News and Events
We’re blessed to be asked to share our knowledge on a regular basis. This page is where you can keep up with what’s happening.
As always, we welcome your comments and thoughts.
Free Art and Craft Classes from Creativebug
If you're still looking for things do to during the pandemic - for you or your kids - check out Creativebug! They offer free and very low cost online classes that seem accessible and easy to use. Let us know if you like what you...
Blue Note at Home
As we slowly get back to "new normal" the news cycles are shifting to so many other issues we're experiencing. Yet, the pandemic continues and we'll do our best to keep finding activities and inspiration to share. Today we found that the legendary Greenwich Village...
Live Music and More
If you're into music you'll want to check out Bands in Town, an app for your phone that connects to your music and location, then alerts you when bands you like are playing near you. And now, during the pandemic, it is alerting for live streams - most of them free!...
Six tips to survive a COVID-19 summer with your kids
This is going to be the weirdest summer ever for kids. Probably no day or sleepaway camp, possibly no day care available - what's a family to do? Here are some tips from Erika Coles, clinical director at the FIU Center for Children and Families. We hope you'll find...
Storywriting with the Kids
Though not free, this website has the coolest stories you can create with your kids or grandkids! It's called Once Upon a Pancake and it seems like a lot of fun. Check it out and let us know what you think! https://onceuponapancake.com/
How to use Nextdoor, Facebook, Slack to help neighbors amid coronavirus
In Manhattan in particular it's a scary proposition to help our neighbors. Getting in an elevator and doing the laundry in a tiny laundry room are nerve wracking enough. But how do we help those who need it, even if it is just human interaction? Well, the good folks...
A Salute to Our Healthcare Heroes
The American Hospital Association is compiling stories from the front lines we'd like to share with you. We're doing so to honor these heroes many of whom have gotten sick, have PTSD, and who continue to save lives. Read their stories on the AHA website and join us in...
The ultimate parents’ guide to education and activity resources
The Washington Post has compiled a terrific resource for parents with links to numerous stay at home education and activities! From Art to Mental Wellness. Languages, Dance, Physical Activity and more, if you have kids, you'll appreciate this resource. Check it out on...
Inspiring Stories: A Spotlight on Acts of Kindness
Need a little inspiration today? This TV station from Youngstown, Ohio is tracking daily acts of kindness and inspiration from Ohio and across the USA. You'll feel good after checking their...