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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.

Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro is the only public diamond mine in the world, with a history as rich and colorful as the natural wonders below its surface.

Streaming services have kept us entertained while social distancing, with an abundance of content showcasing STEM culture.

If you haven’t hit the card game phase yet, try gathering your family or the friends you’ve been locked down with to play these favorites. 

While you may not be able to throw the party you originally had in mind, there is no reason to skip the celebration.

Background music is a great tool for staying on track, and there are many playlist options available to help get into the work groove.

I’m a huge believer in the power of the chocolate chip cookie – it’s like a hug for your tummy.

In a recent survey from ApartmentGuide.com, renters expressed concerns beyond simply the ability to pay their rent.

If you are a working parent and have found yourself quarantined with your children, it is often hard to find uninterrupted time to get things done.

With most people staying at home, streaming services are responding by making content easier to access than ever before. Several platforms are now offering extended, no-cost trials with discounted subscriptions.

Individual testing for COVID-19 is still being brought to scale across the U.S., but environmental engineers are working to track outbreaks at a community level. Their laboratory? Our sewers.

Self-isolation is beneficial in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but for the millions working through mental health concerns, limited resources have only amplified the daily stress and fear that they already are feeling.

When people gather to watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle respectfully as another day is dedicated.

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. 

It’s around this time of year when students begin accepting admission from colleges. Many schools have pushed back this deadline but haven’t been able to give in-person tours since early March. 

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:

With many bars and liquor stores closed, you’re left to fend yourself when it comes to libations.

What would you do with an extra $1,000 a month? Would you open a savings account?

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.) Today, with social media and tribal cable channels, it might appear a bit more acute.

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.

For many of us, the pandemic is causing stress, sleep cycle disruptions and mounting mental and physical issues. But even during shelter-at-home, you can recalibrate your health and happiness by practicing MESH.

“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. 

As we collectively become one with our couches, we’re sharing our top suggestions for TV shows and movies set in other countries, including our top 3 you may not be familiar with.

While Arkansas may not be well known for its fall leaf-peeping season, the entire Natural State puts on an amazing display of reds, oranges and golds, all the way from the Ozarks traveling south through the Ouachitas and the Arkansas River Valley.

Nirvana can be found in Northwest Arkansas, where 95% of the region’s residents say they’re happy to live.

Fall, fiddles and folk music will fill the air at the Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs, Nov. 6-10. Now in its 72nd year, the event is the country’s longest continuously running folk festival.

Halloween, the holiday celebrated annually on Oct. 31, draws its origins from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, in which the Celts would light bonfires to ward off spirits.

To get there, drive Interstate 40E to Highway 49S to Highway 61N, through the flat, rich plain in Mississippi. Start your immersion at Tunica’s Gateway to the Blues Visitor Center, built in a circa-1895 train depot.