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Online order hassles, masks, crack-of-dawn store hours, lousy selections. Wouldn’t it be nice to get food from your back yard instead of a grocery store? Like Victory Gardens during World War II, Pandemic Plots promise to be the go-to hobby this summer. Grab a shovel and get started. ...

If you have a smaller box, just large enough to fit one child, make a race car or a car to take to a make-shift drive-in movie. I could not find four identically sized boxes (they must be the same!) so I bought four plastic storage containers. ...

Western Reserve Historical Society has done a terrific job connecting us with our region's rich history. From the Jewish Orphan Society to the evolution of Hiram House, Romper Room and more, childhood in Northeast Ohio was far different in years past. ...

It’s been a productive few months, by pandemic standards. Aside from stumbling around with Zoom — the video conferencing app — I’ve tackled several projects: pitching failed hair products jammed under the bathroom sink; trimming hair from my golden retriever’s feet and matching plastic lids with bowls. I also sorted insurance statements and moved winter clothes to a back closet.  ...

From love letters that combat loneliness to farmers markets, Operation Cheer, virtual vacations and Impact Awards, read what's Worth Noting! ...

Benefits the Social Security Administration provide can help the families of military service members. For example, widows, widowers and their dependent children may be eligible for Social Security survivors benefits. You can learn more about those benefits at www.ssa.gov/survivors. ...

Summer kicks off with Memorial Day on May 25. Communities won’t have parades this year but you can put up a flag and mark the occasion with the dignity the day deserves. The same goes for Flag Day on June 14 and the Fourth of July. ...

When it’s time for the call – go to a quiet place, free from distractions, where you can hear the doctor, and the doctor can hear you. When you’re setting up your phone or computer for the visit, it’s important to make sure you are clearly visible. Don’t sit with a window behind you, as doing so can cast a shadow on your face. ...