NH Realty Gals BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts in the category - Quarantine Blogshttps://www.nhrealtygals.com/blog/Copyright NHRealtyGals.com2022-04-18T05:30:28-07:00tag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1699MainStNHReliefGovernor Sununu authorizes $400 million in emergency funding
Governor Chris Sununu announced on Friday the formation of the <a href="https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/MotKt4uBrEyVjNNZ6qGhIg" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/MotKt4uBrEyVjNNZ6qGhIg&source=gmail&ust=1589906669017000&usg=AFQjCNE_ujgb7n_sf83hx89DzMRrppSyyg">Main Street Relief Fund</a> – $400 million from the CARES Act to provide financial relief to New Hampshire small businesses due to the economic disruption caused by COVID-19.<br /><br />This prequalifying request for information will begin on May 15, 2020 and end two weeks later on May 29, 2020. The short time period will ensure relief is quickly provided to mitigate any further damage to New Hampshire small businesses, keeping doors open and preserving jobs. This information will be used to determine elegibility and amounts to meet the needs of small businesses, including whether the initial $400 million is appropriate or needs to be changed. <br /> <br />The prequalification application can be <a href="https://new-hampshire.secure.force.com/support/GOV_GOFERR_Business_Survey" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/_pv0tPB36-N6m-qIds_7Ig&source=gmail&ust=1589906669017000&usg=AFQjCNGA7F85KD2mpEC8GM7JHvMhInGJWw">found here</a>. The deadline to submit completed prequalification form is May 29, 2020.<br /> <br />Following the mandatory prequalification period, the Governor's Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) will review all information received and quickly determine relief criteria and amounts that effectively meet the needs of as many New Hampshire small businesses as possible.
IMPORTANT DATES
Mandatory Prequalification Period May 15, 2020 – May 29, 2020
Deadline to Submit Completed Prequalification Form May 29, 2020
Announcement of Program Specifics June 1, 2020
Formal Application Period June 1, 2020 – June 8, 2020
Deadline to File Completed Application June 8, 2020
Anticipated Funds Release June 15, 2020
2020-05-18T10:23:00-07:002020-05-18T14:51:36-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1645How's The Market?How's the Market? We have Answers....
Looks like we are almost out of the quarantine in New Hampshire! How has the market changed in the past couple months? Right now we have an inventory crisis in most price ranges and towns.... there is just NOT enough housing inventory and serious buyers are out there waiting for the "right property" to come on the market.
Below is a snap shot of Manchester & major surrounding towns, wondering how your town compares, <a href="https://www.nhrealtygals.com/contact/" target="_blank">CONTACT US</a> to find out. Thinking of buying or selling? We can set up an initial virtual consultation to discuss your needs and what the next step in todays market should be.
The graph comparison, for Manchester and major surrounding towns, (by price range) of:
Homes For Sale & Under Agreement Pre-Quarantine
Home For Sale & Under Agreement TODAY
Homes Sold in the past 12 months
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/1410/image/May_1_Market_Stats.png" width="732" height="673" alt="may 1 market" />
2020-05-01T09:42:00-07:002020-05-01T09:57:15-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1590Stress, Anxiety & Drepression in KidsSchool routines are important coping mechanisms for young people, when schools are closed, they lose an anchor in life.
Experts are saying: There is a need to monitor young people's mental health status over the long term, and to study how prolonged school closures, strict social distancing measures, and the pandemic itself affect the wellbeing of children and adolescents.
Dr. Amy Mezulis, Chair of the Seattle Pacific University Clinical Psychology Department, said since schools closed because of the COVID-19 outbreak, teenagers are reporting more depression and loneliness.
Mezulis said now that schools are closed for the rest of the year—families need to acknowledge that it’s a loss for many meaningful activities. “What we’re seeing in addition to just loneliness and anxiety, it’s grief. It’s really a loss—these are hopes and dreams that people wait years to celebrate that they’re not going to celebrate.”
From the experts at American Psychological Assocation: With the heightened anxiety and stress on families due to COVID-19, psychologists might see an exacerbation of symptoms in children. Children already struggling with anxiety or depression might experience higher levels of symptoms given the increased anxiety in society as a whole and increased isolation from physical distancing. Children with behavioral difficulties might exhibit increased externalizing behaviors with the higher stress levels and reduced positive outlets. For children with a trauma history, the current health crisis might trigger them and re-activate earlier trauma symptoms. Psychologists should empathize and discuss these issues with children and parents and provide psychoeducation on the possible impact of COVID-19 on symptoms as appropriate.
Below are some local resources if you find your child needs counseling services:
<a href="https://counselingcenter.com/" title="ccne" target="_blank">The Counseling Center of New England</a> offering Telehealth appointments.
<a href="https://www.mhcgm.org/covid-19-updates/" title="mhcgm" target="_blank">The Mental Health Center of Manchester</a> offering several resources including NH 211 hotline
On a National Level these resources are available:
The <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/text-us/" target="_blank">national crisis text line</a> allows you to connect with a crisis counselor for free simply by texting CRISIS to 741741 (you can also go through Facebook Messenger). It’s staffed by volunteer social workers and clinicians who reply within minutes and are available 24/7.
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html#community" target="_blank">CDC guidelines</a> for taking care of yourself and family during this crisis.
<a href="https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5da11607eda84209dcd9d545/5e73ac5555cd0eed6ec22419_Helping-Teens-Cope-with-Social-Distancing-18Mar20.pdf" title="teenscrisis" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> for a PDF print out guide of tips to help Teens Cope with this crisis.
Stay healthy & Stay Safe!
2020-04-17T11:20:00-07:002022-04-18T05:29:45-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1572How is The NH Real Estate Market?Wondering how today's market compares to a month ago?
We've been in quarantine in New Hampshire for about a month now. We had an incredibly strong market in the Greater Manchester area prior to this crisis. How much change has there been? The market in Greater Manchester has not changed all that much! Inventory is still incredibly low in most segments of the market. Buyers are still looking, while some sellers have pulled their homes off the market due to showing concerns, others are still going on the market & selling! Below is a snap shot of Manchester & major surrounding towns, wondering how your town compares, <a href="https://www.nhrealtygals.com/contact/" target="_blank">CONTACT US</a> to find out. Thinking of buying or selling? We can set up an initial virtual consultation to discuss your needs and what the next step in todays market should be.
Below is a graph comparison, for Manchester and major surrounding towns, (by price range) of:
Homes For Sale & Under Agreement Pre-Quarantine
Home For Sale & Under Agreement TODAY
Homes Sold in the past 12 months
<img src="https://assets.site-static.com/userfiles/1410/image/market_41020.jpg" width="638" height="586" alt="April 102020" title="market update" />
Note in the Manchester & Hooksett areas where we are seeing the "Buyers Market" segments this is directly due to the number of New Construction homes being offered in the price point (not all of them are built / ready to sell homes)
2020-04-10T09:08:00-07:002020-04-10T09:56:56-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1569EASTER IN QUARANTINEHere we are… still in quarantine and Easter is just a few days away….We’ve put together some ideas and resources to hopefully help this Easter be a little less stressful and a lot more joyful during this difficult time…. Without question it will surely be one we never forget!
Easter Dinner We know you can’t be with your whole family physically, but there’s nothing stopping you from being together virtually. With <a href="https://zoom.us/" target="_blank" role="link" data-ylk="subsec:paragraph;itc:0;cpos:15;pos:1;elm:context_link" data-rapid_p="7" data-v9y="1">Zoom</a>, you can prepare meals over video with your family, or even hold the entire dinner over video conference so it feels like you’re still together. There several other apps out there that offer video conferencing too – Skype, Facebook Messenger & Google Hangouts.
Missing those traditional side dishes because that one person knows how to make it “just right” isn’t in your quarantined home? Zoom with them and cook along side them virtually so you are preparing it together or create a family cookbook to distribute to everyone.
“Go to” Church WMUR has curated a list of local churches offering online mass <a href="https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-churches-religious-services-live-streaming-amid-covid-19-outbreak/31810346" title="CHURCH WMUR" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to access the list
Get Really Creative with the Egg Decorating We all have a bit of extra time on our hands, so why not make this years egg decorating epic! Check out these resources: really cool <a href="https://family.disney.com/easter-egg-decorating/" title="disney eggs" target="_blank">DISNEY EGGS</a>
Check out this blog with 46 Ways to decorate Easter Eggs <a href="https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/ways-to-decorate-easter-eggs-3964261" title="spruce" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
Get Crafty this Easter We found this blog with a bunch of great craft ideas to do for Easter <a href="https://onelittleproject.com/easter-crafts-for-kids/" title="crafts easter" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
NH Realty Gals hope these resources help you this Easter, remember Stay Home, Stay Safe & Stay Strong! We are still working (per the set CDC & NH Guidelines) so if you do need to make a move right now, give us a call, we are here to help!
2020-04-08T13:21:00-07:002020-04-08T13:30:02-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1565Will the economy & housing market recover?Are you wondering what are the experts saying about the economy and housing market after the current crisis is over?
The human toll may forever change families, but the economic impact will rebound with a cycle of downturn followed by economic expansion like we’ve seen play out in the U.S. economy many times over.
Here’s a look at what leading experts and current research indicate about the economic impact we’ll likely see as a result of the coronavirus. It starts with a forecast of U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
According to Investopia: “Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period. As a broad measure of overall domestic production, it functions as a comprehensive scorecard of the country’s economic health.”
When looking at GDP (the measure of our country’s economic health), a survey of three leading financial institutions shows a projected sharp decline followed by a steep rebound in the second half of this year:
<img src="https://files.mykcm.com/2020/04/01130930/20200402-MEM-Eng-1.jpg" alt="Looking to the Future: What the Experts Are Saying | MyKCM" />
A recent study from John Burns Consulting also notes that past pandemics have also created V-Shaped Economic Recoveries like the ones noted above, and they had minimal impact on housing prices. This certainly gives hope and optimism for what is to come as the crisis passes.
With this historical analysis in mind, many business owners are also optimistic for a bright economic return.
A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers survey shows this confidence, noting 66% of surveyed business owners feel their companies will return to normal business rhythms within a month of the pandemic passing, and 90% feel they should be back to normal operation 1 to 3 months after.
Bottom line: Lives and businesses are being impacted by the coronavirus, but experts do see a light at the end of the tunnel. As the economy slows down due to the health crisis, we can take guidance and advice from experts that this too will pass.
<img src="https://files.mykcm.com/2020/04/02095400/20200403-MEM-EN-1046x1308.jpg" alt="The Housing Market Is Positioned to Help the Economy Recover [INFOGRAPHIC] | MyKCM" />
Expert insights are painting a bright future for housing when the economy bounces back – and it will.
We may be facing challenging economic times today, but the housing market is poised to help the economy recover, not drag it down.
Let’s connect to make sure you’re informed and ready when it’s time to make your move.
2020-04-06T12:28:00-07:002020-04-06T18:07:44-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1562Crisis Help for Homeowners, Unemployed and Small BusinessesMORTGAGE RELIEF
If you can only pay a portion of your mortgage or cannot pay it at all you should be contacting your mortgage servicer immediately. Call centers are experiencing high call volume and you may be on hold for a while.
Do you have an FHA loan?<a href="https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/SFH/documents/COVID-19HomeownerHelp.pdf" title="FHA" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE</a> to see your options for relief.
A new federal law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, puts in place two protections for homeowners with federally backed mortgages:
A foreclosure moratorium
A right to forbearance for homeowners who are experiencing a financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency.
Do you have FREDDIE MAC backed mortgage <a href="https://ww3.freddiemac.com/loanlookup/" title="FMC" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO CHECK</a><a href="https://ww3.freddiemac.com/loanlookup/" title="FMC" target="_blank"> </a>
Freddie Mac loans have the following crisis relief, which can be obtained by contacting your loan service provider directly:
Ensuring payment relief by providing forbearance for up to 12 months
Waiving assessments of penalties or late fees
Halting all foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers living in homes owned by the company until at least May 17, 2020
Suspending reporting to credit bureaus of past due payments of borrowers who are in a forbearance plan as a result of hardships attributable to this national emergency
Offering loan modification options to provide mortgage payment relief or keep those payments the same after the forbearance period
If you don’t have a federally backed mortgage, you still may have relief options through your mortgage servicer.
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNEMPLOYMENT
Unemployment insurance benefits have been expanded during this crisis, including self-employed individuals and decreased waiting periods.
<a href="https://www.nhes.nh.gov/documents/covid-19-poster-03172020.pdf" title="NH" target="_blank">NHWorks offices are closed to the public</a> Due to COVID-19, all claims and questions should be directed to <a href="https://www.nhes.nh.gov/index.htm" title="NHES" target="_blank">nhes.nh.gov</a> or call the Unemployment Assistance Hotline at 603-271-7700. Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat/Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CARES Act: Unemployment benefits for independent contractors; disaster loans
The CARES Act dramatically increased the role of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in efforts to assist U.S. businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Among the vehicles for these relief efforts are: extended unemployment benefits for self-employed individuals; and the <a href="https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/uNZ-exfMkdIRG1X9aCE-EA" target="_blank">SBA 7(a) Paycheck Protection Program loans and SBA 7(b)(2) Economic Injury Disaster Loans</a>, both of which are available to businesses with 500 or fewer employees that have been negatively impacted by the crisis. Each of these additional provisions is explained below.
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR SELF-EMPLOYED (SUBTITLE A OF TITLE II)
· Self-employed individuals, independent contractors, and other individuals who are unable to work as a direct result of COVID-19 public health emergency and would not qualify for regular unemployment benefits under state law may be eligible to receive “Pandemic Unemployment Assistance.”
This excludes individuals who have an ability to telework with pay or individuals who are receiving sick leave or other paid leave benefits.
· The unemployment assistance is available to individuals who are unemployed, partially unemployed, or unable to work for each week (up to 39 weeks) impacted as a result of COVID-19 between Jan. 27 and December 31, 2020.
· These benefits will be administered by the states, in accordance with this new Federal law.
· There is a maximum of 39 weeks of assistance, where the amount is equal to what is authorized under the state unemployment compensation law, plus an additional $600 per week for up to four months.
The first step is that the applicant must qualify. An individual qualifies if (1) he/she is self-employed, seeking part-time employment, does not have sufficient work history or otherwise would not qualify for regular unemployment benefits; and (2) he/she self-certifies that they are unemployed or partially unemployed due to any of the following COVID-19 related issues:
· The individual has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or is experiencing symptoms and seeking a medical diagnosis;
· A member of the individual’s household has been diagnosed with COVID-19;
· The individual is providing care for a family member or household member who has been diagnosed with COVID-19;
· The individual is the primary caregiver for a child or other person in the household who is unable to attend school or another facility as a direct result of COVID-19;
· The individual is unable to reach the place of employment because of a quarantine imposed as a direct result of COVID-19;
· The individual is unable to work because a health care provider has advised the individual to self-quarantine due to COVID-19 concerns;
· The individual was scheduled to commence employment and does not have a job or is unable to reach the job as a direct result of COVID-19;
· The individual has become the breadwinner or major support for a household because the head of household has died as a direct result of COVID-19;
· The individual has to quit their job as a direct result of COVID-19; or
· The individual’s place of employment is closed as a direct result of COVID-19.
An individual does not qualify if he/she can telework with pay or if he/she is receiving paid sick leave or other paid leave benefits. <br /> Benefits are available from Jan. 27, 2020 through December 31, 2020 – not to exceed 39 weeks.<br /> <br /> Benefits include the weekly benefit amount (calculated under Federal Law – because they would not qualify under state law), plus a weekly $600 supplement.<br /> <br /> The weekly $600 supplement is available only through July 31, 2020.
<a href="https://d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net/groups/nhrealtors/attachments/u%20comp%20self%20employed.pdf" target="_blank" title="nhf">CLICK HERE FOR THE NHES FORM TO FILE</a><br /> <a href="https://www.nhes.nh.gov/" target="_blank" title="nhes">CLICK HERE FOR THE NHES WEBSITE</a>
SBA 7(a) PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) (Section 1102 & 1106)
· Businesses with 500 employees or fewer (or that qualify as a small business concern based upon the SBA’s size standard for the applicable industry), including sole proprietors and independent contractors, are eligible for SBA 7(a) loans in response to COVID-19 covering expenses for the period of February 15, 2020 through June 30, 2020. The CARES Act appropriates $349 billion to cover these loans.
· The loan amount will be 250 percent of the average payroll costs/month for the year prior to the loan, up to $10 million. For businesses not open yet in that period, the SBA will look at earlier receipts from 2020.
· 7(a) loans can be used for:
Payroll costs, including for independent contractors and employees who work on commission;
Rent/Mortgage interest;
Utilities; and
Interest on other debt obligations incurred prior to February 15, 2020.
· All or a portion of these loans will be forgivable for businesses that maintain at least 75% of the average payroll levels as in the previous year and certain employee levels based upon specified criteria; forgivable amounts phase out as employer’s payroll levels drop below that.
· The bill also increases the SBA “Express Loan” limit from $350 thousand to $1 million until January 1, 2021.
CPAs, attorneys and banks will need to be consulted in order to put an application together as there are many details in the law about how to calculate “average monthly payroll” and how to document the loan forgiveness calculation.<br />For more information here is link: <a href="https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/OPispw2ziWcLB1oO50qyqg&source=gmail&ust=1586007570959000&usg=AFQjCNEo_-q39VnVhARJeEQt7A9HgXukrw" title="ppp">Paycheck Protection Program</a>
<br /> EMERGENCY ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN (EIDL) GRANTS (SECTION 1110)
· Businesses with 500 employees or fewer, or a small business concern under the SBA’s size standard, including sole proprietors, independent contractors, cooperatives and Employee Stock Ownership Plans are eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) during the covered period of January 31 to December 31, 2020 in response to COVID-19.
· The business must show hardship due to the Coronavirus.
· The Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available for up to $2 million dollars for businesses.
· During the covered period, SBA may determine loan eligibility based solely on the applicant’s credit score or use of an alternative appropriate method for determining an applicant’s ability to repay.
· The SBA must waive any personal guarantee on loan advances or loans under $200,000, the requirement that the applicant needs to be in business for the 1-year period before the disaster and that an applicant be unable to obtain credit elsewhere.
· Legislation provides $10 billion in funding to provide an emergency advance of up to $10,000, which is forgivable debt, to small businesses within 3 days of the business applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
· The SBA may advance $10,000, which is forgivable debt, to small businesses within 3 days of the business applying for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
· Economic Injury Disaster Loans may be used for the following:
Paid sick leave to employees impacted by COVID-19
Payroll
Rent/Mortgage Payments
Debt obligations due to loss revenues
Increased costs for due to chain supply disruptions and materials
<a href="https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/" target="_blank" title="cr">CLICK HERE TO APPLY</a><br /> <a href="https://d3dkdvqff0zqx.cloudfront.net/groups/nhrealtors/attachments/nh%20sba%20lenders.pdf" target="_blank" title="nhsba">CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S SBA LENDERS</a>2020-04-03T20:21:00-07:002020-04-03T21:28:21-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1561Mindful Meditation during QuarantineWe have a couple rainy and then some cold days ahead in New Hampshire as we are heading into another weekend of quarantine. We hope you are staying healthy, both phyiscally and mentally. We are here to help you with your real estate needs still, constulting virtually and in person with safe social distancing. To stay mentally healthy we invite you to check out some of these free mediation sites and apps. (LINK IN BOLD TEXT)
Our local Manchester, NH favorite, our NH Realty Gals photographer for our business pictures and one of our favorite shops, Kriss Cosmetics, owner Kriss Blevens has done some live meditation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kriss.Blevens/videos/10220647295308041/?__tn__=%2CdCH-R-R&eid=ARDJOs8w134UzrJ83PMuN3RuLEupDM3grCmVG8_hFGXTSF-oVoBgI0SiahAvAxJ5nPa2UV2tKMl6nwnv&hc_ref=ARRXakx72jnL8VY_FyLJC0DunXJJrV7ZTsacd17XW_-pgX98IsyRCoHFBcPVaMNHCxQ&fref=nf" title="kriss" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> be sure to check that out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kriss.Blevens/videos/10220647295308041/?__tn__=%2CdCH-R-R&eid=ARDJOs8w134UzrJ83PMuN3RuLEupDM3grCmVG8_hFGXTSF-oVoBgI0SiahAvAxJ5nPa2UV2tKMl6nwnv&hc_ref=ARRXakx72jnL8VY_FyLJC0DunXJJrV7ZTsacd17XW_-pgX98IsyRCoHFBcPVaMNHCxQ&fref=nf" title="kriss" target="_blank">HERE</a>
<a href="https://www.headspace.com/covid-19" title="hs" target="_blank">HEADSPACE</a> is offering a variety FREE mediations on their <a href="https://www.headspace.com/covid-19" title="hs" target="_blank">website </a>during the crisis.
<a href="https://www.smilingmind.com.au/thrive-inside" title="sm" target="_blank">SMILING MIND</a> Thrive Inside is a special initiative to help you stay calm and healthy in the physical constraints of your home, while remaining calm and healthy inside your mind.
<a href="https://www.calm.com/signup-flow" title="c" target="_blank">CALM</a> A mindfulness meditation app that allows you to choose between different guided meditations or simply just meditation music. It works online and on iOS & Android.
<a href="https://chopra.com/articles/guided-meditations" title="chopra" target="_blank">CHOPRA CENTERED LIFESTYLE</a> On Deepak Chopra’s own website, he offers a number of guided meditations that each have their own different theme. They range from 5 minutes in length to 1 hour and are all completely free.
<a href="https://www.stopbreathethink.com/" title="sbt" target="_blank">STOP, BREATHE & THINK</a> The app features around 30 free sessions. For many of them, you can choose between different lengths. Most of the meditations are short, up to 11 minutes, and feature simple introductory practices like Body Scan, Forgiving Yourself, and Joy. You can also simply set a timer and sit in silence, learn different breathing techniques, or listen to relaxing forest sounds.
<a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ucla-mindful-app" title="ucls" target="_blank">UCLA MINDFUL APP</a> With this easy-to-use app, you can practice mindfulness meditation anywhere, anytime with the guidance of the <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/marc" target="_blank" title="UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center">UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center</a>. Scientific research shows mindfulness can help manage stress-related physical conditions, reduce anxiety and depression, cultivate positive emotions, and help improve overall physical health and well-being.
2020-04-02T11:52:00-07:002020-04-02T12:26:21-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1557At Home Courses for Adults during QuarantineKids are learning from home for at least another month in New Hampshire. Is it time for you to refine your skills, learn a new skill or set a new career path after this quarantine is over? Check out these great resources for FREE or LOW COST online certficates, classes and courses. (LINK to sites in highlighted text)
<a href="https://alison.com/" title="alison" target="_blank">Alison</a> - Free <a href="https://alison.com/certificate-courses" title="CERT" target="_blank">CERTIFICATE COURSES</a>, <a href="https://alison.com/diploma-courses" title="DIPLOMA" target="_blank">DIPLOMA COURSES</a><a href="https://alison.com/diploma-courses" title="DIPLOMA" target="_blank"> </a>, and classes to improve your current <a href="https://alison.com/learning-paths" target="_blank">JOB SKILLS</a>
<a href="https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs" title="ivy" target="_blank">IVY LEAGUE COURSES</a> click <a href="https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs" title="ivy" target="_blank">HERE </a>to check out this source for over 500 FREE Ivy League courses being offered during quarantine.
<a href="https://www.hubspot.com/resources/webinar" title="hub" target="_blank">HUBSPOT</a> offering <a href="https://www.hubspot.com/resources/webinar" title="hub" target="_blank">FREE WEBINARS </a>on a vast range of business and marketing skills.
<a href="https://careerconfidential.com/training-webinars/" title="cc" target="_blank">CAREER CONFIDENTIAL</a> has a host of webinars to improve your interviewing skills and increasing your chances of being hired
<a href="https://www.vastage.org/virtualworkshops/2020/3/31/virtual-acting-lab-free-ple9a" title="act" target="_blank">Acting Skills</a> refine your acting skills with <a href="https://www.vastage.org/virtualworkshops/2020/3/31/virtual-acting-lab-free-ple9a" title="act" target="_blank">Virginia State Company</a> free online acting lab workshop
<a href="https://www.careercontessa.com/webinars/" title="cc" target="_blank">CAREER CONTESSA</a> is offering free webinars during quarantine, female focused skills and tips to improve your career, skills and life.
<a href="https://newskillsacademy.com/" title="nsa" target="_blank">New Skills Academy </a>an online learning source with over 200 courses to choose from starting at $49.00
<a href="https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/courses" title="goo" target="_blank">GOOGLE DIGITAL GARAGE</a> free online courses from Google, from marketing and tech to career development.
<a href="https://www.sba.gov/learning-center" title="sba" target="_blank">US Small Business Administration</a> has free courses designed to help beginners and established business owners.
<a href="https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes" title="milk" target="_blank">MILK STREET COOKING SCHOOL</a> is offering free online cooking classes - you won't just learn recipes, you will learn new ways to appraoch food & cooking!
We hope you learn something new. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NHRealtyGals/" title="fbnhrg" target="_blank">NH Realty Gals</a> knows this is a difficult time, take this time to improve yourself, improve your skills and improve your life. Stay safe and stay healthy!
2020-04-01T08:29:00-07:002020-04-01T10:26:30-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1556Real Estate in New Hampshire during Covid-19This blog is a copy of a letter we sent to all of our current and past clients today, we deemed it was essential information to send out to all New Hampshire residents...
To Our Friends, Clients, and Colleagues:
It has been an unprecedented past few weeks as our world faces historic challenges with the growing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. First and foremost, we wish to send our love and support. To our clients, please know that we will continue to serve your every real estate need, according to all social distancing best practices laid out by the CDC and will do everything we can to offer our knowledge and support. With that in mind, On March 26, the governor issued a <a href="https://www.wmur.com/article/live-at-3-sununu-gives-update-on-covid-19/31941704" target="_blank" title="order">stay-at-home order</a>, effective at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 27. Also, nonessential businesses were ordered to close and remote learning was extended to at least May 4. Real estate professionals (e.g. agents, mortgage officers, et al.) deemed as essential services during this current hardship. We at NH Realty Gals recognize the seriousness of this announcement and will conduct ourselves accordingly.
Over the past week, we’ve received a number of calls and emails inquiring about how we are conducting business during this time.
FOR BUYERS:
We live in a digital age of real estate where information is abundant and available at your fingertips, without even leaving your home. <a href="https://www.nhrealtygals.com/property-search/search-form/" title="search" target="_blank">CREATE A SEARCH CLICKING HERE </a>
We have always offered Facetime for our relocating clients in addition we now offer 360 photo tours as a way of virtual viewing a home
Social distancing practices during in person showings, including protection such as gloves, shoe covers and hand sanitizer. The New Hampshire market has been incredibly strong, and this current COVID-19 crisis may slow down the market enough for an active buyer to have a greater opportunity to secure a home purchase, with less competition from other buyers.
Online buyer consultations, if your ready to stop renting after this quarantine and be in your own home, we can zoom meet and walk you through the process of being ready to buy when this crisis is over
FOR SELLERS:
NH Realty Gals owns both a Matterport & Ricoh 360 cameras, we have been offering at no charge Matterport 3D virtual tours for the past 2 years on some listings, we now offer these tours on every listing, this allows buyer to take a virtual tour of the property before they decide to look at the house, this also includes a Virtual Realty tour link for those buyers with virtual realty goggles they can “walk through” the property from their home.
Safe showing practices during in person showings, including protection such as gloves, shoe covers and hand sanitizer at your property.
Controlled time showings, no “over lapping appointments”, a strict time schedule will be enforced, although we are seeing a slowing down of the market, especially in the upper tier price point, the “starter home” market is remaining strong, this weekend NH Realty Gals were out showing new listings and we are still seeing a line up of showings and multiple offers in some cases.
Safety Guide for sellers, providing you a checklist and guidance to ensure safety when your house is being shown.
Online selling consultations, prior to meeting safely face to face we offer zoom meetings to discuss your selling needs, strategy and the specifics of your market price point and location.
If you have questions about buying or selling real estate, NH Realty Gals would be delighted to schedule a virtual consultation to discuss the options. We will continue to monitor and adhere to guidelines set forth by our local, state, and national governments, as well as leading real estate industry authorities. We are here to assist you in every way possible and are committed to providing you with the utmost service and guidance moving forward. On behalf of NH Realty Gals we send our love, prayers, and best wishes for the health of you and your loved ones. We will get through this together.
We can be reached at (603) 483-3840 or <a href="mailto:NHRealtyGals@Gmail.com" target="_blank">NHRealtyGals@Gmail.com</a>2020-03-31T10:59:00-07:002020-03-31T15:50:19-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1553FREE WORKOUTS DURING QUARANTINE (Part 2)Our most popular blog from last week was out fitness blog, and with the rainy weather predicted for New Hampshire this week everyone will be staying inside more. We found some more great companies currently offering FREE workouts for you to do at home. It's more important than ever to stay in a routine and stay healthy, we hope these classes will assits you in doing that!
<a href="https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none">NIKE TRAINING CLUB:</a> The athletic giant has waived the $14.99 a month fee for its premium service indefinitely. Now, <a href="https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?mod=article_inline" title="NIKE" target="_blank">downloading the app</a><a href="https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?mod=article_inline" title="NIKE" target="_blank"> </a>grants people access to more than 185 free workouts (yoga, cardio and more) which last from 15 to 45 minutes, as well as targeted running training programs, nutrition and wellness guidance.
<a href="https://dailyburn.com/landing?partner=goog2&mtype=101&sub_id=branded&grp=Core_googlesearch_BOBBY__pros__keywords__Desktop__us__direct__Branded-Exact__FemalesOther__jump&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsYb0BRCOARIsAHbLPhGtzKZEcMJVI3qj48u8AMBbLTI6HbEh2vTE2m6fMMxVpREd5AAeODEaArzDEALw_wcB" title="dailyburn" target="_blank">DAILY BURN: </a>Stream thousands of yoga, barre, Pilates, cardio, strength training and high intensity workouts over your smart TV or laptop. Daily Burn is currently extending its 30-day free trial to 60 days, with premium access to all new members to boot.<a href="https://www.nike.com/ntc-app?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none"> </a><a href="https://dailyburn.com/landing?partner=goog2&mtype=101&sub_id=branded&grp=Core_googlesearch_BOBBY__pros__keywords__Desktop__us__direct__Branded-Exact__FemalesOther__jump&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsYb0BRCOARIsAHbLPhGtzKZEcMJVI3qj48u8AMBbLTI6HbEh2vTE2m6fMMxVpREd5AAeODEaArzDEALw_wcB" target="_blank" title="DAILY BURN">CLICK HERE</a>
<a href="https://www.barrys.com/barrysigtv/?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none">BARRY’S BOOTCAMP:</a> Work up a sweat with free, 20-minute versions of Barry’s Bootcamp’s signature cardio and strength-training classes on Instagram. The studio is posting three workouts a day, which will be announced the day before through <a href="https://www.barrys.com/barrysigtv/?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none" title="BARRYS">Instagram Stories under the @barrys</a> handle, so you can mark your calendar.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/doyourumble/?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none">RUMBLE:</a>You can also get ready to rumble with these free boxing-inspired fitness classes on Instagram each morning. Turn on post notifications for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doyourumble/?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none" title="RUMBLE">@doyourumble</a>, so you’ll get an alert when the classes are about to go live (generally at 8 a.m. ET).
<a href="https://centr.com/?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none">CENTR BY CHRIS HEMSWORTH:</a> Train like Thor, but without paying an ungodly sum. The “Avengers” star is offering a free six-week trial on his <a href="https://centr.com/?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none">new Centr fitness and meal plan app</a>, as long as you sign up before March 31. Workouts cover high-intensity interval training (HIIT), boxing, yoga, strength training, MMA and more.
<a href="https://305fitness.com/digital-events?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none">305 FITNESS:</a> Dance it out like nobody’s watching with free cardio routines and movement classes on the 305 Fitness YouTube page every day at 6 p.m. ET. They also keep updating <a href="https://305fitness.com/digital-events?mod=article_inline" target="_blank" class="icon none" title="305">a list of their upcoming digital events here.</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/clubpilates/events/?ref=page_internal" title="PILATES" target="_blank">CLUB PILATES </a>is offering free live-stream Pilates classes on its<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/clubpilates/events/?ref=page_internal" title="PILATES" target="_blank"> Facebook page.</a>
<a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBINFWq52ShSgUFEoynfSwg" target="_blank">POPSUGAR FITNESS</a> offers a well-organized showcase on YouTube of some of the hottest instructors from around the country, leading toning, Pilates, barre, strength and cardio dance workouts from beginner to advanced. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBINFWq52ShSgUFEoynfSwg" title="POPSUGAR" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
<a href="https://stream.cyberobics.com/" title="rsg" target="_blank">RSG Group </a>a European fitness company , has tapped popular American trainers for its platform, <a class="Link" href="https://stream.cyberobics.com/" target="_blank">Cyberobics</a>. The streaming workouts, everything from HIIT to dance to yoga to Pilates, were filmed in the U.S. and are free for the first 90 days or until gyms are allowed to reopen.<a class="Link" href="https://stream.cyberobics.com/" target="_blank" title="cyberobice">stream.cyberobics.com</a>
2020-03-30T05:35:00-07:002020-03-30T06:18:52-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1552Get Outside New HampshireSaturday & Quarantine in New Hampshire.....today is going to be a beautiful spring day! Let's get out there, practicing safe social distancing, and go for a hike or ride on a bike or check out our blog yesterday for some other great outdoor activites. Tomorrow will be a rainy day, so be sure to read yesterdays <a href="https://www.nhrealtygals.com/blog/25-things-to-do-with-kids-this-quarantine-weekend/" title="25 activities" target="_blank">BLOG</a> for activities to do.
Check out this <a href="https://www.nhstateparks.org/activities/hiking" title="state parks" target="_blank">LINK </a>to Hiking in NH State Parks
Family friendly <a href="https://www.parentingnh.com/10-great-family-friendly-bike-trails-in-nh/" title="bike" target="_blank">BIKE TRAILS</a> in New Hampshire
<a href="https://www.visitnh.gov/trip-ideas/articles/kid-friendly-hikes" title="kid friendly hike" target="_blank">LINK</a> to KID FRIENDLY Hiking Trails
Remember... Enjoy the day, stay safe, stay healthy, keep 6 feet away.2020-03-28T05:19:00-07:002020-03-28T05:42:43-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:155125 Things to do with Kids this Quarantine Weekend25 THINGS TO HELP YOU GET THROUGH THE QUARANTINE WEEKEND WITH YOUR KIDS - If you make, bake or try any of these... Please post on our <a href="http://facebook.com/nhrealtygals" title="fb nhrg" target="_blank">FACEBOOK PAGE</a>
Complete<a href="https://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/WritingCorner/StoryBuilder/" title="mad libs" target="_blank"> Mad Libs</a> – are so funny and helps to reinforce part of speech.
Make Glow in the Dark Slime! – it’s feels so good and my kids play with it for hours. Get a bowl add 2 bottles of Elmer’s Glue Mix, Stir In 5T Glow in the dark acrylic paint,3-4 drops of neon food coloring; in a separate bowl mix 3 T of borax, 1/2 c of warm water – Mix the two solutions together & you have Glow in the Dark Slime!
Make HOMEMADE POPSICLES – <a href="https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/strawberry-lemonade-popsicle-recipe/" title="popsicle sl" target="_blank">strawberry leomonade</a> or <a href="https://www.simplefunforkids.com/strawberry-orange-frozen-yogurt-pops.html/" title="os popsicle" target="_blank">orange strawberry </a>
Go on an ABC Scavenger Hunt – Find an item starting with each letter of the alphabet (this can be an indoor our outdoor activity)
Make HOMEMADE PIZZA DOUGH try this super quick pizza crust<a href="https://www.melskitchencafe.com/quick-and-easy-pizza-dough/" title="pizza" target="_blank"> RECIPE HERE </a>
Have a picnic on the living room floor with fine china or stuffed animals or dolls
Make a collage with old magazines
Practice handwriting with these<a href="http://www.tlsbooks.com/prewritinguppercase.html" title="HANDWRITING" target="_blank"> FREE PRINTABLES </a>
Hide plastic Easter Eggs – this can keep kids busy for at least an hour or two. They can take turns hiding and finding the eggs with one another.
Make Art Murals in the driveway with Sidewalk Chalk. (send us pictures on Facebook)
Color these MINDCRAFT coloring pages <a href="http://www.kidsunder7.com/2015/06/minecraft-coloring-pages.html#more" title="MINDCRAFT" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
Write a letter to a Soldier
Make Egg Geodes <a href="https://tinkerlab.com/experiment-egg-geodes/">https://tinkerlab.com/experiment-egg-geodes/</a>
Have a family Lego Challange
Create a Nature Notebook click <a href="https://www.kcedventures.com/blog/create-a-nature-notebook-for-kids" title="nature" target="_blank">HERE </a>
Make Spaghetti Tacos like on Nickelodeon’s iCarly <a href="https://www.foodiecrush.com/spaghetti-tacos-recipe/%20" title="S TACO" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR RECIPE</a> – kids love these
Make a time capsule and include these <a href="https://www.personalcreations.com/blog/time-capsule-ideas" target="_blank" title="TIME CAPSULE">time capsule ideas</a>
Check out these fun Easter themes <a href="http://rocmomma.blogspot.com/2013/03/easter-games-for-kids.html" title="EASTER GAMES" target="_blank">GAMES HERE</a>
Practice <a href="https://www.childfun.com/articles/general/tongue-twisters-for-kids/" title="tounge twisters" target="_blank">tongue twisters</a>
Make Peeps Cupcakes <a href="https://cincyshopper.com/peeps-cupcakes/" title="PEEPS CUPCAKES" target="_blank">RECIPE HERE</a>
Collect rocks and paint them
Make Sock Puppets check out this <a href="https://youtu.be/Vxrdk8G3QOI" title="SOCK PUPPET" target="_blank">Youtube tutorial </a>
Make Pipecleaner Crafts check out this <a href="https://www.lovethispic.com/blog/4326/50-diy-pipe-cleaner-animal-crafts-for-kids" title="PIPECLEANER" target="_blank">SITE </a>
Go camping in the backyard or in the living room
Make a <a href="https://www.favecrafts.com/Tie-Dye/How-to-Tie-Dye-a-Shirt-with-Food-Coloring" title="TIEDIE" target="_blank">Tied Died Shirt with food coloring</a>2020-03-27T08:17:00-07:002020-03-27T08:44:56-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1550Tips & Tricks to Working Remotely during QuarantineWorking Remotely during Quarantine Tips & Tricks
As a REALTOR® I often work remotely, and I have friends and colleagues who do it, too. We all face unique challenges, not only because we have different personalities, but also due to our various lifestyles and family structure. Still, many of the core issues we face working remotely are the same.
With the quarantine everyone who is trying to work remotely is figuring out where to work, when to work, and how to create boundaries with work and personal life. Here are tips to hopefully help you stay productive and maintain balance and a more productive remote-working life:
Create a Morning Routine – Mental and physical health is so important at this time, so working out should be in your morning schedule, even a quick 15 minute walk or yoga practice, check out our <a href="https://www.nhrealtygals.com/blog/stay-fit-healthy-during-quarantine/" title="workout blog" target="_blank">HOME WORKOUT BLOG</a> for routines. Wake up, shower and get dressed for work. Do you have children at home? They should be getting dressed for school each day too, this will help put them in the correct mindset for their at home learning.
Create & Post Schedules – A schedule for the week should be created with flexibility for each day and the ups and downs it may bring. The night before sit down and refine the schedule as needed, create a to do list and include household tasks and meals in your schedule. By including household chores, you can tackle these during your breaktimes from work, then you don’t feel them looming over you while you are trying to focus on work. Including your meal plan is one less thing that may distract you from your workday focus. Understand what you can realistically do in the time allotted, list essential tasks first. Having your children’s school schedule handy when creating yours is important, if you have a meeting when they have downtime or a lesson you need to assist with make the needed adjustments. When you have scheduled meetings, here are some ideas to keep them occupied: reading time, puzzle time, outdoor time and when all else fails… screen time. Be sure all schedules are posted where everyone can see them, children have a fear of the unknown, posting schedules will help ease their anxiety.
Create a Workspace - Create a mini-office where you can focus on work. It doesn’t have to be large: a specific area of the kitchen counter, hallway desk, or the dining room table. A dedicated workspace helps create familiarity and discipline in your day. Once you create a spot for work, don’t let the mess of everyday life take over. Make sure at the end of the workday things are picked up, everything is sorted and organized, and the surface is wiped down. Leave the at home office area when the workday is done so in the morning you can arrive at your clean, organized workspace. Remember…a clear desk equals a clear head!
Take Scheduled Breaks - Giving yourself breaks is incredibly important to let your brain and body relax. Do not work yourself to the bone without letting yourself take a break away from screens, meetings and work. Take a 15-minute walk, cross one of the household chores off your to do list, go make some lunch or catch up with a loved one on the phone. This is the one I am trying to focus on during this quarantine, I struggle to put work down… Don't short-change yourself during breaks, especially your lunch hour. Studies have shown that breaks can improve productivity levels and ability to focus.
Set Ground Rules It’s important to set some ground rules when working from home with people who share your space. If you have children who are home from home from school, they need clear (preferable posted) rules about what they can and cannot do during your work time. Make sure everyone in the household has a schedule, take advantage of nap time, “recess” outdoor time and make sure you have quiet time and reading time built into your children’s schedule.
Don’t Hesitate for Ask for What you Need During this quarantine ask your employer for what you need, within reason, you may be working remotely for weeks. Most companies will help support your work-from-home setup and what you to be comfortable doing your job including the right laptop, software and printer.
Add a little Something Special Whether it’s essential oils, a candle, plant, or fresh misting spray, sometimes it’s the small things that make a difference when you’re working from home. Plants, in particular, can provide a nice visual distraction in the digital age. For me, I know I’m supposed to take breaks and walk outside when I work from home, but some days I’m so busy it doesn’t happen. When I have a few plants in view, however, it brings a bit of that outdoor feeling to my desk. Great smelling accessories can also help create a soothing environment, in my NH Realty Gals office I have aromatherapy machines set up, I think I am going to bring one of them home during this quarantine! Aromatherapy has been shown to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and make you more attentive and alert.
REMEMBER THIS cherish the extra time we get to spend with family, be excited about creating more happy, unforgettable memories… If your family is not at home with your consider facetime, zoom.us, skype or a Facebook group… I did this snapshot from happy hour last night with a group of amazing friends, even my dog, Monki, got in on it…
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SCHOLASTICS Grades 6-9<a href="https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-12.html" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE FOR RESCOURCES </a>
SCIENCE EXPERIENMENTS WITH BILL NYE! <a href="https://www.billnye.com/home-demos" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> toCheck out these at home guides to follow with Bill Nye the Science Guy
STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW PodCast a wide range of topics you should know <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
IMPROVE STUDY SKILLS with this CRASH COURSE – 11 episodes of learning to become a more effective student <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtNcAJRf3bE1IJU6nMfHj86W" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to check it out
AMERICAN HISTORY Several Lesson plans to choose from <a href="https://learn.newamericanhistory.org/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
BIG HISTORY PROJECT a free online social studies course that emphasizes skill development as students draw mind-blowing connections between past, present and future. This multidisciplinary approach is focused on high school students, yet designed for anyone seeking answers to the big questions about the history of our Universe. <a href="https://school.bighistoryproject.com/bhplive" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
WONDEROPOLIS On this cool site, kids can learn about a 2,000-plus wonders of the world. Questions come from the site’s users and cover a wide range of topics such as Why Do Whales Breach? Kids are full of wonder, and this site has many of the answers. <a href="https://wonderopolis.org/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
MATH SCORE Actively developed by MIT graduates since 2003, MathScore is a research-based, adaptive, supplemental learning program for kindergarten through seventh grade. It contains all of the major components of a learning system, such as assessments, math topics, lessons and score tracking for parents and teachers who want to assess the child’s progress. <a href="http://www.mathscore.com/" target="_blank">LINK</a>
GREAT FREE HOMESCHOOL PRINTABLES this is the BEST resource I found for printables sorted by grade level <a href="https://www.123homeschool4me.com/home-school-free-printables/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
VLACS customized learning approach gives students the ability to make living and learning a seamless experience. <a href="https://vlacs.org/" target="_blank">LINK TO VLACS</a><a href="https://vlacs.org/"><br /></a>
HIPPOCAMPUS Free resources from Middle School to College age students. <a href="https://hippocampus.org/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
FIVEABLE Free app that live-streams lessons for AP course material. <a href="https://app.fiveable.me/" target="_blank">LINK TO APP </a>
PURPLEMATH Designed to help struggling algebra students <a href="https://www.purplemath.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>
EXPERIMONKEY offers games, videos, activities and experiments… Experiment, Learn, Play… Monkey around by <a href="https://www.experimonkey.com/" target="_blank">CLICKING HERE</a>
OPEN CULTURE Offering sources to FREE Audio Books <a href="http://www.openculture.com/freeaudiobooks" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>2020-03-25T07:14:00-07:002022-04-18T05:30:28-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1543VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPSVIRTURAL FIELD TRIPS!
Get your friends to go on a Virtual Field Trip with you! Using Facetime, Zoom.us, Skype or other group meeting service enjoy a field trip together. Don’t forget to keep a travel journal for all your great virtual trips you take during quarantine to bring to your teachers when you return to school!
Check out the Baluga Whales, penguins, jellyfish & more at the Georgia Aquarium <a href="https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/" target="_blank">https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/</a>
Visit the LOUVRE in FRANCE! Now that’s a field trip you can’t go to on a school bus… but you can enjoy the Virtual Tours they are offering right now: <a href="https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne" target="_blank">https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne</a>
The Cincinnati Zoo is offering Daily Safari’s featuring different animals everyday on their Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/</a>
Go to YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Virtual Tours of Yellowstone National Park are online – Mud Volcanos, Geyser, Hot Springs & more! <a href="https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm</a>
BOSTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM – Just a short drive from us here in New Hampshire, but closed during quarantine but you can still Virtually Visit! <a href="https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour" target="_blank">https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tour</a>
FARM TOUR Learn about what it takes to run a farm, meet farm animals, and more by taking a virtual farm tour <a href="https://www.farmfood360.ca/" target="_blank">https://www.farmfood360.ca/</a>
AFRICAN WILDLIFE – Live Coverage of African Wildlfe <a href="https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/african-watering-hole-animal-camera" target="_blank">https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/african-watering-hole-animal-camera</a>
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At home learning for younger Children has lots of challenges, here are some platforms to help you with ideas, programs and lessons to follow. It’s so important to keep on a schedule during this time, keep a well-rounded learning plan and stay healthy. NH Realty Gals hopes this helps you through this difficult time.
Scholastics Check out these Scholastic age specific learning platforms (CLICK ON TITLE FOR LINK TO SITE)
<a href="https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html" title="PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN" target="_blank">Pre-K & Kindergarten </a>
<a href="https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-1-2.html" target="_blank">Grades 1 & 2 </a>
<a href="https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-3-5.html" target="_blank">Grades 3, 4 & 5</a>
GRADES 3-5 EXPEDIATION INSECTS aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for grades 3-5. Travel around the world to visit six different types of insects in their natural habitats. Young explorers learn about how evolution is responsible for all the beauty, fearsomeness and awe found in nature’s insects. <a href="https://ssec.si.edu/expedition-insects" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR LINK </a>
GRADE 5 LEARN ABOUT SUGAR Smithsonian Science for the Classroom grade 5 physical science module, "How Can We Identify Materials Based on Their Properties?" <a href="https://ssec.si.edu/sugar-simulation" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><a href="https://ssec.si.edu/sugar-simulation" target="_blank"></a>
STORY TIME FROM SPACE unlike any other kind of storytime; NASA astronauts read stories to kids while they float around in space. <a href="https://storytimefromspace.com/library/" target="_blank">CLICK-HERE</a>
SCIENCE EXPERIENMENTS WITH BILL NYE Check out these at home guides to follow with Bill Nye the Science Guy <a href="https://www.billnye.com/home-demos" style="font-family: Arial;" title="BILL NYE LINE" target="_blank">https://www.billnye.com/home-demos</a>
FREE HOMESCHOOL PRINTABLES NH Realty Gals found this great site for printable worksheets sorted by grade level:<a href="https://www.greatschools.org/gk/worksheets/" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLES</a>
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MATH SCORE Actively developed by MIT graduates since 2003, MathScore is a research-based, adaptive, supplemental learning program for kindergarten through seventh grade. It contains all of the major components of a learning system, such as assessments, math topics, lessons and score tracking for parents and teachers who want to assess the child’s progress. With MathScore Freemium, you can use the platform for free and only choose to pay when a student is ready for the premium content <a href="http://www.mathscore.com/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE.</a>
DISCOVERYK12 This is a FULL PLATFORM for Homeschooling <a href="http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/" target="_blank">CLICK-HERE-</a>
LEFT BRAIN CRAFTS This is a great website for STEM projects and little engineers <a href="https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/" target="_blank">LEFT BRAIN LINK HERE</a>2020-03-23T15:56:00-07:002020-03-23T16:15:26-07:00Karin Provenchertag:nhrealtygals.com,2012-09-20:1538Stay Fit & Healthy during QuarantineStay Fit & Healthy during Covid-19 Quarantine
It’s so important in this time to stay in a good exercise routine and stay healthy. Exercise has been shown to improve your mood, decrease depression, stress and anxiety. Working out produces changes in the parts of the brain that regulate anxiety and stress and it can increase the production of endorphins, which help increase positive feelings. Need some motivation during the quarantine to work out? Check out these websites, apps and YouTube channels offering FREE Classes
YOGA BALANCE Local Manchester, NH yoga studio has 184 classes free to choose from <a href="https://yogabalance.info/">https://yogabalance.info/</a>
BitGym Virtual Cardio… transports you to 170 iconic destinations from your cardio machine, if you don’t have a machine you can jog / walk in place. No passport required. <a href="https://www.bitgym.com/quaranteam/">https://www.bitgym.com/quaranteam/</a>
Peloton app FREE Online Classes Everyone has heard of the Peloton Bike, but the Peloton App has yoga, meditation, strength, cycling, running, and other fitness classes that anyone will enjoy to use. They are offering a 90 Day FREE trail during the quarantine <a href="https://www.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-90d">https://www.onepeloton.com/digital/checkout/digital-90d</a>
Planet Fitness The Gym may be closed but Planet Fitness is offering FREE classes on their YouTube Channel! No Equipment Required! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/planetfitness">https://www.youtube.com/planetfitness</a>
ZUMBA Strong by Zumba is free on YouTube 7-, 20- or 30-minute workouts! Cardio, muscle conditioning and plyometric training synced to music. No equipment needed.
CORE POWER YOGA Offering free online Yoga and Meditation classes - <a href="https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice">https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice</a>
LES MILLS An incredible range of classes offering free access to over 100 workouts during the quarantine. <a href="https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts">https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts</a>
STRETCH & GROW OF THE ROCKIES “Brain Breaks” Geared toward kids health and wellness enrichment company that teaches children age-appropriate fitness and yoga routines. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=stretch+and+grow+of+the+rockies">Check it out on YouTube</a>
FITNESS BLENDER Offering hundreds of free workout videos ranging in difficulty, length, and body focus. <a href="https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos">https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos</a>
DOWN DOG five fitness and yoga apps that offer yoga practices or at-home workouts: Down Dog, Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre and 7 Minute Workout. Down Dog is making the apps free until April 1. Students and K-12 teachers have free access until July 1. <a href="https://www.downdogapp.com/">https://www.downdogapp.com/</a>2020-03-22T08:01:00-07:002020-03-22T17:38:17-07:00Karin Provencher