On The + Side: Burgers, Handbags and Happiness Boosts

Welcome back to On The + Side, your one-stop-shop for positive news stories, wellness tips and other ways to be happier and healthier in today’s new normal. Before we get started, we’d like to recognize those who have served in our military. Veteran’s Day, Addition Financial will be closed on Veteran’s Day this Wednesday, as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

Positive Focus

How are you staying positive these days? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite stories of organizations giving back right now.

• Because of COVID-19, the City of Orlando has had to cancel their Veteran’s Day Parade. To honor and support local veterans at this time, the City of Orlando has partnered with Soldiers’ Angels, a non-profit veteran service organization that helps feed local veterans in need. They will host a food distribution event on November 20, and all families will receive a turkey for Thanksgiving. You can learn more about how to volunteer or how to receive food here.
• Want to make a positive impact while shopping? Harbor House of Central Florida is hosting the Handbags for Hope virtual silent auction starting today through November 13, and you can bid on a designer handbag or check out the auction here. Proceeds benefit the organization’s Children’s Program.
• Now that Election Day has passed, it’s time to take down our political signs. The League of Women Voters has partnered with the City of Winter Park’s Sustainability Program to recycle election signs, so you can help our planet while using your voice. Signs will be collected at three locations in Winter Park through November 22.

Wellness Boosts

2020 has been a strange year (to say the least!), but in all of the chaos, we can’t forget to take care of our mental and physical health! Check out our latest wellness boosts to keep you healthy this season.

• During times of uncertainty, it’s important to find ways to stay positive. Yale professor Laurie Scientist, Ph.D., shares her top three happiness boosters in difficult times. (She would know – she teaches a viral happiness class and hosts The Happiness Lab!)
• Managing stress during an election season, pandemic and other anxiety-inducing events (hello, murder hornets) can be a challenge. We love The Skimm’s guide to managing stress in these times.
• Orange County Government and the Orlando Science Center have partnered up for the We Got You Covered campaign, reminding everyone to wear face masks at this time to keep themselves and others safe. Check out their fun video on the safety of face masks, as well as tutorials on how to make your own.

For the most up-to-date guidelines on taking care of yourself during this global pandemic, visit the CDC’s website.

Additional Resources

From $5 burgers to saving tips, we’ve got you covered with some helpful resources to get you through your week.

• Now through November 18, it’s Orlando Burger Week! Pay just $5 for a hamburger at tons of participating locations, and earn a stamp at each restaurant you visit. If you earn five stamps, you’ll be entered to win a special grand prize! Carryout is available at most locations.
• Orlando Sentinel has created a self-guided tour of important civil rights historical sites throughout Central Florida. You can check it out and learn more here.
• Looking to rebuild your savings during this time? We sat down with our friends at Bankrate to talk about the importance of having a financial safety net and how you can start saving money before the year ends.

We’ll be back next week with more positive stories and resources to make this time a little easier for everyone. To get notifications when we post a new issue, subscribe to On The + Side.

For the latest COVID-19 updates from Addition Financial, please visit our response page.