Winter drearies? Sick kids? Stuck at home waiting for the repairman? Whatever your issue, consider it Cured! These links have resources for FREE fun. I try to keep up with this page but I manage a lot of websites for our business so please do let me know if you encounter a link that is no longer valid. And of course, you are encouraged to share this article!

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BOOKS & MAGAZINES:

Of course, I had to include my books here. No need to even go to the mailbox – a number of these are ebooks. Thanks for supporting local authors! You can see all my books on Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/author/donnawylie

The Fussy Librarian – https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/

Freebooksy – https://www.freebooksy.com/

Story Time for kids. Astronauts read to kids from space! Choose from the Science Time or Story Time links https://storytimefromspace.com/

CLASSES:

Adults – Sites for free online education – https://financebuzz.com/10-best-sites-for-free-online-education

Adults – online colleges and degree programs – https://www.onlinecollegeplan.com/free-online-degree-programs/

Kids and Adults – a list of free online classes – https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Stuck-at-home-568831521.html

Kids and Adults – Brave Wilderness. A great selection of adventure and animal stories. A favorite of a home-schooling mom (thanks to Amy for the tip) . No subscription needed to view videos. – https://www.youtube.com/user/BreakingTrail

COOKING:

Yeast Starter – NO yeast needed! https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17513/no-commercial-yeast-starter/

Bread recipes! 20 easy recipes for breads and rolls – https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/easy-bread-recipes-for-beginners/

Bread Recipes – NO yeast needed – https://tinyurl.com/ruys4oc

Make your own spreadable butter – https://www.thespruceeats.com/homemade-whipped-butter-427820

Pantry Staple Recipes – https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/unusual-dishes-to-make-with-pantry-staples

CRAFTS:

Art Fun:

Mail someone a life-sized HUG! – https://tinyurl.com/ycrtvbb4

Make homemade cards and send them to your local nursing home to cheer up residents who are in isolation. Here’s one nursing home in Texas that would love to get your homemade cards and pictures. Check to see if there are homes in your area that would also like some cards. https://tinyurl.com/yx7tg94s

Coloring pages for kids (and adults!) Disney! 1000+ pages – https://tinyurl.com/r4ctdct

Coloring pages – Tucson, AZ! – https://tinyurl.com/sjx6gts

Doodling with Mo Willems! https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

Drawing Tutorial – https://tinyurl.com/rh6ujha

Grow Vegetables from scraps! – https://www.ruralsprout.com/regrow-vegetables/

Grow Your Own Food from Seeds – https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-seed-saving

Painting:

Bob Ross! Paint along with Every episode – https://www.youtube.com/user/BobRossInc/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=7

Easter Chick fork painting. Looks like fun! – https://masandpas.com/easter-chick-fork-painting/

Easter Rabbit painting using toilet paper rolls. Why not use this easy craft to make cards for fellow shut-ins? – https://www.craftymorning.com/toilet-paper-roll-bunny-stamps/

No Mess Cling Film Art – says this is for toddlers, but I kinda want to try it! https://tinyurl.com/unv9y7p

Rock your neighborhood! Paint rocks with inspirational sayings and leave them around the neighborhood for people to find – https://modpodgerocksblog.com/10-painted-rocks/

Step-by-step tutorials. Unleash your creativity! Lots to choose from. https://stepbysteppainting.net/videos/

WOW Art – watch an artist paint and see if you can recreate her pieces. LOTS of videos – click “videos” to see the full list. Very relaxing just to watch, and fascinating to see the finished picture! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdZutxI1UnH9N3Fh_TeQ4Kw

Sewing Patterns, Face Masks:

Choosing the best material for face masks – https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/

Face masks, reusable with filter pocket. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm_NmpdgWWA – A favorite of nurses. No elastic needed. I used 1/2″ double-sided satin ribbon for the ties.

Face Masks – https://tinyurl.com/rcwxm7q – A selection of different patterns.

Face Masks, no-sew – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUcC9_yJvHM

Face Masks for Kids – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiKiVjpixhk

Face Masks, video tutorial – https://tinyurl.com/teb5vaq

Sewing Patterns, Misc

Bias Tape – fast way to make your own – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR7sWFwo48g&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Paper towel, reusable – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCqt9OTbyew

Scrub Pants – https://tinyurl.com/sdlfupq

Surgical Scrub Cap – https://so-sew-easy.com/easy-surgical-scrub-cap-pattern/

ENTERTAINMENT:

Aquarium Cams – Monterey Bay – https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams

Arts and Culture – SO many to choose from! – https://artsandculture.google.com/

Botanical Garden Tour – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPjCy0iRSKQ&app=desktop

Disneyland! Virtual Rides! https://tinyurl.com/umez72y

Eagle Cam! https://www.outdoorchannel.com/live/eaglecam/326707/0

Field Trips! Go on a field trip from home! https://tinyurl.com/v34zsse

Field Trips – even More! https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Home tour – https://franklloydwright.org/3dlab/

Livestream ANIMALS! Animals galore! Choose your favorite or follow them all – https://tinyurl.com/qll9728

Northern Lights Cam – Amazing! https://explore.org/livecams/zen-den/northern-lights-cam

Virtual Tours – a whole list of aquariums, museums and zoos – https://tinyurl.com/shh79jt

Zoo Cam – Cheetah Cubs! – https://tinyurl.com/uzs6xgs

Zoo Cam! Phoenix – https://www.facebook.com/pg/PhoenixZoo/videos/?ref=page_internal

Zoo Cam! San Diego – https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams

Movies and Videos:

Excercise with The Body Coach – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ

Modern Marvels – Lots of episodes to choose from, and so many fascinating stories! https://play.history.com/shows/modern-marvels#episodes

Movie Streaming Services –  https://collider.com/free-movies-online-streaming/

Museums – A list to choose from https://tinyurl.com/rgwu4sl

Show & Tell from Atlas Obscura – https://www.atlasobscura.com/categories/show-and-tell

VIDEO CHATS:

How about a remote get-together? This article lists some of the most popular video software for PC – https://www.techpout.com/best-video-call-software-for-windows/

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed the list and found some new sources of entertainment. If you liked this article, please let me know by clicking the stars, below. Until next time ~ stay happy!