Lifestyle

It may be the middle of summer, but school is still in session.

Although we are looking forward to our lives returning to normal, our pets are less than thrilled.

I call it RV Pimento Cheese. I got it during an adventure-and-mishap-filled trip to New Orleans.

Art lovers can now take a virtual tour through the past 90 years of the Museum of Modern Art.

You’re allowed to sit and enjoy your time in a restaurant once again – finally – but you might not want to just eat out.

It may be one of the remote lodges in the world.

Phase 1 of the coronavirus-reopening plan is officially underway, and multiple hotspots around DC are jumping into action.

Imagine yourself lounging on a patio, a chilled glass of Pacheca Branco Grande Reserve in your hand, overlooking the vineyards of a lush 18th-century estate and vineyard in the Douro Valley in Portugal.

More than ever, the value of an authentic story — and storyteller — is critical.

During our work from home normal, we’ve all endured the background noise phase, from pets to children to crying relatives, and by now we’re beyond the apology phase in this life.

To say that 2020 is an exceptional year might be the understatement of our lifetimes.

What will families remember from this pandemic pause? Tension? Peacefulness? Will a predicted baby boom be confined, as young parents jest, to firstborn? More important, what will our children remember? Teenagers grumble about confinement, restrictions, life interrupted.

Are your kids going stir crazy being home due to daycare and school closures in the midst of coronavirus? Fortunately, the internet is chock full of ideas for keeping your kids entertained, content and learning.

Food shortages, tedium and the desire to become more self-sufficient have ignited a major interest in home gardening across the world.

A few weeks ago, the thought of adopting or fostering an animal might have been impossible for a variety of reasons.

There is nothing like quarantine to get me hunkered down and going through the stack of books I’ve been dying to read, but just never quite had the time to finish.

When people gather at the Washington Monument to watch a sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle as another day is dedicated. Moments later, they turn away, returning to normal lives.

Over 64 million Americans – about 1 in 5 – live in multigenerational households. The setup has many benefits, from easing financial burdens to improving emotional well-being, but it’s become a source of stress due to the pandemic.

If you’re like me, you’ve probably typed “productivity” into the App Store search bar recently, seeking an app to help with the increasingly blurry lines of family, work and chores.

What’s on your quarantine reading list? If you’re seeking escape, entertainment, perspective or just a good night’s sleep, these should help:

It’s time to get creative and finally use the half-empty boxes of pasta and rice, cans of beans and other neglected items hiding in the back of the cabinet.

It’s around this time of year when students begin accepting admission from colleges.

Hobbies are good for us – it’s backed up by science. Studies have found that people with hobbies are typically healthier and more productive. Learning new things can also help improve memory and stave off dementia.

Had enough of scrolling aimlessly through social media challenges and pet postings? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but how about spending those screen-time hours on something a bit more productive.

Celebrating birthdays amid a pandemic certainly calls for a little extra creativity.

Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.)

You can’t clip in at Flywheel or hit the mat at CorePower Yoga at the moment, but that doesn’t mean workout routines must halt.

In many ways, the current health crisis has brought out the best in us, as people and organizations unite for the common good.

It’s great news that our furry family members don’t seem to be susceptible to the virus.

“Stay with the tour, and please don’t wander.” You won’t need to hear these words from a docent, if you take one of these virtual museum tours.