Here is the AP Lifestyles Digest for the week of Aug. 24.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
Be Well-Education-Back-To-School Sleep: After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year. UPCOMING Tuesday, photo.
Education-Three Year Degrees: As of this spring, half of U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor’s, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students. Critics worry they’ll narrow what students learn, confuse employers, limit grad school options and create headaches in fields that require state licenses. SENT Monday, photos. With Localize It Guide.
FOOD
Breaking Dinner Ruts: Plan, prep, cook, clean. Plan, prep, cook, clean. When kitchen burnout hits, the daily task of solving the “what’s for dinner” dilemma can feel exhausting. Eating out or buying pre-prepped foods are obvious, if expensive, solutions. But there’s another way to break out of the rut without breaking the bank: International markets. UPCOMING Saturday, photos, video.
Invasive Species-Green Crabs: The invasive European green crab has long been seen as a nuisance in New England, hurting local fisheries and damaging ecosystems. But now, a growing list of restaurants and other seafood businesses are looking to add them to their menus. Restaurants are designing dishes around the crabs, and you can now buy broths and sauces with green crab. There is even a green crab whiskey. UPCOMING Wednesday, photos, video.
Voracious-Chicken Tacos: How to make crispy Buffalo chicken tacos with collard slaw and a protein-packed ranch dressing. Recipe by Cassy Joy Garcia. SENT Monday, photos.
GARDENING
Fall Plants: In late summer and fall, gardens and containers can start to look tired. Here are some favorite plants to freshen things up for fall. UPCOMING Tuesday, photos.
AMERICA 250-OBJECTS
America 250-Objects-No. 2 Pencil: For generations of Americans, the No. 2 pencil has a been a staple of childhood. Still a fixture of back-to-school shopping lists, a freshly sharpened No. 2 pencil is the tool that helps children learn to write, to erase their mistakes and to doodle in the margins when they daydream. UPCOMING Thursday, photos.
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In case you missed it:
BACK TO SCHOOL: Education-Be Well-Making Friends; Education-AI Literacy.
GARDENING: Crowdsourcing Flower Beds.
FOOD: Texas-Halal Barbecue; China-Imperial Cuisine; Voracious-Lobster Rolls.
TECH: Chat GPT-Teens.
PETS: Guinea Pig Sanctuary.
HEAT: Greece-Heat-Hats.
AMERICA 250 OBJECTS: Ice Cream Cone; Swamp Cooler.
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