A little history: On February 28th, 1909, 15,000 women marched through New York City, demanding shorter hours and better pay. In 1975, The United Nations General Assembly began to celebrate International Women’s Day. It wasn’t until 2014 that it was...
YOU should spearhead a blessing box project, yes you! Let me explain why ... I have been obsessed with the idea of creating blessing boxes for a while now. Let me start at the beginning; what is a blessing box? A blessing...
Looking for some yummy vegetarian eats you can make at home this Earth Day? Look no further!   As parents, caregivers, and moms, we make a million choices a day for ourselves and our families. Choices that range from the insignificant,...
Taking 2020 day by day may be the best way to make a difference.   I spend a tremendous amount of mental energy pre-worrying. I classify pre-worrying as worrying far in advance about things that may or may not happen in...
Recently, I had an interaction with another mom where she told me I was “defensive” of my daughter. She said it as if it were a bad thing.  Is being a protective mom necessarily bad? Is being a “mama bear”...
I can’t think of anything we all need more in our lives right now besides International Day of Happiness. I’m sure you’re with me on this.    It happens on March 20th every year ... and this year, we’re all one...
What can YOU do in the face of societal crisis (other than writing, calling, and sending pigeons to your lawmakers)?     After the school shootings, the weather scares, Ukraine, politicians that actually seem like they don’t care, and the day-to-day stress...
Ah, yessss! October is here. Time to breathe in the crisp, cool air and take in the beauty of fall. For us, October also means a month-long celebration and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome! This fall is definitely...

Continuing His Legacy

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On a recent family trip to Atlanta, we immersed ourselves in the profound legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, museum, and neighborhoods where he grew up and lived as an adult. While...

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend Flourish

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So many of you joined us for our second annual Flourish event and got a golden ticket to a beautiful day at The Noble,...