Crisis Coping

Our experts provide smart crisis coping tips for any emergency in your life. From emergency preparation, finding supplies, food storage, disinfecting, mental health coping strategies, financial flexibility, and more, learn how to cope with any crisis and prepare for unforeseen circumstances.

Non-perishable food: Best non-perishable emergency food to stockpile for a natural disaster, epidemic, or coronavirus pandemic
Here's the Best Food for Survival to Stockpile in an Emergency
Covid-19 face mask on color background
Mask Mandates Are Ending—but Should You Still Wear One?
Toe dip trips travel idea post-pandemic: kayaks next to a lake
You Should Try a Toe-Dip Trip This Summer—Here’s How to Do It
Working from home email, template, tips - how to ask to work from home post-pandemic (worker with dog)
How to Ask Your Boss for a More Permanent or Flexible Work-From-Home Situation
How to celebrate Christmas safely in 2020 during coronavirus - sisters taking picture together in Christmas headwear
7 Safe Ways to Celebrate Christmas That Have Nothing to Do With Zoom
What to consider during open enrollment 2021 - stethoscope
It's Open Enrollment Time—Here's How You Can Make the Most of Your Benefit Options for a More Protected 2021
How to celebrate Hanukkah safely during coronavirus - menorah and hanukkah items with mask
How to Celebrate Hanukkah Safely During Coronavirus
Friluftsliv outdoors trend - person outdoors in snow
Instead of Embracing Hygge, You Might Want to Try Friluftsliving
How to host Thanksgiving during coronavirus - safety tips for Thanksgiving (outdoor Thanksgiving turkey carving)
How to Host Thanksgiving Outdoors or Virtually
thanksgiving-cdc-guidelines: Thanksgiving dinner on table
The CDC Just Released Health Guidelines for Celebrating Thanksgiving 2020 Safely
Peeps: chicks in different colors
Peeps Will Be Missing From Store Shelves This Halloween and Christmas (as If 2020 Couldn't Get Any Less Sweet)
Book of the Month review - subscription box
Book of the Month Helped Me Finally Break Out of My Pandemic Reading Rut
How to celebrate Halloween 2020 during coronavirus: Socially distanced halloween activities, ideas : child with Halloween makeup
No, Halloween Isn’t Canceled This Year—Here’s How to Celebrate Safely
Halloween costumes with masks - how to wear a face mask this halloween
How to Make a Face Mask Work With Your Costume This Halloween
Fall activities, fun things to do in the fall during coronavirus/covid - apple picking
33 Fun Things You Can Still Do This Fall (Even During a Pandemic)
lobster on a plate
Grab Your Bib: The Price of Lobster Is at a Record Low Right Now
Hands free finds - mark and graham phone sticker card case (blue background tout)
5 Genius Hands-Free Finds to Keep You Safer While Out and About
sisterhood-of-the-traveling-wine: gift of wine in a box
Anonymous Wine Fairies Across the Country Are Leaving Wine on People's Doorsteps
How to shop at farmers markets during coronavirus - woman shopping at market with mask
How to Safely Shop at Your Local Farmers Markets This Summer
woman stretching legs on floor
10 Must-Follow Strategies for Preventing Injuries While Working Out at Home
Back pain during quarantine - woman working from her bed
7 At-Home Habits That Could Be Causing Your Back Pain
woman in car: fourth of july travel
Folks Are Ready to Travel (Nearby) This Fourth of July—Here Are 10 Trending Spots for the Holiday Weekend
PowerPoint party ideas: how to host, theme ideas, and more
PowerPoint Parties Are the Party Trend You Have to Try: Here's How to Host One
Cabin fever - meaning, definition, and symptoms (butterflies in jars)
What Happens to Your Body When You Spend So Much Time Inside?
Working from home tips - tips and advice from Real Simple editors
The Work-From-Home Tips Real Simple Editors Swear By
Furlough vs layoff: definition and difference (box of desk belongings)
The Difference Between a Furlough and a Layoff
Better screen time: Woman watching sport training online on tablet
Instead of Worrying About Screen Time Right Now, Here Are 7 Ways to Make It Better
Mindfulness activities for teens: Shavasana
How to Help Teens Practice Mindfulness
Chelsea Phaire, a 10-year-old from Danbury, Conn. donates art kits to kids in need
This 10-Year-Old Made 1,500 Art Kits for Kids in Shelters and Foster Care During the Pandemic
Financial wellness: living with debt (cut up credit cards)
Having Debt Doesn't Mean Your Financial Future Is Ruined: How to Manage It
Summer activities
43 Fun Things to Do During the Summer When You're Broke
table setting: restaurant safety
Should You Be Eating at Restaurants This Spring? We Asked an Expert
Butchers store and fresh meat: meat shortage
Before You Panic-Buy, Here's What You Need to Know About the Looming Meat Shortage
A gardeners trowel sits next to an origami dollar flower
11 Small Ways You Can Help Stimulate the Economy
quarantine-skin: woman
Dealing With Quarantine Skin? Here's Why—and What You Can Do to Fix It
Quarantine graduation ideas - virtual graduation tips and other ideas
How to Celebrate Graduation During Quarantine
donate-beauty
These Editors Are Teaming Up With Brands to Donate Beauty Products to Healthcare Workers
Unexpected Places to Buy Groceries Online, Locally, and For Delivery - grocery basket with cans and computer mouse
6 Unexpected Places to Find Groceries Right Now
trader joe's shopping bags filled with groceries at front door
Trader Joe's Won't Offer Grocery Pickup or Delivery During the Pandemic—Here's Why
woman wearing glasses and face mask - how to prevent glasses from fogging
How to Keep Your Glasses From Fogging Up While Wearing a Face Mask
Stimulus check scams - how to protect your finances and information (dollar bill with mask)
Stimulus Checks Are Here—and So Are Scams: Here's How to Protect Your Finances
Angela Porter and family who helped honor seniors during coronavirus quarantine
How a Facebook Group Is Giving Graduating Seniors a Boost
File for Unemployment for free with DoNotPay app
Having Trouble Filing for Unemployment? This Free App Can Help
How much to dip delivery: How much to tip for food and pizza delivery drivers (pizza)
Here's How Much You Should Be Tipping for Food Delivery
Blue Apron review: Why I like this meal subscription delivery service
I've Used Blue Apron for Years, and I'm Especially Glad to Have the Meal Delivery Service Now
Menstrual care products: HSA spending, reimbursement now available for tampons, pads, and more (tampons)
People Can Use FSA or HSA Money to Buy Pads and Tampons
Positive quotes, captions, messages – Inspirational and motivating sayings (tout with speech bubbles)
53 Positive Quotes to Brighten Your Day
10 Virtual Games to Play When You Can't Be Together, woman on ipad
9 Virtual Games to Play When You Can't Be Together
What Is anhedonia: frowning face in a field of sunflowers
Feel Like You Don't Enjoy Anything Anymore? There's a Name for That—Here Are 8 Ways You Can Break Through It
Commerce Photo Composite
36 Practical, Helpful Gift Ideas for a Sick or Injured Loved One
Person cleaning a pair of white leather sneakers with soap and water
How to Clean White Leather Sneakers so They Look New
5 Smart, Simple Ways to Save Money on Meat Right Now
Bouquet of Tulips on Pink Background
The Best Ways to Help a Friend Deal With an Illness or Injury
portrait of woman with eyes closed and ukrainian flag colors
How to Protect Your Mental Health When the News Is So Stressful
Fading white flower in vase on pink background
What Is Emotional Trauma? How Shifting Our Idea of Trauma Can Help Us Heal
Three painted pumpkins on a yellow and blue background
14 Things to Do on Halloween if You're Not Going Trick-or-Treating
How to cope without family or friends during the holidays 2020 - virtual cook-along
8 Ways to Cope If You Can't See Family and Friends This Holiday Season
virtual-beauty-services: woman applying makeup while looking at her phone
13 Smart and Unique Digital Beauty Services to Try From Home
Calculator and non-colored pencils on a gray background. Universal gray background. Calculator.
How Working Remotely From Another State Might Affect Your Taxes
Care package ideas - box with string
9 Thoughtful Care Packages That'll Brighten Anyone's Day
how-to-enjoy-cooking-pandemic: yellow plate surrounded by ingredients
8 Clever Ways to Cure Your Kitchen Burnout—and Enjoy Cooking Again
working-from-home-permanently: woman holding a laptop and talking on the phone at home
How to Thrive When You're Working From Home Permanently
What Is Anticipatory Anxiety? What It Means and How to Help: pencil with bite marks
Constantly Fretting About the Future? Here's How to Stop Anticipatory Anxiety in Its Tracks