BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES NORTHWEST REAL ESTATE WEEKEND EVENTS PLANNER
MAY 7-10, 2020
THE HARRY POTTER SERIES
The popular book transforms through an audiobook, renewing the sense of wonder from Hogwarts.
LOCK IN
This sci-fi thriller follows Chris Shane, an FBI detective through his consciousness as the world witnesses a pandemic and one percent experience a lock-in.
STONE MATTRESS
If you’re a fan of The Handmaid’s Tale, you’ll love Stone Mattress, a collection of short stories by Margaret Atwood.
A LONG PETAL OF THE SEA
A story of love triumphing over adversity follows two refugees fleeing the Civil War by boat.
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OUTER BANKS
This coming of age story follows a tight-knit group of teens hunt for treasure and a missing person in a high stakes conflict.
DARK TOURIST
Take a look at strange and sometimes dangerous tourism spots around the word.
SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY…
Self-made follows the trailblazing African American haircare entrepreneur who was America’s first female self-made millionaire.
THE LODGE
Two siblings spend time with their stepmother in a remote cabin in this horror-drama.
GAMES/ACTIVITIES
THEME DINNER
Pick a theme for dinner and have everyone in the family dress up for a theme, like Ratatouille night. Enjoy a ratatouille dish, dress as a chef, and watch the movie afterwards.
OUTDOORS INSIDE
Roast marshmallows in your woodburning fireplace, setup a tent, or create a picnic area indoors for a fun twist on a meal.
BOARD GAMES
Check out popular board games online, or try your hand at making your own game!
HOMECOURT
Miss playing basketball? HomeCourt AI is a virtual basketball app that has workouts and counts your shooting record.
NIKE RUNNING CLUB
The ultimate running app offers training for those looking to become better runners.
CHILDREN’S PLAYTIME
CURIOUS KID PODCAST
Check out But Why: A Curious Kid Podcast or youtube channel.
DOLLY PARTON READING
Dolly Parton offers online bedtime story readings every week, with books drawn from her popular imagination library.
LIVESTREAM ZOO
The Cincinnati Zoo offers a live stream video series featuring Fiona the hippo. Explore.org offers livestreaming on their website featuring elephants, bald eagles, lions, monkeys, and more! The Smithsonian Zoo, Houston Zoo, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park , and the Monterey Bay Aquarium also offer live streaming as well.
A DISNEYLAND ADVENTURE
You can watch footage of Disneyland rides online, spreading joy and making your home the happiest place on earth.. Or close to it. Use an empty laundry basket in front of the TV, for your little one to climb aboard and enjoy a ride on their favorite Disney adventure without lines.
DIY HAND SANITIZER
You may have noticed hand sanitizer is hard to find on the shelves. Make your own at home as a fun family activity! You’ll need 99% isopropyl alcohol, 3% hydrogen peroxide, and 98% glycerin along with distilled water. Follow the steps here.
THINGS TO DO:
- Billboard offers live a live stream of virtual concerts.
- Calling all seamstresses! Contact your local Jo-Ann fabric store for a mask-making kit! They’ll give you pieces of fabric and you can create masks, drop them back off at Jo-Ann’s and they’ll take them to the local hospital for our heroic medical teams.
- Connect on Nextdoor to see what’s going on in your community and check-in with your neighbors. Make sure to practice safe social distancing with neighbors but be sure to check-in with your elderly neighbors. A quick phone call to boost their morale or an offer to walk their dog will go a long way.
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