Living

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

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.

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

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.

“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.

We all know the importance of taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. But how do we find time for self-care?

Instagram wants to make it easier to support the greater good. Facebook recently announced Instagram Stories, which will include a sticker that allows users to donate and fundraise on behalf of their favorite nonprofits.

Places that are fun for you can be stressful for your dog. The sights, sounds and smells are unfamiliar, which can cause anxiety for your pet.

The popularity of podcasts has boomed in recent years, and Arkansas Children’s recently adopted the trend with its “Live. Learn. & Play” podcast series.

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

Volunteering is about more than getting a pat on the back or feeling good about yourself. It’s about giving back to the community or an organization that you are passionate about. Here in Arkansas, there are many volunteer opportunities to consider if you’re interested in getting involved:

Rethinking reentry: The Exodus Project is a prison rehabilitation program that teaches ethics, career skills, resource management and drug/alcohol recovery during the last months of an inmate’s sentence.

As it continues to provide leadership to improve the success of the capital city, the Downtown Little Rock Partnership has launched a new public art project. Led by the Public Spaces committee of Downtown Little Rock Partnership, the “Between the Bricks” initiative will add vinyl copies of original artwork to alley-facing doors around the downtown area.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

The season for poolside get-togethers with friends and family is quickly approaching, and with it the need for parents and caregivers to keep water safety top of mind.

This week’s recognition of National Volunteer Week provided an opportunity to get involved and give back to the community. If you missed your chance to volunteer, it is never too late to join one of the many divisions at Arkansas Children’s.

This year’s Leadership Foundation for Women conference boasts an impressive lineup of speakers. Scheduled for May 23 at CHARTS Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, the conference will include keynote speeches from Myra Davis, Charlotte Strickland and Linda Swindling, plus a leadership discussion with Little Rock mayor Frank Scott and Chanda Chacon and a panel on the topic of navigating career change.

After years of a sedentary lifestyle, I recently made the difficult decision to start working out. Having actively avoided physical fitness since high school, I had no idea where to begin.

Accidents happen to everyone, including our pets. It’s important to keep a pet first-aid kit in your home in case of emergency.

Increased skepticism surrounding vaccines has led to a resurgence in mumps outbreaks in recent years, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is leading the charge to prevent the epidemic from reaching our state.