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Learn to make your own jewelry at home with DIY kits from places like Beadaholique, Rings & Things and various arts and crafts stores. If you put your mind to jewelry making, you can even turn a craft hobby into a small business.

DIY kits that can get you started on a new coronavirus quarantine hobby

April 13, 2020 at 11:57 a.m.

Quarantine can be difficult to deal with, and chances are, you're getting at least a little antsy and bored. It's very important, however, to practice social distancing for the duration...

Hitting the streets for a fun date night with a new beau is out of the picture as states nationwide enforce social distancing, so Bumble — a dating app — is upping its virtual game. Bumble is encouraging users to tap into their imagination and make a virtual date more than a quick hello. Virtual game night, dance-offs and cooking competitions are only some of the inventive ideas the app suggests to establish a new love connection.

Call me? The many ways coronavirus is changing relationships from first dates to wedding days

February 18, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

Dating in the 21st century is nothing like it was before. Gone are the dating etiquette rules your parents followed and how dating might have been in high school. These...

WHAT ARE SOUR BEERS? | Sour beers taste like what their name implies: sour. And that tart flavor comes from lactic acid or other acids that develop during the brewing process. Also called wild beers, these brews are notable for their relatively low ABV and low bitterness. While they often have a very pale hue, they can also be bright red or orange due to other ingredients.

What is an IPA? And other beer questions, answered

April 6, 2020 at 4:56 p.m.

While beer seems like maybe the simplest thing you can drink, the different kinds of beers, what goes into them, how they're served and how to enjoy them best is...

ALABAMA|As of March 31, Alabama does not have a stay-at-home order implemented, but some non-essential businesses were closed to help slow the spread of coronavirus. According to the data, hospital resource use will peak on April 20.

When each state is expected to hit peak use of resources in coronavirus pandemic

April 3, 2020 at 12:34 p.m.

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, an independent population health research center at the University of Washington, has released a new study projecting the date of peak hospital resource...

CRAYOLA FREE COLORING PAGES | If you're looking for an easy activity to pass the time, try downloading some free coloring pages on Crayola's website. Choose from coloring pages with plants, animals, Disney characters and more.

Fun and educational ways to entertain your kids during coronavirus quarantine

April 2, 2020 at 8:29 a.m.

As schools close and non-essential workers are asked to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents around the world are now spending more time at home with their children....

24 ways to make dish duty a little easier

April 3, 2020 at 3:55 p.m.

You might have a dishwasher that can do the bulk of your dishwashing for you, but some dishes can't go into the dishwasher, or maybe your appliance is overflowing. That's...

Why is 4/20 a marijuana holiday?

April 2, 2020 at 11:51 a.m.

Think back to the year 1971. Polyester-clad kids listened to Three Dog Night and Carole King, vinyl-roofed cars dotted the streets and macrame plant hangers hung in kitchens. And then...

Should you talk about mental health at work?

March 31, 2020 at 9:38 a.m.

According to Mental Health America, nearly one in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year, and almost 50% of Americans will meet the...

WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK - WAKATOBI ISLANDS, INDONESIA | What's in a name? Indonesia's Wakatobi National Park takes its name from a blend of the four island names — Wangi-Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko — that make up the Wakatobi Archipelago off the coast of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. While there are more than 50 dive sites easily accessible from the main islands, Ali Reef, known for sea turtles and reef sharks, is a divers' paradise.

Explore a dazzling world under the sea with these colorful coral reefs

April 1, 2020 at 9:03 p.m.

With the current state of the world, is there a better time to dream of hiding out in that wonderful world beneath the waves? The Earth's magnificent coral reefs offer...

CAN I GET MY MONEY BACK IF I CANCEL A FLIGHT MYSELF? | At this time, it doesn't appear as if airlines are issuing direct refunds if you need to cancel, unless you purchased a refundable ticket. If you decide to cancel an upcoming flight because of coronavirus fears, many U.S. carriers will allow you to rebook your flight at a later date without paying a change fee. Check with your individual airline, but for example, if you bought your ticket on American Airlines before March 1, 2020, for travel through May 31, 2020, you can rebook without change fees; and if you booked your trip after March 1 for all future travel, you can change your reservation at a later date without change fees. JetBlue is suspending change and cancellation fees, and if you need to cancel, they'll give you a travel credit that's valid for a year.

Can I get a refund if my flight was canceled due to coronavirus? And other COVID-19 travel questions, answered

March 30, 2020 at 4:04 p.m.

Because the coronavirus situation is changing by the day, this can be an especially stressful time if you have travel plans for the immediate future. Should you cancel? What happens...

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