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2023 Hampton Roads Holidays: Get a List of Events, Light Displays, and More!
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season in Hampton Roads! Check out our neighborhood holiday light map guide here and get a list of holiday events and light displays below. Chesapeake Chesapeake’s Christmas Bird Count Dec. 14th- Jan. 5th- Held annually by the National Audubon Society, this is the ideal way to see…
How to Make The “Grey Stuff” from “Beauty and the Beast”
Beauty and the Beast fans, you can now make the “Grey Stuff” mentioned in the song “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast” at home! The popular dish is sold at Disney parks and comes from the line in the song when Lumiere sings, “Try the Grey Stuff, it’s delicious / Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes.” The…
How to Make ‘Pizza Toast;’ TikTok’s Latest Viral Food Trend
Move over avocado toast, “pizza toast” is taking over TikTok. The trendy toast, reminiscient of French bread pizza, took off after Hailey Bieber shared her “quick” and “easy” recipe to TikTok in January, which has been viewed more than 6.1 million times. Slice a loaf of sourdough bread Butter each side Add truffle oil and toast on…
How Well Do You Know The Women of Country Music?
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How to Play ‘Heardle,’ the New Wordle-Inspired Game for Music Fans
Move over Wordle, there’s a new game for music lovers called Heardle. Instead of guessing words, you guess song titles based on small snippets. Just like the old game show, ‘Name That Tune,’ only the intro of the song will play and you have to guess the song’s title. Every incorrect or skipped guess unlocks…
Portsmouth Public Library Offers Free “Tech Tuesdays”
Need help with your technology? Need some time to work on your skills? Portsmouth Public Library offers Tech Tuesday. This is an open session, no reservations required. Bring your own device or learn a tutorial on one of the library’s computers. Learn more here.
How to Make TikTok’s Viral “Custard Toast”
Move over avocado, custard toast is taking over TikTok. @myhealthydish Finally tried the Viral Custard Toast and was a yummy breakfast #custardtoast #healthybreakfast ♬ We Don’t Talk About Bruno – Instrumental – Lin-Manuel Miranda The blend of bread, yogurt, egg, fruit and spices can be made a variety of ways depending on your flavor preferences.…
Can You Match the Beer Quote to Its Owner?
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Can We Guess Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Flavor?
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How to Make the ‘Marry Me Chicken’ Recipe on TikTok
There’s a new recipe taking over FYP on TikTok and it’s called ‘Marry Me Chicken.’ The viral dish, which first began circulating on Pinterest, claims to make anyone who tries it want to say “I Do.” TikToker @themidnightsoaper shared a popular version of the recipe, which requires only one pot to make. Ingredients: A stick…
Computer Scientist Reveals the Best Word to Start With on Wordle
Just as we all became addicted to Wordle, the online game has been sold to the New York Times. The creator of Worlde, James Wardle, announced the news on Twitter Monday (Jan. 31st) and the publication says it will “initially remain free to new and existing players.” Wardle also said he is working with the…
TikTok’s Best Tips for Winning Wordle {WATCH}
Wordle has taken over as our latest obsession. @taylorlorenz WordleTok?? #wordle #games #onlinegames #technology #news #gaming #crossword #crosswordpuzzles #nytimes #lovestory #news ♬ Quirky – Oleg Kirilkov The internet based word game works this way: If you get a letter right, its square will turn green. If you get a letter right, but it’s in wrong…
Learn the Secret to Happiness in Free Online Course from Yale University
A Yale University professor’s free online course on the science of living a happy life has seen enrollment spike by about 3,000% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Laurie Santos, a professor of psychology, started teaching her class, Psycology 157: Psychology and the Good Life, in March 2018, and the next semester she made the class available for free…
YUM! Get Luke Bryan’s Secret Recipe Chicken Rice Soup
It’s National Soup Month- warm up with a bowl of Luke Bryan’s Chicken Rice Soup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LeClaire Bryan (@leclaire.bryan) This family favorite is perfect for a cold winter day or when…
This Viral Hack For Making Pancakes Will Make Breakfast Time Easier {WATCH}
Making a large batch of pancakes for the family? Instead of standing over a single burner or griddle making small batches, try this new TikTok trend: “sheet pan pancakes.” Prepare your pancake batter by following the directions on the box. Next, pour the mixture out into a large, aluminum-foil-lined sheet pan, add your preferred toppings (many…
10 Paper Airplane Games and Activities That Any Kid (or Adult) Will Enjoy
Are the kids getting bored stuck inside this winter? Keep them entertained for hours with these paper airplane games and activities!
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How To Make The Salmon Rice Recipe Going Viral on TikTok [VIDEO]
The latest food trend that’s taking over TikTok is a recipe of leftovers. The ‘salmon rice’ was created by user Emily Mariko and it’s an Asian fusion-inspired plate of leftover cooked salmon and white rice. To make the dish, she placed an ice cube on top of the rice and wrapped a sheet of parchment…
Virginia Beach SPCA Offers Free Digital Experience For Children
The Virginia Beach SPCA is helping Hampton Roads children learn to be “animal heroes.” The new digital learning experiences teaches children how to keep their pets healthy along with information on how pets communicate with their body and vocal languages. Kids can use the arcade-style platform, which includes games, videos and quizzes, to earn a…
Kids Can Read to Dogs, Cats and Rabbits at Norfolk Animal Care Center with “Tales for Tails”
The Norfolk Animal Care Center invites Hampton Roads children to come out for Tales for Tails! All reading levels are invited to snuggle up for storytime to read to the animals at NACC! Bring your own books or use any donated books from REACH Reading Enriches All Children at the shelter to read to dogs,…
Here’s How to Make The Latest Viral Food Trend: ‘Oreo Sushi’ {WATCH}
The latest food trend to take over TikTok is sushi made out of Oreos and it actually looks delicious! The hashtag #OreoSushi has over 10.3 million views. Here’s how to make your own: – Separate the Oreo crème filling from the cookies – Grind up the cookies with three tablespoons of condensed milk and spread…
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Kids Can Learn About Tigers, Giraffes and More with Free Activity Sheets from the Virginia Zoo
The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk offers fun and educational activities for all ages.
Norfolk Public Library Offers Free Computer and Technology Classes
Norfolk Public Library offers computer and technology classes that are free and open to the public. Learn more about programs like PowerPoint and Excel or take a class on resume writing or networking via Linkedin. Check out the schedule of events here.
Local Libraries Offer More Than Just Books: Check Out Telescopes, Board Games, Movies and More!
Our local libraries offer up thousands of books but did you know they offer even more?
Virginia Beach Public Library Offers Free Coding Games for Kids
Looking for activities for the kids? Why not try some fun coding games? The Virginia Beach Public Library has put together a list of free coding activities for kids. These games and activities encourage concepts such as sequencing and pattern recognition, plus skills including problem-solving, collaboration, and persistence through these “unplugged” coding activities: Move It,…
13 Streaming TV Shows and Movies for Country Fans to Watch
Need something new to binge-watch? Check out this list of tv shows and movies perfect for country music fans. 1. Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man (Amazon Prime) Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man is a brand-new feature-length documentary that takes us on a most improbable journey, as Jackson scales the absolute heights of the music world… and…
What Time Period Do You Belong In? {QUIZ}
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How To Make Hot Tea Bombs, TikTok’s Latest Trend {VIDEO}
Hot cocoa bombs were all the rage this fall and so now it’s time to change it up. TikTok users have moved on to hot tea bombs. These can be made with isomalt – a clear sugar substitute that you can pour into spherical molds. After you make your isomalt, place teabags or loose tea…
Do You Get Enough Sleep? {QUIZ}
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Hot Chocolate Bombs Are Exploding Online. Here’s How To Make Your Own {VIDEO}
Hot Chocolate Bombs are taking over your social media feeds. Perfect for fall and winter weather, the hot cocoa bomb is basically a bath bomb you can eat. Users drop a hollow chocolate ball filled with marshmallows and hot cocoa mix into a mug of hot milk and a magical mug of hot chocolate with…
Need an Escape? Take the Family Geocaching in Chesapeake to Find Bigfoot!
Looking for a fun activity to do with the kids this weekend? Try your hand at geocaching!
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Virtual Rec Center Offers Free Fitness Classes, Kids Activities and More!
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Virtual Rec Center offers a ton of activities for the family that will keep you busy for days! The Hidden Treasures video series features unique flora and fauna tucked within our city that you might not have ever realized existed. The site also offers free fitness videos for adults…
Watch Chesapeake Public Library’s Popular Storytime Series on YouTube
The Chesapeake Public Library is bringing its popular storytime series to YouTube! Check out their channel for a variety of videos for your little ones:
Learn to Paint with 403 Free Episodes of Bob Ross’ “The Joy of Painting” on YouTube
Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Now you have time to delve into 31 seasons of the late Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting, which is now freely available to watch on YouTube. Posted by “The Joy of Painting” with Bob Ross on Friday, March 27, 2015 Using Bob’s “wet-on-wet” technique you can learn to paint…
Experience a 360-degree Tour of Blarney Castle in Ireland
Blarney Castle, home of the Blarney Stone, was built nearly six hundred years ago and has been attracting attention ever since. Over the last few hundred years, millions have flocked to Blarney making it a world landmark and one of Ireland’s greatest treasures. Can’t visit it in person to kiss the Blarney stone? Take a virtual tour instead and…
Re-Create The Magic Of a Day at Disney With These Seven At Home Activities
Disney World reopened with new guidelines for social distancing but if you aren’t up for the road trip or don’t feel comfortable visiting one in the middle of a pandemic. Here are seven safe, fun, and affordable ways to have a Disney day at your home! via Buzzfeed 1. Dress the Part. Break out an old…
Explore Yellowstone National Park: Take a Virtual Walk Through Dragon’s Mouth Spring, Upper Falls and More!
Ready to explore Yellowstone? You don’t have to wait to take a trip, you can start exploring now by virtually touring some of the main attractions around the park. Go for a virtual walk from Upper Terrace parking lot to Canary Spring at Mammoth Hot Springs. Go for a virtual walk from Uncle Tom’s parking…
101 Riddles For the Family. How Many Can You Guess Correctly?
Need a little break to unwind with some fun brain teasers? Check out Parade Magazine’s ultimate list of the best riddles of all time. Parade divided the quizzes into categories like Easy, For Kids, Funny, Math, Word, and Really Hard Riddles. Easy Riddles: What has to be broken before you can use it? Kids Riddles: I follow you all the…
Free At-Home Date Ideas Inspired Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani “Happy Anywhere”
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s new video for “Happy Anywhere” highlights all the places you can find happiness when you’re with the right person so let’s take a closer look to find some at-home date ideas. The video started with Blake chopping some wood for a bonfire. Perfect! Get your sweety and some s’mores and…
Turn Any Room Into a Classroom with These Free Online Resources
With schools across Hampton Roads implementing distance learning this fall, many organizations are offering free resources for students from activity books to virtual field trips. Our friends at 13NewsNow compiled a huge list of links to help turn any room into a classroom. Free learning workbooks Live, interactive virtual camps Interactive study guides Rosie Riveters STEM…
Free Comic Book Summer!
Free Comic Book Day is traditionally scheduled to take place the first Saturday in May each year. The annual event had to be postponed this year because of COVID-19 and will now take place throughout July and early September, making it Free Comic Book Summer! Between July 15th and September 9th, local comic shops will be getting…
20 Local Scavenger Hunts in Hampton Roads for the Family
MyActiveChild.com has put together a list of 20 Scavenger Hunts in Hampton Roads.
Amazon, Apple, Walmart, and More Offering Free Summer Camp Programs for Kids
Big-name companies are offering their own versions of virtual summer camps amid the coronavirus pandemic. Amazon: Through Camp Handmade, customers are provided with arts and crafts workshops, a panel discussion and shop Handmade’s selection of offerings from crafting experts. Apple: Kids can participate in Apple Camp at Home for coding, filming and other workshops provided every week. Michaels: Camp…
Here are the 24 Best Movies for Country Music Fans {LIST}
“USA Today” has put out a list of the 24 best movies for country music fans. It’s ranked based on critic and user ratings from Rotten Tomatoes and the Internet Movie Database. Here’s the list: 1. “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, 1980 2. “Walk the Line”, 2005 3. “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, 2001 4. “Crazy”, 2008 5. “Tender Mercies”, 1983 6. “Nashville”,…
