Free and cheap things you can do this weekend
Social distance indoors with (up to) five friends, take a solo stroll or keep it virtual. Here are some ideas that won't hit the hip pocket too hard.
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Dinner party essentials for a Melbourne night in
Don't ruin the joy of finally having a few friends around for dinner with food prep stress.
Small businesses delivering pantry essentials
There are still plenty of small and independent shops that are fully stocked with wine, pasta, fresh produce and more.
Mother’s day gifts delivered
Send mum love through the post and order her favourite things in time for 10 May.
Shop small and save big in Melbourne
Support local fashion businesses from home and shop online
7 screen-less kids activities delivered
It's a tall order to tempt eyes away from that phone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch… Here are seven IRL projects to pique their interest.
Indoor plants for your home office
Bring a little jungle indoors and add some greenery to your home office eyeline. Try a peace lily, string of pearls or desktop terrarium.
Ultimate isolation hampers delivered
Got a family to feed? A birthday dinner to plan? Get it all wrapped up in a gourmet foodie hamper. Cheese, wine, pies and pasta await.
Melbourne coffee delivered to your door
Missing the daily coffee run to your trusty caffeine dealer? Order up online.
Independent Melbourne book stores to order from
Trade Netflix for page flicks and rest your square eyes on something different.
Six old Melbourne photos we love
Do the time warp and take a proper gander at these ye olde snaps. Is that really Melbourne? Yes, yes it is.
5 ways to cheer up your parents from home
Call the mums and dads in your life. Have a chat, crack a joke. It's tough being stuck inside.
Restaurants that offer take home meals
Browse the pick-up and online delivery options at these foodie hotspots and you'll never go hungry.
Hidden things we love in Melbourne
From curious little shops to a vertical garden and sky-high jungle bar, we’re letting you in on a few secrets.