The theme of July and August was energy conservation. Us here at the BC participated in this challenge by turning off excess lights and keeping our thermostat a few degrees higher than we usually would. We were also able to use our smart LED lamps rather than our overhead incandescents Read more…
The theme of July and August is energy conservation! Many areas this year, especially in Texas, have dealt with energy shortages and have needed to control their energy usage. Even when you don’t need to, conserving energy can be beneficial to both the environment and your wallet! Check out the Read more…
The theme for the last two months was improving physical health habits. We worked on getting outside more, and taking small steps to create good habits. I used my smart watch to track my activity, and remind me to get moving every hour. We even did a 5k! Hopefully, this Read more…
On the first weekend in June, the BC participated in its very first 5k! The theme of May and June is improving physical health, and 5ks are a great way to exercise and gauge your physical fitness. While some ran, others (like me) spent most of the trail walking and Read more…
If you’re looking for a time to start improving your physical health, this theme is for you! During the months of May and June, the BC is focusing on improving our physical health habits. Staying active and creating healthy habits can be hard, so we put together a few challenges Read more…
The theme of March and April was mental health awareness. We took these two months to learn about mental illness and mental health, and tried to be better at listening to others and their struggles. Practicing good mental health habits and helping those affected by mental illnesses is something we Read more…
Mental health awareness is the theme of March and April! During these months, we here at the BC are making ourselves aware of the struggles that others experience with mental health, and finding ways that we can help others out. Educate yourself Learn about common types of mental illness and Read more…
The theme of January and February was homelessness, and we focused on educating ourselves about the issue and helping those affected by it. Homelessness can affect anyone, and those experiencing this issue deserve respect and kindness from all of us. The way we contributed to the challenge was by creating Read more…
The theme of January and February is understanding homelessness. Homelessness is a complex issue with many underlying factors. People experiencing homelessness are diverse, and one person’s reasons for living on the streets is not the same as another’s. The next two months are dedicated to educating ourselves and others on Read more…
As we end 2020 and begin 2021, the Beatus Cras is changing our posting schedule. Starting in 2021, we will be posting challenges every two months, reducing the number of challenges from 12 each year to 6. This change will give members (and you!) more opportunity to complete multiple parts Read more…