Real Simple
New data says 20 percent of Americans have gone into debt attending a wedding. Don’t let that happen to you (these financial tips will help).
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Eating Well
Walking has a myriad of health benefits and can even help you to lose weight when paired with a healthy diet. But you don't want to log miles in unsupportive shoes or shoes that aren't right for your feet.
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Real Simple
While this year isn't quite as difficult as 2020 when it comes to coordinating a celebration, local restrictions likely mean you're continuing to exercise more caution and scale back what you originally envisioned for your big day.
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Midwest Living
I wrote about a Chicago charity organization raising money for ALS, a fun new read from a Kansas author and impressive handmade paddleboards from Michigan.
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Real Simple
Whether it's the rustling of leaves in the wind or the calm after a rainstorm, being outside offers a feeling of zen that can help you get into a creative zone.
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Midwest Living
For this regular section, I wrote about a surprising fitness gadget perfect for #WFH, a favorite new light read and a Wisconsin woman making a difference through sewing machines.
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Wall Street Journal
Thanks to milder temperatures in January and Americans’ persistent desire to get outside amid the continuing pandemic, golf courses around the country have been experiencing an unexpected boom.
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Midwest Living
For this regular section, I wrote about a new book on Dolly Parton, a cool booze-free Iowa bar, and the Indianapolis nonprofit ArtMix, providing an artistic outlet for kids with disabilities.
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AARP Bulletin
Store shelves are stocked with candy, but should you prepare to hand out treats to neighbor kids this Halloween? Here’s how COVID-19 is changing the holiday across America.
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Farm Flavor
Saving seeds is not only cost effective and environmentally responsible – it will make you a more successful gardener, too. Here’s how.
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FloridAgriculture
For the September/October issue of Florida Farm Bureau's state publication, I highlighted the top spots around the state offering corn maze fun for the whole family.
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AARP
With gas prices historically low and not much to do during quarantine in a small town, rural communities have revived a nostalgic form of entertainment.
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MyRecipes
Leave the trendy brushed brass and elegant copper to kitchen sophisticates: Once I realized this 10-cup drip coffee maker came in pink, I had to have it.
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Real Simple
After weeks of feeling discombobulated while growing increasingly unorganized, I came upon a new type of planner, Silk + Sonder, that changed things.
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Midwest Living
Points are awarded for distance and height, not style—but c’mon, look at those shots! These pups have the flair of a snowboarder on the half-pipe.
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Farm Flavor
Sheets from a big-box store last a few good years before they start to pill. That’s why one company in Alabama is out to change the way people think about bedding.
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Wall Street Journal
Leave Frisbee to less imaginative neighbors. These outdoor games—from the Swedish sport of Kubb to a German hammer game—can liven up a summer of sequestering.
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Eating Well
Face coverings should be routinely washed depending on the frequency of use, according to the CDC. In fact, until you've washed yours, you should assume its exterior has the virus on it.
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