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SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED US
How We Can Appreciate Our Veterans
If we have no way of celebrating the true meaning of a holiday, we risk losing sight of why it’s significant. Veterans Day carries immense significance for anybody who has served or had close family who has served in the military, but what should that day mean for everybody else? What emotions should the day rouse, and what should we do about them? You shouldn’t have to be a veteran or a veteran’s immediate family member to show your appreciation for those who have served. If you want to make a difference for the veterans in your town or neighborhood this Veterans Day, here are a few ways you can do that. A FEW MINUTES OF SILENCE Every Veterans Day at 1:11 p.m. (CDT), anybody who is willing can participate in the National Two Minutes of Silence. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the ways veterans have impacted their lives, and any American can take part. By joining thousands of other Americans in these moments of silence, this is one little way you can show your support for the former members of our U.S. armed forces. Make Care Packages If you’re looking for a more practical way to show your appreciation for veterans, or current service members for that matter, making care packages for veteran families on a low income or for troops overseas is a great way to do that. Plenty of organizations can help you get care packages to the families who need them. Soldiers’ Angels can connect you with veteran and military families who need financial support for gifts and holiday meals through their Adopt-A-Family program. Blue Star
Moms can help identify troops who need care packages while overseas. Find a way of giving that works best for you! VISIT A VETERANS’ HOSPITAL America’s veteran population is aging, and more and more reside in VA hospitals and nursing homes. Many of these facilities put on celebrations for their veterans, and you can call them and find out about ways to volunteer. It’s a great way to provide for the vets in your community, and you’ll no doubt hear some incredible stories about their time in the service. Your role in helping them doesn’t have to be big — just being available can make a world of difference. WEAR A POPPY After Europe was devastated by World War I, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian doctor and poet, wrote the poem “In Flanders Fields,” which noted that red poppies were the first flowers to bloom on the battlefields. The poem gained world renown, and now the red poppy is a symbol for the sacrifices our veterans made and our troops continue to make today. By pinning a red poppy to your shirt or lapel, you can help others remember the importance of Veterans Day. Veterans’ sacrifices don’t just impact those close to them. They impact all of us, and for that reason, any of us can look for ways to thank veterans for their service. What can you do this Veterans Day to help the former service members in your community?
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KEEP THESE INYOUR FRONT POCKET TIPS FOR SHOPPING ON BLACK FRIDAY
TRAVEL LIGHT Take only one credit card with you when you shop. That way, if it gets lost or stolen, you can more easily protect your bank accounts. Besides your credit card, just take your driver’s license and some cash in case you need it. Thieves will often hang around near ATMs on Black Friday to find out which customers have cash, so get any cash you need for shopping the day before. PARK NEAR LIGHTS When you’re parking your vehicle, look for a spot near a light. Thieves are less likely to try and steal from a car or from a shopper, where they can be seen better. Don’t park next to any large vehicles that block your view of your vehicle, and when you return to your car, put your purchased items in the trunk. If they can’t see your purchases, thieves will be less likely to try and break into your car. Black Friday can be exhilarating and worth it if you can find what you’re looking for at a great bargain. Just make sure you’re not sacrificing your personal or financial safety for that steal of a deal.
So, you’ve decided to brave the crowds on Black Friday this year. If you’re excitedly nodding your head, it must be your first time. You may know to expect chaos, and you may think you’re prepared. But, before you eagerly muscle your way to the front lines of the holiday shopping season, here are a few Black Friday safety tips you should keep in your front pocket. NEVER GO IN ALONE Bringing friends or family along with you on your Black Friday escapades makes the trip safer and more fun. Traveling in a group makes you a less likely target for pickpockets both inside and outside the store. Just make sure that if you do separate, you establish a meeting time and place to walk back out to your vehicle together.
CELEBRATING GIVING TUESDAY Supporting the People You Believe In that “... technology and social media could be used to make generosity go viral; that people fundamentally want to give and talk about giving.” Through
massive social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, the individuals and companies participating in Giving Tuesday can spread their missions and messages all over the world, encouraging others to do the same. HOW YOU CAN CELEBRATE Now is the perfect opportunity to support your community and the causes you believe in. The best part of this holiday is that “giving” doesn’t just refer to donating money. People can give back by volunteering their time to help a nonprofit business, donating goods and food, or just buying a stranger some lunch. Even the smallest actions can have the biggest impact.
November is usually all about Thanksgiving, but it isn’t the only holiday that encourages generosity. Giving Tuesday is a phenomenal celebration in which millions of people from across the globe are inspired to spend 24 hours giving back to the communities they love. ORIGIN AND GOAL Giving Tuesday is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, and this year, the holiday lands on Dec. 3! It was established in 2012 by the United Nations Foundation and New York’s 92nd Street Y as a response to consumer-driven holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The purpose of the holiday was to spread the spirit of giving, not only for the people in our nation but individuals across the world. The goal is “to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond that day and touches every person on the planet.” TECHNOLOGY AT ITS BEST Through the use of social media and technology, the organization hopes to encourage and spread generosity on a global scale using the hashtag #GivingTuesday. The website states
If you’re interested in participating in Giving Tuesday, get together with your friends, family, sports team members, or neighbors to brainstorm on how you can give back. To learn more about how you can participate, visit GivingTuesday.org .
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MORE THAN ITS OWN REWARD The Mental and Physical Benefits of Gratitude
Most people can agree that showing or feeling gratitude is a good thing in and of itself. But did you know that practicing gratitude can actually benefit your mental and physical health? For the past few decades, researchers have
BETTER SLEEP The risk of developing obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or a number of other health problems goes up when you don’t get proper sleep. That being said, getting proper sleep is easier for some than it is for others. If you’re trying to get better sleep, performing small gratitude exercises, such as keeping a journal of the things you’re thankful for, has been shown to help. In a study of 401 participants with chronic pain or heart failure, 40% of those who practiced gratitude reported falling asleep faster and sleeping more soundly. BETTER HEART HEALTH Sharing the ways you’re thankful for others can make your metaphorical heart feel great, and it can help your physical heart, too. In one study, researchers have found that regular gratitude can lead to lower blood pressure. In another study, researchers found that people with heart problems who practiced gratitude experienced more confidence, less depression, better sleep, and lower levels of inflammation. Gratitude isn’t always easy, especially if you’re going through a difficult legal situation. But, if you let Zinda Law Group guide you to it, we promise we’ll give help worth being thankful for. Give our office a call today at 888-341-6671 for a free consultation.
discovered numerous links between being thankful and leading happier, healthier lives. So, besides giving you something to talk about on Thanksgiving with your family, here are a few ways daily STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS Are you trying to form a deeper, stronger relationship with your significant other? One study showed that practicing gratitude with one another might not be a bad place to start. Researchers found that partners who expressed feelings of gratitude to one another felt more positive toward their significant others and also felt more comfortable expressing any concerns they had about the relationship. gratitude can benefit you.
THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SANDWICH
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ingredients • 2 slices sourdough bread • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 slices Swiss cheese • 1/3 cup shredded leftover turkey • 3 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce • 1/3 cup leftover dressing or stuffing at least through the weekend. To make the best use of the excess, grill up some killer turkey sandwiches. Thanksgiving may be held on Thursday, but the food often lasts
• 2 tbsp leftover gravy • 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the leftovers required.
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1. Coat inside of each bread slice with mustard and a slice of cheese. Place turkey and cranberry sauce on one slice and dressing and gravy on the other. 2. Combine sandwich and spread butter on both sides. 3. In a panini maker or large skillet, grill until crispy and golden brown. 4. Slice and serve.
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