On The + Side: Puzzles, Better Breakfasts and Knights Pantry

Welcome back to our latest edition of On The + Side, where we aim to bring a little cheer to your life. Living in a global pandemic can be tough (understatement of the century), so we’re here to share positive news and tips to help you deal with these challenging times. Let us know what makes you smile!

Positive Focus

We’re inspired as always by the individuals and businesses in our community who take the time to give back. Check out these uplifting stories for a healthy dose of #MotivationMonday.

• Families organized a socially distanced parade for those living at the Brookdale Dr. Phillips Senior Living to connect with elderly relatives. We’re not crying, you’re crying.
• For those who shop at Target, now you can give back to a great cause! Now through September 30, you can use your Target app to vote for the Orlando Science Center in the Target Circle program and help them receive funds from Target through their direct giving. You can learn more here.
• As the Knights Helping Knights Pantry gives back to UCF students in need, the organization has provided curbside pickup amidst the pandemic. From March 16 to July 31, they were able to distribute more than 11,000 pounds of food to nearly 1,600 students.

Wellness Boosts

During a pandemic, it’s a good idea to keep your immune system and physical health strong. Check out our latest wellness tips to give you that extra boost you may need!

• The cauliflower craze is back! Did you know that one medium head of cauliflower is packed with 472% of your daily recommended Vitamin C? Check out this roundup of 20 delicious ways to eat more cauliflower.
• September 26 is National Better Breakfast Day. While experts differ on whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we love these healthy recipes to inspire you in the kitchen.
• Need more breakfast ideas? Better Homes & Gardens shares their favorite recipes, Mediterranean style.

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

Additional Resources

From socially distanced activities to helpful financial tips, we’ve got you covered with this week’s round of Additional Resources.

• In case you’ve been missing travel more than usual, Solo Travel Girl shares plenty of travel-related games on her site! Check out this word search themed around traditional Florida foods. Are you hungry yet?
• The City of Leesburg has unveiled their Online Resource Center to help the community through these difficult times.
• UCF has brought together contemporary artists throughout Central Florida to create this two-year project in partnership with the Florida Prison Project. You can learn more about their virtual gallery, Illuminating the Darkness: Our Carceral Landscape, through October 1st by clicking here.
• When it comes to creating a budget, some don’t know where to start! Check out this article from The Financially Independent Millennial on tips for creating your budget. You may even spot your friendly neighborhood credit union in there!
• Whether you’re a college freshman, getting ready for graduation or a parent of a student, check out our guide at Corporate Health Fairs Blog on what students should know about money essentials.

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.