Welcome to our #StayAtHome Hub. As we all try to adjust to this new normal, we’ve rounded up the resources (websites, articles) we’ve personally found useful. Whether you are looking for ideas on how to keep your kids engaged, what to make for dinner, how to dress for that conference call, or what we’re all binge watching….we’ve got a little something for you.
Coronavirus Resources
- Official Guidance: WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic, or Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Track it: Google’s Coronavirus Dashboard is location-based; down-select from country to state to see the outbreaks or try Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Heat Map
- Real or No? WHO Myth Busters Page…or Snopes’ COVID coverage – both are great resources for double-checking coronavirus rumors.
Reliable News Outlets W/ Free Coronavirus Hubs
- The New York Times – The Coronavirus Outbreak
- Vox – Coronarvirus, Explained
- The Atlantic – What You Need To Know About The Coronavirus
- The Brian Lehrer Show – Expert interviews & call-ins w/ the WNYC journalist quickly becoming known as today’s Walter Kronkite
How To Help During The Pandemic
- DONATE: Where To Give (& Find) Relief During This Crisis
- GIFT: Gift Ideas for Nurses & Other Healthcare Workers (When We Need Them Most)
How To Make Homemade Face Masks
Tips For Routines, Creativity & Fun
ROUTINES
- Our Kid Routine For Social Distancing
- Independence Building: Cheap and Easy (yet still cute) Montessori-Style Shelves for Toddlers
PLAY
- 5 Activities This Preschool Teacher Swears By (To Actually Keep Kids Entertained) – the shaving cream one even worked on my guys (ages 9 & 12).
- 10 Kid-Friendly Kitchen Activities To Pass The Time
- TinkerLab – the creator of #creativetable! Her site has tons of ideas for all ages (up to adult). Here’s a review I did of her book (years ago).
- No Time For Flashcards – another great resource of a TON of different play ideas. I especially liked the recent Science Kits for Kids article.
OUTSIDE PLAY
FAMILY FUN
- Game Night: It’s On
- What We Play So We ALL Have Fun On Family Game Night
- Happily Ever Elephants – one of my go-to sources for finding the best kids’ books
- Movies to Watch as a Family – this one was fall-themed, but it’s still a really good list of family-friendly movies
SCREENS, PLEASE
- The Best Videogames For Kids (That Aren’t First-Person Shooters Or Mass Warfare)
- The Best Videogames for Kids That Aren’t First-Person Shooters…Edition 2
- Lunch Doodles With Mo Willems
- Home With Your Kids? Writers Want to Help
- Movies to Watch as a Family – this one was fall-themed, but it’s still a really good list of family-friendly movies
MOVE
TOYS
Stuck inside and just need something new? Us too. Here are the old articles I’ve found myself referring back to…
- Our Ultimate Toy Guide – sorted by age, based on Linzi’s strong opinions about which toys were the most played with, for the longest amount of time (I helped too).
- Our Favorite STEM toys (an oldie, but I still swear by these picks)
- Our Favorite Science Kits For Kids
- Gifts Linzi Bought Her Kids For The Holidays – another one I keep referring back to.
- For Kids Who Make Their Own Adventure – this is one of Syd’s epic gift guides…and it really is a primer for getting kids started on their own adventuring, with everything from D&D to Kitchen fun to gardening.
Support For Adjusting To “Our New Normal”
- The Only Short Set To Wear While Homeschooling The Kids (#TotallyCasualMotherhood)
- The Self-Care Tips We’re Using
- Shared Custody & Social Distancing
- Where Is All This “Extra Time” Everyone Keeps Talking About?
- How to Celebrate Easter During the Pandemic
- Weekend 4.18 – On distance learning & homeschooling
- Weekend 4.11 – An update on Mike’s work
- Weekend 4.4 – A little hope regarding social distancing
- Weekend 3.28 – How are we doing?
- Weekend 3.21 – The one where “homeschooling” is not going well
- Weekend 3.14 – Our bottom line for COVID-19
- The New York Times At Home: Cool reads, ways to relate
- Stop Trying to Be Productive – The argument that staying indoors and tending to our basic needs is enough
Exercise & Relax Indoors
- The Easiest Way To Yoga (Hint: At Home)
- I Do This Instead of Sit-Ups (Spoiler: Still Terrible)
- Opal Wellness Studios Live Pilates Mat Classes
- UrbanFront Pilates Online Pilates Classes
- Dance classes with Laurel (Salsa, Bachata, Regaetton and Latin House)
Books We Recommend
- 6 Laugh Out Loud Books To Read While Social Distancing (Recommended By A Librarian)
- The Best Book Series to Escape Reality – Some are more sci-fi action (the Red Rising series is my fav) and some are more Twilight-esque…but they’re ALL seriously entertaining.
- Book Recommendations from Scotti – ooo…just noticed that there are two I haven’t yet read! YES.
- Our Interview with Sarah Lemon, author of Done Dirt Cheap (highly recommend!)
- The Modern Mrs. Darcy – one of my favorite sources for finding my next good book
KIDS’ READS
- My Favorite Fairy Tales for All Ages – the best illustrated classics (and I’m pretty picky)
- Four Illustrated Chapter Books We Love – still some of our very favorites, years later
- Four Favorite Picture Books For Summer – at least we can dream…
- Happily Ever Elephants – one of my go-to sources for finding the best kids’ books
TV, Movies & Binge-Worthy Shows Online
- The TV Shows We’re Binging Right Now
- #StayHome, Ya Numpty: The British Shows You Should Be Watching
- Our Highly Opinionated Guide To Some Of The Best Streams Right Now
WITH THE KIDS?
- Our Favorite Movies & Documentaries on Disney+
- Movies to Watch as a Family – this one was fall-themed, but it’s still a really good list of family-friendly movies
- Lunch Doodles With Mo Willems
- Home With Your Kids? Writers Want to Help
How To Eat (& Cook) During Quarantine
THE MOM EDIT QUICK MEAL PICKS (or see all of our recipes in our EAT category):
- 10 Recipes to Make with Readily-Stocked Grocery Store Ingredients
- Weeknight Meal: Easy Garlicky White Beans and Couscous
- Weeknight Meal: Easy Pesto Genovese
- Creative Cooking: Vegetarian Caramelized Onion + Mushroom Ramen with Toasted Broccoli and Soft Boiled Eggs
- Instapot Egg Roll Bowls (scroll down for the recipe)
- 10 Low-Pressure, Healthy Recipes to Kickstart Your New Year
- 10 Veggie Bowls I Want to Make Tonight
- 10 Recipes To Make With Readily-Stocked Grocery Store Ingredients
A FEW OTHER GO-TO RECIPE SOURCES:
- The Pig and Quill – this is Em’s cooking website. My boys especially love this tofu bowl.
- Kitchen Treaty – Trying to eat more vegetables? This is one of my go-to sources. I swear by this white bean chili and this pumpkin, chickpea and red lentil curry.
- Smitten Kitchen – she makes everything in her tiny NY kitchen, so. No excuses. Also? These brownies.
- How to Cook a Coronavirus – New York Times Food editors and writers share their ideas for getting by and finding joy through food during hard times.
- Easy Recipes to Cook While You’re Self-Quarantined
Get Comfortable
FOR YOUR HOME
- Houseplants For Beginners
- Our 5 Favorite Outdoor Furniture Sets
- The Big Basket Roundup
- Comfy & Colorful: Outdoor Pillows For A Backyard Patio Refresh
- Easy Change Of Scenery: Fresh Wall Art #AtHome
FOR YOU
- One Comfy Striped Dress, Styled Ten Ways
- #StayAtHome Outfits: 11 Ways To Wear Athleta’s Foldover Waist Sweatpants
- Athleta Has My Favs For At-Home Workouts & Lounging
- #StayAtHome Outfit Inspo: Joggers 5 Ways
- Feel Better: A Healthier #StayAtHome
- Just Add Bubbles: At Home Spa Ideas
- The Best Birkenstocks (a try-on)
- 7 Ways to Dress Up Sweatpants
- 12 Pairs of Sweatpants That Make Us Happy
- Keep Him Comfy: A #StayAtHome Quarantine Kit For Men
- Free People’s Loungewear Is Making Cute & Comfy So Easy
- 10 Outfit Ideas For Now (#StayAtHome) & Later
WFH Life. What To Wear For Video Calls (& Uhhh…Motivation)
- Work From Home, Menswear Edition: Wardrobe Essentials For All 7 Days
- Work It: 10 Essential Home Office Products We Love
- Home Office Refresh: 10 Ideas That Work
- Home Office Refresh II: 10 Cool Chairs That Work For Better Posture
- Conference Call Makeup: Here’s What’s Quick & Easy
- Work From Home Outfit Ideas
- A #StayAtHome Capsule Wardrobe from EXPRESS
- This Soft White Blazer (that feels like a sweatshirt)
