
"What's something you've done in lockdown that you never ordinarily get the time to do?"
I've been busy writing out recipes collected from friends and family into a book. No more hunting for scraps of paper and looking things up online! Also sorted out and printed all the photos that would otherwise just sit on a device and die with it, and I'm putting them in albums. Just little projects to fill in my weekends.
@heifer.on.the.hill
Cleaned toddler height walls, skirting and window joinery… weeding the winter jungle every other day annnd being more intentional & patient with our toddler!
@magicfingersgraphics
Make crumpets! They were delicious!
@thepennydrops_basketry
I continue to work (off farm and on), but having full weekends at home without sport is a great time to spruce up the garden ready for spring.
@faunafodder
Bake! And go for long bike rides with my son.
@opshop_girlnz
Finished planting 450 natives! I was expecting to be doing this for another few weeks, but because the man is home to help with the kids I smashed it out in 3 days!
@livingthesimplelifenz
Nothing yet! In the midst of calving with 3 kids home.
@jadeshouse1
Sewing curtains… fabric purchased online during the last lockdown and never unwrapped! Old sewing machine clunking away in surprise.
@toracoastalwalk
Lying outside in the sun and just enjoying the peace and quiet. Maybe procrastinating over some uni but that can wait until later...
@isabellekeeling
Time to be a much better mother as there is no rush to be anywhere.
@whats_for_smoko
So much bread making.
@huntandgatherbeeco
Read a book. Relaxing while having morning coffee.
@staczeez
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