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To pass time in a pandemic ‘prison,’ seniors get creative SEATTLE — When John Suzick moved into the Brookdale Assisted Living facility in West Seattle, his 700-square-foot unit felt just fine. by Nicole Brodeur The Seattle Times (TNS) Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

The pandemic caused a seed shortage; here’s how to save them PHILADELPHIA — “The more you spend time with your plants, the more you develop a relationship with them,” said Owen Taylor, founder of Truelove Seeds. by Jenn Ladd The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) Published Sep. 24 2020 @ 12:05am

Gender reveal parties gone wrong This idea really exploded.A gender reveal party started a massive Southern California wildfire, and now Jenna Karvunidis, the woman who began the trend, is once again asking people to stop throwing these destructive parties. by Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News (TNS) Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

How does an avid explorer weather a pandemic? ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s not a great time to be a passionate traveler, explorer or adventurer.For those of us who love to get out and see the world, our wings have been seriously clipped during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Patrick Connolly Orlando Sentinel (TNS) Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Mackinac Island offering remote learning escape for families Dave Sullivan has gone from working quietly alone at his Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to spending every minute of every day alongside his wife and three young children with remote learning schedules. by Phoebe Wall Howard Detroit Free Press (TNS) Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Tired of cooking in your kitchen? 5 easy and cheap tips to organize and upgrade I bought a plastic-bag organizer recently, and the other day, as I was shoving a grocery bag into its neat confines, I felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. by Jennifer Day Chicago Tribune (TNS) Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Style at Home: Transitioning into fall tabletops Since I spent last week’s column officially welcoming autumn, what better way to keep the festivities going than by giving a tour of our first couple of fall tablescapes? I know autumn won’t officially be here until Tuesday, but I am nothing if not prepared when it comes to fall decor. by Katie Laughridge Tribune News Service Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Family travel five: Setting sights on island destinations Many an island vacation has been put on hold. When the time is right, these island destinations will be eager to welcome you. by Lynn O’Rourke Hayes FamilyTravel.com (TNS) Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: A suspenseful page-turner explores complex topics Patricia Cambell has a fairly ordinary life.That is to say, Patricia could almost sleepwalk through her days of routine and boredom. by Mariah Luebbering, For the News Tribune Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Ask Angie’s List: What can I do with a spare room? Maybe you’re an empty-nester, maybe you have a bonus room in your new house or maybe you have a nicely finished basement. by Paul F. P. Pogue Angie’s List (TNS) Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Ask a Master Gardener: Plan now for spring spinach A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column about fall spinach. If you have any seed left, here is an idea for you. by Peter Sutter, For the News Tribune Published Sep. 20 2020 @ 12:05am

Remembering faithful hiking buddies on 'Rainbow Bridge' day SPOKANE, Wash. — Joshua Waddle will never hike alone.He will take Dexter's collar from its place next to his home computer and attach it to his backpack, knowing the jingle of his dog's tags will remind him of Dexter's presence. by Angela Schneider, The Spokesman-Review (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Ask Angie’s List: How should I prep my home for fall selling? The house-buying market continues to move rapidly. It’s a great time to sell your home, but for the best results, take a few steps to make sure your home is attractive and will fetch the best price. by Paul F. P. Pogue Angie’s List (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Pro tips on transforming your backyard into a chic wedding venue As the adage goes, "home is where the heart is," and for couples who don't want to postpone their big day any longer, looking to friends with backyards or transforming their own outdoor space into a chic wedding venue has become a great option. by David Syrek, Chicago Tribune (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Parents wonder: Is distance learning leaving special needs students behind? SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Even the experts are struggling at teaching their children from home during the coronavirus pandemic. by Madeleine Chinery, The Sacramento Bee (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Style at Home: Welcoming fall 2020 As far as bringing the fall festivities in early this year, I can't be the only one ready for a change at my house. by Katie Laughridge, Tribune News Service Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

That COVID-19 baby boom might be more of a bust When stay-at-home orders were announced in the spring, some people wryly speculated about a COVID-19 baby boom. by Bethany Ao, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

'It's a shared process': Art classes adapt for virtual learning Within hours of closing for the pandemic, the staff at Chicago's Hyde Park Art Center switched their focus to creating online content. by Milan Polk, Chicago Tribune (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Learning at home forces workplace changes, and it's not all bad FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — If you need office supplies from Abba Equipment in Dania Beach, Florida, Riley McElwee will be glad to help you. by Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Online elementary school is a mess, but one educator says she's got an answer Controlling a room of 7- and 8-year-olds is hard enough in person. Over Zoom? Fuhgeddaboudit.But Nicole Dreiske believes she has a solution. by Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Ask a Master Gardener: Time to evaluate that lawn Even though it's hard to keep up with the okra this time of the year, it might be a good time to step out of the garden and evaluate your lawn. by Peter Sutter, For the News Tribune Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

From the Stacks: A simple message to help love yourself Full disclosure: I've had body image issues since high school.While I wasn't overly concerned with what I ate, I joined nearly every sport I could manage, which resulted in running several miles each and every day. by Megan Mehmert, For the News Tribune Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am

Give your kids a daily report card? Experts say parents should monitor virtual learning MIAMI — For so many of us, the quarterly report cards we'd get from our elementary school in Miami Beach brought dread. by Howard Cohen, Miami Herald (TNS) Published Sep. 13 2020 @ 12:05am