Deep in the Eastern Connecticut woods, the owner of Windjammer Guitars has spent decades building and repairing wooden instruments bit.ly/34vGRNc

Recently engaged? Kendra Meany wants to help make your celebration less wasteful — starting with the invitations bit.ly/2RxGnRF

In this month's Kiss & Tell column, a recovering alcoholic wonders how much they should reveal in their dating app profile bit.ly/34Ftz0H

This week, workers at Connecticut hospitals will receive free lunches from local restaurants — thanks to Meghan Trainor bit.ly/3a7XWxW via CTNOW

If you're using this extra time at home to plan improvement projects, here are some big ideas for tiny kitchens bit.ly/3a6MOBn

For every baby blanket this Cromwell business sells, it donates one to a mother in need bit.ly/2XVfefs

✔️Donating ✔️Volunteering ✔️Supporting front line workers Learn more about ways to help in Connecticut ➡️bit.ly/3cFaL4s

We're all leaning on our pets for extra comfort right now. But our special bond with them also gives us extra health benefits: bit.ly/2S1j8PU

On what would have been opening night, Goodspeed Musicals began lighting its exterior blue as a sign of gratitude to "those who are working to keep us safe and healthy." (📸: @markmirko) More photos: bit.ly/2ySL3e8

✅ Bar stools placed at least 6 feet apart. ✅ Hand sanitizer at every table. ✅ Servers wearing masks. Connecticut restaurant owners expect a different dining experience when they're allowed to reopen: bit.ly/3bNuYVL via CTNOW

Looking to make laundry less of a chore? Here's how to combine style and functionality in your laundry room: bit.ly/3cWRP1c

You can still check out your favorite local museums and galleries with these virtual tours bit.ly/35nLGc4

Empty seats and temperature checks: Going to theaters and concerts in Connecticut will likely look much different after coronavirus bit.ly/3d6TjX1

Calming, yet striking. Simple, yet elegant. The color of the year works well for home decor, fashion and more bit.ly/2SrbNJN

What if every item sparks joy, and every paper and empty box seem worth keeping? bit.ly/2YqTCHU

Mother’s Day will be celebrated at home this year, but you can still spoil the moms in your life with gourmet takeout bit.ly/2KT6OgC

Connecticut farmers are turning to home delivery and curbside pickup to keep their businesses afloat bit.ly/35Cp33K

Join Connecticut chef and ‘Chopped’ winner Xavier Santiago tonight for a virtual cooking demonstration with the Courant trib.al/m3jITcd

These local restaurants are offering build-your-own-taco packages and margarita kits, so you can bring Cinco de Mayo home this year bit.ly/3fgplS6

Hooker Brewing Co. has found a creative way to sell surplus beer to consumers as coronavirus shuts restaurants bit.ly/3fvXMUX