Courtesy Elizabeth Munoz for Latin Life Denver Media

Meal Planning: Make eating together a positive, safe & simple experience

• Envision your meals for (breakfast, lunch & dinner) for 5-10 days.
• Organize: place a paper on the refrigeration & write down what you need before heading to the store. This will help you stay focused&out of the store faster.
• Involve your family in planning meals – have them help you write down food needs.
• Ask your kids to look up meals online or cookbooks.
• When possible engage your children. Have them help you measure & prepare food (make sure to teach them safety when using tools).
• Get food that will stay fresh longer period of days.
• Frozen veggies and fruits are nutritious and keep longer.
• Make eating together a positive and simple experience.
• Keep your meals routine as regular as possible.

• Try new recipes

• If possible, shop during the weekdays. When possible & safe for your your family AVOID taking them shopping.
• Prep meals together – and keep healthy snacks out.
• Have fun and get creative with your family.

 Mental Health: Exercise- Meditate & Listen to Music

• Go for a walk around your neighborhood – wear protective mask/scarfs etc.&practice social distancing.
• Meditate / or listen to meditational composition.
• Listen to your favorite music or turn on your favorite station.
• Minimize your news intake.
• Call friends & family – have virtual coffee / tea.
• Keep a routine.
• Exercise at home (many videos on YouTube).
• Get sunshine as much as possible – be safe.



• Avoid talking about the pandemic.
• Get good sleep / keep a routine.
• If you believe in vitamins (take some).
• Keep hydrated.
• Get your reading on (get those books out of the basement).
• If you need to talk call people you feel safe to talk too.
• Dance like no one is watching
• Keep up with your faith or spiritual practices
• Take time for yourself when possible

Keeping Safe:

• Wash your hands before you leave your home &as soon as you return. While you’re at it, wash your face as well. The wind can carry the virus long distances.
• Avoid touching your face (with or without gloves).
• Learn how to take your gloves off and throw them away.
• Wear protective mask/scarfs etc. & practice social distancing (anytime you leave your home).
• Disinfect your car steering wheel as often as possible.
• Make sure to wash your clothes as soon as possible and leave your shoes outside when feasible.
• Avoid visiting family not living you or neighbors (do call them as often as possible and check in).