Productive activities for social distancing

As people around the world are practicing social distancing and staying at home as much as possible in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have seen some positive, light-hearted content being spread to support people during this uncertain time.

We can use this time of change and uncertainty to reevaluate what is important to us. For example, focusing on spending time with family or doing hobbies that you enjoy! Here is a list of some of the activities we have been doing at home, that are both productive and fun.

Learn something new
If staying at home means you have less study to do, you can find some interesting books or watch informative classes on YouTube or a platform such as Skillshare.

Declutter your digital storage
Because this activity is something we have procrastinated for a while, now is the perfect time to dedicate a couple hours to deleting unnecessary photos and optimising our digital storage space.

Exercise
Since going to the gym is not really an option anymore, there are plenty of workout videos you can watch on YouTube to work up a sweat!

Try new recipes
Baking sweet treats and delicious dinners is both a productive and rewarding use of your time. Plus, some yummy snacks will come in handy for the next activity we have listed!

Netflix party
Thanks to the internet, social distancing does not have to be lonely! Get a bunch of friends together, pick a movie or TV show to watch (that's the hard part!) and use Netflix Party to watch and chat together.

Enjoy nature
Fight your boredom by going outside in your garden or taking a short walk around your neighbourhood.

Make a vision board
You can also use this time to plan for the future and making a vision board with images and quotes that inspire you can be a helpful reminder to chase your goals.

Support others
In this strange time, it's important to support other people, even if you're social distancing. You can do this by donating to charities, ordering take-away food from local businesses and offering help to elderly and immuno-compromised people you know. Even small actions can have a big impact 💕

Inspiring quotes for 2020

To start 2020 off to a good start we've put together three of our favourite inspiring quotes to motivate you to achieve the goals you've set for the year and to use as daily mantras to stay positive and productive.

If you like these quotes please feel free to download them or share them with your friends!

Spring bucket list

Hi everyone,

We can't believe that we are now in the 9th month of the year and that Spring has officially started in Australia! 🌸🌷

To celebrate the beginning of September, we have created a template for a Spring bucket list.

Here is an example of the things that we've put on our to-do list for this Spring...

You can download and print the blank template here to write in your own Spring-inspired activities and goals.

We hope you enjoy completing your bucket list throughout the spring time ⛅

Thanks for reading, S&N 💛

A day at Freshwater beach

Collage Phone Backgrounds

Hi everyone!

Recently we realised that we hadn't updated our phone background images and lock screens in a while, so we decided to make some cute collages to use as our phone backgrounds and to share with you! 😊 All you have to do is download the collage you like best and upload it as your background!

Collage #1 - peachy keen

 Collage #2 - just chilling

Collage #3 - tropical paradise

We hope you enjoy these and that they spark happiness and creativity in your lives 💌✨☀

If you like these and want us to make more, feel free to let us know ❤

Treat Yourself this Valentine's Day

Products listed below: (clockwise from top right)

Figue Amour EDT - Bastide
https://www.mecca.com.au/bastide/figue-amour-edt/V-032171.html?cgpath=mindful-beauty-naturallyderived-fragrance

Botanical Facial Serum - Salt by Hendrix
https://saltbyhendrix.com/collections/facial-oil/products/botanical-facial-serum

Fairy floss - Fluffe
https://www.fluffe.com/shop/boys-tears-fluff
https://www.fluffe.com/shop/rose-fluff

Heart Coin Purse - Miss Shop
https://www.myer.com.au/p/heart-coin-purse-id4503-617544910-617538340

'Thank U Next' and 'J'amazing Plans' Notebook - Central 23
https://central23.co/collections/notebooks/products/thank-u-next-notebook

https://central23.co/collections/notebooks/products/ja-mazing-plans-notebook

Harly Earrings - Ted Baker
https://www.davidjones.com/Product/20802724/Harly-Earring

Fun + creative outings with friends 🍓

Hi everyone!

We know that it can be difficult to come up with fun activities to do with friends, so we are going to give you a couple of creative ideas for perfectly simple + inexpensive holiday activities you can enjoy with your friends!

Second-hand shopping 💸

    

Thrifting or second-hand shopping is a great alternative to spending a day with your friends at the shopping centre. You can find more unique fashion pieces for better prices & will find yourself exploring new places! Second-hand shops are also a great place to find books and movies, so why not try to find a movie you can watch at your next sleepover movie marathon? You can also turn it into a day trip by going to a variety of thrift shops and stopping by a nice cafe!

Picnic 🍒

    

Organising a picnic with friends is great because there are so many fun options! You can stay at home and host it in your backyard, or you can go to a local park or beach. You and your friends can bake some treats  or go to the supermarket together & buy all the snacks. Make sure to bring a picnic blanket, reusable cutlery, straws and cups, and a bluetooth speaker to set the mood! 

Go to a pool 🌊

   

If you're lucky enough to have a pool yourself, you can invite your friends over for a pool day + spend time eating summer fruits and getting your tan on!

Alternatively, you could go to a local public pool for the day. If the pool has a grassy area, you can even bring your picnic blanket and have a picnic 😊 and if any of you have inflatable toys you can bring them with you too!

City adventuring 🏙️

   

Be curious and explore the area you live in!  Spend a day taking photos + discovering interesting new places with your friends. You can also search for a nice lunch spot or location that you'll want to come back to again! Make sure to bring water and a camera to capture your memories.

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