On The + Side: Giving Back, Virtual Classes and Local Additions

Season’s greetings! We hope you all had a safe and joyous Thanksgiving this year, and wish you all the best as we transition into the holidays this December. As always, we’re sharing the stories that made us smile, along with some resources to help you through good times and the not-so-good. Let’s dive in!

Positive Focus

Giving back is important year-round, but the holidays are often the perfect time for us to put life into perspective and think about how we want to make our mark. We’re sharing some of the change makers and businesses that are making a difference.

• December 1 is Giving Tuesday. Addition Financial is proud to support several of our local non-profit organizations. If you are able to do so, we encourage each of you to find a cause that resonates with you and give back in whatever way you can!
• Our healthcare heroes have worked tirelessly to keep us and our loved ones safe during a global pandemic. Meet some of United Way’s Change Makers who have been saving lives in Central Florida this year.
• Two displaced Disney performers have created a podcast, called Super Secret Hive, telling stories to teach children how they can make a difference. Learn more about their show here!
• How can you give back during the holiday season with a pandemic taking place? Check out these tips to help you help others safely this year.
• For graduates right now, it can be a little disheartening not to celebrate traditionally this year. UCF has come up with a few ways that grads and their families can celebrate this momentous achievement virtually this semester!
• At Addition Financial, we love to shop local. Starting in December, we’ll be sharing one local business we love each month on our social media as part of our #LocalAddition series. Be sure to tune in for delicious food spots, fun shopping recommendations and more.

Wellness Boosts

How are you staying happy and healthy these days? Check out our latest favorite tips, including workouts, recipes and more.

• We could all use more immune boosters in our lives! As the temperatures cool down, you’ll want to try these immune boosting soup recipes to warm up and enjoy some delicious goodness.
• When we think about our mental health, we often shy away because we think of the financial costs. Here’s a list of seven ways to protect your mental health that won’t cost you a dime.
• For those worried about “falling off the wellness wagon” this holiday season, this is the message you need to hear.
• We’re always a fan of a free workout! Check out these 10 plyometric exercises to help you grow stronger and faster.

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

Additional Resources

Getting a little stir crazy watching the same Netflix shows? We’ve got you covered with virtual and socially distanced events, activities and other resources to end 2020 on a positive note.

• The Orange County Library System is hosting a weeklong virtual event from December 6 through December 12 called Random Fandom, which offers fun for the whole family! Create your own Baby Yoda memes, knit cowls inspired by Outlander, compete in various trivia events, and even program your own Iron Man video game. You can check out the full schedule of online events here.
• If you’re looking for a socially distant way to ring in the holiday season, check out the Jolly Creek Holiday Festival and Marketplace in Boggy Creek. This outdoor holiday event takes place on the weekends and offers a scavenger hunt, food and beverage, live music and more!
• Want to create some fun, over-the-top holiday ornaments? Check out this Disney Magic Moment for your guide to Mickey-inspired glass ornaments.
• Small Business Saturday may be over, but if you want to support small businesses owned by women this holiday season, Brit + Co has you covered with these 100+ women-run businesses.

We’ll be back soon 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.