On The + Side: Change Makers, Cookie Dough and Baby Rhinos

Welcome back to On The + Side, your weekly dose of uplifting news stories, tips for boosting your health and fun ways to stay entertained while keeping socially distanced. We’ve got a great line-up for you this week and hope we can bring a smile to your face as we navigate these unusual times!

Positive Focus

We can’t ignore the challenges taking place in the world, but it’s important for us to recognize the positive as well. Here are some of the latest stories that brought us joy.

• Heart of Florida United Way is highlighting Central Floridians who are making a difference in the world. Through the Unsung Hero and Change Maker Junior awards, United Way will honor those who are making important contributions in our community with a $500 grant donated to the nonprofit of their choice. Click here for more information and to nominate someone!
• Hoping to give back to a student in need? If you work in the communications, digital media, film or game design industries, you can mentor a UCF Nicholson School of Communication & Media student! Click here to learn more about the program and learn how to apply.
• For those looking to add a little adventure for the whole family, Legoland Florida is currently offering free all-inclusive upgrades when you book through September 30. That savings amounts to $299 for a family of four! Learn more here.

Wellness Boosts

How are you staying healthy in this time? We share some of our top resources from this week to keep you in tip-top shape.

• This year’s back-to-school fashion includes the latest trend: face masks! Nemours shares these six tips to help explain the importance of masks to your kids.
• Don’t skip Leg Day! Check out this article, which features the best Leg Day exercises.
• Did you know that September 12 is Mindfulness Day? This Saturday (or any time you feel the need!), try out these mindfulness tips for those who have trouble sitting still. Hint: Make sure you exhale longer than you inhale.
• For those who struggle with mental health or addiction, check out these tips to make these uncertain times a little less stressful.

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

Additional Resources

Our “Additional Resources” each week include those miscellaneous videos, events and other media to give our lives a sense of normalcy. Check out our latest.

• Theatre UCF has gone digital! This fall season, they will be offering online performances of Much Ado About Nothing and a four-part series on social justice. Learn more about how you can view the upcoming season here.
• We’ve been lacking on adorable animal footage lately, so be sure to check out the Baby Rhino Cam at the Denver Zoo for some instant cuteness overload!
• What are some creative things that you can do with the cookie dough chunks in your ice cream? Let’s find out from the experts at Ben & Jerry’s themselves!

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.

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