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Holiday Scams are something we should all be aware of. AARP has posted some useful information, which I am sharing with you.
All best wishes for giving safely!
HOLIDAY SCAMS FYI
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RECYCLING FOOD WASTE for OUR PLANET’S HEALTH with Climate Action Tips
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During the holiday season, it’s common to purchase more food than we can consume. This presents an opportunity to use leftovers creatively, reducing food waste and its impact on climate change. My most recent podcast Episode #72 (Judith Guerra Wellness Connections) discusses what COMPOSTING is and why we want to participate in taking steps to employ this sustainable method of climate action to help with climate challenges. The NRDC Â (the Natural Resources Defense Council) states what COMPOSTING provides: “positive ways that protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water and healthy communities.”
Learn more about what the NRDC does at this link: https://www.nrdc.org/about
Click the links for detailed information:
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home
COMPOSTING 101
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/composting-101
Review a list of food waste which is good for COMPOSTING:
https://www.wellandgood.com/best-foods-for-compost/
Climate Action Information: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-action/
Recycle your batteries and learn more about it at the link below:
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/
FYI – Captain Planet TV Series
You can listen to my podcast at the BuzzSprout link below, or on Apple, Prime, Spotify and other platforms.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349931
All the best in Wellness!
Black Friday Deals are Ready NOW
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Although Black Friday is usually the day ‘after‘ Thanksgiving, ENGADGET has a listing of deals that are already available. However, the week before Thanksgiving may have the best deals available. Take a look at the advice at the website.
Below is a link to help you find 43 deals early!
Happy Shopping!
CLIMATE CHANGE WEATHER PATTERNS
The unusual weather patterns we are experiencing today are indeed a manifestation of climate change, as reported by numerous scientists and observers globally. It’s an issue we can engage with by educating ourselves and taking action to lessen our impact. Undoubtedly, climate change affects us all, from rising home insurance premiums to water scarcity, among other issues. For more information on climate change, please refer to this video link. Click the link – https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/1UsnOhzg
Click links below for detailed information.
Food Waste in America in 2024: Statistics & Facts | RTS
Why should we care about food waste? | USDA
Hurricane Resources: https://www.usda.gov/
https://www.fns.usda.gov/disaster/usda-foods-during-disaster
https://www.fns.usda.gov/national-hunger-hotline
For your information, here is a detailed description of secure .gov websites. Click the link.
https://www.state.gov/privacy-impact-assessments-privacy-office/safety-and-accountability-for-everyone-system-safe-pia/
Climate Week and Technology
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- Technology Climate Week in Chicago: September 16 – September 20, 2024
- Climate Week in New York City: September 22 – September 29, 2024
For more information on various topics covered, please visit the links below.
Additional Information –
https://foodprint.org/what-youre-eating/
https://www.climateweeknyc.org/events/food-humanity-unlocking-potential-universities-end-hunger-and-malnutrition
Podcast – https://foodprint.org/what-youre-eating/
All the best for our planet and wellness!
FYI – News You Can Use About Computers & More
Tom’s Guide has many suggestions for purchasing computers. Read more at the link below.
Guidelines and Sources for Free Computers at the link below:
https://lowincomerelief.com/free-computers-for-low-income-families/
More DEALS at the link below!
https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/back-to-school-sales-rcna164861
JULY 2024 – BIPOC – Mental Health Support
Every year around this time, I make it a point to find out what is available for Mental Health support for the BIPOC community. Bebe Moore Campbell was an advocate who understood the importance of focusing on the issues and needs of this community in order to make a way for resources. Caring is sharing, which I hope you will do with your loved ones, and by passing this information on. There is even more to gain by delving into the resources available.
Webinars –
https://mhanational.org/mha-webinars
Below is a quote from the website:
Mental Health America’s 2024 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit will provide free, practical resources to help navigate mental health stigma, bridge generational differences, dismantle mental health myths, and encourage meaningful conversations.
The toolkit is available for download in English and Spanish at the links below
– https://mhanational.org/sites/default/files/MHM/2024/toolkit/2024-Where-to-Start-Toolkit.pdf
– https://www.mhanational.org/mental-health-month/2024-toolkit-download
Click this link for BIPOC Mental Health Resource Center
Stay connected by signing up for the Newsletter
Source: https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc/mental-health-month
Mental Health & The Workplace
https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/the-top-10-employee-well-being-trends-for-2024
Other Sources for Help
Just FYI
Listen to a BIPOC Podcast
https://www.bipochealingcentre.ca/podcast
All the best in Wellness!
JUNETEENTH QUOTES
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1. “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.” — Barack Obama
Quotes 🙂 Click the link below:
Let’s celebrate !
African American Museum Toolkit
https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth-digital-toolkit
https://nmaahc.si.edu/
https://nmaahcstore.com/?utm_source=NMAAHC&utm_medium=lightbox&utm_campaign=website&utm_content=juneteenth24_homepage
Enjoy!
FYI – May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Did you know that your smartphone can help to detect skin cancer?
Click the link below to learn more:
All the best in Wellness!
Food Waste Prevention Week – FREE Webinars
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Register at this link:
All the best for the Planet 🙂
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