Welcome to St. Luke’s second quarantine activity post! As the COVID pandemic continues and school resumes for the fall, we want to share some more fun activities, online class recommendations, kid-friendly recipes, and other engaging resources with you all. These will help keep you active and busy whether you are home alone, with your partner, or with your family.

Activities of the Week

Online Pictionary: Skribblio

https://skribbl.io/

This is a fun version of Pictionary that you can play with family and friends no matter where they are!

Craft: DIY Time Capsules

DIY Back-to-School Time Capsule

A back to school time capsule can be a fun way to see what will change over this year!

Online Lesson of the Week

Yoga Lesson by Lululemon

Lululemon has plenty of great yoga lessons to help you relax during stressful times.

Recipe of the Week

Mini Muffins in 5 Fun Flavours (by My Kitchen Love)

School-Safe Mini Muffins 5 Ways

For complete directions, click the link above! These are great for back-to-school and can easily be eaten with a spoon or fork (nice and safe for COVID protocols).

Oatmeal Muffin Base:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, coconut sugar, or honey
• 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil, such as coconut or canola
• 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
• 2 tbsp chia seeds*
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla

Flavour Options

Raspberry Lemon Flavour:

• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup raspberries (fresh)

Double Chocolate Flavour:

• 2 tbsp cocoa
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Strawberry White Chocolate Flavour:

• 1/4 cup chopped strawberries
• 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
• 1 tbsp freeze dried strawberry powder, optional**

Graham Cracker Lime Flavour:

• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp graham cracker crumbs

Apple Cinnamon Flavour:

• 1/2 small apple, chopped into 1/4″ inch cubes use Granny Smith, Pink Lady or another good apple for baking
• 1 tsp cinnamon

We hope you and your loved ones enjoy these activities and resources this week! Feel free to send us questions or suggestions for more activities at: community4@stlukepalermo.ca.