giving back • bettering communities
by David L. Strickland on September 27th, 2018 | 1 Comment »
The end of summer always makes me feel like a kid again—excited about going back to school and catching up with friends. Mostly, I remember back-to-school season as an exciting time to be a kid. It’s also an ideal time for parents to review safety guidelines to keep their children…
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giving back • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 22nd, 2017 | No Comments »
Looking for an easy homemade and yummy Christmas neighbor gift this holiday season? Look no further than your nearest craft or grocery store for chocolate and candy molds, buy some candy melts and peppermint pieces, and get ready to wow your friends and family.
I found a cute candy…
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by Jamie Moesser on April 4th, 2017 | No Comments »
Chances are you have a friend or family member that has an autistic child. Autism is a prevalent enough condition that, chances are, you're aware of the traits of autism through either indirect observation or through actual acquaintance with someone who has it.
How many times have you seen…
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giving back • bettering communities
by Amy Sullivan on December 13th, 2016 | 2 Comments »
The holidays are a great time to find ways to give back in your community. My dad told me, "You become who your friends are." I'm sure this statement referred to his concern about the people who clouded certain years of my life. At the time, I thought his…
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giving back • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 14th, 2016 | No Comments »
Looking for the perfect local children's hospitals to support this holiday season? Look no further. Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' makes locating your local children's hospitals easy and giving fun right in time for Thanksgiving with it's new #AskForMoney campaign.
We're taking the challenge to make Thanksgiving dinner more awkward when…
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giving back • bettering communities
by Amy Sullivan on May 16th, 2016 | No Comments »
The yellow bus chugged away a half an hour ago, and yet, I hear nothing outside. No laughter, no games of chase, no bike riders wiping out ... nothing. It’s quiet, and honestly, that quiet bothers me.
I know most people like to hear wind rustling through leaves …
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