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2020 was a hard year for most, but a few things had their time in the spotlight. Here are the 12 things that had an unexpected cultural moment in 2020.

Designer Nate Berkus says being at home with family is a good time to focus on the little moments that bring us the most joy. He joined LX News to share tips for capturing those moments with DIY holiday portraits.

As remote schooling swept the nation, parents realized that many kids lacked desks at home

We are all used to making hot coffee in the morning, but how about brewing some cold brew? Turns out it’s not very hard. Watch this iced coffee treat get made and then give it a try yourself.

HGTV’s “Help! I Wrecked My House” stars Jasmine Roth, who tells us all about filming her new show while she was pregnant, tackling DIY projects during quarantine and leaving corporate America to pursue her passion of home renovation.

An ice cream sandwich is one of the best desserts to bite into on a hot summer day, some might say. The handheld treat is indulgent-yet-refreshing and can be customized to your liking. Ice cream can be layered between chocolate chip cookies, chocolate wafer cookies and Oreo cookies. Whichever version you prefer, be sure to celebrate that ice cream sandwich...

Executive chef Kristine Subido from Free Rein Restaurant at the St. Jane Hotel shows us an easy way to turn any watermelon into a drink dispenser. Perfect for holding fresh juice or taking your margarita game to a new level. Cheers!  

Whether you’re using a DSLR camera or a smartphone, here are some tips to capture wallpaper-worthy images of your furry friend.

What better way to add some flair to your at-home DIY projects than with some instructions from our Drag News anchors? Drag Queens Lauren Ordair, Chandilier, Ruby Roo, Heidi Haux and Brita Filter share some of their favorite cocktail recipes, fabulous at-home crafts and spill the tea on lighthearted news stories.

You can still have a small yet patriotic celebration with things you probably already have at home. We invited lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy to share her Instagram worthy DIY tips and fun cocktail ideas for a festive day.

Ditch your solids for these colorful shirts. TiedyeChi joined ‘Chicago Today’ to teach us how to make our wardrobe a little more vibrant for summer.

Show your kids how cool science is with this fun and eye-catching experiment. Kate the Chemist joined ‘Chicago Today’ to teach us how to make a ‘bubble snake’ with ingredients you probably already have at home.

Introduce kids to the science behind this puffy gooey slime. Kate the Chemist takes us on a kid-friendly puffy slime tutorial for all the little scientists to enjoy. If you want to make more DIY science experiments check out her book ‘Kate the Chemist: The Big Book of Experiments’.

Professional dancer Dassy Lee shows us how to dance in the “popping” style.

We tried making delicious vegetarian spring rolls inspired by a recipe from “Top Chef” finalist Brian Malarkey of Herb & Wood in San Diego.

Whether or not you’re able to spend Mother’s Day with your family this year, a homemade card is a great way to let Mom know you’re thinking about her. Learn how to make an easy pop-out card for your mom, complete with the perfect Mother’s Day message.

The Kentucky Derby may be postponed, but you can still bring the flavors of the derby into your home. Chef James Kent shows us how with this simple shrimp boil recipe.

The coronavirus has made getting groceries a little unpredictable, but there’s an easy way to make your veggies last. If you’ve stocked up on too much produce, give canning a try with this easy guide to making homemade pickles.

Looking for a fun recipe that both adults and kids can enjoy while stuck inside? Lifestyle expert Brandi Milloy stopped by Chicago Today to share her easy-to-make recipe for Tie-Dye Oreos. Have fun making these eye-catching treats. 1 lb. White Chocolate Gel Food Coloring Oreos (Any cookie will work!) Melt white chocolate until smooth. Divide into a few small bowls….

Stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic? Professional beatboxer Tom Thum teaches you two basic techniques to help you make a beatboxing tune.