The pandemic can make us anxious, negative and moody. Try these tips to keep your outlook healthy. (Micah Fluellen / Los Angeles Times) The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us to confront something we all try to avoid: uncertainty. Our routines, schedules and favorite diversions — eating out, sports, […]
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Now that we’re clearly in this for the long haul and many of us have had to cancel trips we were looking forward to, it’s time to think about “staycations.” For those unfamiliar with the made up word, the idea is to make a vacation out of staying home or […]
Photo credit: Kwanchai Lerttanapunyaporn / EyeEm – Getty Images From Women’s Health FaceTime fatigue in your long-distance relationship? Same. The good news: Brainstorming some exciting, long-distance date ideas that are more interesting than a video chat from your couch is easier than you think. “According to multiple studies, the key […]
Well, folks, we’ve been cooped up for a while now, and like a frog in boiling water, many of us have let our living spaces devolve into grimy, tiny-hair-dusted dens of sludgitude and disarray. Just because you haven’t had anyone over in, say, an entire year doesn’t mean that they’re […]
It’s been quite a year since experts told us that they needed only 15 days to flatten the economy, er, I mean flatten the curve. Here are the top 15 dumbest and most bizarre recommendations made by government officials, health officials and the media over the last year. 15) No […]
With many Indiana schools heading for spring breaks, 13News Education Expert Jennifer Brinker provided a few ideas for fun and educational experiences. GREENWOOD, Ind. — Many schools in central Indiana are kicking off their spring breaks now, but COVID-19 precautions have more and more people exercising caution this year. […]
It’s no secret that planning a staycation instead of a vacation is a money-saving move. You don’t have to shell out money for plane tickets and a rental car. You can sleep in your own bed rather than book a stay at a hotel or Airbnb. You can avoid the […]
Savarino Companies is actively collecting community feedback as they continue phase one of their redevelopment plan for the second floor for the DL&W Terminal. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two years after the NFTA awarded Savarino Companies pre-development rights to redevelop the second floor of the DL&W terminal along Buffalo’s waterfront, owner […]
In “Frozen in Time,” a new show on discovery+, Maureen McCormick, who played eldest sister Marcia on “The Brady Bunch,” joins designer Dan Vickery to help homeowners who are stuck in a time warp. Homes from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s are updated while still respecting the nostalgia of their […]
Photo credit: John Francis From Cosmopolitan Now that we’re almost one year into These Times, it’s no surprise that your relationships may need a lil recharge. Especially if you and your person are deep in the trenches of navigating long-distance (whether it be because of different time zones or social […]
Photo credit: NBC – Getty Images From House Beautiful Galentine’s Day—the unofficial February 13 celebration of female friends popularized by Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation—falls on a Saturday this year, so it’d be wrong to not spend the occasion connecting with your closest friends. As with everything over the […]
The first month of the new year can be hectic, so we understand if Valentine’s Day snuck up on you a bit sooner than expected. And just as a reminder, the big day takes place on Sunday, Feb. 14. If you still have a few people on your gift list […]
When it comes to socially-distant dating in 2021, nothing says, “I love you,” like Postmates and FaceTime. And suppose you’re trying to do something special to do for Feb. 14. In that case, these Valentine’s Day Zoom ideas for celebrating with a long-distance partner are sure to heighten your connection […]
These are strange times for romance and the need for virtual date ideas doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. People are quarantining with matches they just met on Bumble, Zoom happy hours have negated the need to ever wear pants on a date, and the cast of Love […]
The Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol finally may have put to rest the debate about the usefulness and efficacy of the “defund the police” slogan. After watching how close a mob came to destroying 245 years of democracy and endangering our elected officials because of an inadequately prepared and […]
Historically, Valentine’s Day has celebrated romantic love. There are love letters, flowers, chocolates, and wine — and most importantly, a fairytale date at the end of the night. But more recently, people have begun celebrating friendship on Valentine’s Day too. And now, there’s Galentine’s Day: the February 13 holiday that […]
Valentine’s Day is probably one of the more controversial holidays on the U.S. calendar. While some people are all-in for the holiday that celebrates love and affection, others see it as a commercial scheme for retailers to make an extra buck or two after the Christmas season. Whatever your thoughts […]
As we are all too aware of these days, the novel coronavirus has no regard for milestones, holidays or any other occasion that calls for merrymaking…but does that mean we should wave the white flag and allow a birthday to come and go sans celebration? No, friends, it does not. […]
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Valentine’s Day amidst a global pandemic is not something many — if any — of us thought we would encounter, but here we are. Nonetheless, Airbnb experience hosts from around the state are offering activities to share with your special someone. Whether online or in-person, these hosts hope to help […]
AleksandarNakic / Getty Images If you’re struggling to either save for retirement or spend less during those years, you aren’t alone. A GOBankingRates survey found 46% of Americans have $0 in retirement savings and 64% have less than $10,000 saved. This problem will likely become even worse due to the […]
RICHMOND, CA – OCTOBER 15: Yaqueline Martinez prepares meals in the kitchen area of the CoBiz shared work space facility on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Richmond, Calif. Martinez is the owner of the catering business Yaqueline y Su Sabor Cubano. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) RICHMOND, CA – OCTOBER […]
AUSTIN, TX — It’s the season of giving as a way to show goodwill in the coming year. Not to be left behind, area retailers offer an abundance of gift options — many with a quintessential Texas twist —from barbecue sauce to skydiving. The list is heavy on spirits to […]