"There's no panic like the panic you momentarily feel when your hand or head is stuck in something"
~Peter Kay
The world is a different place right now. Our new normal is embracing life at home as much as we can. I honestly don't know what this will look like in a few days, weeks or months but I know that if I don't do something I might go a little crazy. The idea of homeschooling my kids fills me with dread! Im not qualified, I am terrible at spellings and I have forgotten everything I ever learned in maths on purpose!
I might have had a slight meltdown the other day in my truck as I tried to source basic shopping for my family. I felt lost. Unsure about anything and everything. That's not really me. I am the happy & optimistic one that always sees the positives.
I needed a plan!
So this is my plan, to get back to this blog. Sweep away the dust bunnies that have gathered under these posts and just get on. I will be sharing recipes that I am cooking with my kids. I might not be a homeschooler but I am a cookery teacher so what better to do with this time than teach my boys how to cook.
My all time favourite cocktail: The Casino
To start with here are a few links for anyone looking for things to do with the kids now they are home. Feel free to share your favourite links in the comments......
SCHOLASTIC- Free kids courses, grade specific
FUTURE LEARN- For older kids and grown ups who might be going crazy already, free access for 4 weeks on most courses. Excellent courses covering a vast range of topics.
SPARKLEBOX- If you want to make your house look like a classroom this place has every printable thing you could ever possibly want
Space is cool! NASA has a great range on activities, videos and learning opportunities;
SCHOLASTIC- Free kids courses, grade specific
FUTURE LEARN- For older kids and grown ups who might be going crazy already, free access for 4 weeks on most courses. Excellent courses covering a vast range of topics.
SPARKLEBOX- If you want to make your house look like a classroom this place has every printable thing you could ever possibly want
Space is cool! NASA has a great range on activities, videos and learning opportunities;
KIDS CLUB
GRADE 9 - 12
Go to a museum without leaving your house. Never as good a real museum but the best we can do right now- VIRTUAL TOURS
GRADE 9 - 12
Go to a museum without leaving your house. Never as good a real museum but the best we can do right now- VIRTUAL TOURS
Now you are home why not make your weekend special by making a cocktail. Here are a few suggestions to get you started;
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate- perfect to warm you up after a brisk walk outside, away from crowds of course! Social distancing walks all the way!
I will also be sharing a few "Butcher At Home" ideas to keep you and your family busy!
Whatever the future holds, I will embrace it with a cocktail in one hand and a cleaver in the other! Disclaimer- don't use a cleaver when drinking! It might not end well.........
