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WGBH Is Airing a Week of Free Julia Child Content—Here’s How to Watch
We could all use a little more Julia Child.
May 24, 2020
You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of Japan
So while visiting Japan in person might not be so easy in the near future, with a little imagination, and a stable WiFi connection, you can get pretty close.
May 23, 2020
The 5 Best Pet-Friendly Flooring Options for Dogs
Whether you're concerned about scratches, cost, temperature, or just what's easiest to clean, look no further than these expert-backed options.
May 21, 2020
7 Shows to Watch If You’re Caught Up on ‘This Is Us’
Sometimes you just need a good cry.
May 22, 2020
Transparent Succulents Exist, And Here’s Where You Can Get One
What makes it unique among flora is that it has “windows” on the margins of its leaves, allowing light to pass through for photosynthesis.
May 21, 2020
10 Work-from-Home Side Hustles That Might Make You Some Extra Money This Year
Virtual personal assistants are in demand.
May 20, 2020
IKEA Wants to Help You Build Your Own Bee Home
Bee-lieve it.
May 20, 2020
I Worked From Home For A Year Before Coronavirus—But Here Are 6 Things I Needed to Switch Up
I saw people panic about how difficult working from home may be, and part of me thought, “OK, I’ve got this handled.” But then... I didn’t.
May 15, 2020
The Work-From-Home Spaces of 5 of Our Favorite TV Characters, Imagined
How Jess Day, Liz Lemon, and others might be taking their Zoom meetings.
May 17, 2020
The Best Thing You Can Do With 20 Minutes and a Piece of Paper, Especially if You’re Feeling Anxious
Weekend Projects
"Getting out of your head" is sometimes the best remedy for a looming anxiety spiral. But I, for one, don't want to miss what my thoughts might be trying to teach me.
May 15, 2020
These Mid-Century Birdhouses Are So Cute, You’ll Want to Live in Them
These custom modernist pieces are for the birds—literally.
May 14, 2020
This Is How Much Your Classic Board Games Could Be Worth
Your Monopoly or Candyland could be more valuable than you realize.
May 13, 2020
You Can Now Take a Virtual Tour of the Studio Ghibli Museum
You won’t have to hop on a plane (or a Catbus) to go see it.
May 11, 2020
Fans Have Spotted Starbucks’ New Pride Collection in Stores Already
Fans in the Starbucks Reddit thread began speculating that the collection will be rolling out widely sometime this month, with some lucky shoppers already showing off their purchases on Instagram.
May 11, 2020
Julie Andrews and Her Daughter Have a Storytime Podcast for Kids
A new episode comes out each Wednesday!
May 9, 2020
Take a Virtual Tour of the U.K.’s Fairy Tale-Worthy Bluebell Woods
It’s not a real-life hike, but it’s still beautiful and calming.
May 9, 2020
4 Comedies to Watch If You Already Miss ‘Schitt’s Creek’
Although nothing can truly replace this show, there are other comedies out there that might ease the pain even just a little bit.
May 8, 2020
This Floor Plan of Buckingham Palace Shows All 775 Rooms
Including 19 staterooms, 52 royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices, and 78 bathrooms.
May 8, 2020
Beanie Feldstein’s Quarantine Craft Is Made of Her Favorite Childhood Memories (Literally)
It was inspired by her current habit of wearing old sweatshirts and sweatpants left behind by childhood friends.
May 8, 2020
My Go-To Mother’s Day Gift Keeps My Mom and I Connected, Even Though We Don’t Live Close By
It's also perfect for last-minute gifting.
May 8, 2020
The One Thing a Longtime Freelancer Says Is Worth the Extra Money
And it's not a laptop riser.
May 7, 2020
I Moved in with My Boyfriend During a Global Pandemic and It's Going... Fine?
We're no less stressed about the current state of the world, but we're comforted.
May 6, 2020
Daniel Radcliffe Will Now Read ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ to You
And there's many more chapters where that came from.
May 5, 2020
11 Work From Home Productivity Tips From Marie Kondo’s New Book “Joy at Work”
These takeaways will spark joy for you, too.
May 4, 2020
Check Out 4.5 Million Artworks Via The British Museum’s Virtual Tour
The world's first national public museum has made a large portion of their collection online, all of which can be accessed with just a few clicks.
May 4, 2020
These “Reverse” Airplane Seats Could Be The New Way To Fly
The design, called “Janus” after the two-faced Roman god, is a new take on the three-seater plan.
May 1, 2020
You Can Now Play Classic Arcade Games for Free Right In Your Browser
The Internet Arcade hosts original versions of coin-operated arcade games that date back to the 1970s and through to the early 2000s.
May 3, 2020
Hammocks Equal Summer, and IKEA Just Launched Some New Ones
The Swedish retailer just released some new summer items, several of which are staycation-ready hammocks.
May 3, 2020
19 Streaming Movies to Watch with Your Parents Right Now
If you're quarantining with your parents right now, you can thank us later.
May 1, 2020
What You Need to Know About May’s Full Flower Supermoon, Plus Other Astronomy Events Happening This Month
Get ready for a full month of stellar sightings.
May 1, 2020
You Can Now Stream Classical Opera and Ballet Performances For Free
No dress code required!
May 1, 2020
5 Dramas to Watch If You’ve Already Binged the New Season of “Ozark”
If, like so many, you blew through "Ozark" and are in need of some more high-stakes anti-hero drama, we have you covered.
Apr 29, 2020
One Man Built a Mini Restaurant for Squirrels in His Front Yard
The reviews are in: customers are going nuts over it!
Apr 29, 2020
Live Vicariously Through This Globetrotting Cat on Instagram
She's been to places like Mexico, Italy, Germany, and different spots around Canada and the U.S.
Apr 28, 2020
Your “Work Self” is Gone Now That Your Coworkers Have Seen Your Apartment
Zoom calls can feel like a low-key treasure hunt of subtle clues about who our professional peers and colleagues really are. Here’s why you should embrace it.
Apr 28, 2020
14 Frugal Things Savvy Online Shoppers Always Do, and You Should Too
Here are tips they swear by.
Apr 26, 2020
Urban Outfitters is Selling a Stool That Looks Like Corn, and It’s A-maize-ing
Sure, our parents told us to never play with our food, but they never told us about not sitting on it.
Apr 25, 2020
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Has Free Online Classes for Kids
Children can hone their creativity through the lens of the celebrated architect’s design contributions.
Apr 23, 2020
Visit Kangaroos and Killer Whales on This 13-Day Virtual Tour of Australia
Kangaroos on the beach!
Apr 25, 2020
NASA Is Celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope’s 30th Birthday With a Birthday Present for You
See what the universe was doing while you were celebrating your birthday.
Apr 24, 2020
Buy and Trade Like-New Puzzles Through thredUP’s Puzzle PopUp
Plus, $1 from each puzzle sale will go to Feeding America.
Apr 24, 2020
Virtually Tour the Tim Burton Exhibit at Las Vegas’ Neon Museum
You’ll get a close-up look at the vibrant and one-of-a-kind creations that Burton dreamed up, while hearing more about what inspired the famed filmmaker as he worked on each installation.
Apr 20, 2020
The Globe Theater Is Streaming Free Shakespeare Plays Through June
Watch Romeo & Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and more.
Apr 19, 2020
Google Launches ‘Teacher Approved’ Apps for Kids
Making screen time a little more enriching.
Apr 19, 2020
The Best (and Mostly Free) Virtual Games to Play with Friends
Whether you're into classics like Monopoly or newer apps like Houseparty, there's something here for everyone!
Apr 17, 2020
5 Shows To Stream If You Miss ‘Sex and the City’
Here are a few recommendations for shows that might fit the bill.
Apr 17, 2020
Here’s How You Can Get Paid to Binge Watch Your Favorite TV Show
Grab the remote!
Apr 17, 2020
Take a Virtual Tour Through Disneyland Paris and Say Bonjour to Mickey and Minnie
Get all kinds of insider knowledge and an intimate peek at the park’s most charming lands.
Apr 16, 2020
8 Products to Give Your Hair That Fresh Salon Feel at Home
It's a small problem to have, but we're missing our regular trips to the salon right about now.
Apr 16, 2020
11 Ideas For a Fun and Perfect Date Night In
You can still find ways to make things romantic, fun, and refreshing even when every night is at-home date night.
Apr 16, 2020
True Crime Fans: This Dream Job Will Pay You $1,000 to Watch Chilling Documentaries
You'll have 48 hours to stream a series of 16 chilling docs.
Apr 15, 2020
The Prime Day Home Deals You Don’t Want To Miss
Get ready for the shopping event of the year.
Apr 14, 2020
Do You Have a “City Persona” and a “Country Persona?”
We recently started talking about meeting your neighbors and it got me thinking about the variety of ways that people in different parts of the country (or the world for that matter) interact with each other in small ways, day-to-day. I’ve always realized that I act differently towards other people depending on the city I’m in, but that’s not a bad thing. In fact, it’s something of a cultural necessity.
Apr 14, 2020
10 Ideas For Setting Up an Ideal Gamer’s Room
An ideal room set up for gamers should balance comfort with an assortment of technologies to make playing a casual game or longer sessions equally satisfying. But most areas of the house set aside for gaming are usually cobbled together without actual planning. What if you could arrange a room optimally specifically for gaming right from the start?
Apr 14, 2020
These Are the Most Useful Online Courses You Can Take, According to Reddit
From getting better at excel to learning how to power search, here's a list of some of the most potentially life-changing online courses out there.
Apr 14, 2020
What to Do Before, During, and After Someone (Like a Plumber or Landlord) Enters Your Home
Know it before you need it: Here's what an epidemiologist recommends for maintaining health and safety during essential in-home visits.
Apr 14, 2020
Take Free Virtual Tours of the World’s Most Visited Tourist Attractions
Take a video tour of the Colosseum, Pyramids of Giza, the Taj Mahal, and more.
Apr 13, 2020
My New Favorite Eye Mask Is Like a Weighted Blanket For the Face
It's like wrapping a tiny weighted blanket around your head.
Apr 13, 2020
These Gyms and Fitness Brands Are Offering Free Virtual Workout Classes to Do At Home
From full-body workouts to yoga and meditation sessions, there's something for everyone.
Apr 10, 2020
Airbnb Launches Online Experiences So You Can Learn New Skills and Meet Locals From Around the Globe
Learn a new skill, explore a new destination, and connect with hosts from around the world.
Apr 9, 2020
I Have More Than 300 Books. Quarantine Seemed Like a Great Time to Organize Them.
I have about 350 books and most are in tote bags, on the floor, or next to my perfectly good bookshelves. Here's how I fit them all on the shelves, and in a logical system.
Apr 8, 2020
You Can Virtually Tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House in Los Angeles
It's perched on a hilltop overlooking L.A., so sweeping views ahead!
Apr 7, 2020
Turn Your Home Office into a Greenhouse With Bloomscape’s Free Zoom Backgrounds
It doesn't even matter if you have a green thumb.
Apr 6, 2020
You Can Order Cardboard Cutouts of Your Loved Ones to Help Get Through Social Distancing
There is one way to still spend time with your favorite people, and it’s truly hilarious.
Apr 5, 2020
Listen Your Way Around The World With These Curated Spotify Playlists
Skyscanner compiled eight unique playlists on Spotify that encompass songs from around the world that “capture some of our travel memories and define our favorite destinations.”
Apr 4, 2020
Need a Change of Scenery? These Walking Tour Videos Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Tokyo, Paris, and NYC
It’s surprisingly fun and oddly soothing.
Apr 4, 2020