#mondaymotivation
Today is World Animal Day. Celebrate your household pet with these homemade cat toys! (They'll appreciate it!)
https://www.curbly.com/diy-cat-toys
Do you feel less than enthusiastic about packing your lunch? These "adult lunchables" may be just the trick to bring fun back into brown bagging it!
https://theeverygirl.com/adult-lunchables-2/
Attaboy!
Slade witnessed this hawk chasing a squirrel in the Upper C parking lot on the morning of October 1, 2020.
Keep your eyes open, you never know what you'll see!
Traditionally, October Open Studios is the biggest annual event for Western Avenue’s Artoberfest. This year, October Open Studios will move outdoors for a two-day, two market event.
This Saturday and Sunday, from 12 to 4 p.m, you’ll find over 60 artists, with one market in the upper parking lot and the other in the middle parking lot. Western Avenue guarantees you will find something that speaks to you or helps you with the anticipation of the holiday season, too. See more at https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/artoberfest-outdoor-art-market/2020-10-03/
Your Saturday Read: how the concept of "repotting" yourself is a catalyst for change...
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/making-a-change-moving-away
To celebrate their reopening, the Palace Theatre is offering free tickets for the British Rock Experience show, which is playing from Oct. 23 to Nov. 14. Enjoy musical performances of classic hits by The Beatles, David Bowie, The Animals, The Kinks, The Police, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Adele and much more! Visit https://palacetheatre.secure.force.com/ticket/PatronTicket__PublicTicketApp#/events/a0S3u000006U8WLEA0 to get your free tickets.
Halloween isn't canceled! Here are some ways to make it particularly special this year!
https://camillestyles.com/entertaining/fun-isnt-cancelled-how-to-celebrate-halloween-safely-this-year/
Do you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a depression that is affected by the changing seasons? This therapist in Alaska has some hints...
https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-tips-from-therapist-in-alaska-36828751
#WellnessWednesday
Today from 3 to 5 pm, join Element Care in our courtyard to Spin and Win! Every player wins a prize!
Check out these single serving dessert recipes that you can whip up for yourself at the office or on a weeknight!
https://camillestyles.com/food/11-single-serving-dessert-recipes-we-love/
We *love* these ideas for organizing your closet to highlight your favorite or most-worn pieces! Read it tonight and plan for this weekend!
https://www.hunker.com/13730293/how-to-organize-clothes
Happiness comes from four special brain chemicals: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphin. Here are a few simple activities to stimulate the production of each of these chemicals to give yourself a natural boost! Try it this week and let us know in the comments if it worked!
We know that a lot of people are embracing the holidays earlier than ever this year. If that's you, this craft will teach you how to make a set of adorable holiday nesting dolls to display or gift.
https://thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2020/11/make-your-own-holiday-nesting-dolls.html/
Lowell is fortunate to have restaurants with flavors from all over the world. Click on the link below and try something new this weekend!
https://lowell.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html
Is Friday the 13th really that unlucky?
https://blog.csiro.au/is-friday-the-13th-really-that-unlucky/
With Covid-19 still hanging around, limited travel options for people with families far away, and the Governor's mandate on gatherings over 10 people, your Thanksgiving may look a little different than in the past. Here are some things to implement if you'll be celebrating alone: https://theeverygirl.com/celebrating-thanksgiving-solo/
If you have been bitten by the decorating bug, these are some clever ways to style your kitchen!
https://theeverygirl.com/one-wall-kitchen/
A little Boston history for you... do you remember February 4, 1993?
https://www.massmoments.org/moment-details/boston-celtics-retire-larry-birds-number.html
Great news for people suffering with arthritis: researchers at Stanford have discovered a way to regenerate cartilage, which eases movement between bones.
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2020/08/Researchers-find-method-to-regrow-cartilage-in-the-joints.html
#WellnessWednesday
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Sweatpants & Coffee
February 2 at 8:30 AM ·
Courage!
Here are 12 skills that are becoming obsolete. Do they actually matter?
https://www.considerable.com/life/improvement/old-school-skills-becoming-obsolete/
Amethyst is the birthstone for February, so if you have a friend with a birthday next month, or you want to give a glam Galentine's Day gift, these crystal bookends are a luxe option!
https://www.curbly.com/18373-how-to-make-gorgeous-and-glam-diy-amethyst-bookends
