How could I have a blog for families without a parent’s checklist? It’s about time that I cover this crucial topic. The challenge was, who to ask? Yes, I could have written it. But there’s nothing like a fresh perspective from another mother. A mother that has been through the parenting grind, just like me, […]
The perfect president for Project Give Back (@project_give_back) needs to be a person who is not only financial savvy but marshmallow-mushy heart savvy. Someone who can see how much an elementary school program can change people’s lives. The perfect president for Project Give Back is Melanie Robins Levcovich (@melanielevcovich). Past cereal consumer. Outdoor activity appreciator. […]
Awesome Andrea with a beautiful smile meets me on social media every day. You can’t escape it. And the amazing thing is, you can feel her bright, positive energy right through your screen. And you can’t help but smile right back. Social media can be toxic, but it depends on who you are following. I […]
Introducing Debbie Berlin (@dsberlin1) Social Worker extraordinaire! I titled this blog with good reason, as I have met many social workers before, but not one who practices what she preaches to this extent of superb amazingness. Aside from taking care of her clients, Debbie takes care of herself. I am delighted to say that Debbie […]
N.E.A.T is actually pretty neat! If this makes absolutely no sense to you, you are not alone. Only until recently, the word “neat” in my world meant something like this. “Hey, that bed you made is so neat.” “Neat – o – mosquito!” “Did you write a book? How neat is that?” You get the […]
Where to learn the best lessons from Leanne? Choose your place. The classroom, in a counseling session, or at one of her Mental Health Empowerment Day (MHED) conferences. I first met Leanne Matlow (@leannematlow) at the latter, when MHED (@mentalhealthempowermentday) was in person and I had a booth to raise awareness of the program Brave […]
Filled with hope. There is no better way to describe the feeling I get whenever I am in the presence of this extraordinary human being, Hope Paterson (mamahopey8). There is something magical when a person’s name resembles who they are, as this is the second time this has happened to me. đŸ˜‰ World traveler. Opportunity […]
The best way to read Get Up is not what you may think. I know you all know how to read a book and the last thing you want to hear is someone telling you how to. However, if there is one thing I appreciate from my readers is the act of honesty. What have […]
Judy makes you feel amazing. A pretty bold statement, I’m making; however, it’s backed up by some pretty valid reasons. Read on to find out! Judy Librach (@theblisminute) is a Life Coach. Radio host, author, publisher of the online magazine findingyourbliss.com, meditation expert, speaker, proud wife, and mom! To say this amazing woman has her […]
Marla Gold’s wonderful wellness all began several years ago. I was lucky enough to sit on Marla’s (@marlagold) massage table and appreciate every minute of her trained hands as a certified massage therapist. Patient, a good listener, and intuitive to what my body needed. I left her feeling refreshed, relaxed, and taken care of. When […]