Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar has always been an inspiring celebrity parent, but she's really risen to the occasion while we've all been staying home. Nearly every day, she posts helpful #Quarantips for parents to help us entertain our kids, de-stress while parenting, and get work done around the house in a fun manner.
SMG knows her stuff. She's raising her 11-year-old daughter, Charlotte, and 8-year-old son, Rocky, with her husband, fellow actor Freddie Prinze Jr. Basically, she feels our pain at being stuck at home all day with little ones, and she's doing her best to help keep us all sane during this tough time. Here's some of her best #Quarantips to survive sheltering in place with the kiddos, ranked.
Don't drink and mom
Kids can socially distance from moms
Sometimes, us moms just need a break, and SMG took Mother's Day as hers. She joked that parents can teach their kids about social distancing by … socially distancing from them. Mother's Day may be over, but it's never too late to teach the little ones about staying 6 feet away from us — even if just for a little while.
Jeans still need love
Now that many of us are home all day, it's easy to fall into a sweats and leggings-only pattern. They're so comfy. But Sarah recommends putting on a pair of jeans for a change. It'll feel so dressed up, it'll be like going to a wedding. Yep, that's how formal we are these days.
Jeans feel dressy.
Keep bread fresh
SMG has a great tip for moms who need to keep sandwich bread fresh for longer: Just stick a celery stalk in with the loaf — or eat the bread faster and save the celery for a bloody mary. Both great options, but with the second one we get more bread and a cocktail: a win-win.
Remembering Saturdays
Who even knows what day it is anymore? Sarah suggests that parents teach kids about the days of old with a history lesson about what Saturdays were. Since we don't really have official weeks or weekends anymore, Saturdays have lost all real sense of meaning these days.
Indoor hiding spots
Nearly everyone's hall closet could probably use a good cleaning out, and now is the perfect time to do that. Not only will we then have a fresh, organized space, but we'll also have a new spot to hide. Since we're unable to ever leave our houses these days, indoor hiding spots are key for getting away from the kids for a minute.
Daily dose of vitamin C
There's no disputing that vitamin C is a great part of any diet, so why not make getting vitamin C even more fun? As SMG points out, mimosas are filled with a large portion of our daily dose and they come with the added bonus of champagne. Start the day off right with a glass.
