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IF DRIVING, TAKE SHELTER| If you are driving during heavy rain, safely exit the road, stay in your car and turn on your emergency lights. Avoid driving through floodwaters or on any bridges over fast-moving water. If you get caught on a road with rapidly rising waters, abandon your vehicle and quickly move to higher ground.

How to stay safe in a tornado, hurricane or other natural disaster

July 7, 2021 at 4:14 p.m.

June to September are prime months for several kinds of devastating natural disasters, from hurricanes and extreme thunderstorms to tornadoes and wildfires. Read on and learn how to stay safe...

GREEN HOUSE WITH A VIEW |A small house in Alaska — one of the coldest places in the world — is illuminated by the northern lights.

Amazing tiny homes around the world

June 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Across the world you can find beautiful blue waters, breathtaking sunsets and incredible mountains. And people in the tiny houses get to witness all of the planet's natural beauty first...

DRAW WITH SIDEWALK CHALK | Many summer camps and summer activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a result, many kids will be home all summer. Here are some of the best ways to keep your kids entertained while at home.

How to keep your kids entertained this summer amid coronavirus outbreaks

June 15, 2020 at 2:39 p.m.

Many summer camps and summer activities have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a result, many kids will be home all summer. Here are some of the...

STROLL THROUGH A VIRTUAL MUSEUM | Stroll with your partner through The Louvre in France or the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland without leaving your living room. Free online virtual tours can take you to landmarks and museums around the world with the press of a button.

Date night ideas for social distancing couples

March 9, 2021 at 9:52 a.m.

It's no secret that coronavirus has changed relationships. Dates have gone virtual, dating apps are one of the only ways to meet new people, and your home is the new...

#40 INDIANA | Indiana scored a 42.23 out of 100. The state ranked low for travel and tourism spending — something that might continue to decline around the country now that Americans are planning vacations differently in the wake of coronavirus.

The most difficult states to practice social distancing

June 5, 2020 at 4:25 p.m.

Humans are social creatures. We gather at school, work, church, parks, parties, bars and restaurants and other places for activities. Social distancing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus...

OUTDOOR UMBRELLA BASES | To keep the sun from beating down too hot during outdoor gatherings, people need an umbrella base to hold those umbrellas. Searches were up 100%.

Pandemic purchases: What online shoppers are looking for during coronavirus quarantine

June 15, 2020 at 6:22 p.m.

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, people are spending a lot of time at home doing a myriad of activities. One of the more popular ones is searching and...

DECIDE IF YOU SHOULD MOVE IN WITH THEM | If your loved one lives alone or doesn't live with someone who can safely care for them, you might wonder if you should move in or let them live with you while they recover. The CDC recommends that the sick person should be quarantined as much as possible. However, there are many factors to consider when making this decision, including their age and mobility, their preexisting health conditions and the risk to you.

Can a mosquito spread coronavirus?

June 4, 2020 at 1:56 p.m.

Summer, for the most part, means sunshine and maybe even some summer travel after the coronavirus pandemic restrictions are slowly lifted in your area. But with warm temperatures could also...

DESIGN|Interested in pursuing design for a living or at least increasing your knowledge? Invest in software or practice programs. Purchase whichever sort fits in <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/personal-finance/how-family-save-money-at-home">your budget</a> or look for free alternatives. Share all your creations with friends and family and learn to take constructive feedback. Then, list all your mastered programs at the bottom of your one-page resume.

Job hunting? Build these 16 skills at home while you search

June 22, 2020 at 3:04 p.m.

As Americans continue to file unemployment claims at historic rates, more are job hunting more than usual. Refreshing your resume is a must-take step for anyone seeking new employment. This...

THE WONDER EXPLORERS CLUB|The Wonder offers live classes and at-home activities dedicated to helping kids explore the world around them. The Wonder Explorers Club, in particular, gives kids "missions" to go on and has live cameras installed at animal observatories all over the world. Kids can watch and draw a "report" to get an Explorer's patch.

Summer camp is still on with these virtual ideas

June 5, 2020 at 3:11 p.m.

With some quarantine and social distancing regulations still in place, summer camps across the country have been canceled, and many parents are now worried about their kids being bored at...

BIRDWATCHING | A simple and relaxing activity no matter where you live is birdwatching. Kids can spend the afternoon waiting for common birds in front of the house or in the park like sparrows, robins, doves and, if they're lucky, a bright blue jay or a yellow goldfinch.

Scavenger hunts, bird watching and more activities for kids without a backyard

June 4, 2020 at 12:56 p.m.

Though backyards are nice, they aren't required for a good time. All your kids need is the wide-open outdoors, an imagination and a few fun ideas to make the most...

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