Lifestyle

Americans have been divided for much of our history. (See the election of 1800.) Today, with social media and tribal cable channels, it might appear a bit more acute.

You can’t clip in at Flywheel or hit the mat at CorePower Yoga at the moment, but that doesn’t mean workout routines must halt. Try a virtual workout instead.

It’s great news that our furry family members don’t seem to be susceptible to the virus. But, there are still things we need to do to take care of them, whether we’re sheltering in place or practicing social distancing.

It’s time to get creative and finally use the half-empty boxes of pasta and rice, cans of beans and other neglected items hiding in the back of the cabinet. Here are some simple meatless meals to make grocery trips last a little longer.

For many of us, the pandemic is causing stress, sleep cycle disruptions and mounting mental and physical issues. But even during shelter at home, you can recalibrate your health and happiness by practicing MESH.

Practicing social distancing is hard for everyone, and explaining it to kids is something parents need to handle in a sensitive, age-appropriate way.

As we collectively become one with our couches, we’re sharing our top suggestions for TV shows and movies set in other countries, including our top 3 you may not be familiar with.

A few weeks ago, I helped with my granddaughter’s nighttime routine. It always starts the same way: she selects four books from her impressive library, hops in my lap and follows my narration.

Oxford, Mississippi, is home to The Grove, the spiritual home of American tailgating. Athens, Georgia, houses 80 bars in a single square mile and quadruples in population on game day.

Beer, lederhosen and oompah music; the three combine into a joyous, month-long festival celebrating Wisconsin’s German roots. Where should you experience Oktoberfest this year?

It’s not often that we immortalize a fictional character in bronze, but if anyone deserved a statue, it’s Arthur Fonzarelli.

Waking up outside with feeling in your fingers is a rare feeling in Wisconsin. With temperatures dropping next month, where should you plan your final warm summer camping trip?

Back in April, we implored you to remove your snow tires ASAP to protect their sensitive tread from dry roads. With colder weather approaching, it’s already time to break them back out.

Performing hands-only CPR to the beat of “Baby Shark” is the perfect way to help save a life. The song is the right speed for chest compressions.

My needs are quite specific when it comes to a suitcase. It must be expandable, have a front zippered section large enough for my laptop, be lightweight and in any color other than black. Oh, and it has to have four wheels.

On Father’s Day, the Milwaukee Mile hosted its first professional race after a five-year hiatus. The Mile continues to be the oldest-operating motor speedway in the world.

Visit the Capitol this month and you’ll spot a rainbow under the state and national flags.

Wisconsin’s most popular Airbnb comes with a big name and a bit of a bargain. Frank Lloyd Wright published plans for his “Dream House” in a 1938 issue of Life magazine, and thankfully for us, eventually brought his concept to life.

The Madison Fire Department suffered a devastating loss in June. During the half-Ironman race on June 9, 38-year-old firefighter Todd Mahoney was found unresponsive.

Despite facing freezing temperatures much of the year, Wisconsinites consume 21 million gallons of ice cream annually: by some measures, the most in America. Where did the tasty treat originate?

While you may think of camping sites, lodges and cabins for park accommodations, some offer lodging a bit more out-of-the box. We recently stayed in a 1970s barrel cabin in Unicoi State Park in North Georgia, so named because it’s shaped like a giant barrel.

For three years, I’ve written the same words on Airbnb’s reservation field that says “tell your host why you’re in town.”

Looking for gently used, inexpensive clothes and furniture? Chances are pretty good that you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for somewhere along the 100 Mile Garage Sale.

The snow has melted, and the roads are finally dry. If you haven’t removed your winter tires, here’s why doing so ASAP will save you big money.

Many die-hard Dylan fans don’t know that the legendary folk singer briefly lived in Wisconsin. Inspired by his time here, in 1961 he drafted an ode to the dairy state. Conserved on a torn sheet of paper for 56 years, the unpublished lyrics sold at auction for $24,000 in 2017. One verse reads:

About 50% of patients with chronic conditions sometimes fail to take their medication as prescribed. This can lead to higher rates of hospital admissions, poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare costs.

Sometimes the best medicine is snuggles from your fur baby. But what do you do if your pet has an incurable disease? Here are some tips to allow you both to live your best lives.

Occasionally making yourself inaccessible is essential to boosting focus. A survey found that always being reachable – checking emails during off days, scrolling through social media, responding to texts 24/7 – is associated with higher stress levels. This is known as “continuous partial attention,” a state of alertness largely driven by FOMO.

For the first time since 2011, the Badgers are national champions. To further sweeten the victory, the members of the UW-Madison team beat out their archrivals, Minnesota. Sweeter still, they didn’t even let them score.

Interested in attending the biggest music festival on the planet? You don’t have to drive far. Milwaukee’s gargantuan Summerfest hosted over 800,000 attendees in 2018, and with this year’s staggering lineup, those numbers are sure to swell.