Following the success of my last lockdown round up post here are my Top 20 lockdown posts, 2nd edition!
Let’s celebrate those amazing bloggers who kept us going through this weird time!
1.Thoughts in The Times of a Pandemic – Being Kind!
An Ordinary girl sums up the need to be kind, almost above anything else. We were all so busy being kind before the pandemic and it was great. Now though, we seem to have forgotten this message at times.
2.Annoying things about parenting during lockdown
Hannah has a little tongue in cheek look at the reality of parenting through lockdown. When I read this, I felt seen! Seriously, the call on snacks is almost breaking me! And that’s just from Rob… Although he can help himself, it is costing me a small fortune!
3.My 2020 Bucket list: Updated for Lockdown
Cassie shows us in this post that just because we are locked down does not mean our bucket list has to be paused. Altered to fit our current situation maybe. I love the idea of having a bucket list to complete during lock down rather than just after.
4.Spotlight On…COVID-19 Coping Resources
In this post Shannon provides us with so many useful resources that can help us during this WTF time! Seriously, if it hasn’t made this comprehensive list then you probably don’t need it.
5.We all Need to Stop Pretending we’re “Fine” & Just Feel our F*cking Feelings
Thank you Natasha! I think so many of us could benefit from this post. It is so easy to say ‘I’m fine’ when in fact we are far from it.
It is OK to feel this way and simply reading this post made me realise that. It also made me realise that it is OK to be OK too. No one should be made to feel as though their feelings on this situation are not valid in anyway.
6.50 stay at home activities
In this post, Tamara shares some fabulous ideas of things to do at home. From the Tik Tok challenges to digging out your wedding dress and parading round the house. Tamara has covered it all!
7.Support small beauty
I love the idea of supporting small businesses at the best of times. But now it really can make a huge difference to those who are trying so hard to keep going.
In this post Faith shares some fab small beauty related businesses to keep our make up bags bulging while helping a small business owner out.
8.10 More at home date night ideas
Maisie has the perfect post for the couples out there. Yes we may be locked down with them right now but I think it is even more important to make time to date.
There are some lovely ideas in this list that will keep us safe at home while enjoying spending time with our loved one.
9.5 ways to keep the travel bug during quarantine
Johnny got grounded! But it doesn’t mean he is lacking in great content. This post is perfect for those dreaming of travelling.
I personally love the idea of revisiting some of my favourite travel experiences. I am always going through old photo’s but I have enjoyed doing that a lot in lock down.
10.10 Creative things to do at home
Being creative during lock down can be a lot of fun. Here Jen has 10 suggestions for being creative that fit all.
I love the idea of making a scrapbook. So much so that I have printed far too many pictures of our time in lock down. As a family, I think it will be the perfect way to capture this time together.
11. Perfect books to Escape
If you are using your spare time to read currently, this post could be the one for you.
Alice shares with us great books to escape with. From alternative worlds to children’s books, now is the perfect time for a bit of escapism.
12.7 Lockdown challenge ideas
I loved Lucy’s post when I read it. We know there are plenty of things we could be doing right now, but for me these challenges are THE one thing I really want to do!
OK so maybe not the marathon around the garden one but I think I’d rock a pillow! Now you know you have to go and read to find out what I am talking about…
13. The 3 R’s of Coronavirus
This post by Lisa Marie is all about a change in perspective. I have certainly spent a lot of time thinking about the 3 R’s.
I have had a complete change in perspective, Have you?
14.10 Gift ideas to send a loved one while in quarantine
I adore the idea of sending loved one gifts while we are in Lock down. Emily has 10 wonderful ideas for you to show your love from a far.
I have had some really lovely gifts during this time and they have meant the world to me. I have sent some too which is equally as heart warming.
15.Thoughts from Naivasha | Kenya – Day 38
The Nomadic Backpacker has a whole new level of Lock down. He is currently miles from home in Kenya.
This post is just one in a series he shares about life in Lockdown in a completely different country. As if this time was not scary enough, I can’t imagine how that must feel. They are a brilliant set of posts and I really do wish him all the best and hope he’s home soon.
16. Things to do when you’re not working
Here Claire has a huge list of things we could be doing while we are not working. Suddenly we all have a lot more time even if that is just saving on commuting. But for some who are not working from home or have been furloughed, there is a lot of time to fill.
Which would be top of your to do list?
17. Travel inspiration: 15 places to go after Corona
I think we are all dreaming of that first holiday away aren’t we? Victoria has some amazing places to choose from on this post.
So good in fact, I think this blog post just became my new bucket list!
18. 10 Ways of coping with isolation anxiety
There is no way to escape the isolation for some of us. Even being in a busy house for 3 months can be isolating.
Jess has some great ways to make time for yourself or to keep those feelings of isolation at bay.
19. 10 Ways to stay at home and still have family adventures
I love this post by Kaz. It offers so many wonderful ways to adventure without breaking lock down rules.
I am all for having adventures at any time and I certainly don’t think we need to give up during lockdown. Although secretly I am quite glad there is no room in our garden for the huge tent! Winner!
20. Improve your personal image from home
In this post Jenni looks at 5 ways we can improve our personal image without leaving home.
Our personal image is so much more than the clothes we wear, its about who we are and who we present ourselves as.
These 5 ideas are a great use of our time now to work on our post lock down persona.
And there you have it, 20 more incredible posts that sum up what we’ve been thinking, what we have been doing and what we hope to do following lock down.
It looks like many of us will be choosing to remain in a personal lockdown a little longer and some of us returning to work over coming weeks.
Whatever you’re doing, keep safe, keep cracking out amazing content and stay safe.
Thank you again for all your support.
What a fab post – thank you so much for featuring me 😊 Off to have a read of some of the other posts 😁 xx
Thank you for letting me share it Hannah x
Thank you so much for including my post Claire! That’s ever so kind of you, I’ll be reading the others today and tomorrow! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you Lucy. I hope you enjoyed them x x
I really should check some of these lockdown posts that you recommened! I have time now that my exams are over! Thanks for sharing!
I hope you enjoy them x x
I loved the first edition of this post ( thankyou for including me in it) so I can’t wait to crack on and start reading some of these isolation posts. Thankyou for putting this together x
Thank you Kayleigh, The amazing content has certainly kept me busy reading over lockdown x x
I found so many posts I had missed from the last one that I really enjoyed reading so I’m going to sit down with a cuppa and read these ones too. It’s such a lovely idea to support each other at this time.
Aww thats brilliant. Thank you so much for reading x x
Thank you so much for including my post in here!
I’ve loved both editions of the post, and you’ve done an amazing job collecting them all.
I’m looking forward to checking them all out, I think all of them are able to be applied to our lives post Covid- and there’s some brilliant suggestions in them ❤️
Thank you Claire. I agree. I think we will all have a different approach to life when this is over x
Really good selection of posts. I will be sure to look at some of them
Thank you Jennifer x
This is such an amazing collection of posts. I am off to have a reading spree! I think it is so nice to see this is your second edition, there are so many amazing bloggers out there! Thank you for including my post in this collection. I really appreciate it 🙂
Em x
https://www.loveemblog.com
Thank you Emily. It was a lot of fun reading all the posts to put this together. I hope you enjoy them all x
What a great collection, I am going to have to take my time to visit each of these posts to find out more x
I hope you enjoy them all x x
Some fantastic blogs here, what a great idea to pull them altogether in one place
Thank you Amy. So much amazing content out there x x
This is so lovely and I’m now full of inspiration! I love the ideas in the ‘how to have a family adventure at home’ blog post 🙂
Me too. It was one of my favourites, Some wonderful ideas x x
This is a great round up of posts, I am going to have to check them out as it is always interesting to see how people are doing and what they have been up to.
I agree, it is reassuring to know that we are all in this together x x
Thank you so much for the feature Claire! I enjoyed reading the other posts as well. So many inspiring ideas in here. Stay safe and healthy! -Jenni xxx
Thank you Jenni and to you x x
Thanks for sharing 🙂 I have read a couple of these post, hopefully I shall have a look at the other ones 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
I hope you enjoy them Nic x
I am happy I found this list of blog posts to read! I have a few hours free tonight and now I know what I can do!
Oh Brilliant, I hope you enjoy them x x
Love the support your showing too others 😊 quite a few I’ve not read in this one too.
Thank you Adam x
Oh my goodness what a good idea! So many good posts in here ☺ thanks for sharing!
Thank you Naomi x
What a great idea for a roundup post. Personally I am getting to the end of my patience with lockdown – especially when it comes to home-schooling. As I live in Wales the restrictions have barely eased at all and there seems to be very little change on the horizon!
I can’t believe how differently this is being dealt with. I hope things ease for you soon x
Another great selection of reads to sit down with a cuppa! I have found I am definitely reading more blogs, especially lockdown related posts, during this time.
Me too. It has helped me stay sane I think x x
Grounded? I never saw not being able to go travelling and quarantine in that way until I read this post 😂 It was cheeky like I said yesterday but appreciate you shedding a but of light on my post as well as the others, which I’m gonna try and read through some of.
Johnny | Johnny’s Traventures
I only meant as in a plane being grounded… certainly didn’t mean anything by it x
What a great idea for a post, this is incredibly helpful for resources and for finding awesome new bloggers to follow, thank you!
Thank you Finn. I hope you enjoy them x x
Oh wow I didn’t realise a 2nd edition of this post was coming! Another great round up of posts here Claire. It seems like a lot of us really focused on the lockdown content! I’ve loved reading it myself 🙂 xxx
Thank you Jenny. People have been amazing. So much so that i have spent far too much time reading and not enough writing!
This is such an awesome idea that you’ve done. It helps us out find new posts from people and also helps us on coping with this lockdown.
Thank you Jenn, There has been so much amazing content during lockdown that I knew I had to share it x x
Wow this is another great round-up of amazing content.
Lauren | https://www.laurenyloves.co.uk/
Thank you Lauren x
Great round up. I’ m always after posts featuring travel content – it’s just nice to read those! As well as date night ideas.
Thank you for reading Eva x x
I loved this post! It was so good and gave some super good ideas. I especially resonated with number 5 haha! Ell x
A lot of people said the same! Thank you for reading Ell x x
Ooh thank you so much for sharing these posts! I especially liked the idea of updating your bucket list by Cassie due to lockdown, as a way to move forward!
Thank you Lizzie. It is a great idea. It has certainly made me think about what would be on mine x
‘We all stop needing to pretend that we are fine’…yes exactly I love this and we should be honest with our feelings x
I agree. It can be hard but in the long run, the benefits are huge x
This is such a lovely idea I am off to read them all now!
https://www.emilyclareskinner.com
Thank you Emily, I hope you enjoy them x x
These seem like a great collection of posts that I must find the time to read at least some of them! In particular, I like suggestion 5. A lot of us unfortunately pretend everything is fine when its nice, and sadly that is due to the current stigma around mental health
I completely agree, it feels so much easier to say that we are fine but we need to know that it is important to speak up when we are actually far from OK.
I’ve been waiting for part two of your lockdown round ups (again, thank you so much for including me in part 1!) and I’ve read a few posts in your second top 2o. But there are a lot of others that I don’t recognise so I’m bookmarking this post to come back and click through at a later date. This is so kind of you, Claire, and it’s lovely to see how bloggers have been finding so many positives from this whole situation, isn’t it? Lisa xxx
Thank you so much Lisa, I have been blown away by the content recently. It has certainly motivated me to do things that I may have put off otherwise.
The blogging community is fantastic and it was a pleasure to share these posts x x
Really fantastic round up of posts. I loved the first edition of this and the second one is just as great. Its wonderful to see how different bloggers have been managing lockdown life.
Thank you Laura, It is definitely reassuring that we are all very much in this together x
Thank you so much for sharing this! I will deffo be taking a look at these!
Amber – https://theunpredictedpage.com
Thank you Amber, I hope you enjoy x
There are some great sounding posts on here 😊 I can’t wait to do a bit of reading when my little boy goes to bed 😊
Thank you, I hope you enjoy x x
Great collection of posts!!
Thank you x
aw this is such a nice collection of posts! I will go though them for a read 🙂
Enjoy Kristina x x
What a useful and informative post with so many ideas and things to do in lock down .
Thank you for including my post Claire! & thanks so much for patiently putting this together. I read the brilliant, brilliant posts here. All the lock-down posts (editions 1 & 2) have something for everyone.
P.S. If you’re okay, can I give a suggestion (for the formatting of this post)?
Also, link no. 13 says ‘can’t be found’. 🙁
Of course and thank you x