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10 Things that are not canceled due to the Coronavirus Crisis

03/14/20 | Tips for Moms

International Travel – Canceled
NBA – Canceled
March Madness – Canceled
Conferences, Concerts, Tours – Canceled
Schools and Universities – Canceled
Disney – Canceled

So… here we are.  In the midst of probably the biggest public health crisis of our lifetimes.  In the span of no more than 7 days, just about everything we loved, looked forward to or esteemed as part of our every day lives and existence was canceled through a phenomenon we’ve come to know as “flattening the curve.”  Next thing we knew, we were told that for an unspecified amount of time, we were all going to be both working from home and homeschooling our kids, forced to hoard excess amounts of toilet paper and non-perishable foods. And all without the usual comforts some of us have grown accustomed to. Like sports, gatherings with friends, and live television, just to name a few.

That said, all hope is not lost.  Believe it or not, there may be a silver lining to all of this.  Quite frankly, seeing the silver lining is going to be the only way we’ll get through this with a hint of sanity.

Here are 10 super important and soul relieving things that are not canceled due to coronavirus! 

Corporate Responsibility

I was over the moon excited to see that yes, this does still exist.  Many corporations are stepping up  and offering some help to parents, students, and employees during this impossible time.  Most recently, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan announced that he’s giving schools free video conferencing tools to assist with students’ digital learning platforms.  Comcast is offering free internet for low income families,  with both Comcast and T-Mobile upgrading everyone to unlimited data for the next 60 days. Additionally, UHaul is giving free storage to displaced college students and Scribd is offering a host of free task management tools for teachers.   Kudos to these companies and I’m looking forward to hearing about more companies stepping up soon!

Arts and Culture

While we aren’t physically going to public museums for a while, we can still enjoy some arts and culture without leaving the house.  Google has partnered with over 500 museums across the globe to offer virtual tours of their exhibits and access to their collections.  These include some of the most famous museums in the world such as the Guggenheim in New York and The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.  You can access these museums HERE.

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Wealth Building

Sadly, many people are freaking out over the potential economic impact of this coronavirus crisis.  People are easy wealth building, stock investing for beginners, robinhoodtemporary losing jobs as businesses are forced to close.  International trade is deeply impacted. Not to mention the hit on the travel and tourism industries.  Even if you are one of the fortunate ones to still be able to work full time or receive paid leave, it’s always important to be forward thinking in your wealth building efforts and investments.  I’m not super big into stock trading or anything, but I did finally sign up for a free account on Robin Hood and will be looking into various investment opportunities over the next few weeks/months.

Healthy Eating

No, I’m not going to lecture anyone and say that stocking up on canned goods and ramen is a bad idea.  I mean, we don’t know what’s to come and non-perishable foods are going to be a necessity.  However, whenever possible, we can still choose healthier options with longer shelf lives, cook meals from scratch, and incorporate some healing herbs and spices. 

Depending on where you live, actually planting some fresh fruit and vegetables are a good idea right now.

If you’re thinking about starting your own organic garden, here are some veggies to start your garden with!

Human Connection

I know this term “social distancing” makes us feel like we’re going to be total hermits for the next few weeks.  Unless you’re already an introvert, in which case, you might feel it’s your time to shine.  However, even though we probably aren’t hanging out at the mall or going to the movies, human connection is not completely canceled.  Facetime your friends, do some group chats, and dare I say it…make phone calls!  Facebook and social media isn’t enough – keep up with and actually connect with other humans guys.

Exercise

Similarly, as some of us are staying away from public gyms right now, keeping up some sort of exercise routine is going to be super important.  Walking, jogging, bike riding around the neighborhood, etc. are easy.  Plus, you can usually find some good guided fitness and yoga classes available on Amazon Prime, Xfinity on Demand, YouTube, etc.  One of my favorites is the BeachBody on Demand program which is not free, but has some really intense workouts to keep you on your exercise game. Tip: Find a buddy to team up with on on Beachbody on Demand program! Share the cost and keep each other accountable.

See also: 5 Daily Exercises to Relieve Anxiety

Structure and Routine

I’ll be honest, this is one of the things I’m most terrified of over the next few weeks/months.  My first thought when I learned that schools were closing and the kids were going to be home with me all day was that this is going to be an absolute freakin mess.  But my Facebook friends came through with some awesome ideas and sample schedules for the days to come.  For example…

7-9am: Breakfast

9-12: School Work

12-1pm: Lunch/Break

1-3pm: School Work

3-3:30: Break/Snack

3:30-5: Chores, etc.

You get the picture.  And you can adjust it according to whatever works for your family like if you want to sleep in later, which is not a bad idea!

Khan Academy also has an amazing guide for at-home school schedules by grade.

Family Fun

Yes, we are going to have lots and lots of family time over the next few weeks/months.  Try to make at least some of those hours pure fun and family bonding opportunities.  Things that are not canceled due to coronavirus: board games, family dinner, movie nights, laughter and creating memories.

For example, I’ve been teaching my kids some of my favorite games from my childhood and having an absolute blast.  Check out these 21 old school games to teach the kids this quarantine.

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Fresh Air

Let’s not be confused. Coronavirus (as far as we know) isn’t that crazy outbreak from Bird Box where you aren’t allowed to open doors and windows.  I’m deciding that now is the time to set up my patio set, get some backyard games put up in the backyard and whatever else we can do to guarantee us some fresh air every day!

Me Time

Last, but definitely not least, your “Me Time” is not canceled mamas!  You may have to get a little more creative with it since things like your usual spa day or vacation are probably out of the question.  Reading books, talking to friends, some mild binging a non-family-friendly show…whatever it is you love or need every day, do it!  Whether you get your me time by waking up a little earlier, staying up later or outright demanding that time for yourself, you’ll have to find a way!

Part of us all getting through these next few weeks or months is going to be taking care of ourselves, each other and maintaining/attracting good energy. It’s not going to be easy, or even fun at all times, but the important thing is that we get through this safely and quickly.  Love and peace to all of you! Keep calm and wash your hands!

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  1. Renee says

    April 15, 2020 at 10:44 am

    Yes!!!! We can’t let this weird time steal everything from us! This is the best post I’ve read today!

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  2. GiGi Eats says

    April 15, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    YES!!!! A GREAT reminder to people – THIS IS NOT THE TIME to give up on everything. It’s the time to take care of things that you put on the back burner because you were “too busy” to do them before!!!

    Reply
  3. Jessica Collazo says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    I love doing virtual tours and cooking healthier. I have to start doing some exercise though but at least I am walking around outside my house.

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  4. Kristi McAllister says

    April 15, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    It’s true that many things are canceled, but at least we have a virtual way to keep up with people. Great post!

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  5. Lavern Moore says

    April 16, 2020 at 12:17 am

    These are some really good tips and resources and things to do that I find so useful. I can really put them to good use.

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  6. Hans David says

    April 16, 2020 at 7:29 am

    It is very important to maintain a positive perspective but if this self quarantine goes for another month, I might lose my mind.

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  7. Valerie says

    April 16, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    I am loving the Google virtual tours and getting to explore museums that I’ve visited in the past. This quarantine is definitely what a lot of us needed on a spiritual, personal level. It’s time to catch up on the things we didn’t have time to do before due to our 9-to-5 jobs: self-improvement, self-reflection, learning new skills, etc. It sucks that it comes with an air of anxiety and stress but I think we will be alright in the end.

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  8. Shelley at BeyondPennies says

    April 17, 2020 at 12:38 am

    Thank you for the uplifting post! So many things not canceled. I spend my free time.playing with my babies and blogging – not canceled. But even so, I will welcome normal life back.

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  9. blair villanueva says

    April 17, 2020 at 12:51 am

    Schools are not cancelled, however, this is our concern. Would the schools (especially private schools) will give us rebates for those weeks that our kids didn’t use the facilities we’ve already paid? That is something that we look forward to.

    Reply
  10. Raksha N says

    April 17, 2020 at 4:03 am

    I am still keeping my exercises up and I have talking to my family a lot these days. Its hard during these times.

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  11. Steph says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:37 am

    I agree some things should not be put on hold no matter what especially eating healthy and family fun.

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  12. Serene Xi says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:30 am

    This is an excellent list of things to do while in quarantine. I am going to use your list of games as a resource. Here’s another good list one of my clients published: https://www.amdataservice.com/about/blog/Resources-For-Parents-Working-Remotely_AE51.html

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  13. Marysa says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:52 am

    Great points! Life goes on regardless of stuff like travel being cancelled, and this is a great way to make the best of it!

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  14. littlemisadvencha says

    April 17, 2020 at 8:52 am

    exercise! – you hit me with this. why am i soooo tired to work out? Uh oh. I should really be working at it. Thanks for this reminder.

    Reply
  15. Eileen M Loya says

    April 17, 2020 at 9:26 am

    I agree with all the things you wrote in this article. I am now finding the time to do the things I have always been putting off before. Every day may be filled with uncertainty, but as long as we have our loved ones with us, we can survive this and be more appreciative of what we have been blessed with.

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  16. aisasami says

    April 17, 2020 at 10:45 am

    I think what we are going to learn from this time is that we need to be thankful for the simple things. Like you listed above, these things are going to be here forever and we need to be aware and thankful for them!

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  17. Iamgeetha blog says

    April 17, 2020 at 11:12 am

    Yep! Life is not as planned now. Cancelled trips, no spring and summer shoppings. For my kidsake, I am doing virtual tours and cooking healthier. Started yoga on every morning.

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  18. Elicit Folio says

    April 17, 2020 at 11:35 am

    I love all the positivity in this post! I am going to share this with a few of my friends. There are a lot of good things we can do right now during the stay-at-home orders for COVID19

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  19. the joyous living says

    April 17, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    what a nice list! great job reminding us of all we have to be thankful for. enjoy your me time.

    Reply
  20. Sarah M says

    April 17, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    Best things you mentioned and reminded us thanks.

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  21. Desiree says

    April 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    I think I’ll try this Robin Hood app. Thanks I’m also writing a post now on structure during this time it’s so important to out mental health

    Reply
  22. Sayed Williams says

    April 17, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    I will keep the advice in mind. I have ignored many these sadly. I’m bookmarking this to be reminded of the steps.

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  23. anita says

    April 17, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    Thanks for the list. At least there are some things that aren’t canceled!

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  24. Capri says

    April 17, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    I agree. While a lot of things are canceled there are tons of things we can still do a home. Eating healthy is number 1 and very important right now to stay well.

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  25. Sarah B says

    April 17, 2020 at 9:45 pm

    With so many cancellations due to Covid, I’m glad to see some things that are not canceled. Something to look forward to.

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  26. mainak biswas says

    April 18, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Absolutely agree with you! We are trying our best to stay fit by doing exercises regularly!

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  27. Dreams Abroad says

    April 18, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    Healthy eating and exercising is a must. Thank you for this awesome post. I forgot a few things that I need to get back on track!

    Reply
  28. Nina says

    April 18, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    I agree with all the points in the blog post. Its time to focus on the optimistic side and entertaining and engaging resources.

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  29. Magen says

    April 19, 2020 at 12:55 pm

    I love this. It’s so easy to forget everything that we can still do when all we hear about is everything that is canceled. We are really using this time around my house to spend time as a family and to try and build on new ideas.

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  30. Stacy says

    April 20, 2020 at 4:53 am

    This article is like a fresh air in this situation. Exercise is the most important thing that we should not skip. If we can’t go to gym a simple free hand will do lot of good.

    Reply
  31. Adventures with Shelby says

    April 20, 2020 at 11:49 am

    I am trying to keep a routine, exercise and outdoor time is helping me stay positive

    Reply
  32. Elizabeth O says

    April 27, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    This Pandemic Coronavirus lockdown is perfect for me to have a me time and spending a lot of my time for my family.

    Reply

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