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Many of us are probably struggling with a case of cabin fever, stir-crazies, anxiety, or restlessness on a day-to-day basis these days. Parks and outdoor… Read More »Inspiring books for hard times

When every day feels the same, this matters a lot. “It’s like we’re living a week of Sundays,” my son’s music teacher said during a… Read More »How to make the weekend stand out

We’ll definitely see more of an emphasis on the outdoors, as people avoid crowded spaces. The travel industry has been one of the hardest hit… Read More »What will post-pandemic travel look like?

Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here’s how to get the best of the zest. Most people buy citrus for the fruit or… Read More »Are you throwing out the best part of your citrus fruits?

Hint: Forget the microwave. It’s overrated. I grew up in a house without a microwave. This meant that I had to make do with other,… Read More »This is the best way to reheat leftovers

Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time. My youngest child is a handful. He is stubborn, opinionated, and passionate.… Read More »For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise

The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically. If every American reduced the amount of meat they eat by half, replacing it with… Read More »Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce emissions by 35% within decade

They tell us, “You are not alone. Others have been here before.” That’s exactly what we need these days. Last week, a distant cousin of… Read More »The rise of the humble community cookbook

As your indoor plants reawaken from winter dormancy, here’s how to prepare them for their glory days ahead. Rouse, wiggle, yawn, stretch. I can practically… Read More »Here’s what your houseplants need for spring

It’s Loyalty Day today in what the United States’ president calls “the most just and virtuous nation in the history of the world.” First declared… Read More »This May Day, celebrate the front-line workers