POPULAR BOOKS/AUDIOBOOKS
CAPE COD
Acoustic ecologist travels the globe recording locations that capture soundscapes and sounds of nature.
YOU ARE HERE
Take a moment for yourself and allow one of Oprah’s spiritual guides to walk you through guided meditation for a restorative experience.
THE LIGHT OVER LONDON
Cara cleans out an estate and uncovers an old tin of relics and uncovers secrets from the past of a wartime London.
CAMINO WINDS
A hurricane evacuation uncovers questions and a possible murder as this legal thriller takes you away to paradise to solve a case.
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SPINNING OUT
This story follows an Olympic figure skater as she struggles mental health, love, and family during her journey to be the best.
MARCELLA
An agent returns to the police force to solve a murder case involving a serial killer.
SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY…
Self-made follows the trailblazing African American haircare entrepreneur who was America’s first female self-made millionaire.
AFTER LIFE
Watch comedian Ricky Gervais take a serious note, following the life of Tony, rediscovering himself after the loss of his wife.
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.
- Stream the digital concert hall website free of charge and enjoy the celebration of Beethoven’s 250thbirthday.
- 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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