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Lego sets for adults will be your new favorite pandemic pastime

January 26, 2021January 27, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

If you’ve been doing puzzles and getting into Legos with your kids during lockdown, you might be ready to ramp it up, and Lego has …

Read moreLego sets for adults will be your new favorite pandemic pastime

How to make trick-or-treating safer this year

October 10, 2020May 1, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

As if parenting isn’t already hard enough, here’s a question you probably never thought you’d have to ask yourself: Is it safe to go trick-or-treating …

Read moreHow to make trick-or-treating safer this year

Study shows women-led countries have handled the pandemic better

August 23, 2020June 26, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

There’s not a woman in the running for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, but people might be wishing there was one. According to a new …

Read moreStudy shows women-led countries have handled the pandemic better

Pumpkin spice lattes will be available at Starbucks earlier than ever before

August 19, 2020February 27, 2023 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 08/23/2021

Are you over the dog days of summer yet? If you’re looking forward to flannels, boots, falling leaves and all things pumpkin spice, we have some …

Read morePumpkin spice lattes will be available at Starbucks earlier than ever before

Quarantine fatigue is real—these are the symptoms

July 20, 2020August 7, 2021 by Tricia Goss

You have been acting responsibly since the beginning of the pandemic, taking significant steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and even strangers. Maybe you’ve …

Read moreQuarantine fatigue is real—these are the symptoms

Senior care facility residents are recreating iconic album covers and the results are amazing

July 20, 2020March 3, 2023 by Tricia Goss

Robert Speker is the activities coordinator at Sydmar Lodge, a nursing home near London. Residents of Sydmar have been in lockdown since early March with …

Read moreSenior care facility residents are recreating iconic album covers and the results are amazing

Anonymous ‘wine fairies’ are leaving wine on strangers’ doorsteps

July 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Have you ever wished there was someone like the tooth fairy for adults? Not a little magical creature who exchanges baby teeth for a quarter, …

Read moreAnonymous ‘wine fairies’ are leaving wine on strangers’ doorsteps

Quarantine pregnancy announcements are starting to pop up on social media and they’re hilarious

June 19, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

It’s been about three months since the COVID-19 pandemic started causing people to stick more closely to home for an extended period. As a result, …

Read moreQuarantine pregnancy announcements are starting to pop up on social media and they’re hilarious

Ikea shared guides for using furniture to make forts

June 9, 2020September 6, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

Millions of families are stuck at home in an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19. And even though some states are loosening up their …

Read moreIkea shared guides for using furniture to make forts

7 handy ways to organize your spices

May 22, 2020October 2, 2021 by Brittany Anas

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Read more7 handy ways to organize your spices

It’s hard to believe Vera Wang is 70 years old in these stunning photos

May 18, 2020October 3, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

Vera Wang is known worldwide for her iconic wedding dresses. Her modern, clean designs were antithetical to the puffed-up, lacy wedding dresses that dominated the …

Read moreIt’s hard to believe Vera Wang is 70 years old in these stunning photos

Artist’s Disney chalk drawings are a hilarious commentary on social distancing

May 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

These days, we can probably all use a little pick-me-up to lighten the emotional load. Sometimes, we may find them in unexpected places. I’ve stumbled …

Read moreArtist’s Disney chalk drawings are a hilarious commentary on social distancing

200 goats broke loose and ran free through a residential neighborhood

May 14, 2020October 5, 2021 by Clint Davis

We’ve seen some entertaining videos during the quarantine but this one has to be the G.O.A.T. (aka, greatest of all time). A serene neighborhood in …

Read more200 goats broke loose and ran free through a residential neighborhood

‘Hamilton’ is coming to Disney+ 17 months ahead of schedule

May 13, 2020October 5, 2021 by Claire Gillespie

Disney had great news in February — a filmed version of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” featuring the original cast, would be coming to theaters, and eventually screened …

Read more‘Hamilton’ is coming to Disney+ 17 months ahead of schedule

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Disney released a recipe for the ‘Grey stuff’ so you can make it at home

May 11, 2020March 3, 2023 by Brooke McDonald

Lumiere, cue the music, because “it is with deepest pride and greatest pleasure” that we proudly present: your dessert. You’ve seen the movie, you know …

Read moreDisney released a recipe for the ‘Grey stuff’ so you can make it at home

ABC’s ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ is returning and kicking off with ‘Moana’

May 9, 2020April 15, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Do you have fond memories of tuning in to ABC’s “The Wonderful World of Disney” on Sunday nights? Well, we have good news for you: …

Read moreABC’s ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ is returning and kicking off with ‘Moana’

Dunkin’ is selling decorate-your-own-doughnut kits for pickup and delivery

May 6, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

When picking up a box of donuts for the family, you want to make sure everyone gets something they love. But, wouldn’t it be fun …

Read moreDunkin’ is selling decorate-your-own-doughnut kits for pickup and delivery

You can buy a clear puzzle that looks like shattered glass

May 6, 2020October 9, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Jigsaw puzzles are a hot quarantine item, and now that everyone seems to be putting together puzzles, perhaps the chase is on at your household …

Read moreYou can buy a clear puzzle that looks like shattered glass

High school principal visited each of his 612 graduating seniors

May 5, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

The high school Class of 2020 is missing out on the major milestones that come with their final semester. Schools quickly shut down due to …

Read moreHigh school principal visited each of his 612 graduating seniors

Chick-fil-A to start selling cook-at-home meal kits

May 1, 2020October 10, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

Sometimes you want a home-cooked meal but don’t have all the ingredients on hand. I admit that even when I do have everything I need …

Read moreChick-fil-A to start selling cook-at-home meal kits

Facebook is hosting a virtual graduation ceremony and Oprah is the commencement speaker

April 29, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Millions of high school and college seniors are grappling with the disappointment of not being able to attend their graduation ceremonies as planned. Due to …

Read moreFacebook is hosting a virtual graduation ceremony and Oprah is the commencement speaker

Sea turtles are thriving now that humans are stuck inside

April 28, 2020October 11, 2021 by Tricia Goss

As stay-at-home orders continue around the world, more positive effects in nature are coming to light. Cities around the world are reporting reduced air and …

Read moreSea turtles are thriving now that humans are stuck inside

7 unexpected essentials that will make life on lockdown a little easier

April 28, 2020October 11, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

While some states are beginning to lift stay-at-home restrictions, many still have shelter-in-place ordinances in place. Many Americans are now homebound and facing several weeks …

Read more7 unexpected essentials that will make life on lockdown a little easier

Disney just shared the recipe for their famous Mickey beignets so you can make them at home

April 27, 2020May 31, 2023 by Brooke McDonald

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Read moreDisney just shared the recipe for their famous Mickey beignets so you can make them at home

Walmart implementing 1-way aisles to encourage social distancing

April 24, 2020October 13, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

Millions of Americans are choosing to order their essentials online, with the grocery delivery company Instacart reporting that its order volume is currently up more …

Read moreWalmart implementing 1-way aisles to encourage social distancing

Iceland’s government is telling its lonely citizens to hug trees

April 24, 2020March 3, 2023 by Claire Gillespie

For many people, loneliness is the toughest part of self-quarantine. For those living alone, going without company and physical contact for a long period of …

Read moreIceland’s government is telling its lonely citizens to hug trees

Travel photographer is shooting incredible nature photos with items she has at home

April 24, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

What do you do if you’re a professional photographer who is stuck at home because of a worldwide pandemic? Erin Sullivan’s work normally has her …

Read moreTravel photographer is shooting incredible nature photos with items she has at home

How to celebrate your grad when you can’t throw a party

April 22, 2020October 14, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting quarantine have changed our daily lives in too many ways to count. For students about to graduate high school and …

Read moreHow to celebrate your grad when you can’t throw a party

Photo of 2 widowed penguins hugging wins 2020 ocean photography award

April 22, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Emswiler | Last updated on 12/24/2020

During times of uncertainty, it can be helpful to turn to the natural world for comfort and inspiration. In the early throes of the pandemic …

Read morePhoto of 2 widowed penguins hugging wins 2020 ocean photography award

Ikea just released their famous Swedish meatballs recipe

April 21, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

It may be a while before you can shop in-person at Ikea, but in the meantime, you can now shop online while still enjoying their …

Read moreIkea just released their famous Swedish meatballs recipe

New York’s Museum of Modern Art is offering free online classes

April 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Are you starting to climb the walls during your quarantine? If you’ve already binged “Tiger King,” organized your closet and exhausted every book on your …

Read moreNew York’s Museum of Modern Art is offering free online classes

93-year-old told the internet she needed more beer, then Coors Light delivered 150 cans

April 15, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Olive Veronesi of Seminole, Pennsylvania, has been self-quarantining at home to avoid catching the novel coronavirus. Although she’s doing just fine, the 93-year-old did come …

Read more93-year-old told the internet she needed more beer, then Coors Light delivered 150 cans

The Little Gym’s free videos will help kids get moving at home

April 14, 2020May 4, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates | Last updated on 05/04/2020

As schools remain closed across the country, learning has either changed or been interrupted for millions of children. This also means gym class and recess …

Read moreThe Little Gym’s free videos will help kids get moving at home

How to tune in to the ‘Disney Family Singalong’ this Thursday

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreHow to tune in to the ‘Disney Family Singalong’ this Thursday

Facebook group is pairing up healthcare workers with RVs so they can self-isolate near home

April 14, 2020March 3, 2023 by Kate Streit

Healthcare workers are making incredible sacrifices as they serve on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. When they come home from work, …

Read moreFacebook group is pairing up healthcare workers with RVs so they can self-isolate near home

Panera now has high-demand grocery items for delivery and pick-up

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 by Kaitlin Gates

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the country, it’s still difficult to find basic necessities at many grocery stores. Shelves are sometimes empty or …

Read morePanera now has high-demand grocery items for delivery and pick-up

This family elaborately recreated ‘The Simpsons’ intro while bored at home

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

What do you do with your kids when you’ve watched all the movies, done all the puzzles, read all the books, or are just so …

Read moreThis family elaborately recreated ‘The Simpsons’ intro while bored at home

How to wear a face mask without fogging up your glasses

April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 by Jenn Fields

Now that the CDC is recommending that we all wear cloth face masks when we make one of those limited trips out for essentials, those …

Read moreHow to wear a face mask without fogging up your glasses

5 ways to make your kid’s birthday special when you can’t have a party

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Your child’s birthday is always special, and you want to help them have the most memorable day possible. But with everyone practicing social distancing and …

Read more5 ways to make your kid’s birthday special when you can’t have a party

New Zealand’s prime minister confirmed the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy are ‘essential’ workers

April 7, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

Millions of kids are dealing with disappointment over canceled birthday parties and school events due to the coronavirus quarantine. It can be hard for kids …

Read moreNew Zealand’s prime minister confirmed the Easter Bunny and Tooth Fairy are ‘essential’ workers

You can put together virtual puzzles with your friends

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Since the early 1900s, people have enjoyed piecing jigsaw puzzles together to pass the time. These days, as we find ourselves stuck at home with …

Read moreYou can put together virtual puzzles with your friends

Wild goats took over the streets of this town during the coronavirus lockdown

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 by Jenn Fields

One Welsh town has gone to the goats during the coronavirus pandemic. With everyone cooped up at home in Llandudno, a coastal community west of …

Read moreWild goats took over the streets of this town during the coronavirus lockdown

Clear jigsaw puzzle

You can buy a clear jigsaw puzzle that just might be the hardest puzzle ever

April 2, 2020April 7, 2021 by Steph Auteri | Last updated on 04/07/2021

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Read moreYou can buy a clear jigsaw puzzle that just might be the hardest puzzle ever

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are putting on a live concert from their home studio

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Kate Streit

Here’s something we can look forward to: CBS will air a special primetime concert featuring country superstars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood! The couple will …

Read moreGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are putting on a live concert from their home studio

People are fostering and adopting ‘pandemic pets’ during the coronavirus outbreak

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Among all of the tragedies that the novel coronavirus has unleashed on the world, there is at least one silver lining: Animal lovers are stepping …

Read morePeople are fostering and adopting ‘pandemic pets’ during the coronavirus outbreak

7-year-old used his savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors

March 25, 2020March 3, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

Remember when you were 7-years-old? For most of us, the most important things in our lives were playing with friends, our favorite TV shows and …

Read more7-year-old used his savings to make coronavirus care packages for seniors

Free online educational resources to keep kids learning while schools are closed

March 23, 2020April 30, 2020 by Tricia Goss | Last updated on 04/30/2020

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

Livestream aquariums and zoos during self-quarantine for a moment of calm

March 19, 2020March 20, 2020 by Kathleen St. John

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

Actor who is the voice of Olaf from ‘Frozen’ is reading bedtime stories for kids online during coronavirus outbreak

March 18, 2020April 15, 2023 by Marie Rossiter

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 …

Read moreActor who is the voice of Olaf from ‘Frozen’ is reading bedtime stories for kids online during coronavirus outbreak

Fitness instructor led an exercise from a rooftop for his quarantined neighbors

March 17, 2020March 3, 2023 by Bridget Sharkey

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

Penguins got to roam free while their aquarium was closed

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Jenn Fields

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

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