The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued recommendations for wearing cloth face masks and coverings in public. That guidance is especially important now that COVID-19 cases are once again rising. It’s important to wear coronavirus face masks in areas where it’s difficult to practice social distancing, such […]
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How to Build Self-Discipline and Find Motivation
Simone Biles has made a habit of setting goals each year. “My mom has always made me sit down at the beginning of each year and write down my goals so that I can keep track of what I want to accomplish that year in gym and out of gym,” […]
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Treehouse teaching and laundry art: Educators find creative ways to reach kids
The Washington Post gathered stories of creative teaching from throughout the Washington region. The anecdotes collected below do not represent everyone’s experience, but they highlight notes of grace — and offer sparks of hope. ‘Everyone’s got laundry!’ As the weeks of online learning stretched into months, art teacher Abigail Dillingham […]
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You Can’t Find These Luxury Sheds at Home Depot
Vasu Ganti had been considering upgrading his family’s Los Gatos, Calif., home to include a multipurpose space long before the pandemic. “We were always thinking of decluttering and creating a space where I could play music loudly without disturbing others,” he said. Recent events, though, compelled Mr. Ganti to act […]
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Today’s top deals and where to find January sales online
Boxing day bike sales The Boxing Day bike sales are a great way to get more for your money when spending your Christmas pocket money. So that you can spend more time completing the Festive-500, reading your latest subscription of Procycling magazine, or spending time with your family, we’ve done […]
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3 Tricks To Find The Sneakers You Want : Life Kit : NPR
Sneakerheads who remember waiting in line outside places like NikeTown for exclusive sneaker releases already know that world is changing. It’s been replaced with apps like Nike’s SNKRS, which allows users to put their names into a digital line. And shoes, especially the exclusive and hyped up releases, can sell […]
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Find out if your homeowners insurance covers winter storm damage
As a nor’easter is expected to dump more than a foot of snow in most of Connecticut, the state Insurance Department is reminding residents to review their homeowners coverage. “Having the right protection in place before catastrophe strikes is essential and provides peace of mind during what can be a […]
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10 Sites to Find Work-From-Home Jobs
In mid-October, Gallup reported that close to two-thirds of those who have been working remotely in the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic would prefer to continue doing so. While many employers are green-lighting this type of flexibility for the short-term – or in some cases, even longer-term – other employers […]
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Traveling with Fido? How to find a pet-friendly hotel
istock This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. Traveling with pets can seem like a daunting task. Hotel pet policies are complicated, inconsistent and full of gotcha fees. But with a bit of preparation and an understanding of how the policies work, you can avoid these costs and headaches. […]
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Tile Cyber Monday sale: Find lost stuff with trackers starting at just $18
This little addition to your keychain can make your life a whole lot easier. Tile This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with expert advice, reviews and recommendations for the latest tech gifts for you and your family. Life is stressful enough without the hassles […]
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Tile Black Friday sale: Find lost stuff with trackers starting at just $18
This little addition to your keychain can make your life a whole lot easier. Tile This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2020, CNET’s gift picks with expert advice, reviews and recommendations for the latest tech gifts for you and your family. Life is stressful enough without the hassles […]
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How to Find the Best Deals and Earn Cash Back
Love it or hate it, Black Friday is an American tradition. And like most things in 2020, this traditional shopping holiday is not shaking out to look the same as usual. © Money; Getty Images Smart-Tips-Shopping-Black-Friday In normal years, masses of shoppers gather around big box retailers on Thanksgiving night […]
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Local residents find ways to stay active, connected as COVID-19 winter approaches | Tri-state News
GALENA, Ill. — After switching on the music, Emily Painter checked her computer to make sure all the dancers attending the class virtually could hear the song and see her as she started to move. Every song had different moves and a new tempo, but each was designed to ensure […]
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How do people find you? Take your business where your customers are
Whether you have a brick-and-mortar business or are thinking of taking advantage of the big Good End or CyberMonday sales, now is the best time to be online. Free Book Preview Ultimate Guide to Facebook Advertising Get a glimpse of how to use Facebook’s marketing resources to your business’s advantage. […]
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Laid-off Disney World employees find unity in Facebook group
ORLANDO, Fla. Feeling survivor’s guilt that she kept her job during the economic crisis, Disney World employee Maxine Wild wanted to make a difference. “I needed to help. I needed to do something,” Wild said as she watched colleagues get furloughed during the pandemic. The situation worsened as Walt Disney […]
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Woman transforms $38,000 Craigslist find into ‘magical’ Airbnb: ‘Completely by chance’
A crafty entrepreneur named Kayla Mason is going viral on TikTok after sharing how she found a $38,000 house on Craigslist and transformed it into a “fully functioning Airbnb.” By day, Mason is the owner of a mindfulness brand called Breathe KC. In other words, her job has absolutely nothing […]
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Find & Support Black-Owned Businesses With These Apps & Websites
Following the police killing of George Floyd in May, protests have broken out across the country. We encourage everyone to join the fight by marching in local protests, signing online petitions, donating, and calling your elected officials, but there’s another way to fight systemic racial inequality, and that’s by putting […]
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Find Out How To Buy it Here
Missed out on the first Birkenstock X Valentino collaboration in 2019? Don’t worry the duo have just announced an eagerly anticipated follow up. Birkenstock X Valentino 2.0 drops this week. Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli has reimagined Birkenstock’s classic Arizona style in an overblown camouflage motif featuring the Valentino VLTN […]