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<\/p>\nAt Parabo Press, we\u2019re here to help you \u201cfill your space with joy.\u201d It\u2019s a half-tagline, half-mantra for us, because we believe that adding prints of your favorite memories to your home makes it a happier place to be.<\/p>\n
Lately, we\u2019ve all been spending more time in our homes each and every day. As team Parabo has been adjusting to working from our homes, we\u2019ve thought a lot about how to stay positive. We want to continue printing up as many photos as possible, while looking for new ways to bring joy to your days.<\/p>\n
So, we have rounded up some of our favorite stay-at-home activities to inspire you and help you continue to find joy in the space around you!
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Keep in contact with friends and family and check in on those you love. We enjoy using Facetime and messaging apps to connect, but even a simple phone call will help brighten you and your loved one\u2019s day!<\/p>\n
Our Print Shop Manager Katie has been playing the physical board game Battleship via FaceTime with her family, and has been hosting virtual video happy hours with friends who live far away. It\u2019s an easy way to keep occupied and in touch with those most important to you.<\/p>\n
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Teaching your pet a new trick gives you and your family a common goal to work toward, and leaves you feeling accomplished. Our CEO Laurel has a really cute dog named Ursula, and they\u2019ve spent the last few days teaching her how to high five. Look! We even have some adorable photo proof. <\/p>\n
If your pet already knows every trick in the book, spend some extra time taking your pet on a long walk. It\u2019s good for your mind and body – and good for your furry friend!<\/p>\n
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Our teammate Meg has been spending time learning more about embroidery. Most recently, she\u2019s been finishing up some old projects and learning to stitch on clothing items she already has around the house!<\/p>\n
She\u2019s also been baking a lot more, trying new recipes for bread and pasta – many of which can be made with pantry staples you have on hand. Next up – this honey wheat recipe from Alchemy Bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n Do you have a bookshelf of old favorites you\u2019d like to revisit, or books you\u2019ve been waiting to have time to read? Incorporate a small block of time in your schedule each day to read. You\u2019ll tackle that reading list in no time. <\/p>\n If you prefer listening to your reading material, lots of public libraries offer audiobooks with your library card. In Madison, our library is compatible with the Libby app for renting audio books, but Libby<\/a> works with other libraries all over the country, too.<\/p>\n Not looking to take on a whole book right now? Well, we\u2019d love to recommend listening to a podcast! They are a great way to learn something new, dive into a short story or have a good laugh. Some of our office favorites are Reply All<\/a>, Homecoming<\/a>, and Wait Wait …Don\u2019t Tell Me!<\/a> <\/p>\n Take a long walk outside and enjoy some fresh air and springtime views. Lots of families are creating artwork to hang in their windows, too, so people can have an extra special view when they\u2019re outside. <\/p>\n There are also tons of great free exercise apps out there. Meg\u2019s favorite is the Down Dog<\/a> yoga app – it\u2019s a customizable yoga practice that lets you adjust length of time, type of practice and even the music station.<\/p>\n This is another great idea from Laurel, who has been working hard on her garden plans. Laurel recommends you \u201cget some seeds in the ground and start a garden – veggies, flowers or herbs (we’re doing all 3). A lot of things had to be cancelled, but you can’t cancel spring.\u201d<\/p>\n Our team member Olivia is staying at home with her roommates, and they have been learning to cook as a group, using their different skills in the kitchen to try cooking new meals. So far, she says \u201cwe\u2019ve had a whole roasted chicken and then homemade soup.\u201d Yum! <\/p>\n Our Lead Customer Advocate Katelyn says \u201cwe\u2019ve made plans to order takeout and delivery once in a while (bonus points if they\u2019re local!) and watch a light-hearted movie. It\u2019s nice take to a break from cooking!\u201d<\/p>\n Pro tip: if you haven\u2019t watched the TV show Love is Blind on Netflix yet, it\u2019s our office favorite. <\/p>\n Laurel has been spending time with Luna, her new little one, and has had a lot of fun looking through old scrapbooks of when she was young. <\/p>\n Laurel says, \u201cI looked through a scrapbook my mom made me when I graduated high school. It was so fun to see and made me want to make lots of memory books for Luna.\u201d<\/p>\n We often hear that our customer\u2019s main struggle when printing photos is finding the time to organize and decide which photos to print. Use your extra time to sort through what is on your phone or computer, and print some photos to hang in your home, or make some memory books. <\/p>\n We recommend putting your favorite photos into an album on your phone. When you’re ready to make a photo book<\/a> or set of prints<\/a>, just visit our website on that same phone. You’ll be able to open up that album and get right to your chosen photos.<\/p>\n Kids really love looking at photos of themselves, so creating a photo book can be a really fun (and time consuming, in a good way) activity for the family.<\/p>\n And, since you\u2019re all home together, take even more photos! We love celebrating life\u2019s moments, big and small, so be sure to document your time together.<\/p>\n Do you have any fun stay-at-home activities you\u2019ve been doing to bring joy to your routine? Comment on our social posts or send your ideas to help@parabo.press.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nRead or listen to a book or podcast<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMove your body<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWork on your garden<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLearn to cook some new recipes<\/h3>\n
Or, support a local business and order carryout<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nLook through old memories<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nOrganize your photos, and take even more!<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNow, it’s your turn!<\/h3>\n