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Living Large In The Cheap Seats- March 19

Living Large In the Cheap Seats is starting to look a little different given the current state of
crisis the world is experiencing.   The fact that we are being asked to limit our exposure to
groups of people larger than 10 people really impacts our ability to get out and enjoy various
local experiences.   Therefore going out in public is of a low priority in our household for the
time being. However, we are hoping to change that come late spring/early summer.
Therefore, I am going to focus on incorporating a little Hagge into my life with a few Small
Group (aka family based) activities, Virtual Activities and things you can do now in order to
secure more fun for the warmer months.   Well- hopefully. 




Add a Little Hygge into your life:
So, what is Hygge?  Hygge is defined as “a quality of coziness and comfortable
cheerfulness that causes a feeling of contentment or well-being.”   I believe that Hygge is
living a simpler lifestyle that is filled with contentment and rich relationships, but how do we
get started?  
Embrace Coziness
It doesn’t matter how big or small your space is, make it a cozy sanctuary- add pillows, soft
blankets, etc.  I like curing up with a good book and enjoying a hot cup of tea while I enjoy
reading.   
Savor Warm food and beverages
Nothing beats a hot bowl of soup or sipping a warm cup of coffee.  Treat yourself to this
experience on a regular basis.  
Bask in light 
Natural light is beautiful and has a healing nature, so changing your lighting from harsh to
soft options, open the curtains and/or windows.  
Explore the World Virtually 
Museum Visits
** Do you want to learn how to experience wonderful museums for cheap or free?   Come
and check out our Living Large Double Feature- Museums. 
In addition, you can participate in virtual tours of a variety of different museums for free.  
Here are a few links to help you get started: 
Museum Virtual Tours
I was fortunate to find this link to 12 Famous Museums that offer Virtual Tours.  If you love
museums like I do and are stuck inside, then take a tour from the comfort of your couch. 
12 Famous Museum Virtual Tours 
10 Top Museum Virtual Tours 
Louvre Tour
British Museum
National Gallery
Musee d’Orsay, Paris
Pergamon Museum, Berlin
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Summer Planning
Free Bowling For Kids (ages 2-17)  This Summer
Register your child(ren) for a summer of free bowling.   Your children will receive 2 free
games per day for the entire summer.   (Note- You will need to rent shoes or bring your own.
We purchase used shoes and resell them each summer to pay for our new shoes.)   
Free Fishing Days 2020
These are some days that some states offer free fishing weekends- where anglers can fish
without a license.  Check out the days your state offers free fishing days. 


Come back next week for Aquarium Virtual Exploration.   

Do you have a great idea on how to enjoy life during this stressful time?  
Leave a Comment Below. 

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