AP Lifestyles Digest

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Here is the AP Lifestyles digest for the week of March 30.

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GARDENING/OUTDOORS

Virus Outbreak-Garden Therapy: Dig. Plant. Breathe. As the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere coincides with orders to stay at home and out of crowds, the backyard garden has become a getaway for the mind in chaotic times. By John Raby. SENT Tuesday, 800 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Great Outdoors: Whether it's hiking, fishing or back-country skiing, the great outdoors provides a breath of fresh air in these turbulent times due to the coronavirus pandemic. By Pat Graham and Michael Casey. SENT Sunday, 1,000 words, photos.

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HEALTH/FASHION/BEAUTY

Virus Outbreak-Hair Blues: As the spread of the coronavirus sends more people into isolation around the world, trips to beloved salons and barber shops for morale-boosting services and longstanding camaraderie are a thing of the past in lock down. By Leanne Italie. SENT, 900 words Monday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Allergy Angst: In parts of the US, allergy season is about to hit. Which is a lot more alarming this year than ever before, for obvious reasons. SENT Monday, 850 words and photos, by Michael Rubinkam.

Virus Outbreak-Bangladesh Garment Industry. Bangladesh garment manufacturers say fashion retailers have cancelled or put on hold more than $3 billion in orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. By Julhas Alam. SENT Monday, 580 words, photos.

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HOMES/PETS

Virus Outbreak-Fostering Pets: OMAHA – Worried that the coronavirus outbreak would cause animal adoptions to plunge, shelters across the country put out the call for people to temporarily foster pets. Thanks to an overwhelming response from people who suddenly found themselves stuck at home, shelters say they have placed record numbers of dogs, cats and other animals with volunteers. If past trends hold, many who agree to temporarily care for a pet will ultimately decide to keep it. By hey want the animal to stay for good. By Scott McFetridge. UPCOMING: Wednesday, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Cheap Gas: Gas is cheap, but for many motorists there's nowhere to go. By Business Writer David Koenig. SENT Monday, 420 words, photos.

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GENERAL

Virus Outbreak-A Shared Experience: In virus times, have Americans found a shared experience? By Ted Anthony. SENT Sunday, 1,100 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Introverts and Extroverts: The tables, in some ways, have turned: Extroverts who draw energy from other people are forced to stay at home; introverts, who are exhausted by some social situations, are … forced to stay at home. What is self-isolation doing to these two groups who rise and fall on the nature of their social interactions? SENT Tuesday, 900 words, photos. By Deepti Hajela.

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FOOD

Roasted Vegetables: Many of us are cooking at home a lot more now. For cooks at all levels, roasting vegetables is easy, nutritious and versatile. Here are the basics on how to do it right. By Elizabeth Karmel. SENT Monday, 500 words, photos.

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FAMILY

Virus Outbreak-Grandma Gone: Grandma is gone: Coronavirus keeps kids from older family. By Lindsay Whitehurst. SENT Monday, 950 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Sesame Street: Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing. SENT Monday, 250 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Salvaged Ceremonies: College seniors hurried to squeeze in last school memories. By Jimmy Golen. SENT Sunday, 600 words, photos.

Virus Outbreak-Child Care: States scramble to arrange child care for essential workers. By Marina Villeneuve. SENT Sunday, 1,000 words, photo.

Nerdwallet-Millennial Money-Paying for IVF: Managing the high cost of infertility. By Kelsey Sheehy of NerdWallet. SENT Tuesday, 790 words, photos.

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TRAVEL

Virus Outbreak-Japan-Tourism-Photo Gallery: AP PHOTOS: Cherry blossoms, empty stores in virus-hit Japan. SENT Monday.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

FAMILY: Seniors Cope; Young and Bewildered; Funerals; Parents as Educators.

FOOD: Grocery Shields; The Daily Bread; Coronavirus and Cooking; Pantry Cooking; Easter Peeps.

DIVERSIONS: Laughter as Medicine; Hitting the Links

HOMES: Home Internet-Q&A; Telecommuting Challenges; Nerdwallet-Banking Online.

FITNESS/BEAUTY: Fitness Routines

GARDENING: Espalier-Red Currants.

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UPCOMING SPECIAL EDITIONS, for 2020:

Note: Because of rapidly changing developments caused by the coronavirus, The AP will not be moving the Weddings Special Edition that had been scheduled for April 7, or the Back to School Special Edition scheduled for July 14. We plan to continue spot and feature coverage of these subjects on the regular AP Lifestyles wire. We still plan to move the Pursuits Special Edition as scheduled on May 5, and the Fall Homes Special Edition as scheduled on Aug. 11.

May 5 — Pursuits/Outdoors

Aug. 11 — Fall Homes

Oct. 6 — Pets

Nov. 17 — Holidays

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