I have wanted to created my own tag for the longest time, and it’s finally happened! Who knew that it would take lockdown for me to actually do it. In case you’re wondering what a tag is, it’s basically a list of questions, you answer them and tag other people to answer them to. I’m not going to tag anybody specifically, but feel free to take part.
I wanted to keep the questions lighthearted, as this is a bit fun and nothing too serious.
This is the Lockdown Tag!
1 . Come On, Own up… Did You Stock Pile Anything?
I didn’t stockpile anything, so it was a shock to go to the supermarket and see the empty shelves. It also made shopping for my Nan really difficult, as we struggled to find long life milk.
2. Have You Discovered a New Hobby?
Surprisingly yes. When lockdown started I thought I’d be putting a lot more effort into my blog, but I actually ended up doing a lot of cooking and baking. I’ve also got really into fitness, and workout everyday. Which is something I never thought I’d say.
3. Where is the First Place You Will Go Once the Restrictions are 100% Lifted?
The obvious answer is to see family and friends. Other than that, it’s probably going to be somewhere for food and cocktails because boy have I missed it.
4. Loungewear or Normal Clothes For A Day of Isolating?
I have been getting dressed as usual because staying in loungewear all day does nothing for my mental health. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not sitting around the house in jeans… I’ve not completely lost the plot.
5. Have You Been Wearing Makeup Whilst Staying at Home?
More times than not I haven’t been wearing makeup. When I have worn it, I’ve actually really enjoyed using different products. As before lockdown I got into a rut of using the same products.
6. How Many Zoom Quizzes Have You Done? And Importantly, Did You Enjoy Them?
I’ve done six altogether, and really enjoyed them! It does get hard though as it can be tough to know what to talk about when everyday has been the same.
7. Did You Give into the Hype and Bake Your Own Banana Bread?
This is something that I haven’t done, but I have been baking cookies and cakes instead.
8. Were You Still Ordering Takeaways? If You Did, What Was Your First One?
The first takeawayI had during lockdown was from Papa Johns and it took three hours to arrive. I wish I was being dramatic.
9. Has Your Blog/ Instagram Content Had to Change Since Lockdown?
My Instagram content hasn’t changed, as I post beauty flatlays which don’t require going outside. Blogwise it’s changed a little, as I’ve posted some lockdown related content and my April favourites contained a lot less makeup to usual.
10. Are You Waiting Until the Hairdressers Re-Open or Have you Cut/ Dyed your Own Hair?
I’m waiting. I dyed my hair brown last year which means I don’t get dark roots anymore. Which means my hair doesn’t really need doing, I’ve been wanting balayage for a while now, but that’s not something I need to get booked in ASAP.
11. Who Have You Missed Seeing The Most?
It has to be my boyfriend: Jake. We had to socially distance separately due to work and family circumstances, so we went a long time without seeing each other. It hasn’t been easy, but keeping others safe had to be a priority.
There we have it!
That was The Lockdown Tag, and my first tag done and dusted. Even though I wanted to keep it lighthearted, a big thank you goes out to all of the key workers.
Thank you for reading, and stay safe.
Great tag! I’m going to give some of my answers here!
I didn’t stockpile anything, didn’t discover a new hubby and am most looking forward to getting my hair done and hugging my niece when lockdown is over! I hate banana bread, so didn’t make that. Wore makeup occasionally and have been in my pjs most of the time because I’ve never been more ill in my life!
I haven’t done Zoom at all and we’ve still had an Indian on a Saturday to support our local business. I haven’t cut my hair but I’ve dyed the roots and tinted my brows! xx
Thank you so much I’m glad you think so!
Haha that’s good! The stockpiling was ridiculous. I think a lot of people are eagerly awaiting the reopening of hairdressers for sure! Yes being able to hug loved ones is going to be amazing. I’ve not tried it, but I can’t say that I’m itching to give it a try. I really hope you’re doing well and feel better soon.
Ah no way! Yes, it’s a nice treat and great to support local businesses. That must be a great way to help you feel refreshed. Thank you for taking part!xx
This was such a fun post to make! I definitely ended up cutting my own bangs during quarantine, aha. I can say that they didn’t come out too bad. I still haven’t had the chance to dye my hair yet, so my roots look a lil crazy! Great post Han xxx
(also, you might have noticed that i followed you on wordpress. I used to follow you on bloglovin’, but if i spend too long, the posts end up not showing up on my feed, so i moved my favorites to my wordpress reader, just so you don’t think that I wasn’t following your blog already)
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
Thank you I’m glad you think so! It’s good that they came out well, I hope that you’re able to do your roots soon! It’s okay, I struggle with using the following feature through WordPress, but I followed you back xx
I absolutely loved reading this! I might take part on my blog at some point if you wouldn’t mind? I can’t wait to go out for food and drinks again, hopefully not too long now xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Of course, I don’t mind at all! I know it’s going to be great to go out for food and drinks xx
What a great idea for a tag! Loved reading your answers, thanks for sharing xx
Violethollow.com
I am so glad you think so! Thank you, and it is no problem. Thank you for stopping by xx
I actually have not stock piled anything! Our country actually stopped the sale of alcohol for two months and let’s just say I drank tons of tea!
That’s good to hear haha! Ah no way!xx
I enjoyed reading your answers. I can’t wait to be able to see the rest of my family and my friends.
http://shimmeringhighlights.blogspot.com/
Thank you so much! Me too, it’s going to be great to see everybody again xx
What a great idea for a tag post. I enjoyed reading your questions and answers.
I also can’t wait to see family and friends. It must have been so hard for you not seeing your boyfriend.
I wish I could have put make up on less during lockdown but I’m so self conscious and I’ve been working all the way through from home so have had lots of video calls, so I just haven’t had the courage to go make-up free.
Great post! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you, I’m glad you think so!
I know it’s going to be insane to see everyone again. It was really difficult to say the least. I know what you mean, if I had to do video calls I’d be putting makeup on too. Thank you, and it’s no problem! Thank you for stopping by xx
Such a cute idea for a tag! I’ve definitely chosen the staying in lounge wear all day and I am so excited to get up and put on a proper outfit and do make up to leave the house again!
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! I know getting ready to go out, is going to be a shock to the system xx
Thanks for sharing your answers, I will like to do this tag as well 🙂
Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes
It’s no problem! I hop you enjoy it, if you give it a go xx
What a great tag! Some lovely questions, I feel like lockdown has changed my outlook and routine in many ways! I have definitely been exercising a lot more too 😊 x
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! I definitely know what you mean, it’s been very eye opening. I’m glad to hear you’ve been enjoying it too xx
Amazing post! I loved it! I can agree with you on the exercise one as during lockdown I have done a lot more workouts!
Thank you so much! There has been so much great fitness content published lately, it’s so inspiring isn’t it?xx
Cool post! I love participating in this kinda tag game.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy if you do this xx
This is such a fun tag! I might have to do this one myself. I can’t imagine we’ll get to do another tag like this in our lifetime! xxx
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! I hope you enjoy if you do! That is so true, it’s definitely an experience xx
Loved reading your answers! I couldn’t believe how many people stockpiled items. It was very frustrating and made it difficult to shop. I can’t even imagine how others had felt if they could only go shopping now and again or if they were after specific things for family members who couldn’t get out and needed them. I also restarted blogging while in Lockdown which has really helped with filling the time and I’ve really enjoyed getting back into it again. I forgot how much I missed writing especially when I’m writing about the things I love.
Thank you so much, I’m glad you think so! I know, it was insane, wasn’t it?! Yeah, people had no empathy at all, it was a shame to see. I’m happy to hear you’ve been getting into blogging again!xx
I agree that it was so crazy to see all the empty shelves, I’m so glad it’s calmed too because I’ve been loving baking! My favourite are cookies and brownies!
-Kyra xx
It was, wasn’t it? Yes, it’s been great for baking haha! Both of them are great xx
Loved reading these answers! We struggled in the stockpiling phase as well when shopping for my Nan – what a nightmare. Great post x
Paige
Thank you, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it. It was difficult wasn’t it. Thank you so much xx
Eating out or getting drinks is definitely one of the first things I want to do when it feels safe to do so again. I’ve been getting dressed too, totally agree that lounge wear everyday isn’t great for your mental health x
Sophie
Great tag! I didn’t stockpile anything but I did make banana bread – a few times actually! S
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! Banana bread was all of the rage!xx
Me too, it’s surprising how much I’ve missed it. It’s such a nice treat. Yeah loungewear is nice, but not practical for everyday xx
Love this post- I didn’t realise how many of these things I’ve actually done! I’ve taken up yoga which I’m really enjoying and done loads of zoom quizzes! I’ve also adopted wearing loungewear all the time and given my face a break from makeup. I really can’t wait for all of this to be over though as I miss my friends and family so much.
Eve x
Thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to try yoga, it seems really helpful. Being able to wear loungewear more often is definitely a treat. I know being able to see everyone is going to be great xx
Such an interesting idea for a tag! I really enjoyed your answers 💖
I’m so glad you think so xx
Such a great tag! Hope you’re staying safe. I have to say after years of being a borderline hoarder, I actually managed to stick to my vow of not buying stuff I don’t need and didn’t stockpile! I’ve been loving the slower pace of life that lockdown brought. I think there has been much more effort put into relationships even if they are from a distance.
Lots of love, Helen x
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! I hope you are too! That’s so good to hear, I bet it’s done you so much good. I’m happy it’s been good for you. That is very true xx
Great tag idea! Would it be okay if I do the tag? I’ll link to this post of course!!
Lovely to read!
Claire xxx
http://eclairscares.blogspot.com/
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! Of course, feel free xx
This was such a fun tag! I’ve been putting a lot more effort into my blog since lockdown and been enjoying working out too which I never thought I’d say! I’m pleased I haven’t given into the hype and baked banana bread but I came close! I gave up on my hair and eventually dyed my roots again as I couldn’t live with them!!
This was such a good tag idea!
Tash
Okay I’m very relieved to see you don’t sit around the house in jeans. haha! I could never be one of those people – I just don’t get it! I also didn’t stock pile anything so it was super anything that others did tbh :/ 🙁 xx
No I don’t know how those people do it, it’s just not comfortable. It was so sad to see wasn’t it?xx
Oh wow this is such a fun tag, never saw it before 🙂
Maybe I answer the questions as well <3
have a great start in the weekend
Tiziana
http://www.tizianaolbrich.de
Thank you! I made it myself. I hope you enjoy if you do it xx
Hey just wanted to let you know that I did the tag aswell and tagged you <3
have a great day,
Tiziana
http://www.tizianaolbrich.de
So so excited to do this! What a fabulous idea! !xx
Parie x
I hope you have fun! Thank you, I’m glad you think so!xx
Well done on creating your own tag, what a great idea and your questions are funny and create good answers to read!! I thought about booking in for the hairdressers but thought I’ll just keep growing it and chopping my fringe myself until something drastically wrong happens haha.
Thank you, I am so glad you think so! Yeah I want to miss the rush of when it reopens as I can imagine a lot of people will be trying to get in ASAP xx
Great tag, I really enjoyed reading this. I’m back at work full time now but I loved having more time to work on my blog during lockdown.
Lauren | https://www.laurenyloves.co.uk/
Thank you so much! It was definitely great having more spare time wasn’t it haha? I hope work is going good for you xx
Such a great idea for a tag! Loved reading your answers. Lockdown has definitely helped me get into an exercise routine and a good skincare routine as well xx
Lauren
Thank you, I am so glad you think so! That’s good! In a way it’s been good to have more time to fill, as we’ve been able to discover new things and get into good routines xx
This is a great idea Hannah! Loved reading through. You came up with great questions!
It’s awesome that you enjoyed doing new things like fitness and cooking. Hope you can go out for cocktails soon haha!
Have a great weekend x
Julia x
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I am so glad you think so, thank you so much!! Yes, in a way it has been good to have more time to fill, as it’s been great to discover new things. Thank you so much! Thank you, and the same to you xx
Such a fun tag! I havent stockpiled anything but had a hard time finding flour for ages as everyone else did haha
Danielle’s Beauty Blog
Thank you, I’m glad you think so! It was so hard to find wasn’t it?!xx
I really enjoyed reading this tag! I’d love to use this on my blog at some point if that’s okay? x
emjbarker.blogspot.co.uk
I am so glad you think so! Yeah that’s fine, but please credit me. I look forward to reading your answers xx
This is a great tag! Definitely sucks to be away from loved ones, but you’re right that safety is a priority. So many people baking over the lockdown and I am not an exemption! Enjoyed reading this, thanks for the post!
Hi Hannah! I found out about your tag from Tiziana (http://tizianaolbrich.de). I thought it was such a lighthearted, fun thing to do! I’ll be participating in this tag too! Can’t wait to work on the tag later today. Thanks for making this up! Working out has been a new hobby of mine too (thank goodness for Youtube lol!) Omg, I miss having a cocktail out in the world too!! Lol, thanks for sharing doll, it was an enjoyable read!
Des