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One of my favorite things to do with the fam was to head to our local movie theater for a fun movie night! Since I havent been able to catch the latest releases, I put together a list of the best places to watch movies online. My favorites include: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu. Whats your favorite?

Ive heard from so many of you that youre missing your Sunday church service. Heres a list of all the local churches that are broadcasting services online: Newmarket Community Church (multi denominational: https//www.youtube.com/c/NewmarketNHCommunityChurch Trinity on Main (united) contact [email protected] for Zoom info St. John Chrysostom Parish (Catholic) Live through website St. Elizabeth Seton (Roman Catholic) Live through website.... Please feel free to add any that Ive missed! See more

I want to add some new books to my reading list and...whos kidding who... theres no time like the present. So I did some research and found a list of the best reads of 2020. Some that caught my eye are "Finding Freedom" - Harry and Meghan,"Eight Perfect Murders" and "Final Draft: The Collected Work of David Carr". Do you have any others that I can add to my list? Post them below in the comments!

Dont gain the #Quarantine15! Today, Im sharing a list of local gyms and personal trainers that are hosting online workout sessions: Orangetheory, Lululemon, Planet Fitness and celebrity trainers Don Saladino (4wks free) and Kira Stokes Fit (1wk free). What are you doing to stay in shape? Im so thankful I have an elliptical trainer and a great coach!

How many of you are making the most of your time, but realizing how much you miss your normal life? I know I sure am! Some of the things Ill never take for granted again, dinner with friends, travelling...anywhere and catching a movie or ball game. Whats something youre looking forward to doing when things get back to "normal"?

I have to admit. When the panic buying set in, I bought some pretty random things. Like who really needs 14 boxes of Hamburger Helper, 20 jars of pasta sauce and 20 kg bag of flour! Surely I cant be the only one that stocked up on things that I may (or may not) ever eat?! What random food did you buy? Tell me below in the comments!

This is my busy time of the year. And things look different. But my goal is the same. To serve my community. To show up for my clients and help them. In uncertain times, I still want to continue to support my buyers and sellers. No matter what happens, just know that Im here for you!

Running a real estate business in time likes these has been a challenge. But I believe that we all need a mindset shift today. So Im sharing a favorite quote today - "Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed no hope at all." - Dale Carnegie. Like if you agree!

Now, more than ever, Im choosing to focus on things I CAN control. And that includes my daily habits. So here are some of the things Im doing daily to help me focus on whats important. I start the day with a mindset walk and a great cup of coffee and end my day with a glass of wine, an entry in my journal and a plan for tomorrow. What are you choosing to focus on during these times of uncertainty?

If there was one home improvement project you could tackle right now, what would it be?

With all the changes happening, I wanted to do another real estate market update for you. If youre thinking of buying or selling, heres whats been happening over the last couple of weeks. Our Aurora Real Estate market was on a complete pause! Although prices have remained incredibly steady, the number of homes sold is down as are the new listings. These changes can affect home values, including yours. If you want to know the new value of your home, PM me for a free, no obligation home evaluation today!

I cant be the only one whos reorganized my pantry 17 times... Which room are you planning on organizing during your time at home?

Its safe to say that the world has changed since our last market update. Over the past month, our Newmarket Real Estate market was on a bit of a rollercoaster ride! If you want to keep up with our market, sign-up for my newsletter list by sending me your contact info!

Raise your hand if you dont know what day of the week it is? If your days are all running together like mine, it may be time to break out a daily schedule for the kids. Especially, if youve recently added homeschool teacher to your resume! Ive seen several schedules floating around on social media, and the one tip I have is to make time for recess. Whats been working for your family? Id love some new ideas!

No permission slips needed! Thanks to amazing technology, you can take virtual field trips to the zoo, aquarium, and museums! Heres a list of my favorite places to visit (from the couch): San Diego Zoo, Ellis Island, the coral reefs of Dominican Republic (Nature Lab), Boston Childrens Museum. Wheres your last (virtual) trip to?

Its a beautiful day, so grab the sidewalk chalk and head outside for some fresh air and a fun afternoon with the kids! Write fun messages, inspirational quotes, or draw cute pics on the sidewalks and your driveway. A perfect way to brighten someone elses day when they walk or drive by after youve gone back inside!

Our local shops are the best! Many of them are offering Grab & Go meals for students as we navigate this extended break from school. Heres a list of shops that are offering great prepared meals for students! Vinces - Grab n Go Cachet (AMAZING!!!)

Needing a little fresh air? Hit the trails for a fun-filled day of exploring! Some of my favorite local hiking trails are Tom Taylor Trail & The Willow Farm, Lakeview & Wimpey Trail system. Which trail is your favorite?

With all the recent changes, it can be hard to keep up with all the grocery store open and close times. So to help, Im sharing a list of all our grocery stores in the area, and including their times of business: Vinces M-F 7am-8pm, Sat 7-7, Sun 7am-6pm Metro M-F 7am-9pm, Sat&Sun 7am-8pm Food Basics M-F 8am-8pm... Walmart Supercentre 7am-11pm Sobeys M-F 8am-10pm Longos 7am-8pm See more

I never knew online shopping had so many perks! Ive been following Dress911s Instagram account, and they have a TON of super cute spring & summer dresses. And in case you missed it, they are offering free shipping on purchases over $50. Be sure to check out their page dress911 and show these fellow Canadians some love!

On the hunt for date night ideas at home? Keep that spark alive with some fun ideas that you can do at the house (after the kids are asleep, of course). My favorites include kicking it "old school" with game night, wine tasting, outdoor picnics on the patio and our most memorable "Chopped" cooking competitions!

Who knew that online concerts were a thing?! Some of my favorite musicians have recently shared free online concerts! And I have to say, Im here for it! No standing in lines or nosebleed seats! Heres a list of upcoming online concerts that Im excited to watch: May 21 Blake Shelton & One Republic May 24 National Memorial Day Concert Trace Adkins, CeCe Winans & Same Elliot to name a few (FB, Youtube & PBS) June 6 Lady Gaga & Obama (Youtube)

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KaBoom! Fireworks season is finally here! And its the perfect time for creating some fun memories at home! Some of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday are enjoying high tea in the Queens honor, lighting up the ol BBQ in the backyard and enjoying a firework show. What fun-filled activities at home do you have planned?

If youve lost track of how many days youve actually been at home, then youre probably pretty bored. So heres an idea! Go ahead and clean out that messy closet (you know the one). Or if you havent switched out your winter clothes with your summer clothes, nows the perfect time! If theres a project that youve been putting off, I encourage you to go for it. Life will be busy again. So take advantage of the time you have at home now!

Its so important to keep it social! Because lets face it. I miss the day-to-day interactions. Just because were all spending more time at home, doesnt mean we have to lose touch with one another. Heres some of my favorite ideas to stay connected with family and friends...mail a "just because" card to someone you love, host a Zoom dinner party for your friends, grab a glass of wine and call your bestie. How are you staying connected?

Im looking to practice my cooking skills. No better time than the present! In the comments below, share your favorite 5 ingredient (or less) recipe so we all can try something new! Ill go first... Heres my recipe for my favorite peanut butter cup cookie dough brownies! This perfect sweet and salty dessert calls for 1 roll of chocolate chip cookie dough, 24 large peanut butter cup candies, and 1 box of brownie mix (water, eggs and oil as per brownie instruction. Heat over to 350 F. Line 13"x9" pan with foil. Spray pan with cooking spray. Press cookie dough evenly on bottom of pan. Top with peanut butter cups. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread batter evenly on top of peanut butter cups. Bake 30-40 mins or until set. Allow to cool. Cut into 6x4 rows. Enjoy! Now, your turn!

Not sure about you, but Im craving a good pizza from Papa Johns! Its just what I need after a long day of working from home. And the best news of the day...Papa Johns is offering 50% off (use promo code PJ50)! Heres a list of my favorite restaurants that are offering delivery services during this time! Ricks Cookhouse (AMAZING pulled pork), Astoria (Best Greek...ever) OVH (free delivery over $20) and, Cachet (check out "Cooking with Cachet")