Cody Jaffe, Fall 2020; Caitlin Kiesz, Fall 2020; Sonya Springstead, Fall 2020; Angel Baron, Fall 2020; and Nayeli Ruiz, Fall 2020
Half Baked Harvest
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/
Half Baked Harvest is a cooking blog with many different recipes from New American and other types of cuisine. Created by Tieghan Gerard, Half Baked Harvest has recipes for cooks of all skill levels, and also has recipes for cocktails and drinks. Gerard recently released a cookbook containing recipes from her blog.
Maangchi
Maangchi is a great website for learning how to cook Korean cuisine. Maangchi has tons of recipes of how to cook various Korean dishes, and also provides instructional videos that walk you through the cooking process. Maangchi also runs a YouTube channel under the same name, and has published a cookbook.
America’s Test Kitchen
https://www.americastestkitchen.com/
America’s Test Kitchen is a great resource for cooks of all abilities and interests. In addition to providing informative recipes, America’s Test Kitchen also provides equipment reviews, a YouTube channel with recipe demonstrations, several cookbooks, and a podcast.
Audible
Audible is a source for audio books. Offered as a subscription service, Audible offers a huge amount of audio books available for download. Offering a different format than conventional books, audio books allow for listening to a book while engaged in another task such as walking or exercising, and provide another way to engage with literature.
Poetry Foundation
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/
The Poetry Foundation is an online archive of poetry from many different poets. You can find poems organized by different genres, information about famous poets, and poems to listen to in audio format. They also publish The Poetry Magazine Podcast, for podcast listeners.
7 Reasons Adult Coloring Books are Great for Your Mental, Emotional, and Intellectual Health
It might sound silly, but coloring has actually been shown to reduce stress and improve mental health due to the calming effect it has on your brain. This article discusses why this activity is so popular as a relaxation activity. Crayola has a few pages available for free to print and there are many very affordable books available online as well!
Martinez, N. (2015). 7 reasons adult coloring books are great for your mental, emotional, and intellectual health. HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/7-reasons-adult-coloring-books-are-great-for-your-mental-emotional-and-intellectual-health_b_8626136
Crayola. (2020). Adult coloring pages. https://www.crayola.com/free-coloring-pages/adult-coloring-pages/
20 Creative Ideas for Online Gatherings Using Zoom (or similar)
This is a fun idea for those of us who may be relying on Zoom (or other video chat platforms) right now to connect with family or friends who do not live in our immediate household. This website gives a lot of fun and relaxing games or activities that groups can do together while video chatting. Because social health is an important part of caring for oneself, these would make a great study break!
Crudgington, L. (2020, May 29). 20 creative ideas for online gatherings using zoom (or similar). Bright Green Learning. https://brightgreenlearning.com/2020/05/20-creative-ideas-for-online-gatherings-using-zoom-or-similar.html
The Super Shake Guide: Turn Your Boring Protein Smoothie into a Super Shake
This is an article/recipe for making a quick and easy protein shake/smoothie that is nutritious, filling, and tasty and a great way to ensure you are getting all your vitamins! I like to use: unsweetened almond milk, vanilla protein powder, spinach (you cannot taste it so put lots of this in!), frozen strawberries and blueberries, chia seeds, some almonds, a little bit of plain Greek yogurt, and just a touch of cinnamon. Yum!
Andrews, R. (n.d.) The super shake guide: Turn your boring protein smoothie into a super shake. Precision Nutrition. https://www.precisionnutrition.com/super-shake-creation
Try this: 25 Teas to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
This article gives a list of specific types of tea to relaxation and to combat anxiety.
Legg, T. J. (2019). Try this: 25 teas to relieve stress and anxiety. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/tea-for-anxiety
“25 Stay-at-Home Self-Care Ideas During COVID-19”
This is a list of ideas of things to do at home to care for yourself, mental health, and organize your life.
Premier Health (2020). 25 stay-at-home self-care ideas during COVID-19. Premier Health. https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/healthnow/25-stay-at-home-self-care-ideas-during-covid-19
Volunteering at your local animal shelter
This could be a great opportunity to give back to your local community and get some pet therapy at the same time. Animal shelters are usually flexible with one’s schedule, so this is great for busy people.
Just One Cookbook– https://www.justonecookbook.com/
A cook website written for people interested in Japanese cooking, with fun and easy recipes, video tutorials and step by step instructions. You can also find it on youtube and instagram.
Puzzle Games– https://www.mindgames.com/Puzzle+Games
Puzzles can be a great way to take a short break from school or work and it is another good exercise for your brain. You can use this site, buy your favorite puzzle book, or get them from your local newspaper.
Big Brothers Big Sisters –https://www.bbbs.org/
Volunteering to be a mentor to youths in your area is a rewarding experience. You can help build resilience and wellbeing in youths, which can in turn be a learning opportunity for you as well.
Coursera– https://www.coursera.org/browse/health/health-informatics
A site where people can take courses to build their skills, most of which are free, offered and created by a variety of colleges and companies.
Cookie and Kate – Whole Foods and Vegetarian Recipe Blog
Taylor, K. (2020). Cookie + Kate. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://cookieandkate.com/
Cookie and Kate is one of my favorite recipe blogs and offers a vast array of whole foods and vegetarian recipes that are noteworthy for both how healthy and tasty they are! Healthy meals that are also delicious play a key role in self-care. I suggest trying Kate’s Peanut Slaw with Soba Noodles – so yummy!
CookingLight
CookingLight. (2020). Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://www.cookinglight.com/
CookingLight is another of my favorite go-to sites for healthy and delicious recipes! In addition to providing recipes and cooking lessons, the site also has a section called Healthy Living, which offers articles on various aspects of well-being. For a dessert that is super-healthy, easy-to-make, and sooo delectable, I suggest checking out CookingLight’s Moroccan-Spiced Oranges recipe!
Love and Lemons
Donofrio, J., & Mathews, J. (2020). Love and Lemons. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://www.loveandlemons.com/
The Love and Lemons website provides a plethora of recipes that showcase seasonal fruits and vegetables. Thus, in addition to providing flavorful recipes, it provides a creative way to celebrate the seasons. While the site specializes in vegetarian recipes, many of the recipes are also vegan and/or gluten-free.
Stitch Floral Blogspot
Konyukhova, A. (2020). Stitch Floral. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://stitchfloral.blogspot.com/
Stitch Floral Blogspot is a charming site that provides embroidery tutorials as well as inspiration for a variety of embroidery projects. Embroidering is one of my favorite pastimes! One project idea that this site proposes is an embroidery journal which serves as an ideal platform to practice and record a variety of embroidery stitches as well as test out new designs and ideas.
The Zine
Gragera, M., & Morgan, C. (2020). The Zine. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://artzine.com/thezine
The Zine is a digital art magazine by Artzine. The mission of Artzine is to connect artists and galleries to a digital platform. It also seeks to make art accessible to everyone. On the site, there are numerous editorials, including stories on artists and the intersection of art with contemporary issues. A current editorial that caught my eye is, “How Artists Are Addressing the Global Pandemic in Their Work.” Here is the link to the editorial: https://artzine.com/articles/how-artists-are-addressing-the-global-pandemic-in-their-work
Colossal
Jobson, C. (2020). Colossal. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://www.thisiscolossal.com
Colossal is a website that features contemporary art, design, and craft through a wide range of mediums. It houses thousands of articles featuring artists and current issues in art. It seeks to inspire its audience through art and to make art accessible to everyone.
Guidester
Baumann, J. (2020). Guidester. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://www.guidester.com
Guidester is a website that provides tools for planning travel in Europe. One of the articles featured on this site is called, “Why Travel Should Be Part of Your Self-Care Routine.” The link to the article is here: https://www.guidester.com/self-care-travel
The Beat of Adventure
Heldt, A. (2020). The Beat of Adventure. Retrieved November 27, 2020, from https://thebeatofadventure.com
The Beat of Adventure is a travel blog by printer and graphic designer Amelia Heldt. The site is designed to give the viewer the means to Travel, Create, and Inspire. Amelia’s narrative style is very humorous, making her blog a fun one to read! One of the blog posts that might be especially interesting to check out is the one titled, “Solo Trippin’: 9 Lessons Learned from Travel as Self-Care.” The link to the blog post is here: https://thebeatofadventure.com/solo-travel-as-self-care
“This MIT app makes self-care as addictive as a video game”
I am an avid gamer myself and will take any opportunity to turn what feels like a tedious task into a game. This article presents a game as a free app that turns self-care tasks into fun. It can be a great way to take care of yourself while having fun. It is available on Andriod and Apple.
Wilson, M. ( 2020, April 29). This MIT app makes self-care as addictive as a video game. Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/90497450/this-mit-app-makes-self-care-as-addictive-as-a-video-game
“Self-Care Has Official Entered the Gaming World”
This article presents a self-care app that I have been using for the past several months. It gives you access to self-care exercises that are meant to be used in 10-15 minute increments.
Mackenzie, M. (2018, September 16.) Self-care has officially entered the gaming world. Shape. https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/self-care-game-app-stress-relief
“FamilyWall: The family assistant app”
Keeping organized is one of the things that contribute most heavily to my self-care. If I know what I am doing and when I need to do it without having to try remember it all it decreases my stress exponentially. This app gives you a calendar that you can sync with others, a timetable to organize your day, a private messaging board, a family board, a photo gallery, a recipe section where you can import or create recipes, a meal planner to plan out our meals/recipes for the week, a list function for groceries and other lists, contact lists, and a location tracker. It has everything to stay organized and on top of household needs as well as schoolwork. It is available on both Apple and Android and accessible by computer browser.
FamilyWall. (nd.). Your family assistant. https://www.familywall.com/index.html?lang=en
“17 Poems To Read When The World Is Too Much”
Giorgis, H., & Obaro, T. (2016, July 07). 17 Poems To Read When The World Is Too Much. Retrieved from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/hannahgiorgis/lineage (Links to an external site.)
Buzzfeed created an article that compiles 17 different poems to read “when the world is too much”. All poems are linked with a small description for readers to read through before they click on the poems.
