The new look for 2025
Welcome to our new look monthly tips where we are pleased to share a plethora of tricks and tips that are relevant to such things as technology, travel, managing your daily life, and much more.
So just come aboard, sit back, take a deep breath, and enjoy!
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Table of contents –
1. From our 10 tips on technology series
2. From the pages of Donna’s travel diary
3. A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s did you know diary
4. From the scam watchers
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From our 10 tips on technology series
Hello everyone:
Welcome to my 10 tip series where each month I’ll be sharing 10 tips on various pieces of technology.
This would include tips on popular screen readers, office software, and browsers.
If you have any suggestions on what you would like me to share then by all means! Write to me at donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca.
For this month:
10 tips on how to use adobe acrobat
Sure! Here are 10 tips for using Adobe Acrobat effectively, whether you’re working with PDFs for productivity, editing, or collaboration:
1. Use the “Edit PDF” Tool
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Go to Tools > Edit PDF to edit text, images, and formatting directly in your PDF—no need to convert it back to Word.
2. Combine Multiple Files into One PDF
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Use Tools > Combine Files to merge PDFs, images, Word docs, or spreadsheets into a single, organized PDF.
3. Sign Documents Electronically
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Use the Fill & Sign tool to insert your signature or initials. You can type, draw, or upload an image of your signature.
4. Organize Pages Easily
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In Organize Pages, you can reorder, rotate, delete, or insert pages. Just drag and drop thumbnails to rearrange.
5. Add Comments & Annotations
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Use the Comment tool to highlight, add sticky notes, text boxes, or draw freehand to give feedback or mark up documents.
6. Export PDFs to Other Formats
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Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint using File > Export To. Great for editing content in original apps.
7. Protect PDFs with Passwords
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Use Tools > Protect to add password protection, restrict editing, copying, or printing sensitive documents.
8. Use OCR to Recognize Text
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For scanned documents, use Tools > Scan & OCR to recognize text and make it searchable and editable.
9. Create Fillable Forms
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Go to Tools > Prepare Form to turn PDFs or scanned paper forms into interactive forms with text fields, checkboxes, etc.
10. Search and Redact Sensitive Info
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Use Tools > Redact to search for and permanently remove confidential information like names, numbers, or legal terms.
To contact me please send an email to donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca
I’m Donna J. Jodhan (sight loss coach and accessibility advisor)
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Important tips from the travel table
From the pages of Donna’s diary
Memories of the Fatima Shrine
And it was 2022 when I purposely journeyed to Portugal in order to visit the Fatima Shrine.
I was not to be disappointed.
On the day before I departed Portugal, I hired a wonderful lady cab driver and she drove me to Fatima.
It was a two hour drive and along the way my driver regaled me with lots of rich history lessons of Portugal.
She told me about her son and so much more.
When we arrived at the Shrine, she escorted me around the Shrine and I bought some souvenirs.
Then we sat on a bench and waited for the noon Mass to commence.
My never to forget experience was when just before Mass started I felt someone put their arms around my shoulders and bury their face in my hair.
This memorable sensation lasted for about 15 seconds and their was a distinct smell that accompanied the sensation.
I am so privileged to have visited this very special Shrine.
I’m Donna J. Jodhan enjoying my travels.
To learn more about me as a sight loss coach and author visit
On your next trip you could enrich your down time with some of my audio mysteries. Take them with you wherever you go!
In the car, on the plane, on the bus or train, at the beach, anywhere!
And now you can listen to Donna’s weekly podcasts!
Ask donna – a plethora of tips from a sight loss coach along with book and product reviews!
Dining with donna – recipes and time saving tips for the kitchen!
Your mental stretch with Donna – how to recharge, renew, and get going! Save yourself from those dramas, traumas, and stress!
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A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s did you know diary
A bit of this and a bit of that from Donna’s did you know diary
October 2025
Award winning sight loss coach, author and advocate
You can contact me via email at donnajodhan@gmail.com
Practical and natural!
Welcome to my Donna’s did you know diary for this month and pleased to share the following with you.
Here’s what I learned for this month.
1) An easy to cook noodle?
Why, it is egg noodles that cooks very quickly.
2) About diamonds?
They come in yellow, blue, and even pink!
3) Some great info about water:
Drink enough water and you can avoid headaches and be in a good mood.
About 8 glasses per day keeps you hydrated.
4) About bottled water:
Tap water is better to drink than bottled water.
Bottled water is just tap water purified.
5) About fruits and vegetables?
They contain lots of water
And they can help to keep you hydrated.
6) Very interesting about donkeys!
They are being used to guard cattle in fields and pastures!
7) About yawns!
There are 2 types of yawns, hunger yawns and sleepy yawns.
Hunger yawns originate from your tummy.
Sleepy yawns are ones that give you weepy eyes.
8) The differences between taking a direct flight versus an indirect flight?
Direct flights cost more than indirect flights.
9) With Covid still hanging around, here are some must haves for you to keep on hand.
Hand sanitizer, hand wipes, laundry soap,
Tooth paste, and body wash.
10) Looking to save on your liquid laundry soap and liquid dish soap?
Use one small bottle and fill it halfway with water.
Then fill the rest of the bottle with soap.
Shake well and voila!
You are now saving on soap.
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From the scam watchers
Donna J. Jodhan is a world renowned advocate, author, blogger, sight loss coach, dinner mystery writer and producer, entrepreneur, law graduate, and podcast commentator.
Donna has been in the business since 2000 and her many roles have allowed her to recognize that there is a growing need for consumers and clients to be made aware of some of the most dangerous and popular scams.
Donna herself has been unwittingly scammed over the years a few times and now she is using her skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise to help others avoid pitfalls and heartache.
And as a vision impaired professional and person she is ready to help you stay ahead!
Donna knows only too well how much we all need to work overtime to protect the most vulnerable from those unscrupulous scammers!
Please read her latest suite of scams and she would love to hear from you with your own feedback.
The three most prominent scams in October often reflect seasonal patterns, current events, and shifting tactics used by scammers. Based on historical trends and evolving fraud reports, here are three scams that tend to spike during October:
1. Online Shopping & Halloween Scams
October = Halloween. Scammers take advantage of the holiday rush by setting up fake websites selling costumes, decorations, or candy at discounted prices. These sites either:
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Never deliver the product
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Deliver counterfeit or low-quality goods
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Steal your payment info
Red flags:
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Unusually low prices
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New websites with poor reviews
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No secure payment options (HTTPS missing)
2. Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
With student loan payments often resuming around the fall (especially post-pandemic), scammers pose as “student loan relief agents” offering:
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Loan forgiveness
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Consolidation assistance
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Lower payments—if you pay a fee upfront
Red flags:
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They ask for personal info or money up front
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Claim they’re from the “Department of Student Loan Relief” (not real)
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Use pressure tactics (“Act now or lose your eligibility”)
3. Medicare & Open Enrollment Scams
Medicare open enrollment runs from October 15 – December 7. Scammers pretend to be from Medicare or a health insurance company to:
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Steal your Medicare number
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Sell bogus plans
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Charge fees for services that are free
Red flags:
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Unexpected calls asking for Medicare/SSN
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Promises of better benefits for a fee
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Fake websites posing as official Medicare portals
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Or call us at 416 491-7711
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Contact info:
Visit our websites at www.sterlingcreations.ca
www.donnajodhan.com
www.sterlingcreations.com
Email us at info@sterlingcreations.ca
Or call us at 416 491-7711