Home & Family
Should You Sit Out Thanksgiving This Year?
Families weigh the options and risks of gathering, through a pandemic lens
How to Host a Virtual Thanksgiving
Planning ahead is crucial to success
6 Ways to Stay Warm and Socialize Outdoors
Tips for entertaining as the weather cools
The Safest Restaurants This Fall May Be at a Farm
Worries about COVID prompt diners to dine outdoors
7 Easy Halloween Costumes to Make for Your Grandchildren
Creative options that don't require a lot of effort
Is Safe to Celebrate Halloween This Year?
The CDC considers door-to-door trick-or-treating high risk for COVID-19
Your Home
Turn Your Backyard Into a Certified Wildlife Habitat
Native plants and sustainable practices provide enticing spaces for birds and other creatures.
New Paint Hits the Refresh Button on Home Decor
COVID-19 living is influencing color choices and paint trends
Stay-At-Home Activities
Interest in Puzzles Soars, Along With Sales
Jigsaws provide multigenerational fun and an escape from worry
Wave of Older Americans Learn to Play Instruments
More time at home provides opportunity to explore new interests
Daily Art Challenges Inspire Creativity and Zen
4 easy projects for any skill level to help ease stress and boost brain function
Just in Time for Fall: How to Make Hard Cider
It's easy to create adult beverages at home, including cider, limoncello and flavored vodkas
How to Make and Store the Perfect Chili
This cold-weather comfort food is versatile, satisfies a crowd and freezes well
Tell Us How You Are Staying Busy at Home
Share how you are coping with social distancing during the pandemic
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