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You might be under an official lockdown or shelter in place order. Or maybe you still have to go to work, but are trying to keep life as normal as you can in today's surreal world. There's worry, fear and uncertainty about everything from health to money. That's why self-care and making sure you are OK is so important.

Nobody wants to touch the stuff.

Since late March we have been covering building scientists' assertations that the virus is an aerosol that can travel long distances, much like smoke from a cigarette, rather than droplets that fall to the ground within six feet. The WHO recently acknowledged the fact of aerosol transmission, as did the USA's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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#Lite-Brite meets the #recycling bin Have spare time, a few empty food packages, nimble fingers and a big imagination? Be inspired by these clever recycled table #lamps by Anke Weiss.

Converting a #car to run on vegetable oil: It requires time, expense and a steep learning curve — but it's worth it. #diy #biofuel

Celebrate the festival of low-impact lights by crafting an eco-friendly, #DIY #menorah with nine glass bottles, white spray paint, and, of course, #candles.

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Our Most Popular Ceremony Moments of 2017 #ceremony #ceremonydesign

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Vintage mismatched chairs and pew benches for a wedding?!?! This is amazing! I have my own collection of mismatched dining chairs in the barn for my pasture parties. Photo from @greenweddingshoes #vintage #mismatched #oldchairs #chairs #wedding #thrifted

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How to pay for a #wedding: Here are five ways to avoid saying "I do" to a lot of excessive bills and a large debt at the start of your #marriage.

What's a good 'big' #wedding #gift that's both practical and long-lasting? #marriage

Emily Deschanel throws a #vegan #wedding. #healthy

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