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Isolation Handbook

  1. recommended by experts
    Everything You Need to Feel Okay Right Now, According to Therapists“I like to let people know that it is completely normal right now to feel a full range of emotions in a single day.”
    By Kayla Levy
  2. recommended by experts
    How to Grow a Coronavirus Victory GardenFrom sprouting scallions in your kitchen to growing enough food to actually put a dent in your grocery bill.
    By Liza Corsillo
  3. this thing’s incredible
    That’s Right, I’m Rollerblading. These Skates Will Make You Want to Do It, Too.Twenty years later, I was finally ready. (And the skates were finally comfortable.)
    By Matt Goulet
  4. painless shopping
    In-Stock Flour, From Unlikely SourcesIf you’re patient, flexible, and have the space to accommodate more than you might need right away, you can still find flour online.
    By Lauren Ro
  5. strat investigates
    How Infectious-Disease Experts Unpack Groceries and Packages During the Pandemic“We made a decision that we would do the things that have the most data behind them.”
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  6. makeup
    How to Tint Your Brows at Home, According to Brow ExpertsIncluding professional-grade tints and drugstore dyes.
    By Dominique Pariso
  7. Richard Simmons Portrait Session
    recommended by experts
    The Best at-Home Alternatives to CrossFit, Swimming, and MoreWhat to do when the gyms, pools, and beaches are closed.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  8. you can do this
    How I Made an 18-Hole (Mini) Golf Course in My Living RoomBy rearranging a couple of pieces of furniture in my living room, I created a course with unique holes featuring different “hazards” to play around.
    By John Rotunno
  9. one stop shop
    Stock Your Pantry With Ingredients From Around the World, Care of Online ShopsGet Portuguese tinned fish, South Asian cheese, and fresh Middle Eastern Medjool dates delivered right to your door.
    By Katie Okamoto
  10. this thing’s incredible
    This Bob Ross Bingo Game Is My Family’s Social-Distancing HackUntil we all meet again.
    By Liza Corsillo
  11. decor
    The Best Room Dividers, According to Interior DesignersFrom an upholstered screen to a modular shelving system.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  12. food and kitchen
    I Don’t Even Like Rice, But I Buy These Microwaveable Grains in BulkThey’re a staple in my quarantine pantry.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  13. hair
    Everything You Need to Cut Women’s Hair at Home, According to Hairstylists“Remember, it’s not what’s on the floor, it’s what’s left on your head.”
    By Hilary Reid
  14. one stop shop
    Everything We’ve Learned to Do Ourselves (Until We Can See a Professional)Including contractor-approved home-repair tools, an array of at-home laundry supplies, and everything you need to cut your hair or shape your brows.
    By The Editors
  15. Children Watching TV
    school
    The Best Streaming Shows for Kids, According to Child-Development ExpertsTV shows and movies to keep your kids entertained and enlightened — and you feeling a little less guilty.
    By Liza Corsillo
  16. pregnancy
    The Best Tools for Self-Monitoring During Your Pregnancy, According to ExpertsThese affordable, easy-to-use tools can help you self-monitor your pregnancy at home between visits to your doctor.
    By Lauren Ro
  17. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Toilet Paper, From Unlikely SourcesWhile it’s out of stock in stores, these online retailers have a few unconventional options.
    By Chloe Anello
  18. furniture
    The $52 ‘Aalto-esque’ Side Table an Interior Designer Uses As a Desk“Its simple build and silhouette make the table look much more expensive than it is.”
    By Laetitia Wajnapel
  19. board games
    The Best Board Games to Play Over Zoom, According to ExpertsPicks for when game night goes virtual.
    By Dominique Pariso
  20. Father and mother with daughter lying on bed watching tv, smiling
    ask a cool person
    The Best Streaming Services for Every Type of PersonHow to find the best TV and movies online, whether you’re a fan of superheroes, reality TV, true crime, cartoons, horror, or K-drama.
    By Ashlea Halpern
  21. fitness
    The 9 Things The Class’s Taryn Toomey Uses to Work Out at HomeIncluding a space heater and palo santo.
    By Taryn Toomey As told to Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  22. stuff we buy ourselves
    The Video Games Polygon’s Editors Are Playing to Get Through Self-IsolationIncluding the latest installment of Final Fantasy, Overwatch, and, yes, Animal Crossing.
    By The Editors
  23. recommended by experts
    The Best at-Home Alternatives to Seeing Your DermatologistThe closest you can get to professional results without leaving home.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  24. strategist investigates
    Unlikely Places to Find TP, Puzzles, Weights, Kitty Litter, and Other EssentialsThe usual stores are having trouble keeping up. But they’re not the only choices.
    By The Editors
  25. dogs
    How to Exercise Your Dog When You’re Stuck IndoorsVets and trainers share strategies for keeping pups entertained.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  26. pets
    Can Humans Use Thermometers for Animals? (The Answer, Say Vets, Is Yes.)We asked four veterinarians to make sure.
    By Dominique Pariso
  27. The youth volunteers are learning Micron
    productivity
    How to Learn a New Language at Home, According to Language ExpertsIncluding conversational programs, grammar review videos, and worthwhile textbooks, recommended by language professors and polyglots alike.
    By Kayla Levy
  28. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Baby Wipes, From Unlikely SourcesEight retailers that seemingly have plenty of wipes, whether you want to buy single orders or subscribe and (often) save.
    By Lauren Ro
  29. recommended by experts
    The Best Video Games for People Who Don’t (Normally) Play Video GamesFrom games you can play on your phone to games you can play on Zoom.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  30. strategist investigates
    The Retailers (Big and Small) Doing Curbside Pickup Amid the PandemicThese big-box and local stores offer some form of curbside pickup for those who don’t want to wait for delivery or shop in person.
    By Lauren Ro
  31. strategist investigates
    How to Help Frontline Workers During the Coronavirus CrisisHow to donate food, money, face masks, or even just your time.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and Raven Snook
  32. air quality
    How to Install Your Own Air-Conditioning Unit, According to ExpertsEverything you’ll need — and how to properly (and safely) use it.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  33. women’s fashion
    The Best Work-From-Home Clothes for Women, According to Stylish FreelancersNow is not the time for jeans.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  34. strat investigates
    How to Shop Safely During the Coronavirus PandemicInfectious disease experts on no-contact delivery, washing your vegetables, and online shopping.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  35. ask a cool person
    23 Authors on 26 Books They’re Reading to Escape the Present MomentAnne Tyler, Ottessa Moshfegh, Garth Greenwell and 20 others weigh in.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  36. grooming
    Everything You Need to Cut Men’s Hair at Home, According to BarbersFour barbers share their tips on how to cut, maintain, and style men’s hair at home between appointments.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  37. cleaning
    Is It Safe to Use Dish Soap As an Alternative to Hand Soap?Yes, but it’s not your best option.
    By Chloe Anello
  38. recommended by experts
    How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Quarantine, According to Experts“The key is to start planning right now.”
    By Lauren Ro
  39. organization
    Everything I Used to Work From Home While Living With 4 RoommatesThe white noise machine, calendar, and headphones that help us stay accountable as co-workers and roommates.
    By Kayla Levy
  40. vulture lists
    The Best Pandemic Books to Read During CoronavirusWith stakes so high, it’s easy to see why novelists find outbreaks of disease so compelling. Here are 20 great fictional takes.
    By Tobias Carroll