Senior year is already a time filled with ups and downs. In the first semester, we are preparing our college applications—probably the most stressful time of our lives. And now, due to these challenging times, the Class of 2020 around the world is dealing not only with the loss of their senior year but also with the losses, stress, and anxiety brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

At-home date ideas used to be an inventive way to spice things up and break away from the familiar going-out tur of dinner and a movie. Now that the world is changing, many are staying in out of necessity and might be falling into a rut at the house, too. How can we spin new life into our stay-at-home dates?

It’s easy sometimes to fall into a negative mood, especially today as we deal with stress and the trials and tribulations that come with the coronavirus pandemic. Watching or listening to a feel-good podcast or YouTube video can help boost our spirits! We love TED Talks because they not only get us thinking but also can put certain subjects into perspectives we might not have considered before.

Every kid has said at least once that they want to be an astronaut when they grow up. Now they can get some firsthand knowledge! The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is doing virtual lessons on everything you want to know about space, and what’s better than pairing fun with education for kids of all ages?

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.

None of us ever imagined that this was how 2020 would start. We have all found ourselves trying to find our new “normal” amid stay-at-home orders and worries about the coronavirus pandemic. During this challenging time, businesses big and small are hurting financially, and many consumers still want to do their part by helping the businesses they love!

There are thousands of businesses that have stepped up to the plate to do their part for their neighbors, customers, and people as a whole during this time. Here is just a sampling of those who are making a difference and bringing hope to the world!

The world has been overwhelmed with the ever so known COVID-19. This worldwide pandemic has unfortunately altered the way we live our lives. Working from home, towns, and businesses closing, people being quarantined, are just a few things that have been affecting our world and our communities.

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.