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What has been the most significant change for you since the pandemic started? Sound off in the comments!

Let's re-create a movement! Send your kids out in the yard with their boxes and buckets of sidewalk chalk, and post photos of their finished work in the comments! Draw anything you want! (Photo from Flckr)

Happy Earth Day! This is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The date for this event was chosen because it fell between Spring Break and final exams. Organizers wanted to maximize student involvement.

Has the Stay-At-Home order messed up your sleep schedule? Here is some important information for bedtime. Don't go to bed unless you're tired enough to sleep. The longer you lie in bed, the less you sleep. Researchers asked over 500 people to keep sleep diaries. Approximately 20% of the participants had a bout of insomnia a few times over the course of a year. After researchers analyzed the data, they found an interesting pattern among those who struggled to sleep: These pe...ople actually spent most time in bed! They tended to go to bed earlier, sleep in later and take naps during the day in an attempt to catch up lost sleep. Those who got up instead of lying in bed, recovered from insomnia faster and got back to their regular schedule. In other words, if you find yourself awake, don't toss and turn and watch the clock. Get up, read in the family room, and only go back to bed when you can't keep your eyes open anymore. See more

Starting today, all Costco stores are requiring shoppers to wear a mask. Stay safe out there! #FlattentheCurve

No wipes? Try bleach and water. It's not hard to make your own disinfectant. Berriel-Cass recommends combining 1/3 cup of bleach with a gallon of water to create your solution. After disinfecting, rinse the surface with water to get rid of chemicals. Remember to wear gloves.

Happy Earth Day! This is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! The date for this event was chosen because it fell between Spring Break and final exams. Organizers wanted to maximize student involvement.

If you are a user of Tiktok, this is a must-see video. Protect your privacy! TikTok is a service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company founded by Zhang Yiming. The app was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in markets outside of China. https://youtu.be/xJlopewioK4

Earlier this week, I shared with you about visiting your favorite zoo animals with a live camera feed. We found another virtual tour for you to check out! Museums are offering virtual tours. Follow the link to check out the Art Institute of Chicago! https://www.artic.edu/visit-us-virtually

Taken from Business Insider. If you have young neighbors who might need an adorable distraction during their days of quarantine and distance learning, you can participate in a "bear hunt," an international project popping up in cities in the United States, Iceland, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand, among other countries. Inspired by the 1989 children's book "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen, participants place teddy bears in their windows for children... in the neighborhood to spot from their homes or out on occasional "distance walks." Some participants say the scavenger hunt has taken off in their neighborhoods, and children wander by houses wearing full safari gear. Others have used the opportunity to educate about hygiene during the pandemic; some bears hold up information about the best handwashing practices to use during the coronavirus outbreak.

What do you think will be the most significant change when the Stay-Home-Order is lifted? Drop a line in the comments to share your thoughts!

If you are a user of Tiktok, this is a must-see video. Protect your privacy! TikTok is a service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company founded by Zhang Yiming. The app was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in markets outside of China. https://youtu.be/xJlopewioK4

Want to check out something cool while you're at home? Some zoos have set up live cameras so you may still enjoy visiting your favorite animals while you observe the Stay-At-Home order. Follow this link to San Diego Zoo's live cameras. https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams

With Stay-At-Home orders, gardening is on the rise as the new entertainment activity. Did you know that marigolds discourage pests from frolicking in your garden? Smash the like button if you'll be planting some marigolds, or if you already have!

Have a Happy Easter!