Living your best Life In Lockdown
Sydney
Strap in Sydney, we’ve got some epic suggestions to help you get through lockdown! From old-school workouts to online escape rooms, here are 12 ways to live your best lockdown life.
Drool Cooking Class
Stop scrolling, start drooling… The legends Drool are all about connecting people through food experiences. Meet, learn from, and be inspired by the community as you take part in an interactive virtual cooking class. There are vegan pizza masterclasses, carbonara nights & even Sri Lankan street food classes. All you need is the ingredients, and they’ll take care of the rest… Bon appétit
Escape Room
It’s time to #EscapeTheHouse. Sydney Opera House has transported the thrills and spills of your classic fear-inducing escape rooms to the digital space. Now you can experience those panic-inducing vibes at home with their Trials of Wisdom virtual escape room. This online game is free and requires you to solve riddles and puzzles to make it out! We challenge you to #EscapeTheHouse.
Baking
These COVID times are definitely history in the baking. Make use of those extra hours at home by getting your hands a lil’ dirty. Why not bake yourself a batch of Rainbow Nourishments jam donut cinnamon scrolls? The ultimate combo of two all-time favourite desserts. You can even drop a few of these lockdown treats to your neighbours and friends (if you don’t eat them all yourself).
Retrosweat
Put your party pants on because it’s time to work up a sweat. Retrosweat is here for you in and out of lockdown. To keep you all entertained, they’re running an epic range of live retro dance classes, such as 80s Mixtape, 90s Diva Yoga, and a Janet Jackson Workout. They’ve also got a huge library of on-demand workouts for you to do whenever you’re feeling a bit groovy. Go on, sign up and let your lycra loose.
Dinner at home with Two Chaps
If you’re anything like us, then lunch and dinner time are the best times of the day. Make your next meal magical by ordering one of Two Chaps Cafe bake at home packs. For $35pp, you’ll get a three-course meal featuring the likes of lentil minestrone, shepherd’s pie, and a scorched cream spiced rice pudding. It’s all vegan, comes with simple instructions, and is so yummy that you’ll probably end up being a repeat customer.
Order your Friends a Surprise Delivery
Lockdown can be a pretty challenging and isolating time for some. Show those you love that you care and are thinking about them by sending them a care package or some delicious vegan treats. We recommend ordering a 6 or 12 pack of these EPIC plant-based, organic cookies from The C Word They come in flavours like classic choc chip, cookie butter, double choc and sticky date, and can be delivered Sydney wide. PS: Don’t forget to send yourself some too!
Bondi Clay
It’s o’CLAY, lockdown won’t be forever. Whilst you’re stuck at home, why not make use of your time and get creative. Order one of Bondi Clay’s ClayKits and make your own mug, bowl, or vase from the comfort of your couch. They’ve got lots of tutorials and ideas to help you get inspired. Go seize the clay!
Letterbox Project
There’s nothing quite like receiving a handwritten note in the mail. Surprise your friends with some snail mail by writing them a beautiful heartfelt note. Let them know you’re thinking about them and looking forward to the days when you can be reunited. If you’re feeling inspired, you can even sign up to The Letterbox Project where you can volunteer to write notes for those in need of connection. The littlest things really do make a world of difference.
Cross Stitching
Become a master of the stitch with Craft Club’s Craft At Home kits. Via Class Bento, you can sign up for a virtual Cross Club workshop that will empower anyone from craft newbies to frequent embroiderers to hand stitch a masterpiece they can be proud of! You’ll be sent all the materials so all that’s left for you to do is unleash your creativity.
Gin Kit
Get your GIN ON with The Gin Collective’s beautifully crafted gin kits. These kits are filled with hand-selected and aromatic juniper berries, mixed spices, and custom-made copper hardware, along with instructions on how to infuse your very own gin. All you need to do is find yourself a bottle of vodka and let the GINKIT do the rest!
Listen to a New Podcast
Comfort can sometimes be found in just listening to another person’s voice. That’s why listening to a podcast is the perfect lockdown cure. Tune in to our founder Renee Buckinham’s new podcast Do You Even Influence and binge on the latest 10 episodes where she chats to some of the biggest and best talent in the influencer industry. New episodes drop every Tuesday so mark your calendars!
Have a Date from Home
Just because we’re in lockdown, doesn’t mean date night can’t exist. Spice up your weeknight routine by booking a virtual date night experience. Amazing Co. has designed a mix of awesome experiences to help you connect with your loved ones in a meaningful way. From game nights to trivia, cocktail making courses, and movie nights…there’s so much fun to be had (and honestly enough experiences to make date night every night of the week). Make sure to check them out!