Voting Resources
We are agents of change and we can only be the change we want if we actively participate. I wanted to just make a quick post with some voting resources because it is super important that everyone who can vote does!
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The Best Way to Help California Wildfire Victims
My heart hurts and goes out to all the people being effected by the California wildfires amidst this pandemic. I want to thank all the firefighters and volunteers putting themselves at risk to help others. I wanted to put a list of organizations that are …
Resources for Businesses and Consumers Pertaining to COVID-19
With Corona virus cases increasing every day it can be hard to navigate society and feel confident and safe. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has an extremely comprehensive overview for different facets of our community and how to be safe during the pandemic. I would encourage you to check out there site at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus as they have tons of resources for both businesses and consumers in order to help bring awareness and keep you and our community safe
Podcasts to Follow to Stay Educated and Informed About Social Issues of Today
In today’s climate it is more important than ever to be constantly educating ourselves about the social issues and injustices that are happening in our communities for decades. It is important as educated consumers to seek information to educate ourselves on how to be better advocates for our neighbors and friends in order to live in a society where we can all feel free and comfortable to be who we are. In this day and age of Internet and technology ignorance is a choice, but it can be hard to find a starting point to start educating yourself so that you can have tough conversations about these issues in society. We should never cease to learn and educate ourselves about the world around us because this is the catalyst for change. These are only a few of the many podcasts out there that are doing a great job of bringing awareness but this is a great starting point to begin or continue informing yourself about what is actually happening in the world around us.
Self Reflection and Social Distancing
When all the social distancing protocols got put into place I thought this could not be better timing to unplug and read! I started reading some self help/self reflection books because I believe that we can never stop growing and learning about ourselves emotionally and emotional awareness is something that is not focused on in school but extremely important. Here are three books I have read during quarantine that I wanted to share with you all!
Eyes on the Horizon: What’s New and Upcoming in Sacramento
With the recent lifting of certain restrictions surrounding Sacramento’s pandemic response, I know many of us have our eyes on activities we are now allowed to partake in. Three of which I’m very excited about: dining in at restaurants, retail and shops opening up, and …
May is Bike Month! Get Out and Ride!
May is bike month and with some minor cold weather Sunday and Monday, we are gearing up for a great warm month! With all the social distancing happening why not hop on a bike and take a spin on some of these awesome trails in our backyard! Folsom Bike has done an amazing job of posting some awesome routes of varying levels in the greater Sacramento area. Here are a few of my favorites! 🙂
Self Care: Unplugging and Making the Best of Social Distancing
Social distancing has caused us to live more isolated but it does not have to be a bad thing. I know I am guilty of turning on Netflix or browsing Instagram for the thousandth time of the day just because I am bored. I was thinking that even though social distancing has been hard it also has given us the time to slow down, reflect and realign our priorities. I challenged myself to unplug from the Internet and TV and focus on caring for myself and being okay with being alone. Here are some of the things I have been doing the past week to care for myself.
How to Support Local in Sacramento During COVID-19
There’s no doubt about, it’s a strange world out there right now. And as we all adjust to our “new normal,” I am continuing to look for ways to support our local community. We’ve all heard stories of how local businesses are suffering and while …
Alternatives to Going to the Gym While Social Distancing
There is a lot going on right now in the midst of COVID-19 and many businesses are closing, operating in very limited capacity and having employees work from home. We are also all being encouraged to distance ourselves socially or remain at home. Being outside and or being active is a great way to social distance yourself, be healthy and connect with yourself and nature. This post is meant to provide some positivity, empowerment and to help fight being stir crazy during this time.