1. Pay attention to the unusual
To date, more than 54 million of the 77 million people who have contracted COVID-19 have recovered. Months later, many patients are experiencing everything from blurred vision to teeth falling out. If you're experiencing something unusual during your recovery, you can get insight from Survivor Corps.
2. Things are looking up
Every news organization was ga-ga about Jupiter and Saturn in December, but there are 10 spectacular stargazing events National Geographics now says you should pencil into your 2021 planner.
3. Words about the wise
Before Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby took to the stage, she earned a bachelor's degree in Art History and Curatorship from the Australian National University. January 6 marks the adoration of Jesus by the Magi (some call it Dia De Los Tres Reyes), so gain hilarious insight with Gadsby's knowledge of the three wise men as they are depicted in famous paintings. Need additional info and a few more chuckles? Learn about Nativity Marshmallows.
4. Soup up your wallet
If you're looking to raise a few extra dollars for yourself or an organization, look into Proper Good's referral program. This healthy soup company creates some fantastically tasty products that get shipped straight to your door. Refer friends and they get a 20% discount on whatever they buy while you get $20 for every new person who makes a purchase. Know a lot of people? Those $20 bills can add up quickly.
5. Heaping helping
Sure, Abbott Laboratories is helpful with their FDA-approved at-home rapid Covid-19 test and explanations about how different COVID-19 tests work, but they also offer up 5 meaningful ways to help others in the New Year. It's a great kick-start list if you want to lend a hand but don't know how or where.
6. Booksellers direct to you
Independent bookstores across the country are struggling while Amazon is emerging stronger than ever. Jeff Bezos' pockets are already filling by $222,884 a minute. No need to put your dollars there. Find an independent bookstore, order online, and get items shipped to your doorstep in exactly the same way you've come to expect.
7. Naughty and new Netflix
Just when you thought you'd watched all there was to watch on Netflix, along comes 2021. Thanks to CNET, you can find every new movie and show coming in the New Year. This includes The History of Swear Words, hosted by Nicolas Cage, dammit!
