Anyone else missing the Columbus Zoo lately? Springtime is such an amazing time to visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, so its a huge loss to our community while its temporarily closed. While you can't visit the animals in person, you can check out the many Columbus Zoo Virtual programs to get your … [Read more...] about Columbus Zoo Virtual Adventures, Columbus Zoo School, and more!
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Pre-order Farmers Markets goods from vendors offering pickup/delivery
Even though indoor farmers markets have closed, you can still get the local produce, baked goods, meat, culinary goods, home products, and more that you'd find at the markets. Instead of browsing at the market, you'll browse online for pre-order farmers market goods from vendors offering pickup and … [Read more...] about Pre-order Farmers Markets goods from vendors offering pickup/delivery
Updated! Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids
Your kids are home with you for at least another month. You can do this! Make a (loose) schedule, do schoolwork, get outside, play board games, make crafts and art, cook together.... and when you run out of ideas or need a break, go virtual with live streams for kids! Instead of letting your kids … [Read more...] about Updated! Virtual tours, on demand videos and live streams for kids
Free at home workout options for all
Gyms are opening up, but there will be lots of restrictions in place for awhile, including reduced capacity, changes to group fitness, and more tba. Outdoor or at home workouts may still be your best option until things get back to normal. I'm a gym person. Whether working out on my own, or going … [Read more...] about Free at home workout options for all
Story time with Michelle Obama (and other read alouds)
Join the former first lady for story time with "Mondays with Michelle Obama" story time starting on April 20 at noon in collaboration with Penguin Young Readers, Random House Children’s Books, and PBS KIDS literacy initiatives. Each Monday through May 11, this story time with Michelle Obama … [Read more...] about Story time with Michelle Obama (and other read alouds)
Updated: Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids
Teaching kids at home can be hard - especially if you are also working at home and trying to maintain some level of cleanliness in your household. But you can do this! There are so many free educational resources to help! Most schools have prepared work for students to complete at home. That … [Read more...] about Updated: Fun and Free Educational Resources for Kids
Andrea Bocelli Easter performance from empty Duomo Cathedral of Milan
You may want to plan your Easter day around this special event. On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, Andrea Bocelli will perform in an empty Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy. The Andrea Bocelli Easter performance "Music for Hope" will stream live on Bocelli's YouTube channel at 1 p.m. EST. … [Read more...] about Andrea Bocelli Easter performance from empty Duomo Cathedral of Milan
HBO offers FREE streaming for select programming
Need some variety for your TV time? You find over 500 hours of show with the HBO free streaming offer for select programming. The FREE streaming content is available without a subscription while families are stuck at home for a limited time. HBO Free Streaming It's easy to start … [Read more...] about HBO offers FREE streaming for select programming
Free photography classes from Nikon
Do you have a DSLR camera that you never quite learned how to you correctly? (I'm raising my hand) Or maybe you're just looking to improve your photography skills no matter what equipment you have. Now is the time! You can learn with free photography classes from Nikon through … [Read more...] about Free photography classes from Nikon
Draper James offers free dresses for teachers
Draper James, a clothing company founded by Reese Witherspoon, wants to recognize teachers for their hard work now - and before! Draper James is offering a giveaway for free dresses for teachers to thank them. Teachers had a hard job before, and have always had to deal with lack of resources for … [Read more...] about Draper James offers free dresses for teachers
Spring Break: at home edition
It's Spring break for many schools over the next couple weeks, but this year, you're not going anywhere. Having Spring break at home doesn't have to be boring - and it doesn't have to be jammed packed with exciting activities. Go day by day, and let the kids make suggestions. Let them have some … [Read more...] about Spring Break: at home edition
Connect with friends and family in a Group Facetime Chat
Do you miss getting together with family and friends lately? Get together virtually with a Group FaceTime chat! I've used FaceTime for years and didn't realize this was an option. You can video chat with multiple people in different (or same) households at the same time! Why you should you … [Read more...] about Connect with friends and family in a Group Facetime Chat
Have a FREE Netflix Party with friends in your own homes
Can't get together with you family or friends to watch a favorite tv show or movie? Have a long distance Netflix party from the safety of your own homes! Netflix Party synchronizes playback between the viewers and adds a sidebar group text chat so you can chat while you watch your favorite shows … [Read more...] about Have a FREE Netflix Party with friends in your own homes
Canvas Creations for You Live Painting and Take Home Kits
Take a painting class - from home - with virtual Live Paintings by Canvas Creations for You. Located in Delaware, the studio is offering two ways to get creative. While they are continuing to offer in-studio art classes, they are also offering virtual live painting classes and take home … [Read more...] about Canvas Creations for You Live Painting and Take Home Kits
Stuck at home? On demand and Virtual Events and Entertainment
Yes, we're all stuck at home, or at least limited in our entertainment and activities. Don't sit in front of the tv binge watching your normal tv shows - save that for your normal tv viewing time. Use some of your free time to check out new types of entertainment and virtual events and broaden your … [Read more...] about Stuck at home? On demand and Virtual Events and Entertainment
