The coronavirus might be creating challenges for many businesses, but it appears to be business as usual for people out to make an easy buck. In fact, as of the beginning of August, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had logged more than 152,000 consumer fraud complaints related to COVID-19
It has been proven time-after-time…humans are adaptive creatures.
According to scientists, humans have biological plasticity, better known as the ability to successfully adapt and interact with our environment. It is a trait that will come in handy as we continue to adjust to a COVID-19 reality.
One of the highlights of summer is the abundance of in-season fruits and vegetables. This is the time of year when grocery stores, local farms and backyard gardens offer a wide variety of delicious and good-for-you options.
Warm weather, long days, plenty of sunshine…summer is the perfect time to focus on your overall fitness, health and well-being.
To get you started, here are some healthy tips to consider as you plan your summertime activities:
July 4th is one of the most popular holidays of the year. And while most of us are accustomed to celebrating at neighborhood cookouts and swimming pools, this year we’re finding some seriously fun ways to celebrate Uncle Sam’s birthday at home!
It’s summer! Ok, we admit, it feels pretty much the same as the last few months. But honest, summer is here, and with it comes the need to change the pace a little for your stay-at-home kids.
For many of our readers, sheltering in place has never been a possibility. For others, it has been a three-month reality. Regardless of our personal sheltering situation, whether directly or through friends and family, the question of how to safely restart daily activities is one we all share.
To help, we’ve gathered a few helpful hints to keep in mind as we begin the reemergence process.
Few things feel better than a good night’s sleep, right? Unfortunately, for many people, enjoying a full night’s rest is becoming more and more difficult to accomplish.
Under normal circumstances, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 adults suffer with sleep disorders of one kind or another. With the increased stress and concerns most everyone is facing today, sleep challenges seem to be part of many American’s new reality.
The good news is, there are some things you can do to improve your sleep success.
Happy Memorial Day, the day each year for remembering and honoring fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces. And, for most us, the weekend that signals the official kick-off of Summer!
Admittedly, this Memorial Day might not see us take part in some of our traditional events and celebrations, but there’s still plenty of ways to honor our military heroes and enjoy ourselves. Who knows, we might even discover a few new traditions that become a mainstay of Memorial Days to come.
As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. And finding new ways to stay entertained is definitely a necessity right now!
So, if you’re pretty much burned out on Netflix and you’ve already cleaned out every closet you have, consider the below as some unique ways to stay entertained!