Momentary Recommends: Resources from Elizabeth Selders
Looking for indulging content during quarantine? Momentary Recommends is a bi-weekly round-up of content, selected by a Momentary staff member. This week, enjoy a list of recommendations from Momentary Shop Retail Manager, Elizabeth Selders, including books, virtual cooking and exercise resources, and fun activities to do with kiddos!
Books
Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden by Deborah l. Martin
Happy May Day! Have you been itching to get outside like we have? It’s the perfect time to start that garden you’ve been dreaming about. We’ve loved this extra time at home to dig in the dirt! This is one of our favorite books for any gardener, especially if you are new to organic gardening.
There I Am by Ruthie Lindsey
Looking for a new read? Social media icon Ruthie Lindsey’s new book was released this week! Ruthie travels the globe sharing her story, empowering others to find purpose in their pain, to look for beauty in the midst of their brokenness.
High-Vibrational Beauty (Ebook) by Kerrilynn Pamer and Cindy Diprima Morisse
We are loving the extra time at home to catch up on some much-needed self-care and without a high price tag!
Cooking Resources
Kitchn Cooking School
At the MO, we all wish we could cook like Chef Joe! I’ve enjoyed getting back to the basics and learning all the tips and tricks from the Kitchn Cooking School. And the best part? It’s free!
Minimalist Baker
Minimalist Baker is one of my favorite go-to websites for fun, healthy, and yummy meals!
Exercise Resources
Momentary Yoga w/ Cocoon Yoga Lab
Like a lot of things, practice makes perfect and yoga is definitely one of those things that I have to practice often. On select Monday nights, we actually offer a FREE flow + meditation yoga class, led by cocoon yoga lab, and broadcasted through Facebook! Follow the Momentary’s Facebook page to catch the next one.
As another yoga resource that you can do at any time, I also enjoy Yoga with Adriene on YouTube!
Bust a Move w/ Stephen tWitch and Allison Boss
Get moving three days a week with fun dance workouts led by tWitch and Allison Boss. It’s been so fun to dance with my daughter and get some cardio in!
Explore and Create with Kiddos
Google Arts and Culture
We love exploring the Crystal Bridges collection on Google Arts and Culture, as well as all of our favorite museum friends – especially all of the ones we’ve had on our travel wishlist! It’s a great site for all ages.
Puppets with JooYoung Choi
Houston-based artist JooYoung Choi, whose work is featured in State of the Art 2020, is known for her soft sculptures. On her website, she walks you through how to make a fun flower puppet with your kiddos!
Art Feeds Makes
Art Feeds Makes is a free, online resource for you and your little ones to unlock creative expression. They are an amazing organization right here in NWA!
Favorite Products
Onyx Coffee Lab
We are missing our Onyx friends! But luckily, you can get a cold brew right from home. Order your favorite beans online, or grab a curbside coffee from one of their locations.
Coming Soon from the Momentary Shop
We can’t wait to show you all the exciting Momentary merch, one-of-a-kind art products, and artist-produced prints we have, exclusively at the Momentary Shop! We are so excited to welcome you as soon as we reopen.