I MAY GO CRAZY.  LIKE NEED TO BE ADMITTED TO A FACILITY CRAZY.

Anyone else feel this way right now?  I know I do!  Let’s start off with the fact that these are times most of us have never experienced before (only other I can think of is the Great Depression).  I always try to tell myself to focus on the things in my control and not worry too much about things I can’t control.  So, stop with CNN and Facebook for a bit, center yourselves and try to focus on your and your family’s health and sanity.  I’m also a huge believer of people around you feeding off your energy (especially children), so let’s all try to take deep breaths and send out whatever positive vibes we can.

Given the times we’re in right now, I’m changing the focus of the blog to how to survive these times with humility, humor and honesty.  These upcoming blogs will provide insight for parents, kids and caregivers on how to help us all cope and get through these times, hopefully even with some humor and laughter.  The blogs will focus on a variety of things including activities, exercise / movement and mental health.  I’d love feedback on what you all are doing as well!

So, let’s start off with some insight into how I’m keeping my 6 and 2 year old busy and having fun:

Arts & Crafts

Godsend.  If you can’t find the one remaining off of Amazon (so annoying they’re out of almost EVERYTHING), think about seeing if a local toy store can deliver (and support local business), or you can even make your own!

• Bath Bombs.  Make your own bath bombs (baking soda, epsom salt and a few other ingredients).  Here’s a good make at home kids’ bath bomb recipe – you can even make it a little more fun by hiding a little toy inside (age appropriate), AND you can get your kids in the bath (#winning).  Remember that essential oils can be dangerous for kids, so make sure you’re using a recipe specifically for children.  Here is good one I found on amazon as well – Bath Bombs for Kids

• Spirograph.  This one has stood the test of time.  For some reason, my kids actually fight over who gets to use it.  I found a good Spirograph Junior version on Amazon that is very kid friendly and a little easier to use vs. the old school one.

• Garden Seed Starter Kits.  This is also one you can do at home or get a premade kit.  While we can’t go to the stores right now to buy plants, you can get a head start on that summer garden by planting the actual seeds and growing them inside.  By the time it’s planting time, your plants will be just as good (if not better) than the kind you can buy in stores.  Use whatever seeds you have on hand, or get seeds shipped to you from your local nursery.  Make sure to follow the planting instructions to ensure maximum potential for the plants to thrive.  I found these fun kits on Amazon – this one is for a Tomato Garden Seed Starter Kit.  The company has a few other options as well.

We’ll start with this for now – I will continue to post every few days or so with new ideas.

Remember:  stay inside, make the most of the situation and try to laugh and smile as much as possible.

The Almost Green Mom

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