Last Name Considerations for LGBTQ+ Couples
For LGBTQ+ couples who are about to be married, the question of what to do about last names can be a tough one. There are a number of options - but some come with additional legal hurdles. Here's what you need to know.
Category: Marriage
How To Plan a Fitting Memorial for the Departed
The one-year anniversary after the death of a loved one is always a difficult date to handle emotionally. As you grieve, think about ways to pay tribute to your departed loved one with a beutiful memorial.
Assigned at Birth? Gender-Neutral Approaches To Raising Kids
Binary gender choices face children from the moment they're born. Boys toys, girls toys. Boys clothes, girls clothes. Many parents are now raising their children outside of the binary, in a gender-neutral environment.
Category: Society
Danse Macabre: Dealing With Death in the 14th Century
As we deal with COVID-19 in the present day, we can look to the past to see how our ancestors used laughter to deal with tragedy. During the plague, paintings of dancing skeletons - the dance macabre - were very popular.
Category: Funeral
The Call for Compassion in the Age of COVID-19
In the age of COVID, many of us are anxious about our health, our loved ones, even the economy. Practicing empathy and compassion towards your fellow humans will help all of us get through this pandemic together.
Category: Loss
Coupling During COVID-19: Smart Tips for Making It Work
Living together as a couple can be difficult, but COVID-19 has taken that to the next level. Sharing space with someone 24 hours a day can strain even the best relationships; Here's how to get through together.
Feel Cozy and Live the Hygge Lifestyle With These Tips
One way to unwind at home is the hygge lifestyle, a technique developed by the Danish that promotes comfort and coziness in the home. If you're stressed out from quarantine, consider making these changes and get hygge.
Category: Society
Grief, Faith, and Coronavirus: How the Pandemic Has Changed End-of-Life Religious Practices
With stay-at-home orders in place due to coronavirus, end-of-life practices have received a drastic upheaval. Religious officials from almost every faith are finding creative ways to offer end-of-life care.
Going Insane Stuck Inside With Your Partner? Consider These Streaming Services
As most of are quarantined inside due to COVID-19, online streaming services are seeing a major boost in traffic. Here are some of the best, from specialty services specializing in specific genres to the heavy hitters.
Category: Technology
Stay Healthy While at Home With These Daily Habits
Your regular health and wellness routine is easily disrupted when stuck in quarantine. But it doesn't have to be. Establishing patterns and setting goals are great ways to stay healthy while cooped up.
Category: Society