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<\/p>\nHey guys!<\/p>\n
Happy Monday!<\/p>\n
The saying \u201cso much to do, so little time\u201d was once a clich\u00e9 we could all relate to. But these days, such seems to be inapplicable, for most of us are at home due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). With more time on our hands now, we ask, what more can we do to stay productive?<\/p>\n
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If there\u2019s anything we are learning from our current reality during this time, it is that we can now do what we\u2019ve always wanted to accomplish in the comforts of our home\u2014be it baking, cooking, gardening, and other hobbies we had no time to learn before.<\/p>\n
Interested? Here are some activities you may want to try to make the most out of the ECQ period.<\/p>\n
Cooking<\/strong> Baking<\/strong> Arts & Crafts<\/strong> Reading<\/strong> Work it out<\/strong> Gardening<\/strong> \u201cWe have received several requests for plastic bottle donations from various groups for urban farming projects. And as a company that champions sustainable practices, we are more than willing to help them create a greener world,\u201d said Frederick Ong, President and CEO of Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc.<\/p>\n \u201cOther than our frontliners, our environmental advocates are to be considered heroes also, because what they are doing is for the long-term. And we are here to support their causes,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n And if there\u2019s something we are realizing during the quarantine period, it is that the earth seems to be healing, because of less human activities outside our homes. Most of us are realizing the grim effects of not taking care of the environment. And this pandemic is teaching us to nourish Mother Nature more for us to enjoy healthier years.<\/p>\n More than ever, it is high time to learn how to remain productive, while taking care of the environment. It is clear that we are breathing cleaner air and seeing clearer skies these days. And let\u2019s all do our job to keep it this way to save more lives and for the benefit of generations to come.<\/p>\n But if you opt to do nothing during this quarantine period, there\u2019s no problem about that, too. Remember: The most productive people also make time doing nothing for self-care and a balanced life.<\/p>\n And that’s it for this update, always keep safe!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n XoXo<\/strong><\/p>\n Paula \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hey guys! Happy Monday! The saying \u201cso much to do, so little time\u201d was once a clich\u00e9 we could all relate to. But these days, such seems to be inapplicable, for most of us are at home due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). With more time on our hands now, we ask, what more […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":731,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,14],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-730","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-latest","category-stories"],"pageone_source":{"pageone_source":"","author_name":"Paula Grace Fermin"},"_pageone_source":"","zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/730","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=730"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/730\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/crazylittlethingsilove.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWhy don\u2019t you try whipping up something in the kitchen using ingredients you never thought would work before\u2014like the famous, easy 7-up chicken marinade or challenge yourself to cook a perfectly seared steak or experimenting on preparing the Dalgona in various versions\u2014from coffee to fruity flavors\u2014that are making the rounds on the internet? Now is the best time to sharpen your culinary skills; then by the time the quarantine is over, you may gather your friends for a dinner at home and serve them your best recipe discoveries yet.<\/p>\n
\nWhile you\u2019re at it, why don\u2019t you try baking sweet treats to brighten someone\u2019s day, too? You can start with the basic ones\u2014from baking cookies, then banana bread, to probably advancing to cakes; that is when you\u2019re confident enough with your weighing and measuring skills. Yes, bake it \u2019til you make it.<\/p>\n
\nWhile garbage collection may be a problem these days, recycling and upcycling wastes at home are highly recommended. Turn them into something useful.such as the tissue roll carton as a cable wire organizer, PET bottles as a case for your pencil or art tools, cans as flower vases, etc. You can make pencil cases for your kids, new jars for your room, and even toys for your kids, among other creative ways to reuse them. There are even free online classes that you may join to unleash your artistic side, as well as free music lessons, to boot.<\/p>\n
\nWant an escape but can\u2019t go out because of the virus? Let must-read fiction and non-fiction\u2014be it hard copies or eBooks\u2014take you to places and settings you\u2019ve never seen before. Books help your brain withdraw from anxiety-inducing news on your social media feeds. You can do light reading with food books or to feel some love while on quarantine, there\u2019s romance novels. Do read up on travel and create that itinerary of your biggest adventure yet once this quarantine is over.<\/p>\n
\nIn these uncertain times, it is best to sweat the stress out, not only to stay healthy but to also keep the happy hormones going. No gym equipment? No problem. There are still a lot of exercises you may do using ordinary items or fixtures at home. Need weights? Use PET bottles as DIY dumbbell; need elevation for your cardio exercise, use the stairs; or if you need to run but has no space, do high-knee, stationary run or jog. For Zumba or Yoga classes, there\u2019s always YouTube.<\/p>\n
\nWe\u2019ve also seen more people trying to grow their own urban garden at home in their effort to be more sustainable these days. You might have come across Facebook and Instagram posts by your friends showing off the progress of their mini farm and hydrophonic techniques using recyclable bottles. A lot of beverage companies are receiving requests from non-government organizations for donations of PET and other plastic bottles, too, as they will use them as pots for their plants to create sustainable farms for the communities they are serving.<\/p>\n