On The + Side: Dinner Shows, Fairy Gardens and Dorm Life

Happy Monday! We don’t know about you, but at On The + Side, we love to start our week off with a little cheer. Join us this time for our Hispanic Heritage Month recommendations, socially distanced activities and ways to stay healthy in the dorms during a pandemic. From wellness tips to uplifting news stories, we’re here to keep you in brighter spirits in times of uncertainty.

Positive Focus

What stories are making you smile? Check out our positive focus for an instant happiness boost.

• Hispanic Heritage Month officially kicks off on September 15. To kick off the month, Orange County Government has teamed up with the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County and WUCF TV for a special celebration on PBS American Portrait. This virtual screening will take place on September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
• Enjoy a socially distanced dinner and a show at Waterford Lakes Town Center this fall, as they debut their live outdoor dinner show series with Playhouse!
• Leu Gardens will be hosting a Fairy Night this Friday, September 18, from 6-9 p.m. Guests are encouraged (but not required) to dress in fairy attire while searching for 20 enchanted fairy doors throughout the gardens. You can purchase tickets and find more information here.
• Congratulations to our friends at Seminole State College, who recently received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. Check out the article to learn more about this exciting accomplishment.

Wellness Boosts

Even as sports seasons resume and places continue to reopen, it’s important to remember our health throughout the pandemic. Here are some of our latest tips for staying physically and mentally healthy in this time.

• Adding a little greenery to your home can boost your health and overall happiness. You can take this quiz to find out what houseplant is right for you, based on how green your thumb is.
• Living in the dorms during the pandemic? Here are some tips for staying safe during this time, while still enjoying campus life.
• If you’re experiencing mood swings during the pandemic, here are some ideas that can help you cope.

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

Additional Resources

As we adjust to this new normal, it’s important to find ways to make life a little easier. Check out our latest resources for getting through this time.

• For parents struggling to homeschool their kids this year, UCF has you covered! Learn more about the free Parents as Teachers Hotline that parents can utilize to make K-12 at home a little easier.
• Looking to support local? Check out this list of 125 Black-owned independent bookstores by state. Have you visited any of these bookstores yet?
• If you’re searching for ways to keep your kids engaged, Orlando Sentinel shared some suggestions for fun homeschool ideas and at-home field trips.
• For all the visual learners out there, check out Boardmaker for free printable activities that are beneficial for children with special needs. They also offer subscription services and products.
• Need a little whimsy in your life? Cirque du Soleil Connect offers free video content and specials from their shows worldwide.
• In case you missed it, be sure to check out the Season 1 finale of the Making It Count Podcast! We recap the first season of our show, share financial lessons learned and have a little fun along the way. Click here for links to the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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.