
Susan is a green nut… but it’s cute on her! She’s passionate about protecting mother nature, loving animals, and recycling. No, really. If she sees someone throw their soda can or water bottle in the trash, she’ll assure they never let that happen again. “Why add to land fills when it’s just as easy to put that can back to work?” says Susan. Susan has lived in the Sacramento area for nearly twenty years, and enjoys gardening and photography.
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Susan's Recent Blogs

Today’s Good News: Heroic Dog Survives Rattlesnake Bite After Saving Owner
A dog proved he really is man’s best friend by stepping between his owner and a rattlesnake. Alex Loredo encountered the snake outside his family’s home in El Cajon, California, and before he could make a move, his labrador, Marley, pushed him out of the way. The dog was bitten twice by the snake and rushed to…

Hacks To Get Fit, Even If You’re Lazy
Gyms and personal trainers don’t want us to know this, but shelling out hundreds of dollars a month for instructions isn’t the only way to make a difference with your body, mind and mood. Making tiny tweaks to your routine can add up to help you get stronger, leaner and to feel better. Want to…

Today’s Good News: Daughter’s Tweets Help Dad Land Dream Job
A Michigan man has landed the job of his dreams working at Costco, thanks to his daughter’s tweet. Rebecca Mix took to Twitter to post about her dad, Jeff, who was laid off during the pandemic and wanted to get hired at Costco. Her thread went viral and two weeks later, she got a message from…

Today’s Good News: Couple Celebrates 25th Anniversary By Donating $250K To 10 Organizations
A couple in St. Petersburg, Florida, is celebrating their 25th anniversary by giving back. Trevor Burgess and Gary Hess decided to mark their silver anniversary by donating $25-thousand to 10 different organizations. They chose museums, clinics and LGBTQ groups as recipients. Source: Bay News 9 A group of teenagers helped save an elderly woman from a…

Over Half Of Americans Plan To Travel For July 4th
There’s no doubt, compared to last year Americans are traveling again, and based on a new survey, the July 4th weekend is going to be a busy time for folks taking vacations.The survey conducted by The Vacationer finds:51% of American adults, or 132 million people, plan to travel for the July 4th weekend.That number is up from…

Today’s Good News: Dog Missing After Car Crash Found Days Later Herding Sheep
A dog named Tilly is back home after he went missing following a car accident. He was ejected from the vehicle and ran off and his owners started searching and posting about the pup on social media. About a mile and a half from the accident scene, two brothers found Tilly on their sheep farm, herding…

How To Stop The “Sunday Blues” And Start The Week Right
We’ve all been there – you’re enjoying a wonderful weekend and all of a sudden, you start feeling overwhelmed and anxious about Monday morning and everything coming up in the week ahead. It’s totally normal to get that down and out feeling as the weekend winds down and there’s even a name for it -…
Study: Buying Groceries Online May Help You Eat Healthier
Want to eat better? It could be as easy as not going to the grocery store, according to a new study. Ordering groceries online, like many of us have been doing over the last year, is the key and this research shows folks who do spend less on junk food than when they shop in person. Researchers…
Today’s Good News: Strangers Gift Service Dog To Girl With Rare Genetic Condition
A girl with a rare genetic disease now has a service dog to help her with tasks she can’t do alone and it’s all thanks to the kindness of strangers. Jerrica Stone, 13, needs the service dog, but wait lists for charities can take several years and time is not on her side. So her…
Easy Ways To Make Your Life Better In Five Minutes
Wouldn’t it be great if we could improve our lives in just five minutes a day? It’s actually possible to boost both physical and mental health in that tiny amount of time and these science-backed actions are easy ways to do it.Pet your dog – According to Harvard Medical School, research shows dog owners have lower cholesterol and…

Today’s Good News: Grad Donates $40K Scholarship To Community College Student
A high school senior who’s on her way to Harvard this fall was awarded a $40-thousand scholarship from her high school. While accepting Fitchburg High School’s general excellence award at graduation, Verda Tetteh turned down the scholarship and asked that it be given to someone going to community college instead. “It is such a great honor,” she…
Today’s Good News: Clothing Store Allows Foster Kids To Shop For Free
A new store in Bradenton, Florida, called “The Twig” is helping foster care families with clothes. They give kids in foster care the chance to shop for free every month. “We wanted to create an atmosphere for kids where they feel loved,” says Nicole Britton, The Twig Director of Development. Source: Bay News 9
The “20-5-3” Rule Can Make You Happier & Stronger
In a perfect world, I would be outside more than this haha! How much time do you spend in the great outdoors? Research shows Americans spend 92% of their time indoors these days and our mental and physical health are taking a hit because of it. Being out in nature comes with all kinds of…
Today’s Good News: Deputies Help Homeless Vet Reunite With Missing Dog
A homeless Vietnam veteran in Kettleman City, California, has been reunited with his emotional support dog after he went missing. Michael Hatfield reported his dog, Rerun, missing and the Kings County Sheriff’s Office put out a call for his return on social media. A family came forward and returned Rerun, saying they thought he was abandoned. Source: KMPH
Habits To Help Moms Stay Calm And Happy
Being a mom can be incredible and rewarding, but it also comes with some challenges that can push you to your limits and leave you stressed out. The upside? You can develop skills as moms that help you remain calm and happy no matter what comes up in parenting. These habits can help you navigate the…