Volunteering for a cause that touches you personally is a special occasion. This week, we had the opportunity to experience those feelings as we volunteered with the American Heart Association. This organization's mission to "build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke" is important to our family. Heart disease runs within our family and… Continue reading Go Red for Women
Month: January 2012
The Search for Phragmites
It was a chilly, overcast Monday morning. I put on multiple layers of clothing, including three pairs of socks, as I prepared for my Odyssey in search of Phragmites. Unlike the Greek hero Odysseus, my journey in search of Phragmites would not take ten years to complete. In just a few hours, I was able to… Continue reading The Search for Phragmites
Hugs Not Drugs
As parents, we strive to teach our children everything that we can about the ins and the outs of life. Their growth and development is our number one priority at all times. We want them to learn from our experiences and our mistakes so that they are prepared to face similar challenges as they age. … Continue reading Hugs Not Drugs
A Positive Place for Kids
In today's economic times, many parents work and struggle to make ends meet. Many single parents take on multiple jobs in order to provide the necessities for their children. This work load often leaves the children home alone or in need of a safe place to go. For over 20 years, Boys and Girls Clubs… Continue reading A Positive Place for Kids
A Christmas Delivery
Have you ever imagined what it might be like to be Santa Claus? To load your sleigh with goodies and make special deliveries to children around the world? Obviously, no one person can ever live up to the mystique and magic of good ol Saint Nick. We can, however, take the spirit of giving that… Continue reading A Christmas Delivery
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