Over the past week, an outpouring of kindness has been playing out on my Nextdoor feed. One neighbor has an extra tray of homemade enchiladas …
Read morePeople are filling their local Little Free Libraries with food donations during coronavirus
Realizing you’re out of a crucial recipe ingredient is frustrating at the best of times. But things are a little different in the age of …
Read moreSimple swaps you can make if you run out of an ingredient
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, students who have physical education as part of their daily schedules can increase their level of …
Read more‘Nation’s P.E. Teacher’ offering free daily kids’ workouts on YouTube
The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard by the ongoing coronavirus crisis, with many across the country closing their doors to customers. However, many …
Read moreSupport local restaurants by participating in ‘The Great American Takeout’ on March 24
As schools continue to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and students will largely rely on online resources to teach and to learn. Children …
Read moreCompanies are offering free internet access to students while schools are closed
Schools are closed in most states across the U.S. due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Suddenly, parents and caregivers everywhere are scrambling to find ways …
Read moreFree online educational resources to keep kids learning while schools are closed
With so much of the world shut down due to fears over the coronavirus, people are getting creative when it comes to completing their daily …
Read moreVideo of a drone ‘walking’ a dog during the coronavirus lockdown goes viral
As social distancing and staying at home become the new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, non-essential travel has been put on hold. If you had …
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If you’ve been to the grocery store lately, you’ve likely encountered some empty shelves. While some of the initial hoarding of food and toilet paper …
“Good times never seemed so good” as when you’re remembering them while sheltering in place waiting for COVID-19 to go away. That’s why Neil Diamond’s …
Read moreNeil Diamond turns ‘Sweet Caroline’ into song about washing hands
There’s no doubt about it — we’re going through tough times. As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreads rapidly across the world, it’s affecting everyone, whether …
Read moreGal Gadot unites celebrities to sing ‘Imagine’ during coronavirus fight
The staff at Door 222 in Loveland, Colorado, were working their last shift before the restaurant closed for 30 days to prevent the spread of …
Read moreJust before shutdown, one restaurant’s staff received a $750 tip
Back in March, in an effort to provide some comfort to those who were cooped up inside during the coronavirus pandemic, Hallmark Channel devoted a …
Read moreHallmark Channel is now airing Christmas movies all year long
As everyone hunkers down during this time of social distancing, people are looking for more ways to pass the time while stuck at home. To …
Read moreMovies that are still in theaters are being released online amid coronavirus outbreak
At my house, we’re following our state’s social-distancing guidelines. The kids’ schools are cancelled, my husband and I are working from home and now, after …
Read moreLivestream aquariums and zoos during self-quarantine for a moment of calm
Among the news stories and opinion posts about COVID-19, social distancing and quarantines flooding social media right now, you will likely see many cartoons, jokes …
Read more10 online fitness classes you can join from your living room
Public life in Italy has ground to a halt as the country begins its second week of nationwide quarantine to slow the spread of coronavirus. …
Read moreSea life visible in Venice canals during quarantine
In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Brad Paisley’s Nashville-based free grocery store is delivering to the elderly. The country star’s nonprofit, The Store, will …
Read moreBrad Paisley’s free Nashville grocery store is delivering food to the elderly
Theaters, community centers, sports venues, bars and restaurants are closing across the country at an alarming rate. It’s all part of the sweeping effort to …
Read moreWatch free Metropolitan Opera performances every night of the week—from your couch
One of the best quotes from Disney’s blockbuster movie “Frozen” comes from the adorable little snowman Olaf, who proclaims, “I like warm hugs!” And right …
After learning that he had been exposed to someone infected with the coronavirus, actor Idris Elba was tested for COVID-19, and on March 16, he …
Read moreIdris Elba tested positive for coronavirus despite having no symptoms
Government leaders across the world are continuing to issue guidelines to keep people safe from COVID-19. In the U.K., where 71 people have died from …
Read moreUK added pregnant women to the list of people most at risk during coronavirus outbreak
We don’t think too much about the germs that lurk in our car, but when you’re trying to keep safe from the novel coronavirus, it’s …
Read moreHow to kill coronavirus in your car without damaging surfaces
As the coronavirus prompts colleges and universities to shut down their campuses, U-Haul is offering free storage to college students who need to abruptly move …
Read moreU-Haul is offering college students free storage during coronavirus outbreak
The mental health impact of COVID-19 cannot be overstated. People across the globe are fearful and anxious as they face long days of quarantine, but …
Read moreFitness instructor led an exercise from a rooftop for his quarantined neighbors
Many public institutions are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and Chicago’s world-renowned Shedd Aquarium is no exception. But for some residents of …
Read morePenguins got to roam free while their aquarium was closed
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, stores around the country are running out of hand sanitizers, and health officials are worried that the DIY sanitizers people are …
Read moreLuxury perfume company will use its factories to produce hand sanitizer
As schools across the country close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of students are home without schoolwork. While some teachers may have sent work home …
Read more6 services offering free online classes for kids during school shutdowns
When Oakland, California’s school district announced it was closing through April 5 due to the coronavirus, NBA player Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, wanted …
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Read more12 activities to keep your kids busy while schools are closed
If your kid’s school has closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll probably need all the help you can get to endure the next few …
Need another teaching tool to get your kids to wash their hands? A fairly recent viral video shows a simple but powerful way to get …
Read moreClever mom’s simple experiment teaches kids the importance of washing hands to kill germs
If you need some good news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, look no further than the most magical place on earth. After closing the doors to …
Read moreDisneyland is donating its extra food during coronavirus closure
The first participant in a clinical trial for a vaccine against COVID-19 will get an experimental dose today. The trial for the vaccine, which is …
Read moreA clinical trial is underway to develop a coronavirus vaccine
Large gatherings and events of all kinds are being postponed and canceled in an effort to curb the spread of coronavirus. Now, Disney has announced …
Read moreDisney postpones ‘Mulan’ release date amid coronavirus
If you’re like most people, you take your cell phone with you everywhere — even into the bathroom. And wherever you go, you constantly touch …
Read moreThe right way to clean your cell phone to prevent coronavirus spread
When you pop into Ulta or Sephora, it’s hard not to try some of the product. Single-use wands for eye shadow, mascara and lip gloss …
Read moreWhat beauty and cosmetics stores are doing to stop the spread of coronavirus
Everyone’s out of hand sanitizer. The gels are gone, the wipes are gone. Recipes for making your own hand sanitizer at home to fight COVID-19 …
Read moreHere’s what happened when I tried to make my own hand sanitizer
Carnival’s Princess Cruises has canceled its global operations for 60 days amid the coronavirus pandemic. Quarantines on two of the operator’s ships have been at …
Read moreCruise companies are suspending operations amid coronavirus pandemic
With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continuing its spread across the country and the world, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with information — and …
Read moreWhy soap and water make for such a strong defense against coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic intensifies, Americans are stockpiling everything from food to toilet paper in fear of potential forced quarantines that have been seen in …
Read moreWhy you should think before stockpiling for the coronavirus
On Thursday, March 12, beloved actor Tom Hanks announced on social media that he and his wife and fellow actor, Rita Wilson, had tested positive …
The COVID-19 outbreak, caused by a novel coronavirus, has stores scrambling to try to keep cleaning and sanitizing products on the shelves. Items such as …
Read moreYou can kill coronavirus with common household cleaners
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on the coronavirus for high-risk and older Americans asks people to be prepared to stay home, …
Read moreCDC says Americans over 60 should stock up and stay in as coronavirus spreads
CVS Health has announced free home delivery of medications for patients in an effort to make access to prescription drugs safer and easier during the …
Read moreCVS is waiving delivery fees on prescription medications during coronavirus outbreak
With the recent global threat of the coronavirus, most adults are more aware than ever of the importance of correct and frequent hand-washing. Getting kids …
Read moreTeacher has a clever way to make sure kids are washing their hands enough
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a guide on preparing your family and home for COVID-19, including creating a household plan of action. …
Read moreHow you should stock your pantry for a potential coronavirus quarantine
If one of the highlights of your weekend is strolling around your local Costco store seeing how many free samples you can get your hands …
Read moreCostco is suspending food samples amid coronavirus concerns
Do you ever wish you had wine on tap so you could pour yourself a glass whenever you felt like it? Residents of Castelvetro, Italy, …
Read moreWinery’s bottling malfunction makes red wine flow from faucets in Italian town
If you’re scheduled to take a cruise anytime soon, the U.S. State Department wants you to reconsider your plans. In the wake of multiple outbreaks …