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A North Carolina company is giving away dolls to comfort children who have deployed parents.

‘Hug-a-hero’ dolls help kids with deployed parents

A North Carolina company is giving away dolls to comfort children who have deployed parents.

January 26, 2020, 6:05am Life

A North Carolina company’s effort to help children with deployed parents turned out much bigger than expected. Read story

The Happy Planner (The Happy Planner)

On Paper, planning brings creative comfort

The Happy Planner (The Happy Planner)

January 25, 2020, 6:05am Life

In a digital and increasingly paperless age, fans of paper planners remain enthusiastic and steadfast. Read story

This photo provided by Interior designer Daun Curry shows a room designed by Curry. Curry says she once had a client choose a paint color called Peace and Happiness because they liked the name. In this child&#039;s room shown here, the color is Farrow &amp; Ball&#039;s Dead Salmon - a popular hue in the company&#039;s palette, albeit with a name that causes some mixed feelings. F&amp;B&#039;s color consultant Joa Studholme explains that historic - and sometimes unusual - references are something the team likes to use. &quot;The name was found on a decorator&#039;s invoice dated 1805 for a library at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

What’s behind paint color names?

This photo provided by Interior designer Daun Curry shows a room designed by Curry. Curry says she once had a client choose a paint color called Peace and Happiness because they liked the name. In this child&#039;s room shown here, the color is Farrow &amp; Ball&#039;s Dead Salmon - a popular hue in the company&#039;s palette, albeit with a name that causes some mixed feelings. F&amp;B&#039;s color consultant Joa Studholme explains that historic - and sometimes unusual - references are something the team likes to use. &quot;The name was found on a decorator&#039;s invoice dated 1805 for a library at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

January 25, 2020, 6:05am Life

Ever wonder how paint colors get their names? If you’re shopping for pink, say, you’ll find dozens of shades referencing roses, bubblegum and shells. There are some extra-evocative names like Calamine and Dead Salmon. And what about a pink called Harajuku Morning? Modern Love? Read story

This June 19, 2013 photo shows an assortment of succulents growing in a home near Langley, Wash. Succulents exemplify the kinds of houseplants that need little if any maintenance. Succulents can go for long spells without water and grow slowly so they seldom need pruning or repotting.

Houseplants become active as days get longer

This June 19, 2013 photo shows an assortment of succulents growing in a home near Langley, Wash. Succulents exemplify the kinds of houseplants that need little if any maintenance. Succulents can go for long spells without water and grow slowly so they seldom need pruning or repotting.

January 25, 2020, 6:05am Life

Houseplants are quick to tell you when they need help. They display discolored leaves, drooping stems, and little or no growth. That usually gives you enough time to make things right. Read story

This December 2019 photo shows an assortment of various kitchen gadgets in New York, including a food processor, back right.

These gadgets deserve a spot in your kitchen

This December 2019 photo shows an assortment of various kitchen gadgets in New York, including a food processor, back right.

January 25, 2020, 6:02am Food

Here are some of my all-time favorite gadgets to make your cooking life better. Read story

British artist Simon Beck, left, and a volunteer put the final touches on a geometrical snow drawing Jan. 7 on a frozen reservoir near Silverthorne, Colo. Beck says he hopes his art makes people more aware of the beauty of the environment.

Artist uses snow as a canvas

British artist Simon Beck, left, and a volunteer put the final touches on a geometrical snow drawing Jan. 7 on a frozen reservoir near Silverthorne, Colo. Beck says he hopes his art makes people more aware of the beauty of the environment.

January 23, 2020, 6:05am Life

Simon Beck carefully plots his course before shuffling through a windswept snowfield high in the Rocky Mountains. Read story

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, Britain&#039;s Prince Harry arrives in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in London. Prince Harry said Sunday, Jan. 19 that he felt &quot;great sadness&quot; but found &quot;no other option&quot; to cutting almost all of his and his wife Meghan&#039;s royal ties in the hopes of achieving a more peaceful life.

Prince Harry: ‘Powerful media’ is why he’s stepping away

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, file photo, Britain&#039;s Prince Harry arrives in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in London. Prince Harry said Sunday, Jan. 19 that he felt &quot;great sadness&quot; but found &quot;no other option&quot; to cutting almost all of his and his wife Meghan&#039;s royal ties in the hopes of achieving a more peaceful life.

January 20, 2020, 8:25am Life

Prince Harry took aim at the journalists who have dissected his life since the day he was born as he expressed regret for the way he has had to step down from royal duties. Read story

Newspapers are seen for sale in London, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.

Viewers of ‘The Crown’ saw ‘Megxit’ coming

Newspapers are seen for sale in London, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020.

January 19, 2020, 6:05am Life

“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” You know this already if you are a reader of William Shakespeare, who slips this cogent observation into “Henry IV, Part I” in which he explores the challenges facing both the man at the top of the royal food chain and the… Read story

Most of the furniture in the of apartment of Zachariah Mohammed, left, and Pete Mancilla, with their dog Remy, including the couch, the table and chairs, the side table and the bar cart, are rented.

Furniture rentals find new fans

Most of the furniture in the of apartment of Zachariah Mohammed, left, and Pete Mancilla, with their dog Remy, including the couch, the table and chairs, the side table and the bar cart, are rented.

January 18, 2020, 6:05am Life

Zachariah Mohammed’s living room is filled with stuff he doesn’t own. Read story

Minneapolis actress/writer Mo Perry ditched her hair dye two years ago.

Movement to embrace gray hair expands

Minneapolis actress/writer Mo Perry ditched her hair dye two years ago.

January 16, 2020, 6:00am Life

Every three weeks, Mo Perry would retreat to her bathroom, don thin plastic gloves and apply Clairol Nice ‘N Easy in shade 4G, turning her gray roots a Dark Golden Brown to match the rest of her hair. Read story