On The + Side: Fireworks Shows, Virtual Camps and Journaling Tips

Can you believe that June is almost over? Neither can we! With the 4th of July just around the corner, our celebrations may look a little different this year. Nevertheless, we are still excited to enjoy the socially distanced festivities this summer and share our findings with you in our latest edition of On The + Side.

Positive Focus

With coronavirus cases back on the rise in Florida, it can be difficult to remain optimistic and let go of anxiety during this time. Thankfully, the world is still a beautiful place, filled with inspirational people and organizations who are giving back and shining their light for the rest of us. Check out our latest favorite uplifting stories.

• While COVID-19 has prevented us from having large in-person celebrations, we can still watch the virtual fireworks show this Independence Day with the City of Orlando on News 6. WKMG will also be honoring our community heroes during this Virtual Fireworks at the Fountain. You can learn more here.
• The City of Winter Park is also celebrating the 4th of July with a fun virtual party! This event will include performances from the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble, a historical presentation by the Morse Museum and other fun activities.
• To give back to local families, 9-year-old Jude and 7-year-old Jemma hosted a Facebook Live concert fundraiser, raising $260 for the Brevard Schools Foundation. Check out the heartwarming story.
• Busch Gardens just welcomed a new baby giraffe into the world! Say hi to their adorable new addition.
• To help local businesses in need, OUC has launched its Small Business Assistance Fund, providing up to $2,500 in utility assistance for small businesses.

Wellness Boosts

Healthy mind, healthy body. The more we focus on both our mental and physical wellness, the better we can protect ourselves and our immune systems. From working out to journaling, we’re here to help.

• During times of uncertainty, journaling can help us process our feelings and cope. Check out these tips to help you get started.
• Step aside, avocados – cabbage is now the hottest vegetable of the season.
• Looking for new ways to incorporate more movement into your day? PopSugar has a ton of free workout videos, including HIIT classes, yoga flows, cardio dance routines and more.

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

Additional Resources

Social distancing may not be the most glamorous, but there are still great ways to make the most of this time while staying safe! Check out some of our favorite resources to get through the quarantine.

• If you’re attending a small 4th of July cookout and need something to bring, we’ve got you covered with these delicious make-ahead dishes.
• Kids may be home for the summer, but there are still plenty of fun things they can do! Check out this list of 20 virtual summer camps they can try out, from science explorers to yoga to do-it-yourself projects and more.
• This year, many weddings and other celebrations have had to be canceled or postponed. Here are some fun gift ideas to cheer up those friends and family members.
• From virtual paint nights to trivia and comedy shows, Yaymaker offers some fun digital activities you and your family can enjoy from home.
• Aspiring artists can learn to draw Mickey Mouse over the years with these free video lessons from a Disney cast member.
• If you’re looking for a refresher, we recently shared our five tips for smart money management during COVID-19 on our guest blog series with Corporate Health Fairs. Be sure to check it out!

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.