The Ultimate Book of

Fun Things to Do in Retirement

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Chapter 2 - Focus on Health and Wellness

Start a Wellness Journey

Books

1- Gratitude: A Day and Night Reflection Journal (90 Days) by Insight Editions link

2- Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García link

3- Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta M.D. link

4- The Path to Longevity: The Secrets to Living a Long, Happy, Healthy Life by Luigi Fontana link

5- Chakra Healing: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Healing Techniques that Balance the Chakras by Margarita Alcantara link

6- Living Untethered: Beyond the Human Predicament by Michael A. Singer link

7- You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment by Thich Nhat Hanh link

8- When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron link

9- Acupuncture Points Handbook: A Patient's Guide to the Locations and Functions of over 400 Acupuncture Points by Deborah Bleecker link

10- The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, Revised and Expanded: Over 800 Natural, Nontoxic, and Fragrant Recipes to Create Health, Beauty, and Safe Home and Work Environments by Valerie Ann Worwood link

11- Sound Medicine: How to Use the Ancient Science of Sound to Heal the Body and Mind by Kulreet Chaudhary M.D. link

12- Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to an Ancient Healing by Diane Stein link


Prioritize Physical Health

Books

1- 6-Minute Fitness at 60+: Simple Home Exercises to Reclaim Strength, Balance, and Energy in 15 Days by Jonathan Su link

2- Medical Medium Cleanse to Heal: Healing Plans for Sufferers of Anxiety, Depression, Acne, Eczema, Lyme, Gut Problems, Brain Fog, Weight Issues, Migraines, Bloating, Vertigo, Psoriasis by Anthony William link

3- Complete Guide To Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting by Dr. Jason Fung link

4- Lies My Doctor Told Me Second Edition: Medical Myths That Can Harm Your Health by Ken Berry link

5- The Complete Ketogenic Diet for Beginners: Your Essential Guide to Living the Keto Lifestyle by Amy Ramos link

6- Practical Paleo, 2nd Edition (Updated And Expanded): A Customized Approach to Health and a Whole-Foods Lifestyle by Diane Sanfilippo link


Stress Less

Resources

1- 15 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress link

2- 25 Quick Ways to Reduce Stress link

3- Top Ways to Reduce Daily Stress link

Books

1- Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present (The Path to Calm) by Nick Trenton link

2- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson link

3- The Art of Letting GO: How to Let Go of the Past, Look Forward to the Future, and Finally Enjoy the Emotional Freedom You Deserve! by Damon Zahariades link


Get in Touch with Your Spiritual Side

Books

1- The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? by Rick Warren link

2- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer link

3- Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis link


Go Fancy Picnicking

Resources

1- Creative Ideas for a Romantic Picnic link

2- Meat and Cheese Basket Ideas link

3- Gourmet Picnic Ideas link

Products

1- Picnic Basket for Two link

2- XL Waterproof Picnic Blanket link

3- Portable wine and cheese folding picnic table link

4- Compact extendable phone tripod link

Books

1- Forest Bathing: How trees can help you find health and happiness by Dr. Quing Li link 

2- The art of picnics by Alanna O'Neil link

3- Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards by Maegan Brown link

4- The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle link 

Chapter 3 - Connect with Others

Find Friends Online

12 Senior Dating or Friendship-finding Websites

Resources

1- Forbes Best Senior Dating Sites of 2023 link

2- 15 Best Apps For Making Friends in 2023 link

3- Helpful Apps For Seniors Looking To Make New Friends link


Activities to Stay Social

Resources

1- Best Places For Seniors To Socialize link

2- Beyond Bingo: 14 Activities for Elderly People That Aren't Boring link

3- Fun Activities for Seniors: Over 100 Ways to Play link


Do Things for Others

Resources

1- 101 Best Random Acts of Kindness Ideas link

2- 75 Random Acts of Kindness link

3- 51 Fun And Painless Ways To Meet New People link

4-Find The Best Volunteer Opportunities Near You link


Social Sports and Games

Resources

1- 10 great sports for seniors link

2- The Best Sports For Older Adults, According To Experts link

3- The Safest Sports for Seniors  link


Play Shuffleboard

Resources

1- How to Play Shuffleboard link

2- Why Shuffleboard is a Great Game For Seniors link

3- National Senior Games Association Shuffleboard link

Products

1- 9' Shuffleboard Table link

2- 16' Shuffleboard Table link

3- Table Shuffleboard Bowling Pins link

You might also like: Bocce ball, horseshoes, corn hole


Make Someone Laugh

-No Website Links


Social Side Jobs

Books

1- Candle Making Business 101: The Simple 8-Step Beginner's Guide to Start, Run, and Grow a Profitable Home-Based Candle Business. From Candle Making to Marketing to Launch in as little as 30 Days. by Grace Holmes link

2- 101 Activities and Resources for Teaching English Online: Practical Ideas, Games, Activities & Tips for ESL/EFL Teachers who Teach Online by Jackie Bolen link

3- Sell Your Crafts Online: The Handmaker's Guide to Selling from Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Shopify, Influencers and More by James Dillehay link

Chapter 4 - Go Outside for Fun

Outdoor Activities to Explore

Resources

1- The 10 Best Outdoor Activities For Seniors link

2- 15 Fun Outdoor Activities for Older People link

3- 19 Exciting Activities for Senior Citizens link


Ocean and Lake Activities

Books

1- Sailing Made Easy by The American Sailing Association ASA link

2- Recreational Kayaking: The Ultimate Guide (Heliconia) Comprehensive Instructional Handbook Covers Equipment, Strokes, Paddling Techniques, Capsize Recovery, Kayak Safety, Paddler's First Aid, & More by Ken Whiting link

3- The Art of Stand Up Paddling: A Complete Guide to SUP on Lakes, Rivers, and Oceans (How to Paddle Series) by Ben Marcus link


Visit a National Park

Resources

1- List of all National Parks in the US by State link

2- Find Your Park link

3- The NPS app link

4- The 10 Most Visited US National Parks 2021 link

Books

1- Complete National Parks of the US by National Geographic link

2- Your Guide to the National Parks by Michael Oswald link

3- US National Parks by Becky Lomax link

Products

1- Hiking Backpack link

2- Waterproof Picnic Blanket link

3- Bear Spray link

4- National Parks Scratch Off Map link


E-biking

Good Value Starter E-bike

Website: www.ride1up.com link

Resources

1- E-bike facts and statistics link

2- Consumer reports e-bike buying guide link

3- Route ideas link

Products

1- Ride1UP, Core-5 e-bike (performance and value) link

2-Rad Power Bikes, RadTrike Electric Tricycle link

3- Rocky Mounts, Monorail 2 bike foldable hitch rack link

Books

1- Epic bike rides of the Americas by Lonely Planet link

2- Epic bike rides of Europe by Lonely Planet link

3- Ride: Cycle the World by DK link


Photography

Resources

1- Photography basics link

2- Photography tips for beginners link

3- Camera sensor size explained link

4- Detailed camera reviews and comparisons link

Products

1- One of the best professional cameras right now. Canon EOS R3 link

2- Great beginner to intermediate camera. Nikon D3500 link

3- A top affordable compact travel zoom camera. Panasonic Lumix ZS200 link

Books

1- The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby link

2- National Geographic Photo Basics by Joel Sartore link

3- Stunning Digital Photography by Tony Northrup link

4- Digital Photography Complete Course by David Taylor link

Chapter 5 - Explore the World

Take a Cruise

Resources

1- Top Cruise Lines in the World link

2- 8 Most Popular Cruise Ships Compared link

3- Best Cruise Lines for the money link

4- Which Cruise Brand is Best for You link

5- Royal Caribbean World Destinations link

6- 11 Around the World Cruises link

7- Adult Only Cruise Lines link

8- 15 Largest Cruise Lines in the World link

Books

1- Mediterranean Cruise Ports by Rick Steves link

2- Caribbean Cruise Ports of Call by Fodor's link

3- Cruise Ports of European Rivers by Lonely Planet link

4- The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises by Fodor's link

Products

1- Top Compact Travel Camera link

2- Travel Daypack Sling link 

3- Compact Binoculars link


Motorhome/ RV Travel

Resources

1- 99 tips after 7+ years of full-time RV travel link

2- How to find the right RV for you link

3- Florida RV Supershow link

4- Thousand Trails campground membership link

5- Harvest Host camping membership link

Products 

1- RV Into the Unknown Gear link

2- Rad Power Bikes (e-bike) link

3- Phone Holder for GPS Navigation link

Books

1- The RV Camping bible by Zack Bergman link

2- 100 Parks, 5000 ideas by National Geographic link

3- Bucket list USA by Fodors link

4- USA by Lonely Planet link


Visit the Seven New Wonders of the World

Resources

1- 7 New Wonders of the World link

2- 200 Wonders of the World link

3- Great Wall of China Insider Guide link

Products

1- Convertible rolling backpack luggage link

2- Portable luggage scale link

3- Compression packing cubes link

4- Electronics travel cube link

Books

1-Wonders of the World by Lonely Planet link

2- Destinations of a lifetime by National Geographic link

3- Man Made Wonders of the World by DK link


Plan a Trip Around the World

Resources

1- How to Design An Around The World Itinerary link

2- Planning A Trip Around The World link

3- How to Plan An Around The World Trip link

Books

1- The Rough Guide to First-Time Around the World by Rough Guides link 

2- Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places by National Geographic link

3- How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Third Edition: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter by Matt Kepnes link

4- The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small by Kath Stathers link

5- Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List 2: The Best Places on the Planet ...Ranked by Lonely Planet link

6- Where to Go When by Lonely Planet  link

7- The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places on Earth by Rough Guides link

8- Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eats by Lonely Planet Food link


Travel to Famous Places

Resources

1- 32 of The Most Famous Landmarks In The World link

2- Top 10 Most Famous Landmarks In The World link

3- These are the top 25 landmarks in the world, according to TripAdvisor link


Travel for Nature and Beauty

Resources

1- 55 of the World's Most Beautiful Destinations link

2- The 51 Most Beautiful Places in the World link

3- The Most Beautiful Place in Each US State link

Books

1-The World's Most Beautiful Places by The Editors of National Geographic  link

2-The Rough Guide to the 100 Best Places on Earth by Rough Guides link

3- Amazing Places to See in North America by Publications International Ltd. link


Travel for Adventure

Resources

1- 21 Adventures for Thrill-Seeking Senior Travelers

2- 22 Awesome Outdoor Adventures for Seniors link

3- The Best Senior Adventures To Experience link

4- 7 Day Iceland Self Drive Tour link

Books

1- Epic Journeys: 245 Life-Changing Adventures by National Geographic link

2- 100 Hikes of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Scenic Trails by Kate Siber link

3- World's Best Travel Experiences: 400 Extraordinary Places by National Geographic  link


Travel for New Experiences

Resources

1- 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe link

2- Candlelit Jungle Waterfall Experience link

3- 14 Unique, Once In A Lifetime Travel Experiences Worth Having link

Books

1- Fodor's Bucket List USA: From the Epic to the Eccentric, 500+ Ultimate Experiences by Fodor's Travel Guides link

2- 1,000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe by George Stone link

3- Lonely Planet Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travel List 2: The Best Places on the Planet. Ranked by Lonely Planet link


Travel for Food

Books

1- 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover's Life List by Mimi Sheraton link

2- Best Places to Eat in Every Country by Lonely Planet Food link

3- The Food Lover's Guide to Paris by Helen Massy-Beresford link


Travel for Culture

Resources

1- These Countries Have The Most Cultural Attractions link

2-Top 10: world's best destinations for culture link

3- 17 Cultural Tourism Destinations in the World Culture-Buffs Must Visit link

Books

1- International Travel Secrets: Take Shorter Trips, More Often, for Less by Michael Wedaa link

2- How to Travel the World and Live with No Regrets.: Learn How to Travel for Free, Find Cheap Places to Travel, and Discover Life-Changing Travel Destinations by Dr. Ernesto Martinez link

3- Travel the World Without Worries: An Inspirational Guide to Budget and Adventure Travel by Marek Bron link


Travel for Unique Stays

Resources

1- Airbnb (airbnb.com)- link

2- Vrbo (vrbo.com)- link

3-19 Most Unique Places to Stay Around the World link

4- The most unusual places to stay around the world link

5- 27 Most Unique Hotels in the World – Amazing and Unusual Stays link

6- 25 Most Unusual and Unique Hotels In The World  link

7- 15 Mind-Blowingly Unique Places to Stay in the US link

8- 22 Most Unique Places to Stay in California link


Volunteer Travel

Resources

1- Volunteer Abroad Opportunities for Seniors and Retirees  link 

2- Volunteer Abroad Opportunities link

3- Best Adult Volunteer Abroad Programs link

Books

1- Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others by Bill McMillon link

2- Travel with Purpose: A Field Guide to Voluntourism by Jeff Blumenfeld link

3- Learning Service: The essential guide to volunteering abroad by Claire Bennett link

Chapter 6 - New Experiences to Try

New Year's Eve Countdown in Times Square New York

-No Website Links


Attend the World's Largest Hot-Air Balloon Festival

Resources

1- Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta link

2- Balloon Rides link

3- Visit Albuquerque link

Products

1- Compact Waterproof Picnic Blanket link

2- Compact 30X Zoom Camera link

3- Sling Day Bag link

Books

1- Frommer's Easy Guide to Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque by Barbara Laine link

2- Lonely Planet Southwest USA by Hugh McNaughtan link

3- Balloons over Albuquerque by Steve Larese link


Go Skinny Dipping

- No Website Links


Run a Marathon

Resources

1- 15 Fun Marathons for Beginners link

2- How long does it take to run a marathon? link

3- Marathon Training Plans link

Products

1- Body Glide Anti-Chafe Balm link

2- Compact Running belt link

3- Large Running Belt link

4- GPS Running Smartwatch with Music link

Books

1- Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide by Hal Higdon link

2- Never Too Late: Inspiration From 7 Later-in-Life Athletes by Kate Champion link

3- The Runner Kitchen: 100 Stamina-Building Recipes by Emma Coburn link


Eat at a Michelin Star Restaurant

Resources

1- Top 16 Michelin Rated Restaurants Around the World link 

2- 50 Best Restaurants in the World link

2- Michelin Starred Restaurants You Should Visit At Least Once link

Books

1- Best Places To Eat In Every Country by Lonely Planet link

2- Food Journeys of a Lifetime by National Geographic link

3- The Mere Mortals Guide To Fine Dining by Colleen Rush link


Volunteer

Resources

1- VolunteerMatch (www.volunteermatch.org) link

2- How to Find The Ideal Place To Volunteer link

3- A Reference Guide: 20 Top Volunteer Websites To Help You With Your Search link

Books

1- How to Be An Everyday Philanthropist by Nicole Boles link

2- Chicken Soup For The Soul: Volunteering and Giving Back by Amy Newmark link

3- Learning Service: The Essential Guide To Volunteering Abroad by Claire Bennett link


Attend a Symphony Orchestra

Resources

1- 10 Things That Happen To Your Body When You Listen To Classical Music link

2- Tips For First Time Visit To A Symphony link

3- 20 Greatest Symphonies of All Time link

4- Research Has Great News For Those Who Love Classical Music link


Houseboat on a Lake

Resources

1- Houseboating Lakes Map And Info link

2- Best Houseboat Lakes By State link

3- Best Places To Live On A Boat In The US link

Books

1- Designing and Building A Houseboat by M.E. Huebbe link

2- Rock The Boat: Boats, Cabins, and Homes on the Water by Gestalten link

3- The Houseboat Book by Barbara Flanagan link


Take a Brewery Tour

Resources

1- Best States For Beer Lovers link

2- Beer Production Statistics By State link

3- Best Beer Tours in the US link

4- San Diego Breweries link

5- 31 Essential Craft Breweries to Try In San Diego link

Books

1- Craft Beer Brewery Guide To All 50 States by Mark Donovan link

2- United States of Craft Beer by Jess Lebow link

3- National Geographic Atlas of Beer by Nancy Hoalst-Pullen link


Live in a Foreign Country for at Least a Month

Popular Vacation Rental Websites

Resources

1- Airbnb (airbnb.com) link

2- The best Apartment Booking Websites link

3- Becoming an Airbnb host link

Books

1- Create Your Escape: A Practical Guide for Planning Long-Term Travel by Mike Shubbuck link 

2- How To Move Abroad and Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do by Jessica Drucker link

3- The Rough Guide to First Time Around The World by Rough Guides link


Visit a Japanese Onsen

Resources

1- Japanese Etiquette 101- How to Onsen link

2- 10 Best Onsens And Onsen Towns In Japan link

3- 10 Best Onsen Destinations in Japan link

Books

1- Japanese Inns and Hot Springs: A Guide to Japan's Best Ryokan & Onsen by Rob Goss link

2- Onsen of Japan: Japan's Best Hot Springs and Bath Houses by Steven Wide link

3- Japan - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Culture Smart! link

4- Fodor's Essential Japan (Full-color Travel Guide) by Fodor's Travel Guides link

 5- Lonely Planet Japan by Rebecca Millner link


Earn a Certificate or License Just for Fun

-No Website Links


Try Everything Once

-No Website Links

Chapter 7 - At Home Fun

Home Improvement Projects

Resources

1- Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home link

2- 50 Incredible DIY Home Projects link

3- 50 DIY Home Improvement Projects Under $50 link

Books

1- Feng Shui that Makes Sense - Easy Ways to Create a Home that FEELS as Good as it Looks by Cathleen McCandless link

2- 100 Weekend Projects Anyone Can Do: Easy, practical projects using basic tools and standard materials by Editors at The Family Handyman link

3- Great Book of Woodworking Projects: 50 Projects for Indoor Improvements and Outdoor Living from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) Plans & Instructions to Improve Every Room by Randy Johnson link


Move and Downsize

Resources

1- Best Places to Retire on Earth link

2- 20 Best Countries to Retire Abroad link

3- 9 Tax-free Retirement Countries for Americans link

Products

1-Moving Labels link

2- Foam Pouches link

3- Heavy Duty Packaging Tape link

Books

1- Right Place, Right Time by Ryan Frederick link

2- Keep the memories, lose the stuff by Matt Paxton link

3- America's 100 Best Places to Retire by Annette Fuller link


Unlock the Computer and Internet

Resources

1- Internet basics: A complete guide for older adults link

2- How Older Adults Can Improve Their Personal Cyber Security link

3- US Census- Computer and Internet Use in the United States link

4- 9 Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2023 link

5- The Ultimate Online Safety Guide for Senior Citizens link

Products

1- MacBook Air Laptop link

2- iPad Air link

3- Portable 5TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for PC and Mac link

Books

1- Macbook For Seniors: The Ultimate step-by-step guide to mastering your MacBook Air and Pro. Discover all the features and become an expert in less time. Tips and tricks included. by Henry Richard link

2- Seniors Guide to Windows 11: The Most Comprehensive & User-Friendly Guide on Learning How to Use Windows Step-by-Step with Pictures, Simple Explanations, and the Best Tips and Tricks by Richard Reed link

3- Computers for Seniors: Email, Internet, Photos, and More in 14 Easy Lessons by Chris Ewin link

4- iPad Seniors Guide: A Step-by-Step Manual for Non-Tech-Savvy to Master Your iPad in No Time by John Halbert link

Chapter 8 - Get Crafty

Explore Your Creative Side

Resources

1- 69 Creative Hobbies for a Better You link

2- 150 Creative Hobbies to Start or Revisit link

3- 101 Creative Hobbies to Promote a Balanced Life link


Make Crafts for Others

Books

1- Art Of Candle Making Business Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Million Dollar Success From Home! By Suzanne Carpenter link

2- The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners: Do-It-Yourself Soaps Using All-Natural Herbs, Spices, and Essential Oils by Kelly Cable link

3- Making Mobiles: Create beautiful Polish pajaki from natural materials by Karolina Merska link

4- 50 Beaded Bracelets: Step-by-Step Techniques for Beautiful Beadwork Designs by Tammy Honaman link

5- Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success (Design Originals) Beginner-Friendly Projects, Basics of Leather Preparation, Tools, Stamps, Embossing, & More by Tony Laier link

6- How to Make Bath Bombs: A Beginner's Guide to Making Homemade Bath Bombs Step-By-Step by Rebecca Wellner link

7- Carve a World of Gnomes: Step-By-Step Techniques for 7 Simple Projects (Fox Chapel Publishing) Full-Size Patterns, Step-by-Step Instructions, Painting and Finishing Tips, Gnome Backstories, and More by Nikki Reese link

8- Dream Catchers: Homemade Mobiles, Wall Hangings, and Jewelry by Charline Fabregues link

9- The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking by Kimberley Adams link

10- Carving & Painting Christmas Ornaments: Easy Techniques for 23 Patterns in Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Projects for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Carvers, plus Original Designs by Betty Padden link

11- Making Gourd Ornaments For Holiday Decorating by Angela Mohr link

12- Tauntons Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making by Doug Stowe link

13- Easy-to-Make Stained Glass Boxes: With Full-Size Templates by Ed Sibbett Jr. link

14- Crochet Cute Critters: 26 Easy Amigurumi Patterns by Sarah Zimmerman link

15- How to Make Picture Frames: 12 Simple to Stylish Projects from the Experts at American Woodworker (Fox Chapel Publishing) Matting, Mounting, Router Moldings, Table Saw Frames without Jigs, and More by Editors of American Woodworker link

16- First Time Jewelry Making: The Absolute Beginner's Guide--Learn By Doing Step-by-Step Basics + Projects by Tammy Powley link

17- Sell Your Crafts Online: The Handmaker's Guide to Selling from Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Shopify, Influencers and More by James Dillehay link


Enjoy the Process

Books

1- Beginner's Guide to Making Mosaics: 16 Easy-to-Make Projects for Any Space (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Instructions & Photography for Window Sills, Tables, Flower Pots, Picture Frames, & More by Delphine Lescuyer link

2- More Tapestry Crochet: Digital by Carol Ventura link

3- Making Tiffany Lamps: How to Create Museum-Quality Authentic Reproductions by Hugh V. Archer link

4- Polymer Clay for Beginners: Inspiration, techniques, and simple step-by-step projects for making art with polymer clay by Emily Chen link

5- Carving Faces Workbook: Learn to Carve Facial Expressions with the Legendary Harold Enlow (Fox Chapel Publishing) Detailed Lips, Eyes, Noses, and Hair to Add Expressive Life to Your Wood Carvings by Harold Enlow link

6- Building a Model Railroad Step by Step by David Popp link

7- Painting Miniatures by Pauline Denyer-Baker link

8- Making Dolls' House Miniatures in 1/12th Scale by Julie Warren link

9- A tutorial for making military DIORAMAS and MODELS vol 4 by Bjorn Jacobsen link

10- Urban Quilting: Quilt Patterns for the Modern-Day Home by Wendy Chow link

11- Fairy Gardening: Creating Your Own Magical Miniature Garden by Julie Bawden-Davis link

12- Wool Appliqué Folk Art: Traditional Projects Inspired by 19th-Century American Life by Rebekah L. Smith link

13- Weekend Whittling Projects: Four Quick and Easy Characters to Carve and Paint (Fox Chapel Publishing) (Woodcarving Illustrated) Patterns and Step-by-Step Instructions for Penguin, Bear, Snail, & More by Sara Barraclough link

14- Yarn Mandalas For Beginners And Beyond: Woven wall hangings for mindful making by Inga Savage link

Chapter 9 - Feed Your Soul

Savor the Flavor

Resources

1- Ultimate Foodie Bucket List link

2- Play With Your Food: 10 Delicious Activity Ideas Foodies Will Love Getting Involved In link

3- Top 9 Activities for the Foodie and Drinkie Couple link

Chapter 10 - Get Techie

Get a Smart Home Virtual Assistant

Resources

1- Google Home vs. Alexa: Which Assistant is Best? link

2- What can Alexa Do? link

3- Google Assistant Features link

4- 10 Best Things You Can Do With An Amazon Alexa Device link

Products

1- Amazon Echo Show 8 HD Smart Display link

2- Google Nest Hub link

3- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker link


Take an Online Course

Top Paid Online Course Websites

Free Online Courses

Resources

1- Best Online Courses and Online Class Sites link

2- Here are The Top 7 Websites For Free Online Education link

3- 48 Free Online Courses to Help You Learn Just About Anything  link


Use Online Shopping, Delivery, and Rideshare Apps

Online Shopping (Products & Groceries)

Top RideShare Apps

Food Delivery Apps

Resources

1- Amazon Statistics link

2- Amazon Popularity link

3- Best Rideshare Apps link

4- Best food delivery services in 2023: Grubhub vs UberEats vs Doordash link


Unlock Your Smartphone

Resources

1- 19 Things You Didn't Know Your Smartphone Could Do link

2- Best Phone Apps For Seniors link

3- iPhone user guide link

4- A beginners guide to Android link

Products

1- iPhone 14 link

2- Google Pixel 7 link

Books

1- Seniors Guide to iPhone: The Most Exhaustive and Intuitive Step-by-Step Manual to Master your New iPhone with Tips and Tricks for Senior Beginner Users (Updated and Illustrated Edition) by Richard Reed link

2- Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps by Nick Vandome link

3- iPhone 14 User Guide: An Easy, Step-By-Step Guide On Mastering The Usage Of Your New iPhone 14. Learn The Best Tips & Tricks, And Discover The Most Useful Secrets To Get The Max Out Of Your Device by Ethan Copson link


Discover Cool Gadgets

Resources

1- The Best Robotic Lawn Mowers link

2- 20 Surprisingly Practical Uses for AirTags link

3- Best Automated Beer Brewing Systems link

4- The Best Self Driving Cars link

5- Best Electric Cars Now link

Products

1- Robotic Lawn Mower link

2- Smart Toilet link

3- Automatic Pet Feeder link

4- Automatic Pet Water Fountain link

5- Electric Water Kettle link

6- Apple Watch link

7- Hydroponic Indoor Growing System link

8- Electric Smoker link


Read eBooks and Listen to Audiobooks

Resources

1- The Advantages of Audiobooks Over Ebooks link

2- Kindle Unlimited Ebook and More Membership link

3- Audible Audiobook Memberships link

4- Audible Gift Membership link

5- Audible Premium Plus with Two Free Audiobooks link


Go Drone Fishing

Resources

1- DJI Drones (One of the best manufacturers) link

2- FAA Drone Registration link

3- Drone Fishing - The Ultimate How To link

Products

1- Great Inexpensive Starter Mini Drone link

2- Expensive Waterproof Fishing Drone link

3- FPV (First Person View) Drone and Goggle Kit link


Build a Fighting Robot

Resources

1- How to Get On BattleBots link

2- So You Want To Build Your Own Fighting Robot link

3- Getting Started in Combat Robotics link

Products

1- Robot Building Kit link

2- Solar Robot Kit link

3- Raspberry Pi Robot Kit link

Books

1- Kickin' Bot: An Illustrated Guide to Building Combat Robots (ExtremeTech) by Grant Imahara link

2- RioBotz Combat Robot Tutorial by Marco Antonio Meggiolaro link

3- Robot Wars: Build your own Robot Manual (Haynes Manuals) by James Cooper link


3D Printing

Top Online 3D Printing Companies

Resources

1- Free 3D design software link 

2- Get inspired with objects you can download and print link

3- Free online 3D design website (tinkercad.com) link

4- Free 3D CAD files to download and print (thingiverse.com) link

Products

1- Highly rated starter (under $200) home 3D Printer link

Books

1- 3D Printing Projects link

2- 3D Printing Made Easy for Newbies link

3- Make 3D Printing: The essential guide to 3D printers link

Chapter 11 - Turn Up the Excitement

Step into Adventure

-No Website Links


Learn to Scuba Dive

Resources

1- PADI dive certifications link

2- 10 Best Dive Sites in the World link

3- Worlds Best Dive Sites Ranked by Activity link

Products

1- Waterproof Duffle Bag link

2- Mask Defog link

3- GoPro Hero11 link

Books

1- 100 Dives of a Lifetime by National Geographic link

2- Dive Atlas of the World link

3- A Divers Guide to the World by National Geographic link


Go Electric Hydrofoil Boarding

Resources

1- How Efoils Work link

2- How to Efoil a 20-minute online video course link

3- Efoil Buyers Guide link

Products

1- O'Neill Life Vest link

2- Long Sleeve Rashguard link

3- Waterproof Floating Waist Bag link


When Money Is No Object

Resources

1- 11 Around-The-World Cruises for the Trip of a Lifetime link

2- The Ultimate World Cruise link

3- Travel like a billionaire with this fantasy bucket list link

4- 50 of the world's most lavish travel experiences link

5- Top 15 Most Expensive Experiences That Money Can Buy link


Running of the Bulls

Resources

1- What is San Fermin link

2- Pamplona is San Fermin link

3- Travelers Guide To The Bull Run Of San Fermin

Books

1- The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway link

2- Bulls Before Breakfast: Running With The Bulls And Celebrating San Fermin by Peter Milligan link

3- Pamplona: Running Of The Bulls by Ray Mouton link


Skydive

Resources

1- How Safe Is Skydiving? Link

2- Can You Be Too Old To Skydive link

3- 6 Tandem Skydiving Tips For First-Time Skydivers link