Quarantine Survival Guide, Part 1: For the Adults

Oh hey.

How are you guys doing? Are you hanging in there? I have friends and family all over who are still in Stage 4 restrictions, or some form of quarantine, and my heart is breaking for them. Here in NSW we are still on restrictions, but they are limited compared to the restrictions we carried out from March - May earlier this year.

We are voluntarily wearing masks in public; avoiding crowded places and restaurants.  Libraries are still closed and we have not been to playgroup or swimming lessons since February. It has been an incredibly isolating experience, and as a result, we have spent a fair amount of time and money on creative activities for the kiddos. #ThankyouAmazon

A lot of my friends are home and trying to navigate full-time work and raising their littles. Some are even having to homeschool as well, and this has mostly been a recipe for disaster.  Chatting to a few of my Mum friends is actually what gave me the idea to write this blog post. 

Essentially I wanted to write something that would appeal to all my food loving, book reading, Netflix bingers out there. I have put together a few lists to help you navigate what remains of your quarantine, and I hope it helps, even just a little bit....

The List For the Book-o-holics

Self-Improvement Books
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Girl, Stop Apologising by Rachel Hollis
Minimalism, Live a Meaningful Life by The Minimalists  
Daring Greatly, Brene Brown
Rising Strong, Brene Brown 


Non-Fiction Must Reads
Non- fiction is my favourite genre, without a doubt. These are 10 must read, real life memoirs that will rock your world:
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1. The Tattoosit of Auschwitz 
2. Half-Broke Horses
3. The Glass Castle
4. Calypso, David Sedaris 
5. Naked, David Sedaris 
6. Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs 
7. Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Jenny Lawson 
8. I Just Want To Pee Alone, Mom Blogger Collab
9. I Was Told There'd Be Cake, Sloane Crosley 
​10. People I want to Punch In The Throat, Jen Mann

The List For The Netflix Junkies

Drama/Crime
Broadchurch
Happy Valley
Line of Duty
Dexter
The Sinner
The Fall
The Capture 
The Bodyguard 
Luther 
Unbelievable
Mindhunter
Unorthodox 

Comedy
Fleabag 
​Ted Lasso
The Office, UK and US
Parks and Rec
Shameless 
The Good Place 
Working Moms
The Letdown 
Good Girls 

Sport
The Last Dance

Docos
The Jinx
Making A Murderer 
Babies
The Keepers
The Accountant of Auschwitz 
Inside Bill's Brain 
Tell Me Who I am 

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The List For The Food Lovers

Slow Cooker Wonders 
Detox Lentil Soup
​Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Korean BBQ Burritos 
Beef Stew
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket


Dinner Ideas
Eggplant Lasagna  
Lentil Moussaka
Beef and Caramelised Onion Sausage Rolls 


Brekkie Things 
Homemade Granola
Breakfast Quesadillas
Chocolate peanut butter smoothie 
Healthy Carrot Muffins 
Zucchini Muffins


Salads
Spicy Soba Noodle Salad 
​Moroccan Carrot Salad 
The LA Chop Salad


Sweets
Pumpkin Bread
Vegan Chocolate Pie
Blueberry and white chocolate scones 
Cookie Dough Energy Bites
Healthy Apple Tea Cake

Hope you love some of these recommendations.
​Hang in there, stay safe and be well.
In Health,
​Erica