Knowing that several of his kids’ friends are relying on cellphone data or spotty internet to stream hours-long Zoom classes each day, Brian Connell decided to turn his Olathe basement into a classroom. His family enjoys gigabit speed from Google Fiber. But he said many of his daughter’s classmates […]
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8 Ways You Could Unknowingly Catch Coronavirus
With COVID-19 in the news everyday, and advice being thrown at you left and right, you may assume you’re taking all the proper precautions you can to avoid infection. But even if you’re following all the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you may still be […]
10 ways to support Indian crafts and update your home decor
We chatted with 10 craft-centric, home decor brands and marketing platforms to understand what the lockdown has been like for business. And more importantly, how buying from them now can help the artisan communities with whom they collaborate. According to the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), India’s handicraft sector […]
9 ways to get through at-home learning this fall, from teachers
As schools across the United States reopen for the 2020-21 school year either completely online or with an online learning option amid continuing concerns about COVID-19, a lot of parents are finding themselves supervising their children’s school days. The thought of being responsible for their children’s academic experiences is daunting […]
Money Experts Share the Smartest Ways To Boost Your Net Worth
Once you’ve reached the phase of your financial life when you’ve paid off your debts and have a healthy emergency fund tucked away in a savings account, it’s time to shift your focus to building your net worth. GOBankingRates spoke with four money experts on how they accumulated wealth, and […]
30 Ways To Dig Yourself Out of Debt
Many people fall into debt, ranging from mortgage debt to credit card debt. In fact, according to a GOBankingRates survey, the average overall debt of Americans — including those with no debt — is approximately $63,000. However, among survey respondents with debt, the average total amount owed is $140,113, the […]
5 practical ways to cut back on doomscrolling
5 practical ways to cut back on doomscrolling If you check social media as soon as you wake up, work online for a living, spend hours scrolling the internet after work, or fall asleep basking in the glow of your phone’s blue light, there’s a good chance you’re a doomscroller. […]
30 Ways Shopping Will Never Be the Same After the Coronavirus
The coronavirus has changed life in just about every aspect, including shopping. Many retailers with a brick-and-mortar presence have been able to shift to serving customers solely online, but essential businesses like Target and Costco have been forced to quickly adapt to new safety protocols to protect customers and employees. […]
4 ridiculously easy ways you can be more eco-friendly
When it comes to saving the planet, the question of where to start can be overwhelming. And while larger, governmental change is urgently needed, we can all individually contribute to being part of “the solution” rather than “the pollution.” Savvy consumerism is no longer reserved for staunch eco-warriors, and it’s […]
6 Ways 2020 Will Change Our Children, According to Psychologists & Pediatricians
Hey Mama, how ya doing? Hanging on by a thread? Same, same. But amidst all the worrying about schools and pods and daily case counts, many parents are also up at night with a far more existential question: How will this absolutely bonkers year affect our children, long-term? We checked […]
25 Ways To Make an Extra $500 a Month
In times of economic crisis, every last dollar counts. No matter how much the coronavirus pandemic has affected your income, it’s always a good idea to sock away some extra money if you can. Even if you’re working 40 hours a week at a full-time job, there are things you […]
31 Simple Ways Experts Stay Resilient, Hopeful, And *Happy* During The Toughest Times
Photo credit: D’Ara Nazaryan From Women’s Health This year’s been a doozy for your mental health, no doubt. Enter: the WH coping manual to help you survive and thrive through any emotional disaster (as well as the small stuff you still sweat)…and crush it every step of the way. How […]
3 ways to promote social skills in homebound kids
Too much time screen time can lead to lower self-esteem. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images With the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic getting worse in most of the country, a growing number of school districts from San Francisco to Atlanta have determined that a return to daily in-person instruction isn’t […]
Six ways the pandemic has changed education
Globally, the pandemic has forced around 130 crore children out of school. As per UNESCO, in India alone, more than 32 crore students have been affected due to the closure of schools, colleges and other educational institutions. In fact, such is the impact of the pandemic on education that, as […]
Need extra income? Try these 3 simple ways to earn money from home
With nearly 50 million Americans unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are looking for any way to earn money from home. NBC senior business correspondent Stephanie Ruhle spoke with TODAY’s Hoda Kotb about the best ways to help your bank account without leaving the house. 1. Make sure there’s […]
32 Ways to Turn Your Talent Into Extra Income
Are you looking for some extra cash to supplement your income? Do you have skills or talents you think might be marketable? If so, you should consider how to use your talents to make money. Below you’ll find several options for turning your particular talents into a potential income stream. […]
10 Great Ways to Make Money While You Study Abroad
Studying abroad can be an invaluable part of a college education, but you might be worried about the cost. Fortunately, it is possible to support yourself out of the country if you figure out how to make money while studying abroad. Some visas let you take part-time jobs, or you […]
20 Ways GH Editors are Staying Sane While Sheltering at Home
Photo credit: courtesy From Good Housekeeping The Good Housekeeping staff usually spends hours together devising fun crafts and cooking projects, home decor ideas and cleaning hacks, beauty tips and the best products for, well, everything. We get such joy out of working as a team and then sharing the results […]
Shoppers Can Now Use Amazon’s Sustainable Boxes in These Creative Ways
Click here to read the full article. Not sure how to recycle or dispose of your Amazon packages? The e-commerce giant has come up with a creative solution. As part of its Climate Pledge, Amazon has launched an initiative dubbed “less packaging, more smiles.” Starting next week, the company will […]
6 Ways Parents Can Deal With The Anxiety Of Remote Learning … Again
When schools around the country abruptly stopped in-person learning last fall, many parents had one endpoint in mind: September. We’d slog through the Zoom classes and meltdowns and clinginess, push through the summer, and by the time fall rolled around, we’d be able to send our children back to school […]