Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Wednesday, December 2

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TODAY IS:
National Mutt Day: A day to celebrate those lovable mixed breed dogs.

Still eating Thanksgiving leftovers? It’s probably time to stop. It’s been 6 days since Thanksgiving, and if you still have leftovers in the fridge, you should probably throw them out. And if you’re still eating them, you better have some Pepto Bismol standing by. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends discarding uneaten leftovers three or four days after they’re cooked, which means that you needed to finish it all by Monday — or at least tossed it in the freezer. And the USDA says leftovers can safely remain in the freezer for up to six months, although the quality of the food may suffer.

Yesterday was Giving Tuesday, and Starbucks celebrated the day by announcing it would be giving all front-line responders free coffee for the month of December as a thank you for all they have done to keep us safe during the pandemic. According to the company, all front-line responders — including doctors and nurses, public health workers, pharmacists, dispatchers, firefighters, paramedics, police officers, dentists and dental hygienists, mental health workers, hospital staff (including janitors and security), and active-duty military — will get a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) throughout the month. (Food & Wine)

No surprise – people are sick and tired of bad news. In fact, a new survey has found that 75% of respondents said the constant stream of bad news has taken a toll on their mental health. And it seems the way we are coping with it is by replacing all the negative with something positive. 70% of those surveyed said they have made a point of doing something positive every day to lift their spirits from all the negativity. And what’s really interesting is that for most people surveyed, their daily “positivity” goal was to make someone else smile. 34% said making someone laugh was something they strived to do every day.

The Sun says Upside Down Christmas trees have once again become a hot holiday seller. The trees are mounted to the ceiling with a hook. Pop star Ariana Grande and other celebs love the trees. They can be purchased online for as little as $25.