During lockdown, my life didn’t change as I work at WDHB but the Covid ripples just keep coming. Would love to win this as we put up with slightly junky linen in our house because the next time we buy something we want to buy it once buy it right, but we can’t afford that yet so junky it is!

Daily catchups-braggups with my sis on G.C. each would try to outdo-update the other on the interesting-exciting things we have been doing, going (walks) seeing. It became a bit of a game really. we are10 years apart but have a lot of similar interests. eg. scenery/photography-crafts-gardening-insects etc. I am always keen to see what she is going to come up with next. I have also spent many hours on crocheting in preparedness for Mothers Day. Offering gift wrap & card along with contactless tracked courier to destination especially for Mother’s Day.( with distance and the current situation-many may not necessarily be able to visit Mothers) I have made Wraps/Shawls-Cowls/Mitts sets etc.. Never a dull moment and no depression or idle hands here :-)

We have done a lot of crafts and things to try and keep busy. We made a wreath for ANZAC day out of egg cartons. It was a lovely experience making it and talking about why we celebrate ANZAC day in NZ.

We’ve achieved a master bedroom overhaul. It became a bit of a dumping ground and wasn’t a place for r&r at the end of the day. This prize would be the icing on the cake

I may have been teaching my cat to take selfies…photo on Facebook ;)

I’ve been doing lots of delish baking to satisfy the sweet tooth!

I’ve baked for the first time in years as I’ve had the time to enjoy doing it 😊

Im an essential worker so Im still working. When Im finished work I play with my granddaughter at home. I’ve also caught up on some sewing and trying new recipes

I’ve been learning to sew, in many forms. I created something clothing, while also more creatively creating an art piece made from scraps. Exploring embroidery and listening to many, many, many, many podcasts!

I have been actually cooking dinner instead of some last minute cobbled together food, takeaways or My Food Bag – has been quite fun and also used up a lot of things out of the freezers, fridges and pantry (and managed to actually clean them all out too and re-organise – yay!)

Spending time with my husband

I have discovered that I love drawing NZ native birds, and coloring them in, it has given me such a happy feeling putting them onto paper and then I can admire them at a later time. This artwork has given me positive thoughts and I am able to share them with family and friends.

Ooh this is seriously SO GOOD! Well I am drinking MORE, spending LESS, and learning a little bit of Spanish along the way… muchas gracias! 🙋🏼‍♀️🤩👌🏼

I’ve really been enjoying using my bubble as taste testers for an enormous list of recipes I’ve been wanting to try.. Not sure they see this as positive after 4 weeks of treat eating !

I have been enjoying some gardening in this gorgeous weather ☀️

I made a beautiful scrap book for my 18 month old filled with photos and memories of the first year of her life, such a fun project and something she will have forever x

I have been studying leadership and am undertaking a continuity plan for my workplace so that any further disruption is minimised. I have been enjoying the sunshine and looking forward to harvesting more of our fruit. I am so proud of my children for coping well with online learning too.

I have been very productive my husband and I learnt to do brick laying.We made a gorgeous edge for my rose garden. It was hard work but satisfying when completed. We learnt this by watching a YouTube video. This has been something I wanted to do for about 6 years.

I’ve loved trying new recipes and going for long walks and doing some really hard jigsaw puzzles! I’ve learnt that I love being at home with my family.

I’ve been baking to use up the apples and glut of feijoas from my little urban garden. I tried to get a sourdough starter started, but think I overfed it, easy to do!