus Cooking Guide” is for anyone new to home cooking, and includes articles on using up pantry staples, food safety, and sanitising your cooking space.

At-Home Activities.

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Red Tricycle - Paper Crafts for Kids

Crafting with kids is a great way to pass the time during quarantine. As paper is usually ready on hand, Red Tricycle has compiled a list of ‘30 Easy & Fun Paper Crafts for Kids’ to keep them entertained at home.

Just Colour - Colouring Pages for All Ages

Colouring pages have made a mass resurgence for adults in the last decade. Browse through free printable colouring pages for kids and adults, and take part in some art therapy at home.

HGTV - DIYs and Crafts

The home improvement and real estate company has put together a collection of easy DIYs and crafts that you can complete this quarantine. The gallery includes DIYs in gardening, home decor, storage solutions, and more, so what better time than now to do some work at home!

Build Your Garden.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac - Vegetable Gardening for Beginners

Complete with a total from-scratch guide to gardening as well as a planting calendar, weather tips and more, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is a great resource for maintaining your garden through all seasons.

The Tiny Life - 5 Easiest Vegetables to Grow for Beginner Gardeners

Thinking of starting an vegetable garden? Over at their site, the Tiny Life has a plethora of tips to start growing!

The Spruce - Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners

If space is an issue, do not fret! Vegetable gardening can be done indoors, in containers. Visit the Spruce’s site for a guide as well as the 10 Best Vegetables That Grow In Containers!

Teaching Resources for Parents.

Reading Rockets - Initially funded by the US Department of Education, readingrockets.org provides resources for teaching and helping children to read and improve their literacy.

It hosts free resources for teachers and parents in the form of videos, printable and interactive activities, as well as guided strategies to target specific problems in literacy.

Khan Academy - A non-profit site that has proved a friend to many through their schooling, especially in math and sciences.

Khan Academy has resources for all ages (pre-school to grade 12) and their content is accessible on their site or on their Youtube channel. They have even put together a daily schedule to help keep your kids regimented and ready to learn!

Scholastic Learn At Home - The Scholastic site has opened up a ‘Resources for Families’ section which is updated daily with new teachable worksheets, reading and writing tasks, and Scienceflix educational science videos.

Share My Lesson - sharemylesson.com contains a wide variety of free online resources for their community.

The site breaks down learning recommendations into both subject and grade level and covers everything from English and art to math and sciences. Lesson plans include pre-school activities to high school curriculum.

3Blue1Brown - every Tuesday and Friday, at noon PDT, Grant Sanderson livestreams high school math lessons on his Youtube channel.

Staying Connected.

Don’t miss out on time with loved ones.
Check out the resources below for methods on how to stay connected with those you love.

Free Alternatives to Zoom

Keep the video chats going (for free) with these 10 apps across all platforms! Separated by PC, Apple, and Android, you’re sure to find something to use!

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The Most Common Video Calling Apps

Sometimes simple is best. Refresh your memory of using these simple and free apps to video call your family and friends.