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  • Book Club: The Best Quarantine Reads Chosen by the VIE Staff
    April 21, 202010.8 min

    As we enter another week of working remotely and social distancing, our to-do list of things to fill our time in quarantine seems to be getting shorter. To help us get through these strange times and to dissipate the disheartening news flooding our phones and televisions, our staff has curated their favorite books that have helped them get through COVID-19.

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  • The Best Alcohol Subscription Boxes to Try at Home
    April 17, 20203.7 min

    “Back in the day,” (AKA, before COVID-19) there were many ways to get alcohol—liquor stores, grocery stores, gifts from friends, bars, and restaurants. But opportunities to browse the aisles in stores or to go grab a drink with a friend have temporarily been disrupted due to the current international crisis, and we’re falling back to plan B on how to enjoy a drink without leaving the comfort of our homes.

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  • Free Anxiety Workshops with Gabby Bernstein
    April 16, 20202.4 min

    Now that we’ve been WFH and many people have been in quarantine for over a month now, it is very easy to start feeling down or anxious. As we are all struggling with being cooped up and the uncertainty of what is to come, we often try to search for something that makes us feel better.

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  • Your Favorite Celebrities Are Livestreaming Bedtime Stories for Kids during COVID-19
    April 15, 20203.8 min

    To try and relieve some stress from parents during these uncertain times, many A-list celebrities are livestreaming bedtime stories as part of the Save with Stories initiative, founded by Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams.

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  • John Krasinski Launches “Some Good News” Dedicated to Sharing Positive Stories
    April 6, 20202.5 min

    During these uncertain times, it’s OK to feel overwhelmed by the news about COVID-19. That’s why The Office and Jack Ryan star John Krasinski decided to create his own YouTube channel called Some Good News. It is dedicated to featuring all positive stories to remind us, as Krasinski said, “No matter how tough life can get, there’s always good in the world.”

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  • Wine Subscription Services You Can Try at Home
    April 3, 20205.3 min

    Once upon a time, it was just a matter of convenience to have your groceries delivered to your doorstep. Amid the spread of COVID-19, it is now one of the several safety precautions one can take to practice social distancing. Thankfully, over the last couple of years, the growth of wine subscriptions has skyrocketed for knowledgeable vino drinkers and for those who aren’t as familiar.

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  • 48 Activities to Keep Your Kids Occupied at Home
    April 2, 20202.7 min

    "I'm bored.", "What can we do?" I've said it my self more times than I can count, so you know the kids are probably wearing it out during this stay-at-home mandate! Let's face it; we are all going a little stir crazy. Well, we've called in some reinforcements—old-school moms!

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  • 10 Ways to Personalize Your Desk
    April 1, 20204.6 min

    During this time of unusual workplaces and working from home, it is so important to keep all your work items organized! We all find it hard to get into the swing of things when we're not at the office, and even when we get back to the office, will we have our motivation?

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  • How to Dress When Working from Home 
    March 27, 20204.7 min

    One of the main factors that can make or break your morale is how you dress. Putting "real" clothes on can help give you a sense of being in the "real world," so you don't feel so sluggish! Here are a few of our favorite outfits, brands, and accessories that can help inspire you on how to dress when working from home.

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  • 10 Workouts You Can Do at Home
    March 19, 20202.1 min

    Working out boosts endorphins, we could all use something that makes us feel good! If you’ve been working from home or been quarantined to your home, a simple fifteen-minute workout can be a total mood booster.

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  • Ways to Practice Self-Care While Social Distancing
    March 19, 20202.7 min

    In the midst of COVID-19, the world around us is in crisis mode and for many working people, the normal, mundane day-to-day life has come to an abrupt stop. As these new realities unfold and social distancing becomes the new norm, it’s natural to feel anxious about what’s to come.

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  • Five Air-Purifying Plants to Keep You and Your Home Healthy
    March 18, 20204.8 min

    Having live plants in your home isn’t just for the older generation. Plants are the all-around perfect home decor item, and not only are they cute, but they also help improve the quality of air in your home!

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