Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of Nov. Dec 7.

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NEW THIS DIGEST:

Virus Outbreak-Commuting: Fears and tension mount for commuters still heading to work. SENT Thursday.

Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Masks: Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine? SENT Thursday.

Women's Hall of Fame: Women’s Hall of Fame honors Aretha Franklin, Morrison, Lacks. SENT Wednesday.

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HOLIDAYS

Holidays-No Drama: Thanksgiving pleas to stay put were ignored by thousands, and authorities fear the same for Christmas and New Year’s, but many people around the world are gleefully looking forward to spending the December holidays at home without the expense, family drama and travel headaches they normally endure. By Leanne Italie. SENT Thursday, 990 words, photos.

YEAR'S END

YE-Over It and Not: Zoom. Masks. Racial injustice. Political chaos. Wildfires. Each and every death from COVID-19. There’s a lot to leave behind in 2020. But the year we’d love to forget includes a caveat or two. Streaming exploded, millions took to the great outdoors and many teachers became heroes who made the best of a worst-case scenario. By Leanne Italie. SENT Monday, 1,000 words photos, video.

YE-Pop Culture: A month-by-month look at major pop culture moments in a year in which the pandemic influenced just about everything. By National Writer Jocelyn Noveck. SENT Thursday, 1,200 words, photos.

Quotes of the Year: Fauci’s plea ‘Wear a mask’ tops list of 2020 notable quotes. SENT Monday, photos.

CHILD CARE

Virus Outbreak-Black and Latino Child Care: Black and Latino child care providers have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic in an industry that has long relied on yet undervalued providers of color. Facing skyrocketing operating costs, reduced capacities and limited federal support, Black and Latino-owned child care centers across the country are at a higher risk for closing permanently. SENT Monday, photos.

HEALTH

Virus Outbreak-Under the Knife: Countless people are still waiting for new hips, knee repairs and other surgeries that were cancelled as non-essential when hospitals were overwhelmed with COVID-19. Doctors at one of the biggest hospitals in Europe say they may never be able to work through the surgery backlog. SENT Tuesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Surfaces: Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? SENT Tuesday, photo.

Virus Outbreak-Vaccine Q&A: With coronavirus vaccines on the horizon in the U.S., a look at what we know about when and where most Americans will get their shots. SENT Monday, 900 words, photo by 11 a.m.

FOOD

Vanilla: Vanilla is an essential ingredient, like salt, and it’s supporting role is to enhance and bring out the featured flavor. Use the best-quality vanilla. A primer. By Elizabeth Karmel. SENT Tuesday, 900 words, photos.

PERSONAL FINANCE

NerdWallet-Millennial-Money-Lessons-25-Years: 10 money insights distilled over 25 years. By Gregory Karp of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, photo.

Virus Outbreak-Paying Off Credit Cards: The coronavirus pandemic hasn’t stopped Americans from keeping up with their credit card payments, thanks in large part to government relief programs passed by Congress earlier this year. For some, however, the ability to keep buying things with plastic and then pay the bill likely depends on whether current negotiations in Washington produce another round of economic aid. SENT Monday, photos.

NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Lessons from Pandemic: The pandemic has forced us to reexamine all manner of things — savings goals, sure, but also what we need to do to be more resilient. We asked financial experts about the life and money lessons they’ve learned during the global emergency. By Liz Weston of NerdWallet. SENT Monday, 860 words, photo.

GARDENING

Best-Tasting Apples: If you’re thinking about growing apples take some time now to test varieties and talk with local growers. By Lee Reich. SENT Tuesday, 700 words, photos.

Philadelphia Flower Show: It will be held outdoors for first time. SENT Tuesday, photos.

ONE GOOD THING

Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Bracelet Fundraiser: Hayley Orlinsky has made so many bracelets, looping colorful rubber bands over her thumb and index finger again and again, that she no longer even needs to watch her hands as she does so. The spunky 7-year-old from Chicago has spent most of the pandemic crafting the creations as a fundraiser to buy nearly $20,000 in personal protective equipment for a children’s hospital. SENT Tuesday, photos.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK:

Food-Local Mail Order: One easy way to spread holiday cheer when you’re socially distanced is to send food and gifts. And by ordering hometown favorites from local businesses, you can nurture a sense of place too. From Maine lobsters to Texas barbecue to San Francisco sourdough, there are lots of options. By Katie Workman. UPCOMING Monday, 750 words, photos.

Homes-Soothing Decor: Designers offer simple tips for resetting your decor to create a more restful home space in 2021. By Kim Cook. UPCOMING Monday, 650 words, photos.

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In case you missed it:

HOMES: Holidays-Cottagecore.

HEALTH: Virus Outbreak-Viral Questions-Buttons; Virus-Outbreak-Viral-Questions-Shopping.

STYLE: TV-Q&A-Jenna Lyons.

FOOD: Pizza Book; Pizza-Book-Margherita-Recipe.

DOWN TIME: Virus Outbreak-Theater-Green Shoots; TikTok-Top-100; Virus-Outbreak-One-Good-Thing-Artist-Buying-Art; Virus Outbreak-Argentina-Collapsing Cafes.

SCHOOL: Virus Outbreak-Failing Grades; Virus Outbreak-Parent Protests.

HOLIDAYS: Virus Outbreak-Santa Claus.

RELIGION: Pictures of the Month-Religion-Photo Gallery.

WORD OF THE YEAR: Twin Picks.

ONE GOOD THING: Virus Outbreak-One Good Thing-Caring Moms.

PERSONAL FINANCE: NerdWallet-Liz-Weston-Financial-Survivors-Guilt.

TRAVEL: Virus Outbreak-Switzerland Skiing; Rockefeller Center Tree.

PETS: Biden-Presidential Pets.

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