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Around this time of year the weather is warmer and the earth seems to come alive again. We get to enjoy nature and all its splendor with picnics outside, walks in the park and bike rides. And for many of us lately, nature has served to restore our hope in ourselves and the world. So it makes sense that this year’s theme for Earth Day is Restore Our Earth!

Spring has sprung in most of the country, and it is time to do some cleaning! Spring cleaning has mixed origins, with some historians citing the Persian New Year, while others trace the roots to the Catholic priest tradition of cleaning the church on the Thursday before Easter. Whatever your reasoning may be, your Loyalty+ account has some great deals to help get your space clean!

Every year as the winter chill gives way to sunshine and the flowers start to emerge, spring begins anew. The Easter holiday is another sign that spring is here. After all, few things signal the arrival of the new season quite like pastel, bunny rabbit decor, and of course, Easter eggs.

“To recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms requires the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security.” – United Nations General Assembly

Shiver In Virginia presents a safe, Statewide, month-long beautification effort that all can participate in! For a small, but very impactful, donation of $20.21, you will receive a FREE Virginia State Parks one day parking pass. That same donation also gives you optional access to the Keep Virginia Beautiful Mission Challenge website where all witness the State getting cleaner and greener – day by day. AND, each beautiful act you report enters you into drawings for really cool prizes.

For those who are unaware, tax day is the deadline to file your income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This year, tax day falls on Monday, May 17, 2021. 

Most of the traditional, plastic gift cards we receive are made of a very high-quality PVC that requires a unique recycling process. Not to worry, here are a few quick ways you can recycle your cards and make sure they keep our planet healthy:

Lassie, Sparky, Max – no matter the name, it’s all the same. We love our pets. They’ve been with us through the best of times and the worst. They’ve soothed us when we’re sick, calmed us when we’re stressed and loyally loved us through it all. And that kind of loyalty deserves a little love back. Loyalty+ members can show their furry friends loads of love all while saving loads of dough. Let us show you some purrrrfect ways to save.

The pandemic has brought forth new challenges, uncertainty, and distress, but as with most things in life, there is always a silver lining. This time period has given us the opportunity to learn more about ourselves, try new things, and give time to previously neglected tasks.

Let’s face it, the COVID climate has drastically changed our definition of clean. Not only are we washing our hands more often and more thoroughly, we’ve had to take an introspective look and make some adjustments to get through this challenging time. Loyalty+ members have access to discounts and deals on tons of “cleaning” products. And, no, we’re not just talking hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes!