by jess | Dec 16, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts
It’s a lovely time of year to enjoy the sight of birds visiting your garden and the RSPB have published a short guide to let us know which seasonal treats we can share with any visiting birds. Bird watching from home can be a great form of relaxation and a nice break...
by jess | May 20, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, What matters to you
If you are a space enthusiast, or simply like the idea of a bit of escapism, then this could be just what you’ve been waiting for. NASA provides hours of entertainment through their YouTube channels, where you can choose from documentaries and Q&A sessions. In...
by jess | May 20, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts
Crafting can be a great stress-reliever. It’s a fun way to brighten up the house, and can also result in nice gifts for others. Good Housekeeping has published this list of craft projects to keep us busy. The paperchain wall hanging, from White House Crafts, is a...
by jess | May 18, 2020 | Health & wellbeing, Hobbies & crafts, Living well in a residential care home
Being around nature can have a very calming effect. While we might not be able to get out much at the moment, bird watching from home could be a fun and convenient alternative. It’s not essential to kit yourself out with expensive, high tech equipment to enjoy this...
by jess | May 18, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts, Living well in a residential care home, Sharing your gifts and knowledge, Staying connected
Throughout the lockdowns people had to get creative to keep themselves entertained at home. Creating a virtual pub quiz is a great example of this, and is a nice way to gather friends and family to share an activity online. To create your own quiz, you’ll need to...
by jess | May 15, 2020 | Hobbies & crafts
From the dramatic landscapes of the Grand Canyon to the wonders of the Northern Lights, there really is something available for every travel taste in the vast array of virtual tours that can now be found online. While we may be restricted in terms of travel for the...