The Baseline (Old)

1. Just because we are self-isolating doesn't mean we have to be alone. Connecting with others is so important for our mental health and sorry, social media doesn't count. Thanks to technology, we can easily keep in contact with friends and eat lunch, drink wine, or even work out together while actually separated. Apps like HouseParty or Zoom (they can be downloaded on both laptop or mobile) make this possible - and no one will even judge you if you stay in your trackies. Maybe.   2.  Make use of what you've got in your house already and follow a makeup tutorial on YouTube or style new outfits using pieces from your wardrobe and taking photos of each outfit. It may be the last thing we feel like doing, considering some of us are working from home or have lost jobs, but it's a great time to explore some self-creativity without having to spend a cent. Plus, it gives you time to practice the perfect look for your out-of-isolation-debut.   3. For those who want a safe space to practice their painting skills, dig out or buy some paints and visit the Bob Ross channel on YouTube. There's nothing more relaxing than picking up a paintbrush and listening to him speak, and you'll even learn some little life lessons along the way such as - "We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

Conjuguemos is a website that provides vocabulary, grammar, verbs, listening activities and games in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Korean, and Latin to keep the brain active.     Keep learning science, maths and social studies from home with CK-12. They provide FlexBooks (customisable online textbooks), lessons, videos and multimedia simulations and exercises with instant feedback.   Access over 35,000 pages of online content on the cultures and countries of the world from CountryReports. With unique content from around the world, kids will have the opportunity to learn cultural, historical, statistical, country information right at their fingertips.   Keep experimenting with 3 weeks worth challenges by Maker Stations. These hands-on projects include simple instructions using materials around the house, QR code video resources, and a student recording sheet.   View day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing from home by Scholastic Learn at Home. With content for Pre-K to grade 9, your kids will be entertained for hours.

1. Have you started your own herb garden yet? Gardening has many health benefits and it is also so. damn. satisfying when you can pick fresh herbs straight from your windowsill to elevate your cooking game. All you need is a sunny spot and a bit of patience. Learn how to grow herbs inside here. 2. Get down and dirty with a DIY-at-home clay kit by Get Crockd. Designed to keep your hands busy but your mind active, you are provided with a pottery kit delivered straight to your door. You can use their website to find a kiln closest to you, otherwise the clay can last for years and years without being fired - so it will still be fine coming out of isolation.   3. ANZAC Day is coming up and right on cue, we start craving the traditional ANZAC biscuits. Here's our favourite recipe from Donna Hay for the chewy biscuit with the perfect crunch that we just can't get enough of.