Southeast Floridians are all grateful for the medical workers who are risking their lives to treat people during the coronavirus pandemic. BP Petroleum is another corporation helping the heroes on the front lines. The oil producer and convenience store operator will provide up to $2 million in free coffee, fountain drink or hot dogs and fuel discounts to first responders, nurses, doctors and hospital staff as they fight to help communities healthy and safe.

BP is offering a 50-cent discount off each gallon of gasoline to local heroes. All that is required is to register. Southeast Florida local heroes are distinguished as first responders and health care workers.  After signing up, the following time they fill up at any BP or Amoco gas station…

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Health care professionals are the helpers we turn to in times of need. Now that they’re under siege, they need our help as well. Here are some ways to help.

Follow the Rules

It’s the No. 1 plea of all health care providers and emergency workers: Maintain social distance if you go out. Otherwise stay home!

Also, take a breath before seeking in-person help. If you feel sick, don’t start with an overflowing emergency room or the strained 911 system. Try this coronavirus self-checker from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contact your family physician or a nearby urgent care clinic. In many cases, you can make an appointment via telemedicine, a technology that’s caught on rapidly since the pandemic began. If you’re healthy, you’ve…

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The vaccine has yet to roll out of the laboratories, but fear not!  Mixologists have been busy in their labs working on concoctions too!  A little something to boost the immune system, ease flu symptoms and increase circulation.  Although not FDA approved, it may be worth a shot if you are an adult, 21 years of age or older.

The Quarantini Martini it is delicious and gluten free. It’s made with fresh South Florida orange juice, ginger beer and vodka. It may be just what you need to get by when you’re stuck at home for weeks social distancing yourself.

  • Orange Juice– has vitamin C which boosts your immune system
  • Smile : )
  • Ginger Beer– contains ginger which eases colds and the FLU!
  • Smile : )
  • Vodka– increases blood flow and…

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Relaxation time is a must right now, and if going to the spa is usually your thing, don't fret! There are plenty of at-home spa treatments you can do yourself to destress. If you're into a good at-home spa day, here are a few beautiful spa-worthy bathrooms. Each bathroom is from one of our listings, so click on the photo to see the whole house!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The emotional impact of the viral pandemic is indisputable. We will all experience unsolicited changes in our activities of daily living routine that gradually affects almost everything we do. Experts suggest the following:

1.  MENTAL well being

Find a purpose, identify reasons to sustain our mental wellbeing. Since the spread of COVID-19 started in December 2019, it has quickly become a health menace. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, we cope with a rise of stressors, such as shortages of essentials, school closures, kids home, economic recession, etc. 

No one will be impervious, and some people, particularly the emotionally vulnerable, may show signs of irritability, anxiety, sadness, mood swings, anger, poor frustration tolerance,…

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If you’re looking for something educational to do during this time, now is the perfect time to learn a new language. Whether you just simply need a refresher course or looking to speak another language, here are some of the top websites and apps that will help you learn. 

  • LinguaLift
  • Duolingo
  • HelloTalk
  • Mindsnacks
  • Babbel
  • TripLingo
  • Rosetta Stone
  • MemRise
  • Pimsleur
  • Tandem
  • Busuu
  • Beelinguapp
  • Mondly 

Many of the apps are free to use and download and feature over 50 languages for you to choose.

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The state provides a glimpse of numbers on a more hyper-local basis by breaking diagnoses down by zip code. Here are the figures for the Jupiter area as of today:

– 33408: 12 positive diagnoses

– 33410: 40 positive diagnoses

– 33418: 24 positive diagnoses

– 33478: 5 to 9 positive diagnoses

– 33458: 46 positive diagnoses

– 33469: 5 to 9 positive diagnoses

– 33477: 10 positive diagnoses

Some other things to note

– Palm Beach County is getting a second government-coordinated testing site. It will open Tuesday, but it’s in unincorporated Delray Beach. Closer to home, the MedExpress Urgent Care location on Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach Gardens is doing testing.

– Per Gov. Ron DeSantis’ orders, we are under a statewide…

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With all this social distancing going on it’s hard to get egg-cited about the Easter Bunny coming. No worries, there is an essential site all parents of young children must visit this Easter Eve.  EasterBunnyTracker.com helps you keep a close eye on the Easter Bunny. It helps kids track the Easter Bunny whereabouts.

The Easter Bunny has issued a press released regarding his concerning for the current situation.  This may very well answer may questions presented by our curious, bright little ones.  Please see it in its entirety here.

Each year the Easter Bunny leaves his workshop on Easter Island. He hops up out of bed early on morning of Easter Eve. He loads up the baskets of chocolate bunnies, toys, candies and brightly colored eggs. He then…

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When you’re at home these activities for kids are fun, DIY, and can be with everyday items already found in the house.  It’s easier than you think, just grab some glue, glitter, paint and let your creativity shine.  

DIY Jellyfish

Since the beach and ocean are less than a few miles away from our homes, now is the time to bring the beach and ocean to us.  To make a jellyfish you’ll need a paper bowl or plate, yarn or string to glue on as the tentacles, and colored paint, pencils and markers to decorate.

Tissue Box Monsters

Using an old, empty tissue box, glue on googley eyes, color the box or paint and pom poms to create your own little tissue box monsters.

Make Slime

You’ll need two bottles of glue, glitters, food coloring, 1 tsp of…

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The CDC says there’s no evidence that any animals in the U.S. have contracted or can spread the virus. This also means that quarantining them is an unnecessary measure. (And using medical masks, even for entertaining photo ops, is a wasteful and potentially dangerous practice, in light of shortages of these essential supplies at hospitals that really need them.)

Taking Precautions

What remains uncertain is if pets can carry the virus on their fur in the same way that the virus could live on hard surfaces for up to three days (and potentially on soft materials like cardboard boxes or laundry for 24 hours). Because we still have a lot to learn about this novel illness, erring on the side of caution is never a bad idea. There are healthy habits…

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