Climate Advocate Senior Citizens

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News You Can Use πŸ™‚ for 2026!
I am eager to share a valuable resource as I continue to spread Climate Advocate information through my blogs and podcast. As we approach 2026, consider exploring the following information.

Did you know there are communities of Senior Citizens focused on stopping climate change for future generations? These movements, known as Senior Climate Action, and Elders Climate Action advocate for policy changes and participate in activities for our planet’s future.

Their efforts highlight that every generation has a role in protecting our planet and that it is never too late to make a positive impact. I encourage you to explore these resources and think about how you can contribute to the fight against climate change. Check out the links below for more information.

Website: https://seniorclimateaction.org/

Highlights of Suggestions at Website:
1) Be more selective when shopping online because shipping accounts for about 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
2) Purchase your food locally, for example, at the Farmer’s Market, to help reduce emissions associated with transporting food.

Website: Elders Climate Actionhttps://www.eldersclimateaction.org/about/
History  Elders Climate Action (ECA) was conceived in 2014 by a small group of committed people as a project of Elders Action Network (EAN), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage elders to take action on the social and environmental challenges of our time.

See the ECA guidance for Speaking on Behalf of ECA here.

View the ECA Video library at the link below.
https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/videos

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All the best in Wellness for our Planet!

Holiday Cooking News

Hello everyone. Welcome to the “holiday season”. With that in mind, and because I am paying more attention to what I cook and increasingly, which utensils I use to do that for the safety of my family and the planet, I have decided to share some insights that may enhance your culinary experiences during this festive time. The holidays offer a wonderful opportunity to gather with loved ones and indulge in delicious meals, but it is also essential to consider the impact of our choices on health and sustainability. As we approach your holiday meal planning, I thought you might find the following article useful as it outlines some helpful insights, including some essential “dos” and a few critical “don’ts” that can make a significant difference in your preparation and enjoyment. Click the link below to learn more and make this holiday season not only enjoyable but also mindful and responsible.

All the best in Wellness!

Juneteenth History FYI

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Freedom Freedom Freedom Choir . Enjoy!

More about Juneteenth πŸ™‚

FYI
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth
https://visitdetroit.com/inside-the-d/12-ways-detroit-is-celebrating-juneteenth-in-2025/
https://www.galvestonhistory.org/news/juneteenth-and-general-order-no-3
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Proclamation
https://usafederalholidays.com/juneteenth

Valentine’s Day and Sustainable Chocolate Ideas

Hello Everyone,
As you know, for 2025 the basic theme for all of my blogs will include ideas to support taking action to participate in helping alleviate Climate Change challenges.

Having said that, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and guess what? You can participate by choosing Sustainable Chocolate to give to your loved ones and friends. This is a “win, win” for you and for the Planet by taking part in Climate Action !

So what is Sustainable Chocolate and why choose it to help with Climate Change?
Use the links below to learn more about it and where you can buy it.

SOURCE: https://www.sustainably-chic.com/blog/fair-trade-chocolate-brands
A great first step when figuring out if your chocolate was ethically produced is to see if it’s fair-trade. Fair trade chocolate is produced in a way that adheres to certain ethical standards. Fair trade is a safeguard against exploitation and child labor. It guarantees that farmers are paid a fair and living wage, regardless of the market price of cocoa. Farmers are also given higher wages if they produce organic chocolate and an additional premium wage to reinvest in their business.

Sustainable Chocolate Brands
https://greenwithless.com/organic-fair-trade-chocolate-brands/
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/fair-trade-chocolate/

All the best in Wellness!

DRY JANUARY MOCKTAILS

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I first learned about Dry January from an article in the Ajenda Newsletter, which contains numerous helpful health tips. You can sign up for Dr. Jen Ashton’s Newsletter at the link below. https://www.joinajenda.com/

Read more about the benefits of Dry January, which is celebrated January 1-31.
https://www.soberish.co/dry-january/

Week by Week Benefits πŸ™‚
https://www.avenuesrecovery.com/blog/dry-january-health-benefits/

If you are interested in participating in Dry January, click on the link below to explore a variety of mocktail recipes and enjoy the experience.

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/11437/easy-mocktail-ideas-for-celebrating-without-alcohol/

All the best in Wellness !

Blogs and Ideas for the Holidays

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Need ideas for health, beauty, holidays, hydrating?

Martha Stewart’s blog is a nice way to explore, learn and more importantly share, which is what I am doing with these links πŸ™‚

All the best in Wellness!

Climate Action for Our Planet’s Health

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The Holiday Season is a good time to participate in Climate Action by reducing our Food Waste. Learn more about COMPOSTING and what you can do to help with our Planet’s Health in my latest podcast.

You can view additional details by clicking the link below to my Tech4Boomers Blog Post on COMPOSTING Benefits:
https://tech4boomers.com/2024/12/07/recycling-food-waste-for-our-planets-health-with-climate-action-tips/

FYI
By composting your leftovers and discarded food scraps, you help keep organic waste out of landfills while also reducing harmful pollutants that compromise the health of the human population and the planet as a whole. Source: https://earth.org/food-waste-and-climate-change/

All the best in Wellness!

Juneteenth Celebration Ideas

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a significant holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. In 2024, Juneteenth will be recognized on Wednesday, June 19 – Source: https://parade.com/living/how-to-celebrate-juneteenth

NPRJuneteenth Play List:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/003GTw7lIICMorVOwkMjCV

Westchester Events
https://artswestchester.org/nearly-30-juneteenth-events-happening-in-westchester-in-2024/

Enjoy!

A Change of Pace for the Holidays

A personal note from me to you for December, 2023.

Some of my fondest and favorite memories are the ones where I shared a cup of tea in the evening with my Mother after coming home from work. I worked the late shift. Getting home from riding the subway around 11pm at night. My mother always was waiting up for me. As a young woman, I had no idea that she was making sure that I was in safely from my job as a telephone operator at the then A T & T Phone company on Canal Street in New York City. Imagine! That was 57 years ago.

And then, in the morning when my Mother fixed breakfast for her 5 children; we always had a pot of tea with our breakfast. My Dad was a coffee drinker.

My Mother passed away, suddenly almost 39 years ago. And to this day, each and every one of my siblings still finds comfort in having a cup of tea. It warms our spirits, makes us feel better, and connects us to a special time in our lives when things were not so complicated – yet.

Now, many years and many job and interests later, I find it comforting that as I evolved – now as a certified aromatherapist – Tea is still in my life. It’s intriguing how much it can make a difference in our well-being.

So, even though I usually tell you about the latest exercise class for senior citizens, best healthwise way to keep our minds intact, or at least active, for December – and just in time for the holidays, I am eager and happy to share this link to some very beneficial information about Tea – just for a change of pace. Tea is Home.

The Mountain Rose Herbs Blog is a wonderful way to learn about tea and guess what, you will have a choice of receiving free pdf tasting cards!
https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/tea-herbal-drinks

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In addition, here’s something about immune support – just in time for the colder winter months:

https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/elderberry-mulled-cider-recipe-for-immune-support

I hope your holiday season will be happy and healthy, and filled with time making new memories that will warm your heart and mind. I will take time the rest of this month to savor the gift of family and friends and be happy I am still here to appreciate something good, like a cup of tea πŸ™‚

Thanks for reading my blog. It gives me joy to bring a tip or two that just might help your well-being journey better.

Sincerely,
Judith

Look for me in January 2024
All the best in Wellness & Happy Holidays!

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Happy Holidays!