As parents nationwide try to find new ways to keep their children engaged in learning, help comes — at no cost — from a familiar and beloved source (and Laura’s absolute favorite beagle): Snoopy! Peanuts Worldwide is offering free educational materials that give students from Kindergarten through eighth grade the chance to develop their STEM, language arts, and social studies skills with the help of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the whole Peanuts Gang. [Read more…] about How About Homeschooling With Snoopy…Includes Free ‘Snoopy In Space’ Episodes
10 Best Free Online Cooking Classes
Seems like comfort food has a whole new meaning now that many of us are hunkering down in the kitchen to bake, saute, fry and grill. Cooking is a great way to relieve stress, but if you are a cooking newbie you may want to up your game, learn a new skill or tackle an entirely new style, say Thai or Ethiopian. [Read more…] about 10 Best Free Online Cooking Classes
New ‘Virtually Denver’ Site Helps You Explore The City’s Cultural Scene
Locals (or anyone pining for Denver) can still explore the Mile High City’s rich cultural and performing arts scenes and attractions from the safety of their homes with a new online resource called Virtually Denver. The new web page and event calendar provide easy access to dozens of Denver’s top virtual museum experiences, art galleries and installations, performing arts, concerts, culinary demonstrations and even educational tools for families. [Read more…] about New ‘Virtually Denver’ Site Helps You Explore The City’s Cultural Scene
Staying Home? Local Libraries Offer Tons of Online Resources
What’s the most valuable card in your wallet? Easy…it’s your library card. Yes, libraries are still magical places with thousands of books to browse through, but if it’s been a while since you visited your local branch, you might be surprised at how much is offered now without ever going inside. It’s a good time to learn about what a library card can offer you from your own home. For free. [Read more…] about Staying Home? Local Libraries Offer Tons of Online Resources
New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home
Add Disney to the list of major entertainment companies launching website to entertain the kiddos while stuck at home. Disney Magic Moments will be home to some of the best Disney content, stories and resources for kids, families and fans to fill their time. Enjoy Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic with stories, videos, and activities. And it’s all FREE. [Read more…] about New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home
Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books
Room to Read, a global organization focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education, has released a library of celebrity read-aloud videos alongside hundreds of free digitized children’s books, available for the first time publicly. The released materials will help children continue to develop the skill and habit of reading, despite school closures. [Read more…] about Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books
Discounts On Home Chef, Blue Apron And Other Meal Prep-at-Home Kits
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Sticking close to home? Tired of take-out but don’t want to head to the grocery store or worry that they won’t have all the ingredients you need? This may be the perfect time to try out one of the meal-prep kit delivery services? Everything you need for yummy meals is delivered to your door — including the exact amount of each ingredient, and step-by-step instructions. There’s no guesswork and no waste. No leaving the house. No planning ahead. [Read more…] about Discounts On Home Chef, Blue Apron And Other Meal Prep-at-Home Kits
Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Play has the power to teach, to grow and to help us laugh. Mattel Playroom is a new, FREE online resource which features activities and content from the company’s iconic portfolio of brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more, along with play-from-home information and tips, for parents and caregivers to encourage kids to keep playing. [Read more…] about Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors
Here’s another company hoping to make it just a wee bit easier for parents and caregivers by keeping kids occupied and engaged during their extended time at home. Play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. has launched Bring Home the Fun. You can explore the new website for family-focused resources, including tips for family playtime, activity challenges to keep kids occupied, ideas for using games and toys to stimulate kids’ brains, and suggestions on how to cope with increased emotional stress. [Read more…] about Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors
Internet Archive Collection Has 4.4 Million Free Books To Read
File this one under–who knew? The Internet Archive is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, they provide FREE access to the general public. Because they are a library, they pay special attention to books. Some books can be freely read and downloaded. Others can be borrowed and read in their online book reader. [Read more…] about Internet Archive Collection Has 4.4 Million Free Books To Read
4 Ways To Get Wine Delivered To Your Door, Including Local Wine Shops That Deliver
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We love Colorado. After all, our very wise government officials included certain–ahem–stores on the “essential services” list. And, we are totally on board with you heading to the grocery store as little as possible, and waiting until you have a list of things to buy, rather than heading there for one or two items. But maybe you’re out of wine. [Read more…] about 4 Ways To Get Wine Delivered To Your Door, Including Local Wine Shops That Deliver
Just Added: CBS All Access! How To Stream Some Movie & TV Services For Free
We’ve found some info on how to stream some of the paid movie and TV platforms for free. These aren’t hacks. Instead, some of the popular TV networks and digital movie platforms are offering month-long free trials. So you can sign-up, binge-watch and then cancel before any monies are due, though the service hopes you’ll love them so much, you’ll continue your subscription. Here are some options. [Read more…] about Just Added: CBS All Access! How To Stream Some Movie & TV Services For Free
Need Free Wi-Fi? Here’s Where To Find It
One of the top questions you ask MHOTC is “Where do I find free Wi-fi?” Now that many of us are working from home and find our usual haunts such as libraries and coffee shops shuttered, the need to stay connected is even greater. Even if you don’t have regular internet service in place, there are ways to stay online using your phone, tablet or laptop. [Read more…] about Need Free Wi-Fi? Here’s Where To Find It
Looking For Restaurants Still Open For Takeout and/or Delivery? Check Out To-Go Denver
Still crave your the dishes served by your favorite restaurants, but confused about which remain open? Metro Denver and Boulder residents can still enjoy nearly 650 (and counting) of their favorite local eateries and breweries that are offering convenient, safe takeout and home or curbside delivery services for food and alcohol. Check out ToGoDenver.com, a new FREE website where local restaurants can tell you they are still operational. [Read more…] about Looking For Restaurants Still Open For Takeout and/or Delivery? Check Out To-Go Denver
Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming
Austin City Limits has offered viewers a front-row seat to the best in performance for an incredible four-and-a-half decades from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas. Now Austin City Limits (ACL) is opening its archives as a gift to music fans during the current live music moratorium. The long-running television series is making fan-favorite episodes from the recently broadcast Season 45 available for streaming, in addition to the entire slate of programs from the previous two seasons of the acclaimed concert showcase. [Read more…] about Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming