On The + Side: Monsters, DIY Costumes and Pumpkin Stencils

Is it already the spookiest time of the year? With Halloween just days away, we know things may look a little different in 2020, but we’re excited to put on our costumes, fill up on chocolate and enjoy the socially distanced festivities. Let’s dive into our latest edition of On The + Side!

Positive Focus

What stories make you smile? We share some of the latest news that has brought us joy.

• Travel may be limited for us for the foreseeable future, but one local teacher has implemented World Travel Wednesdays, allowing students to virtually travel and learn about music and culture in other countries.
• If you’re near the Downtown Orlando area, check out this Friday’s Monster-Mask-erade, a socially distant Halloween event for families to enjoy. The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features a photobooth, arts and crafts, a costume contest, and most importantly, plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth.
• For those who miss wandering through a haunted house, don’t forget that you can still drive through the Haunted Road on select nights through early November. More dates and times have been added, and it is sure to give you a fright!

Wellness Boosts

Staying healthy as we gear up for the holiday season can be tough, but we’ve got you covered with this week’s batch of wellness boosts.

• While we love Halloween candy, we know it can be a little hard to stay healthy this time of year. Check out these 50 festive Halloween snacks that will curb the sweets but still be a family favorite.
• For a high-protein and gut-healthy meal, take a peek at these Greek yogurt-inspired recipes. (We’ve been eyeing the red lentil quesadillas!)
• Plant-based readers of the blog, check out these 30 vegan breakfast ideas for meals that don’t sacrifice on taste!

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

Additional Resources

Whether you need a little more Halloween inspiration or simply in need of an adorable animal fix, check out the latest resources we’ve got on deck to help you through these challenging times.

• International Sloth Day was last week, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the celebrations going! National Geographic shares fun sloth-related content, including a video of one sloth going on the world’s slowest midnight snack heist.
• Still in need of a Halloween costume? We’ve got you covered with these 65 easy DIY costume ideas!
• The Orlando Science Center and UCF have partnered to launch the Lunch in Pompeii series, a virtual speaker series exploring topics related to OSC’s new Pompeii exhibit. While the series is free, you must register first in order to get the Zoom link. Learn more here!
• Want to cook up something scary in the kitchen this Halloween? Check out these concoctions from #DisneyMagicMoments for some inspiration!

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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