better helping a grieving neighbor

Grief isn’t easy to work through, and it can be hard to see a neighbor experience it. How can you support a neighbor who’s currently experiencing grief?

What is the American Rescue Plan?

There’s no doubt that the pandemic has a dramatic impact on all of us. We have all suffered in one way or another: health-wise, emotionally, and financially. That’s why the federal government came up with the American Rescue Plan: to help Americans recover and get back on their feet. As devised by the Biden administration, … Read more

Feeling Blah? You May Be Languishing

As the COVID-19 pandemic appears to ebb away in many parts of America, you’d think the overriding feelings would be joy and euphoria. But for many, that is not the case. In fact, it’s quite the opposite, as more and more people now find themselves caught up in a kind of apathy, a feeling that’s … Read more

Places to Go on Summer Vacation

So, this year may not be as strict as last year. But summer vacation still isn’t about to be anywhere near as loose and carefree as it was in 2019. That being said, while it’s pretty safe to say that this year’s summer vacation options look quite a bit different from years past, there are … Read more

Buy Locally

These days, it’s more important than ever to buy locally. Doing so can have a number of benefits for you and your immediate community. Not only can you get some unique items–handmade crafts, clothing, fresh produce–but you also put money back into the area around you directly, rather than just sending it to a large … Read more

Back in a Travel State of Mind

Over the past year, when you asked someone what they are most looking forward to after things get back to normal, one of the top responses has been, “to travel again.” Now that vaccine distribution is well underway, normal feels closer than ever. And that means that folks are chomping at the bit to hit … Read more

Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine

With the proliferation of COVID-19 vaccines that have been recently developed, one demographic seemed to be left out: kids. Up until recently, the parents of anyone under the age of 16 had no vaccine options to consider for their children. But that appears to be changing. Major pharmaceutical companies have made announcements regarding the development … Read more

Work from Home Forever?

With the onset of the pandemic came a rather spectacular exodus. In droves, people moved away from schools and offices to home offices and dining room tables. And now, more than a year later, some big companies have already made plans to allow working from home to continue after the pandemic is over. Back when … Read more

Unemployment Fraud

Unemployment fraud is nothing new. Across the country, scammers account for at least a few million dollars every year. But what is new is the jump in fraudulent claims over the past year. According to the U.S. Labor Department inspector general’s office, more than $63 billion was paid out due to fraud or errors since … Read more

America and COVID One Year Later

It’s a bummer of an anniversary. And hard to believe that it’s already been one year since COVID-19 shut America down. It’s a long time, and one that feels infinitely longer for those living in isolation, relying on masks and the internet to interact and connect with others in any meaningful way. A year gone … Read more