Month: April 2020

the best online entertainment right now for little kids, including animals at zoos, science, movement and dance, art, music and story times.

The Best Online Entertainment Right Now for Little Kids

Published by Jillian Tangen

With distance learning from home the current situation for little kids from grades K-6, parents are understandably eager to find ways to keep the little ones entertained without introducing bad screen habits (and inappropriate content) during this challenging time. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen – herself a working mother of three – has rounded up the best online entertainment right now for little kids, including animals at zoos, science, movement and dance, art, music and story times. These activities aren’t strictly just for education – but they’re all mom-approved.

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How to Make your Home Office Ergonomic Right Now

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

All of a sudden, lots of us are working from home. And many of us are ginning up “home offices” at the kitchen table, on the floor, on the sofa, in bed, and in whatever other space is available and not already taken by someone else in our households. Which is fine for a week or so. But since this new normal may last for several weeks, this arrangement could ultimately be a recipe for back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and all kinds of other ailments. The solution? Maybe its time to invest now in ergonomic office equipment. Here’s how to make your home office ergonomic right now, with tips we’ve rounded up from the experts on the subject. The best ergonomic home office furniture, including desks, chairs, mouse pads, mouses and monitors.

Get active outdoors in style with chic hiking, biking, tennis, gardening and golf apparel.

Its Time to Get Outdoors and Stay Active in Style

Published by Julie Murphy

Even with social distancing and mandatory stay-at-home directives, there are still moments when we can get outdoors in a safe and responsible way. And when it is time to get outdoors and stay active (and calm), why not do it in style? Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of the best chic workout and outdoor sports apparel right now, including workout clothes and gear for golf, tennis and hiking. 

the best socks for your happy cozy chill time

The Best Socks for Your Happy Cozy Chill Time

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

At the moment, we’re all spending a lot more time indoors than usual. As a result, it may be time to level up our sock game. We’ve been assessing how to dress for #WFH like a boss, and also how to accessorize for all those virtual happy hours you’re attending. We’ve shared ideas on chic lounge wear and slippers. Next up? A look at the other element of our footwear. What are the best luxury designer socks with happy colors and cheerful themes perfect for your cozy chill time at home right now?

the best soothing calming beautiful jigsaw puzzles for adults

The Soothing Power of the Best Puzzles Right Now

Published by Julie Murphy

One of the hottest items in e-commerce in the past week? Jigsaw puzzles for adults. Proof positive of the soothing power of the best puzzles for adults right now. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of some of the best puzzles for adults that are beautiful to look at and calming to assemble.