The new look for 2024
July 2024
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 for learning word.
1.
Explore the Ribbon:
Familiarize yourself with the Ribbon, the tabbed toolbar at the top of the Word window. It contains all the tools and features you need, organized into tabs like Home, Insert, Page Layout, etc.
2.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts:
Learn and use keyboard shortcuts to perform common tasks quickly. For example, Ctrl+C for copy, Ctrl+V for paste, and Ctrl+B for bold.
3.
Master Formatting:
Understand the basics of formatting text, including font styles, sizes, colors, and alignment. Use styles and themes to maintain a consistent look throughout your document.
4.
Paragraph and Page Layout:
Learn how to adjust paragraph spacing, indentation, and line spacing. Explore page layout options for setting margins, orientation, and page breaks.
5.
Tables and Columns:
Practice creating and formatting tables for organized data presentation. Familiarize yourself with columns for better document layout.
6.
Headers and Footers:
Understand how to use headers and footers for adding consistent information to the top or bottom of each page, such as page numbers, titles, or dates.
7.
Inserting Objects:
Explore the Insert tab to add various elements to your document, such as pictures, shapes, charts, and hyperlinks.
8.
Review and Proofreading Tools:
Utilize the Review tab for features like spell check, grammar check, and word count. This ensures your document is error-free and well-edited.
9.
Track Changes:
If collaborating on a document, use the “Track Changes” feature to see edits made by others and to make your own suggestions or revisions.
10.
Explore Templates:
Microsoft Word offers a variety of templates for different types of documents. Use these as starting points to save time and ensure a professional-looking document.
Remember to practice regularly and experiment with different features to become more comfortable with Microsoft Word. Don’t hesitate to use online resources and tutorials to enhance your skills further.
To contact me please send an email to info@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
Going on a coach trip
I have come to enjoy coach trips and I was introduced to these by my aunty Angie who lives in England.
Over the last two years, Angie and I have enjoyed 2 of these. Twice, we traveled to Liverpool and in 2025 we are planning to travel to Ireland.
We hope to use the Johnsons company for our travels.
In 2023 we also traveled to Sandringham.
I find that coach trips are extremely relaxing and the coaches are very clean and comfortable. The drivers are very friendly and the destinations are very accessible. That is, the ones that we have visited.
I am not sure if coach trips are that popular in North America but they sure are in the uK.
I’m Donna J. Jodhan enjoying my travels.
To learn more about me as a sight loss coach and author visit
http://www.donnajodhan.com
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
July 2024
Award winning sight loss coach, author and advocate
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) A wee lesson in Geography
“The driest place on Earth is the Atacama Desert near the Pacific coastline of Chile. The average rainfall in these desert mountains is less than .004 inches per year. There are even some locations within the desert where no rain has fallen for more than 400 years. Yet even in this arid wasteland, there is some water. There are some salt lakes throughout the region, and in some elevations, where the temperature never exceeds freezing, snow still remains from previous storms.
2) About junk foods:
The top four most popular junk foods are: Potato chips, ice cream, candy bars, and cookies. According to DoSomething.Org, Americans eat 31% more prepackaged food than fresh such as fruit, raw vegetables, etc.
If you wish to know preferences by state visit the Zippia link below, where they have compiled preferences in all 50 states.
The Most Popular Junk Food in America, New Data Shows — Eat This Not That
<https://www.eatthis.com/news-most-popular-junk-food-state/>
3) How to preserve your most treasured garment keep sakes?
Wrap tightly in blue tissue paper and store in a sealed bag or box.
4) Best time to try on for new shoes?
Probably in the late afternoon or early evening and why?
Because it is the time of day when your feet have expanded the most after a day’s activity.
Your feet are the smallest when you wake up in the morning.
5) And here’s another tip re your shoes:
If you are having problems when fitting your feet into your shoes, then sprinkle the insides with some baby powder or any other type of powder!
It works like a charm!
6) A home made suggestion for an after meal digestion?
Why not try enjoying some fruit?
7) Looking for ways to have your plants stay alive while on a short trip?
Here is a solution if your trip does not exceed 2 weeks.
First, place enough water in your pots as if you are watering normally.
Next wrap your plants in plastic making sure that the entire plant is covered.
When you return remove the plastic and presto!
Your plants will be healthy, wealthy, and wise!
What happened here?
The plastic helped to keep the moisture preserved in your plants!
8) A wee tip about water?
60% of our bodies is made up of water!
9) A useful tip for keeping your bill payment straight and on track:
Best to use just one credit card and in this way you only have to deal with just one payment.
10)A word on taking chargers with you when you travel:
Keep in mind that the voltage for Europe and the UK are different from North America and parts of the Caribbean.
It is always best to consult your electronics store to ensure that you have the correct charger before you travel.
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From the scam watchers
Ah yes! And July is usually the month for scammers to use their scams to try and charm you into going on a too good to be true vacation.
These vacations could include fantastic offers for not just the summer but for fall and winter as well.
Their solicitations could come in the form of emails, automated phone calls, or even on your What’s App on your iphone.
Or even through text messages.
You know what to do!
Ignore and delete!
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