6 simple ways to create a Cozy home in a crazy time

6 simple ways to create a Cozy home in a crazy time 

Now more then ever I am craving calm and peacefulness over my home. With panic, fear and anxiety all around us, who isn’t look for a little normal these days? I know I am, and I  bet you do too. Since our homes are our havens now, I wanted to share 6 simple ways to create a Cozy home in a crazy time. These techniques are nothing new to most of us but the affect that they can have on you mentally and physically is amazing. 

Welcome to another Cozy Living Series. I am joining my Cozy Living pals who are sharing more creative and inspirational ideas to create a cozy home. All the links will be at the end of this post. Special thanks for my pal Jennifer from Town and Country Living who hosts this series each month. Click here to see all my previous cozy living posts.

6 simple ways to create a Cozy home in a crazy time

Maintain a current or new routine

Your routine can either be the same one you had before we hunkered down at home or you can create a new one that makes for our new temporary normal. If you made your bed right after getting up before….make it the same time now.  Brush your teeth and change out of your pj’s.  Incorporate working out, reading or whatever makes you happy into your day. Creating a sense of balance in your day will help reduce any additional stress or anxiety that we may be feeling.

Get in the kitchen

I find myself cooking or baking more than ever these days, which is huge since I am not really a cook. Embrace this extra time to get better at something. Cooking, organization, cleaning the refrigerator, let’s get it done. Right now sitting down for  a good meal or tasty treat is an important time for your family or household. Get out the cookbooks and experiment with new recipes.  Should I even tell you that I have made 3 cakes in the last month using my favorite frosting recipe here. 🙂 Lately the kids will find recipes that they want to try so they get involved too. A couple of days ago Lily and I made these  smore’s and chocolate chip treats.

Get outside

With temperatures rising and sun shining now is the time to get outside and enjoy the Spring weather. If it’s okay and safe for you to get outside, try to include it in your daily routine. If you are looking for something to do….check your landscape beds. With the arrival of spring temps, you probably also have some weeds to pull from your garden. Speaking of which, now is the perfect time to start this years garden. If you can’t get to the store for seeds or plants ,I have ordered a few plants from here and  here. Click here for more of my garden and landscape tips.

Now is a great time to connect with others in your home

My hubby and I sit down each night after dinner on the porch and just connect. Whether it’s talking about the day, plans when the virus is over or just enjoying each others company. I find that peace and connection in our relationship helps to minimize the fear and anxiousness either of us feels ( me more then him) .  With so much extra time I find I am having more time to spend with each of my kiddos too.  The same holds true with reaching out to friends or family members ( via technology) to check in and see how they are doing. People need to feel connected right now, especially those that are alone in their homes.

Clean the house

Time to tackle the Spring cleaning and other projects around the house. Windows, baseboards, ceiling fans it’s all right there staring you in the face every day.  I choose a few areas each day to work on and feel quite accomplished when I can cross them off the list. Something else I have been able to do, thanks to my local Sherwin Williams store, is start a few paint projects. Sherwin Williams will let you call in your order, pay on the phone and pick up curbside. I also heard you can order paint from Amazon.

Embrace this gift of time

 It took me a few days to realize that I couldn’t control what was happening around me. That fussing or stressing out wasn’t going to change the course of the virus. What I  could do was make the most of the situation and embrace the gift of time we were getting by having to stay home. Throw away the quilt from shamelessly watching netflix or Bravo. Go ahead and start reading your favorite magazines or books.  Tackle a hobby or project you have wanted to start but haven’t because you didn’t have the time. Guess what…..you’ve got the time now, how do you want to use it?

How are you coping during this time?

My prayers continue to go out to everyone,particularly anyone that has been exposed to the virus, all health care workers trying to save lives, our local govt , community and national leaders trying to keep us safe. Stay patient, stay healthy and stay home!

Ready for more tips and projects for your cozy home? Click on each of the links below.

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