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WILD TEMPERATURE SWINGS | Spring temperatures are, well, temperamental. During the earlier months of March and April, strong low-pressure systems move across the country's center and most eastern states. The systems push warm air and deceptively hot weather into the northern U.S. Eventually, the temperatures drop, so take advantage of an uncharacteristically warm weekend and schedule a spring day trip.

Jet streams, temperature swings and other weather events that can only happen in the spring

May 28, 2020 at 12:11 p.m.

Spring is unpredictable. Temperatures change drastically day-to-day or hour-to-hour. As the atmosphere warms following a cool winter, conditions may be rainy, windy, stormy, cloudy or sunny. The Weather Channel calls...

Why is spring so rainy?

March 16, 2020 at 5:25 p.m.

Spring is supposed to be a time of sunshine, flowers and vacations. Once the first day of spring comes around, you probably want to be outside, enjoying the beautiful weather....

You've been meaning to attempt that home-cooked meal or instant pot breakfast recipe, but just haven't had the time. Now's the chance to sharpen your culinary skills and practice a new recipe instead of waiting until you're hosting guests or need to bring food to a party.

25 things to do while the coronavirus has you spending more time at home

March 31, 2020 at 6:48 a.m.

If you find yourself stuck at home because of the coronavirus, use the time to take care of yourself or to cross items off your to-do list once and for...

Can Olympic athletes smoke marijuana? The answer is more complicated than you think

March 16, 2020 at 6:38 a.m.

Olympic athletes and marijuana have a contentious history. A few months after winning a record-breaking eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, swimmer Michael Phelps was caught on camera...

Offices may make you sick, so approach your supervisor about potential work-from-home opportunities should it be required you be in the office during a school closing. The Harvard Business Review suggests employees and employers approach these conversations with a mutual understanding of how unprecedented the current situation is. Parents, be candid about your home situation but don't begin a conversation defensively. Seek to comprehend your boss's expectations and reach a solution that works for everyone.

You need to work from home and the kids are out of school. What now?

March 24, 2020 at 2:01 p.m.

As schools close and companies implement social distancing policies in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, parents must navigate potentially difficult work-from-home situations. It isn't always easy to get...

Staying in your pajamas all day long is one of the perks of being able to work from home. However, it's more likely that those comfortable pajamas will inspire you to curl up for a nap than to do your work. According to Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites, remote workers who get dressed before they begin working are more successful. You won't need to worry about abiding by fashion rules from the comfort of your own home, but ditch the pajamas.

Offices may not re-open for awhile. Here’s how to be successful working from home

May 8, 2020 at 12:05 a.m.

How do you guarantee you'll be as successful from your own home as you would be in the office? Here are a few tips.

Column: I took fish oil supplements for a month and here is what happened

March 12, 2020 at 1:52 p.m.

Despite its popularity, I had never really considered taking a fish oil supplement, mostly because I think the pills are huge and hard to swallow. But one day, my mom...

Windows are essential to a bedroom so the sun can shine in and brighten up the space. But for when you want to get in bed while the sun is still out, or sleep in while the sun is rising, you'll want to invest in room-darkening shades or covers that let you shut your eyes through the brightness.

Tossing and turning? Here’s how to get better sleep

August 25, 2022 at 10:33 a.m.

It goes without saying that pretty things make us happy, and this applies to your bedroom too. If you create a space you enjoy looking at and being in, you'll...

An astounding number of Americans place a bet on March Madness brackets every year, but many do not know the IRS expectations surrounding these lucrative winnings.

You won a bunch of money busting brackets. Do you have to claim it on your taxes?

March 10, 2020 at 10:03 a.m.

Whether they're picking brackets based on mascots or are die-hard basketball fans, 1 in 5 Americans fill out and place a bet on their March Madness brackets every year, according...

It's commonly discussed that getting too little sleep can be harmful, but the effects of, and reasons for, oversleeping are a little more complicated.

Is getting too much sleep bad for you?

March 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

It's a welcome break to have a morning without the buzz of an alarm clock that jolts you awake. Since those days are few and far between, many people take...

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