After a year during which many Americans canceled travel plans and hunkered down amid the pandemic, this summer figures to mark a tentative return to traditional pastimes as more people get Covid-19 vaccines.
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Yurts, Treehouses, and Other Offbeat and Off-the-Beaten Path Covid Lodging Ideas
Christine2021-11-18T17:14:48-05:00Even as many Americans complete their inoculations against Covid-19, one feature of pandemic travel is likely to stick around this summer: People are opting for socially distanced vacations.
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Aging in Place Is Gaining Popularity Among Retirees. How to Prep Your Home
Christine2021-11-18T17:07:26-05:00Even before the pandemic made some common senior living arrangements less desirable, a growing number of older Americans had been expressing a preference for remaining in their current home throughout retirement.
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Work from home master class: 4 Chicago WFH veterans give tips, talk perks
Christine2020-06-04T07:34:00-04:00Working from home sounded great when you could do it occasionally, but now just about everyone is in full-blown WFH mode amid the spread of the coronavirus.
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(Hand) Made in America
Christine2018-07-25T15:18:30-04:00Artisans add an individual touch to beautiful objects.
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Pro tips: How to have a fabulous garden and save money
Christine2018-07-23T17:12:07-04:00It’s easy to drop serious cash in a garden supply shop, falling in love with an exotic yucca plant or picking up a bunch of bargain tools. But when that sun-loving yucca dies in your shady, wet-soil backyard, or that …
Cycling in Winter
Christine2018-07-23T13:10:52-04:00The days may be short and the weather cold, but that doesn’t mean an end to bike-riding.
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Helping Loved Ones In Assisted Living During the Holidays
Christine2018-07-23T10:46:50-04:00For families with loved ones in assisted living, holidays can be challenging but rewarding too.
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16 Perfect Christmas Gifts for Co-workers
Christine2018-07-23T10:03:42-04:00Giving work associates gifts this year? Go beyond a “World’s Greatest Boss” mug and consider your colleagues’ personality types.
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You Might Want to Skip the Outlet Mall
Christine2018-07-23T10:47:46-04:00Patience is a virtue — especially when it comes to getting a deal. The fall shopping season is here, but where are the best deals — at the outlet mall or at a traditional store during a
great sale?
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Ditching Dye, How to Go Gray Gracefully
Christine2018-07-23T10:45:10-04:00A guide to going gray: Are you ready to give up your hair color?
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