AP Lifestyles Digest
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VIRUS OUTBREAK, Lifestyles-related stories include:
Entertaining Ourselves: The entertainment world has virtually stalled in response to the coronavirus outbreak, so exactly how are people filling up their newfound extra time? Easily, many said. People are reaching for their home stacks of books, looking for new gems on their streaming services and taking on long-delayed home repair projects. By Leanne Italie. SENT Monday, 930 words, photos.
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HOMES
Plant Joy: When I first took the leap into plant ownership, I simply wanted to brighten my apartment. I had no idea how much joy houseplants would bring me, or how much fun I would have learning to care for them. It was surprising how their presence at our windows could improve my mood. For many of us without kids or pets, it's nice to have something to care for. By Molly Sprayregen. UPCOMING Tuesday, 650 words, photos.
NerdWallet-Tiny Home: HGTV shows have popularized tiny homes — typically those smaller than 400 square feet — in a big way. Many people are drawn to this alternative path to homeownership as a way to save before committing to a more expensive piece of property. But getting a tiny home can be a complex process logistically and financially. An interview with one woman who lives in an 8 1/2-by-20-foot home that she designed and helped build. By Valerie Lai of NerdWallet. UPCOMING Wednesday, 1,500 words, photos.
Virus Outbreak-Preppers: So-called preppers who have stockpiled food and supplies for years to prepare for a disaster are being swamped with questions during the coronavirus outbreak. By John Seewer. SENT Sunday, 570 words, photos.
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FOOD
Irish Coffee: The secret to making great Irish coffee. By Elizabeth Karmel. SENT Monday, 450 words, photos.
Virus Outbreak-French Cafes: Paris without its cafes? Virus shutdown hits France's core. By Elaine Ganley. SENT Sunday, 470 words, photos.
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GARDENING
Re-Wilding: Re-wilding is a trend that returns a little more control of the home landscape to nature. It means diversifying traditional lawns by using native plants that boost wildlife populations. But re-wilding involves more than simply quitting pruning or letting properties go to seed. More often than not, that would result in a yard dominated by European turf grasses and invasive species. Proper re-wilding takes good planning. By Dean Fosdick. UPCOMING Tuesday, 550 words, photos.
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TRAVEL
Virus Outbreak-Casinos: To bet or not to bet? Casinos, gamblers weigh virus concerns. By Wayne Parry. SENT Monday, 660 words, photos.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
VIRUS OUTBREAK: Wedding Jitters.
HOMES: Designer-Public to Private; NerdWallet-Liz Weston-Your Old Stuff; Kitchen Smarts-Whole Grain
FOOD: Kitchen Smarts-Whole Grain; Restaurants-Cultural Trademarks
GARDENING: Pruning Shrubs
PARENTING: Census-Young Children
UPCOMING SPECIAL EDITIONS, for 2020:
April 7 — Weddings
May 5 — Pursuits/Outdoors
July 14 — Back to School
Aug. 11 — Fall Homes
Oct. 6 — Pets
Nov. 17 — Holidays
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