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The Most Popular Interior Design Styles in Each State, According to Instagram May 26, 2020

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With more than 89 million #interiordesign posts, Instagram is one of the best sources of inspiration for home decorating ideas. The huge variety of style-specific tags, such as #midcenturymodern or #industrialstyle, lets you explore your favorite design trend and gather ideas for your own room refreshes from homeowners and designers across the country (or the globe).

Yes, You Need to Be Wearing Sunscreen Indoors—Here Are the Best Ones, According to Dermatologists May 25, 2020

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Whether you're staying at home or an essential worker, everyone's day-to-day lives are different right now due to COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). However, there are still some things that are in your control, including your skincare routine and protecting your face. Even if you're spending more time inside than usual (or even all day, every day), you need to be applying sunscreen on your face.

The 3 Most Common Face Mask Mistakes People Make May 22, 2020

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Whether it's required in your city or just advised, wearing a face mask in public is one way you can help slow the spread of COVID-19. However, simply covering your mouth with a loose scarf or bandana isn't enough to filter germs and block virus-causing respiratory droplets from spreading to others. Although some sort of face-covering is better than nothing at all, you can increase the effectiveness of your homemade face mask with a few wear and care tips.

The FlyLady Cleaning Technique Is Taking Over Pinterest May 21, 2020

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Marie Kondo has long dominated the organizing space with her joy-sparking KonMari method. However, a different type of cleaning and organizing method—one based on simple daily cleaning and organizing routines—is taking off: the FlyLady Technique. Between January 2019 and January 2020, Pinterest searches for "fly lady cleaning schedule" have surged 40%, while queries for "Marie Kondo" have plummeted 80%.

Feeling Stressed? A Psychologist Explains How Coloring Can Help You Relax May 20, 2020

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Stress-relief has been the name of the game for many of us over the last few weeks. When you feel overwhelmed by watching the news, try turning to an activity that keeps your mind busy but doesn’t require a huge amount of effort. Lately, one of our favorite way to wind down has been printing out a coloring page and sitting on the couch with a pile of colored pencils. And it turns out, it’s not just our imagination: Coloring can actually help you de-stress.

If Your Farmers Market Is Open, Use These 7 Tips to Shop Safely May 19, 2020

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The coronavirus pandemic isn’t just impacting the way we shop for pantry staples and the demand for toilet paper. It’s also causing many farmers markets to adjust their formats and sales strategies to account for social distancing and additional safety measures. Hundreds of large regional markets have opted to close completely (which will lead to an expected $688.7 million decline in sales in the local economy, according to the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition).

7 At-Home Activities That Will Bring You Joy This Spring May 18, 2020

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The arrival of spring is always a warm welcome as the winter blues are replaced with green grass, blooming flowers, and fresh air.

This Inspiring Nonprofit Supports Restaurants and Feeds Healthcare Workers Around the Country May 15, 2020

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Many lives and communities have been upended due to the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). Among those most affected are those in the restaurant industry and healthcare workers. Restaurants across the country have been forced to close and lay off employees. Healthcare workers are the heroes working endless hours on the front lines fighting the disease. Clearly, both could use whatever help they can get during this time, and that's exactly what Frontline Foods aims to do.

How to Improve Your Odds When Hunting Morel Mushrooms This Spring May 14, 2020

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Morel mushroom season is in full swing right now, and if you’re looking for a new activity to keep you busy, it might be time to head out to the woods and start hunting for them yourself. Morels are a delicacy; these delicious mushrooms can easily cost more than $20 per pound when they’re fresh, and over $100 for a pound of dried morels. The main reason they’re so pricey at grocery stores and farmer’s markets is their rarity. They only appear in the U.S.

9 Must-Know Tips to Consider Before You Raise Backyard Chickens May 13, 2020

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For the last decade or so, backyard chickens have become much more common. The reasons vary, it’s one way to practice eating hyper-locally, people have more time on their hands due to shelter-in-place orders, and some are seeking a consistent stock of eggs as grocery store supplies of many items are low. No matter the inspiration for trying it out, hatcheries are reporting that they’re busier than they've been in the past 50 years.

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