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COVID-19 Emergency Bag For College Students
If your college student is returning to campus have them pack an emergency Covid-bag in case they test positive and have to quarantine. In these uncertain times, the possibility exists that your child may test positive, and have to leave his or her dorm for a...
4 Chemicals That Activate Happiness, and How to Trick Them
Did you know you can trick your brain into feeling happier? By knowing the basic functions of the four major brain chemicals - dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins - we can better understand how the decisions we make impacts our pursuit of happiness. Like many...
16 Free Virtual Summer Camps Your Kids Can’t Afford to Miss
Still looking for ways to keep your kids sharp and occupied this summer? This week's Feel Good Friday has you covered. With four more weeks of summer remaining, check out these FREE virtual summer camps we know your kids will love! Do your part to lower your family's...
COVID-19 and Nutrition
To help cope with stress that may be related to the COVID-19 pandemic, take care of your body by including good nutrition as part of self-care. Certain vitamins and minerals (e.g. Vitamins C and D, zinc) may have effects on how our immune system works to fight off...
FREE Movies at the Drive-in – Santa Barbara
We have another Feel Good Friday for Santa Barbara locals! Our local drive-in theater is showing FREE movies every Wednesday and we can't think of a better way to make memories this summer. Sponsored by Montecito Bank & Trust, UCSB Athletics and Arts &...
Will COVID-19 Cause Spike in Divorce?
Should we expect a rise in divorce filings to emerge in the wake of COVID-19? Experts are saying quarantine is driving couples six feet apart - even at home. Money worries, boredom, lack of escape, conflicts over the kids or chores are just some of the stresses that...
4th of July Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Beaches are closed and fireworks are cancelled this 4th of July, but what about a celestial phenomenon instead? Calling all observers, this week's Feel Good Friday has everything you need to know about the upcoming penumbral lunar eclipse! If your fireworks display is...
Summer Activities in Santa Barbara During COVID-19
Still looking for ways to get the most out of this COVID-19 summer? Today's Feel Good Friday has got Santa Barbara locals covered as far as planning fun summer activities goes! We have rounded a list of the very best activities Santa Barbara County has to offer - all...
Reduce Stress During COVID-19
The coronavirus isn't going to just go away, and neither is your stress! Brought to you in part by the @CDC, this week's Feel Good Friday is providing our readers with wellness strategies that will reduce your pandemic-related stress and anxiety. According to the...