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News Articles: Series: Life Kit

Rhaina Cohen and her husband live in a row house with another couple and their two children in Washington, D.C. Cohen says they wanted to share a home with people who they were excited to live with — and who they could depend on. From left to right: Cohen, her husband, her housemate's child and her housemate.

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  • Arts & Life

What is 'communal living' and is it right for me?

People who've lived in co-ops, communes, group houses and 'intentional communities' share four questions you should ask yourself before taking the leap.

May 01, 2024
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  • Sam Leeds

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  • Arts & Life

How much should I spend on a wedding present? Life Kit's tips of the month

Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'

April 30, 2024
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  • Arts & Life

This cake-shaped zine may help you have your happiest birthday yet

No matter how old you are, having a happy birthday is one of life's great pleasures, says birthday enthusiast Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming. You just need to figure out what that means for you.

April 23, 2024
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  • Kyle Norris

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  • Business

Business negotiation tactics to use in everyday life

Techniques to help you make decisions with more confidence and get the outcome you want.

April 11, 2024
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  • Marielle Segarra

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  • Arts & Life

Can't make it to the total eclipse? 5 fun ways to bring wonder and awe into your life

Yes, viewing a total solar eclipse can be beautiful and life-altering. But so can many other things in life.

April 07, 2024
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  • Life Kit
Science writer David Baron views the beginning of a solar eclipse with friends in Western Australia in 2023. Baron says getting to see the solar corona during a total eclipse is "the most dazzling sight in the heavens."

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  • Science

The weird and wonderful sensations of viewing a total solar eclipse

'You will see a sun you've never seen before,' says science writer David Baron. He urges people to head to the 'path of totality' to see the total solar eclipse on April 8 for an experience of a lifetime.

April 04, 2024
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  • Regina G. Barber
Life Kit editors share some of our favorite tips from our March episodes (clockwise from left): How to prevent eye strain, how to quickly get a messy house back in order and how to manage adult sibling relationships.

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  • Arts & Life

From food to finance, 9 life hacks from Life Kit experts

Our most memorable and useful expert advice from Life Kit's March episodes, hand-picked by the editors.

March 29, 2024
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  • Your Money

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Tipping requests are on the rise. Businesses that never seemed to ask for a tip, like fast food joints, are now asking for one. Here's how to deal with unexpected requests and more.

March 26, 2024
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  • Stacey Vanek Smith

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  • Your Health

9 energizing ideas that can put a spring in your step

Boost confidence, joy and add movement to your life with these creative and science-backed actions.

March 13, 2024
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  • Life Kit

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  • Perspective

Wrestling with my husband's fear of getting COVID again

My husband is high risk and still takes COVID precautions. I want our old life back.

March 11, 2024
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  • Malaka Gharib

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  • Family

I flew to Japan with my baby. Here's what I learned about traveling with young kids

Looking to travel this spring with your little one? These tips and tricks can make the journey not just manageable, but enjoyable. Travel experts explain how to navigate packing, air travel and tourism with a kid under age 2.

March 05, 2024
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  • Emily Siner

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  • Arts & Life

Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend says I need to live on my own before we move in together

Relationship researchers and clinical psychologists Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman weigh in on four tricky relationship questions.

February 23, 2024
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  • Becky Harlan

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  • Arts & Life

Romantic advice (regardless of your relationship status)

Valentine's Day is a time to think about love — no matter whether you're single, taken, confused or ready to mingle.

February 14, 2024
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  • Clare Marie Schneider

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  • Family

The secret to lasting love? Sometimes it's OK to go to bed angry

The Gottmans have been studying marriage and relationships for 40 years. In a new book, Fight Right, they explain how successful couples resolve their conflicts.

February 13, 2024
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  • Andee Tagle

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  • Television

How to choose the streaming services that are right for you

Costs have gone way up and there are so many options — but we are here to help. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans suggests some streaming strategy best practices and looks carefully at the major providers.

February 01, 2024
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  • Eric Deggans
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