From the familiar creaks in the floorboards to your
favorite easy chair, there's no place like a warm, cozy home. Here in New
Jersey it’s week five of the stay-in-place order. Warm and cozy has turned into
a dampened energy level, lack of motivation and general going stir-crazy. Many
of my friends are challenged with home schooling, unemployment, and no social
contact with friends and family.
Before you take up permanent residence on your couch
or start to sleep out of sheer boredom, there is good news. Check out this list
of ideas to help you (and the whole family) beat cabin fever.
HOW TO BEAT CABIN FEVER
1.
Break out a good
book. You had to know that would be my first suggestion. All joking aside,
read an uplifting story. For suggestions and reviews, check out goodreads.com.
3.
Start a new
hobby. A few ideas include knitting, stained glass, Soduku (for those who
have read my bio, you know where I keep my Soduku book) and fiction writing. I
can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a fan tell me that they have an idea
for a story. NOW is the time to write it.
4.
Actually, stay-in-place
creates a need to make a meal plan for the week (or weeks), create your shopping
list, and place your order for pick up or delivery.
5.
Try a new recipe. I’ve
included one for you in this newsletter.
6.
Start scrapbooking.
7.
Do a puzzle. It’s a
little old-school, but still fun. There are some awesome available on Amazon.
8.
Pull out some old board
games or a pack of cards. One of my favorite’s is scrabble. My husband and I
play. However you can play Words with Friends online with those that cannot be with you.
9.
Engage in some pre-spring
cleaning. You’ll have more time to enjoy the great outdoors once you can
go out again.
10.Rearrange your furniture. Sometimes a few moves is all it
takes to make your place look new.
11.Have a movie and popcorn night. Dig out an old favorite or
stream or rent something new. You can also watch a with family and friends
using Netflix
Party
12.Research your family history and create a family tree.
13.Catch up on those shows you’ve been threatening to watch but
never have time. Like Tiger King, or something more to your liking. I’m all caught on The Crown and Westworld. You can see where my head is.
14.Go for a walk, even a 15-minute one. PLEASE, wear a mask or
at least cover your mouth and nose.
15.If you enjoy museums, you can take a virtual tour. The good news
is you avoid the gift shop. Here are some links to places you may enjoy. Here
is Versailles, Pyramid of Giz, and Harry Potter’s Magical Train.
16.Speaking of Harry Potter, here is a link to an online game for
the whole family, https://emulatoronline.com/games/harry-potter/
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Forever Equals by Ruth A. Casie
Lady
Morgana Stelton is more comfortable with a sword than a sewing needle. Abandoned
by her highlander, who has gone to war for his king, she refuses every man her
father and brothers present, but with her father’s estate on the English side
of Scottish border, a political marriage is proposed by Lord Westervelt’s son,
who has no love for the Scots.
Grayson
MacDonald is a longtime friend of the Steltons. He holds his friendships close,
his love for Morgana dear, and his duty to his king sacred. Hours before he’s
to ask for Morgana’s hand, he is summoned into battle and refuses her pleas to
go with him. Gray earns the reputation of a fierce highland warrior. Severely
wounded in his last battle, his men leave him well hidden to recover. Three
years later, Gray returns as an emissary for his king to the English court.
Morgana may no longer love him, but he will never let anyone harm her. Ever.
Westervelt
and his followers snub the highlander and start rumors questioning the
Stelton’s loyalty to the crown. According to Westervelt, the only way to
protect her family is for Morgana to marry him. Morgana overhears Westervelt
arrange to kill Gray. With no time to seek help, she is Grays only hope. Gray
arrives and finds Morgana facing Westervelt with her sword in hand. He will
protect her with his last breath. She will fight for the only man she’s ever
wanted. Him.
RUTH A. CASIE is a USA Today bestselling author of
historical swashbuckling action-adventures and contemporary romance with enough
action to keep you turning pages. Her stories feature strong women and the men
who deserve them, endearing flaws and all. She lives in New Jersey with her
hero, three empty bedrooms and a growing number of incomplete counted
cross-stitch projects. Before she found her voice, she was a speech therapist
(pun intended), client liaison for a corrugated manufacturer, and vice
president at an international bank where she was a product/ marketing manager,
but her favorite job is the one she’s doing now—writing romance. She hopes her
stories become your favorite adventures. For more information, please visit
RuthACasie.com or visit her on Facebook, @RuthACasie, Twitter, @RuthACasie,
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