By Elizabeth Yuko If you’re someone who is really into yoga and/or meditation and find that the practices reliably provide you with the peace and calm you need in your life, that’s fantastic. But then there are the rest of us, trying to stifle a giggle during yoga or group meditation. It’s not that we think they’re ineffective, but listening to a raspy voice on an app, guiding us through breathing exercises or feeding us mantras, doesn’t do it for everyone.

By Hana Hong It’s no surprise that the travel industry has been slammed pretty hard with the coronavirus pandemic. Even with the number of coronavirus cases calming down in some states, a lot of people are still hesitant to fly—and for people who do choose to travel, there is a long list of new precautions that travelers need to take, including the use of face masks during the airport screening process and maintaining six feet apart at checkpoints.

By Caylin Harris Technically, at-home dry cleaning isn’t quite the same thing as dropping your clothes off at the cleaner. Not only are you using different methods to clean and refresh garments, you do have to put in a little more effort—but it’s ultimately worth it. Not only is it easier on your wallet, but learning how to care for your clothes properly will keep pieces you truly love looking and feeling their best for years to come.

by Betty Gold Some call it soothing; others call it one sizable time suck. Whether you enjoy grocery shopping or not, you probably wouldn’t mind getting back an hour or two each week that you’d otherwise spend roaming the aisles for dairy products, deodorant, and dog food—especially given the fact that we continue to endure a worldwide pandemic. Indeed, one of the biggest obstacles of social distancing has been figuring out how to safely feed ourselves and our families.

By Allegra Muzzillo and Lauren Phillips The timing for a home upgrade or major house improvement project may never be ideal, but now—when you’re at home most of the time and able to receive deliveries, keep an eye on progress, and do some DIY work when you have a few hours—is as good a time as any to tackle major improvements to your home. You may not be interest in moving now, but that doesn’t mean you should put off that kitchen redo or landscaping job.

By Stephanie Sisco and Maggie Seaver If concentration and productivity are a struggle for you these days (or anytime), you need a no-frills time management solution—and fast. There are a lot of productivity tips and dozens of fancy time management apps, all of them helpful to someone out there.

By Katie Holdefehr If you look closely at your cleaning supplies, you'll notice that many of them are printed with an expiration date. But if we're being honest, most of us likely don't check this fine print. The next time you're embarking on a big cleaning spree, check the expiration date or manufacture date on that bottle of bleach, cleaning spray, and dishwashing liquid you've had stashed in the cabinet for years.

By Maki Yazawa Remember when you'd dine at a restaurant and leave wondering how on earth their food always seems to taste a million times better than what you make at home? Aside from fancy knife skills and the ability to easily flip an egg in a pan, chefs rely on a selection of ingredients to enhance flavors and add umami that will leave you craving more. Here are 9 common ingredients that will transform your ordinary pantry into a chef’s paradise.

By Laura Fenton Our home have all been taking a beating this spring and summer as we’ve been spending more time at home. If you’ve noticed that things are looking a little, ahem, worn, you’re not alone. But you don’t have to sit back and watch as your house goes to seed. We talked to seven interior design experts to get their advice beyond the usual cleaning and polishing. Here are 10 tricks to help your home decor last forever.

By Betty Gold Eating our way to better health is a popular course of wellness these days, and rightfully so. But when it comes to boosting one's immune system through food, some are still stalling out after a few orange slices or the usual vitamin C (or Emergen-C) routine. According to registered dietitians, there are plenty of other edible options we can stock up on to increase our immunity.