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 twitter
Sure thing! Here are 10 tips to help you get the most out of Twitter, whether you’re using it for fun, networking, or building a personal brand:
🧠 1. Define Your Purpose
Know why you’re on Twitter: Is it for news, networking, promoting your work, or just for fun? This helps guide who you follow and what you tweet.
🗣️ 2. Tweet Consistently
Stay active by tweeting regularly. You don’t have to flood the feed—just enough to stay visible and engaged.
🧵 3. Use Threads for Longer Thoughts
Got more to say than fits in one tweet? Use a thread (a series of connected tweets) to tell a story, break down ideas, or share tips.
🔍 4. Follow Smart
Follow people who align with your interests or goals. This shapes your timeline into something actually useful and inspiring.
🎯 5. Engage, Don’t Just Broadcast
Reply to tweets, ask questions, retweet with your thoughts—interaction is key to building connections and visibility.
🏷️ 6. Use Hashtags Wisely
Hashtags help your tweets reach a wider audience, but don’t overdo it. 1–2 relevant ones per tweet is a good rule.
👀 7. Watch What’s Trending
Check the trending topics for current events or conversations worth jumping into (if they align with your vibe).
📸 8. Add Visuals
Tweets with images, GIFs, or videos tend to get more engagement. Use them to grab attention or add flavor to your posts.
🛠️ 9. Use Twitter Tools
Try tools like TweetDeck, Typefully, or Buffer to schedule tweets, track analytics, or organize your timeline.
🧹 10. Clean Up Your Feed Regularly
Unfollow accounts that no longer add value. Your timeline should be a place you enjoy and learn from.
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 European Cathedrals
Over the last few years I have had the privilege and pleasure to visit so many European Cathedrals across Europe.
In Germany, Austria, France, Hungary, Prague, Amsterdam, and Switzerland.
And for the most part I will say that they were all very accessible and easy to navigate.
Staff at all of these Cathedrals were all so very friendly, warm, and very helpful.
This really made my visits not just memorable but never to forget.
The tour guides were marvelous, knowledgeable, and always ready to help.
There was so much history to absorb and I can only say that the World is richer for all of these Cathedrals.
A special thank you to my friend Jilla for having walked the walk with me.
I’m Donna J. Jodhan enjoying my travels.
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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
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) Something about homing pigeons?
They use their sense of smell to help them navigate.
2) The knives you need in your kitchen?
A chef’s knife,
A paring knife,
And a serrated knife.
3) About different types of Ketchup?
There is tomato ketchup and ketchup made out of papaya.
4) And this may not be mosquito season but here are 2 tips for next year.
Musquitoes thrive on those wearing dark colours.
They also enjoy feasting on those who have had a beer or more.
5) ant to give an ironed look to your clothes in a hurry?
Pop your clothes into the clothes dryer for just a few minutes and presto!
All done!
6) Rat versus camel?
A rat can last longer without water than a camel.
7) About your stomach
Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it will digest itself.
8) Drop a raisin in a glass of champagne?
A raisin dropped in a glass of fresh champagne will bounce up and down continuously from the bottom of the glass to the top.
9) About a duck’s quack?
A duck’s quack doesn’t echo. No one knows why.
10) About scorpions?
If one places a tiny amount of liquor on a scorpion, it will instantly go mad and sting itself to death. (Who was the sadist who discovered this??)
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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.
In November, as the holiday shopping season kicks off with events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, scammers become particularly active. Here are three prominent scams to be cautious of during this period:
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1. Online Shopping Scams
Scammers create fraudulent websites or ads that mimic legitimate retailers, offering enticing deals to lure shoppers. These counterfeit sites often aim to steal personal and financial information or sell counterfeit products. To protect yourself, always verify the legitimacy of a website before making a purchase. Look for signs such as secure URLs (beginning with “https://”), read customer reviews, and be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true. Additionally, avoid clicking on links from unsolicited emails or messages.
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2. Delivery Notification Scams
With the increase in online shopping, scammers send fake delivery notifications via email or text messages, claiming to be from reputable courier services. These messages often contain links that, when clicked, can install malware or lead to phishing sites designed to steal personal information. Be wary of unexpected delivery notices, especially those requesting additional information or payment. Instead of clicking on provided links, visit the courier’s official website to track packages or contact them directly.
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3. Charity Scams
During the holiday season, charitable giving increases, and scammers exploit this generosity by posing as legitimate charities. They may contact you via phone, email, or social media, soliciting donations for fake causes. To ensure your contributions reach genuine organizations, research charities before donating. Use resources like the Canada Revenue Agency’s list of registered charities to verify legitimacy, and consider donating directly through official charity websites rather than through unsolicited requests.
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Staying vigilant and informed can help you navigate the holiday season safely and avoid falling victim to these prevalent scams.
Recent Warnings on Holiday Scams
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Urgent Black Friday alert for millions as Amazon employee warns you could LOSE money
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Email us at donnajodhan@sterlingcreations.ca
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