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Don't cancel, rebook | If you're avoiding personal services like haircuts and manicures for the time being, don't cancel an appointment you already booked — just reschedule it for a month or two down the road or longer if need be. Seeing a full calendar can serve as the light at the end of a long tunnel for stylists. You can also ask about purchasing gift cards or vouchers for future appointments so you're contributing to the business's current cash flow.

From shopping local to Instagramming a find, here’s how to effectively support small businesses

April 19, 2021 at 2:06 p.m.

Many businesses have had to pivot since the coronavirus pandemic began, and the hardest-hit have been the smallest ones. Here are some tips to effectively support small businesses.

CHICKEN CUTLETS SALTIMBOCCA-STYLE WITH SAGE BUTTER PAN SAUCE AND ARUGULA | For this saltimbocca-style chicken, after the chicken gets brown and crispy, add a slice of cheese over the cutlets for a rich, salty addition. To serve alongside, you can whip up an optional sauce using white wine, butter, lemon and fresh sage. <a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/best-recipe/chicken-cutlets-saltimbocca-style">For the Chicken Cutlets Saltimbocca-Style With Sage Butter Pan Sauce and Arugula recipe, click here. </a>

Tired of boring chicken? Here’s 101 ways to make it that are anything but boring

December 7, 2020 at 12:55 p.m.

Whether you have tons of time to cook or just 30 minutes, chicken can be roasted, fried, sautéed or turned into a cozy soup. Here are 101 recipes to choose...

LOOK AT ONLINE GIFT GUIDES | Online retailers will often create gift guides for every budget that can be incredibly useful. For example, on Amazon, you can select from several categories like "Home under $50" or "Gifts under $30" and even specify who and what age you're shopping for. These gift guides can help you stay focused and not waste time searching and scrolling through pages of gifts you can't afford.

15 money-saving strategies for holiday shopping

November 24, 2020 at 10:49 a.m.

Between gifts, decorations, food and more, the holiday season can be expensive. But it doesn't have to be if you stick to some creative swaps for gift-giving, shop at discount...

HOW TO ENROLL IN THE MARKETPLACE | If you don't have health insurance for 2021 or have lost your job due to COVID-19, you can still apply for coverage until Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. You can also renew or change your plan for 2021 until the Dec. 15 deadline. All plans under the Affordable Care Act go into effect Jan. 1, 2021. To get started, visit HealthCare.gov and go through the checklist of what you'll need to enroll — things like social security numbers, household income, employer information if applicable and details about each member applying for coverage, etc. Once you have everything in place, you can start browsing plans and estimated prices and create an account to finalize and make the first payment for your coverage. The insurance you chose will mail a coverage card to the address you listed, though you can still visit the doctor and provide either your Social Security number or insurance member ID.

What to know about Affordable Care Act open enrollment during COVID-19

November 17, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

The United States is in the midst of a pandemic while health insurance open enrollment for most states is in full swing. Some places, like Maryland, New York and Washington,...

These Thanksgiving mashed potatoes are teeming with rich, creamy notes brought by heaps of butter, sour cream and cream cheese.

We won’t just miss our families this Thanksgiving, we’re going to miss the dishes they make. Here are a few of the recipes we’ll miss the most.

March 12, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

It seems that every day for weeks, as coronavirus case numbers keep going up, the warnings have been mounting: Stay home. Don't gather in big groups. Don't travel. For many...

After news reports of the Trump campaign using the White House and Old Executive Office Building as a campaign command center and election day "war room," U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. of New Jersey asked the OSC to look into whether the current administration violated the Hatch Act by using federal property for campaign events. In response, the independent agency confirmed it would begin an investigation.

From tweets to convention appearances, 20 times the Trump administration was accused of violating the Hatch Act

November 13, 2020 at 3:04 p.m.

On Nov. 6, the United States Office of Special Counsel announced it would investigate President Donald Trump hosting his campaign "war room" at the White House, as this might have...

HOW TO BALANCE YIN AND YANG IN YOUR HOME | The theory of yin and yang is one of the ways you can use feng shui to balance your surroundings. Soft and hard textures, cold and warm colors, dark and light, straight and curvy — these can all play off each other. According to Dong, it is the appropriate interaction of these two forces that creates harmony around you.

How to boost the good vibes in your home, according to a Feng Shui master

December 10, 2020 at 5:06 p.m.

Breathe in, breathe out. Take a look at your space, your surroundings and the place you call home — does it make you happy? Does it emit all the good...

LEMON CHICKEN RAMEN SOUP | This homemade ramen recipe uses everyday ingredients like chicken stock and packages of instant ramen noodles as well as fresh garlic and lemon. And you won't be needing the spice packet from the noodles — the flavors of leeks and garlic cooked in olive oil will take care of it all.<a href="https://www.thedailymeal.com/recipes/lemon-chicken-ramen-soup-recipe">For the Lemon Chicken Ramen Soup recipe, click here.</a>

30 soup recipes perfect for warm, inviting meals

January 7, 2022 at 10:55 a.m.

From butternut squash and apples to potato and leeks to a classic tomato basil, these soup recipes are delicious, cozy, filling and perfectly comforting in the way only a good...

Cook-ahead egg dishes to make breakfast a breeze

October 16, 2020 at 2:40 p.m.

There are some egg options like fried, poached or scrambled that are meant to be eaten right away, hot off the stove. But there are lots of other egg dishes...

IT'S NOT A ONE-TIME TALK | It's not over once you make the plan. Making sure everyone remains on the same page is crucial to a successful budget. Get comfortable asking questions of one another and raising issues or concerns as they arise.

The 24 steps to creating a family budget

October 9, 2020 at 6:07 p.m.

If you've read any self-help finance books or listened to a money podcast, you know everyone talks about a basic rule: You need to make a budget. Budgeting gives you...

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