Living

Gathering school supplies and preparing for back-to-school has taken on a new meaning this year with COVID-19.

If you are looking for a summer project that might spark an interest in the environment, encourage your family to work together to get your yard designated a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

I saw the headline, my eyes widened a bit, pumped my fist and shouted, “yes!” It wasn’t anything special — not a COVID-19 vaccine or anything — just validation of my punctuation preference.

If you are a working parent and have found yourself quarantined with your children, it is often hard to find uninterrupted time to get things done.

When people gather to watch a beautiful sunrise or sunset, they often grow silent, watching the miracle respectfully as another day is dedicated. Moments later, they turn away, returning to their normal lives.

Over 64 million Americans – about 1 in 5 – live in multigenerational households. The setup has many benefits, from easing financial burdens to improving emotional well-being, but it’s become a source of stress due to the pandemic.

What’s on your quarantine reading list? If you’re seeking escape, entertainment, perspective or just a good night’s sleep, these should help.

Luckily, future college and grad students can get a taste of campus without leaving home, thanks to some great online platforms.

From avoiding public places, to self-isolation, the coronavirus pandemic puts a lot of demands on us. We’ve compiled a list of apps that might make your life easier.

Hobbies are good for us – it’s backed up by science. Studies have found that people with hobbies are typically healthier and more productive. Learning new things can also help improve memory and stave off dementia.

Had enough of scrolling aimlessly through social media challenges and pet postings? Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but how about spending those screen-time hours on something a bit more productive.

Celebrating birthdays amid a pandemic certainly calls for a little extra creativity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dairyland is also a haven for manufacturing, and each year since 1988, the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards have honored companies excelling in culture, innovation and giving back to their communities.