Category: COVID-19

The following is an easy, straight-forward method of constructing a face mask.

For those who are now working virtually – meeting with clients via online platforms, you may be scrambling for practical ideas for getting paid.

The following are a few practical means to accomplish that:

Check in the mail

Ah – the “old-fashioned” way: receiving a check in the mail.

Many individuals have opted for this. It allows for easy tracking of payments for both the client as well as the business owner.

For those used to writing checks and that are not too tech-savy, it is an easy and preferred method to pay.

There are no transaction fees.

Google Pay

Google Pay advertises “no fee for debit or bank transfers.”

Three easy steps for person to pay you: (per instructions on Google Pay)

1. Open Google Pay
2. At the bottom, tap send.
3. Find your contact and follow the instructions.

Visit Google Pay

I know many of you have been looking for vitamin C.

The stores are sold out, and the online retailers are shipping slowly.

The following is a product recommended by a teacher who works with younger children. She normally takes it during the wintertime cold and flu season. She personally uses a smaller dose to avoid any stomach irritation from the vitamin C.

This is a great product for those looking for a vitamin C-based product.

Excellent article! Author does a great job regarding the topic of face masks.

Common questions are answered regarding use of face masks.

“Coronavirus FAQs: Is A Homemade Mask Effective? And What’s The Best Way To Wear One?”

“Delicious Work in a Difficult Time” Read here

CNN has an excellent, easy-to-follow article providing instructions on making your own face mask.

How to Make Your Own Face Mask

CDC recommends such actions as:

• Stay home unless absolutely necessary (e.g. medical care)
• Avoid being around other members of your household
• Wear a face mask when necessary to be around others
• Wash/disinfect hands
• Cover your cough

information from CDC.gov

Please visit “What to Do If You Are Sick” for further information.

It is wise to send a healthy family member to run any necessary errands.

How do we stay healthy?

Here are some basics:

• Wash hands after handling anything that another person has touched. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• Do not touch food unless you have thoroughly washed your hands.
• Keep a distance away from anyone with whom you are conversing.
• Avoid touching public surfaces (doorhandles, etc.) if at all possible. (in public restroom, use paper towel to open door when exiting)