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There is something so serene about the warmth of a newborn baby. The precious, innocent little person that fits in your arms somehow has the power to restore faith in humanity. It is such a miraculous experience to hold a newborn, … Read more
If there was ever a company that screamed girl power, Dress for Success might be it. Since they began operating in 1997, Dress for Success has helped more than 850,000 women work towards self-sufficiency. It began on a simple premise: provide … Read more
According to the American Trucking Associations, almost 70% of all freight in the U.S. is transported by trucks. The ATA estimates that there is 9.2 billion tons of cargo moved each year by 3 million class eight truck drivers. It may … Read more
This August 29th is the ten year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It has now been a decade since the storm tore through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, killing almost 2,000 people and displacing more than 300,000 children. This anniversary is a … Read more
Thousands of athletes and coaches are participating in the 2015 Special Olympics World Games that are currently taking place in Los Angeles this week. The competitions are being held across multiple venues in LA and I was thrilled to be … Read more
If you don’t know how the Make-A-Wish® foundation began, the story is one of the most inspiring stories you’ll ever hear. It began thirty years ago after a seven year old boy with Leukemia, Chris Grecius, wished he could be a police … Read more
This month, thousands of athletes will arrive in Los Angeles to take part in the Special Olympics World Games. The athletes will be competing in 25 different sports at venues throughout Los Angeles. The Opening Ceremony takes place on July … Read more
In Northern Michigan, the Lumberman’s Monument is a park dedicated to the workers that provided back breaking labor in the early logging industry. Every time I visit the park, I feel a renewed sense of appreciation for the history of my home state. … Read more
Reading is the foundation of successful children. This means not just casual reading but continual growth through increased reading comprehension. A child’s reading skills affect performance in all other subjects, as well as progress through adulthood. Consider some of these … Read more
I didn’t learn how to swim until I was ten years old. Even then, I didn’t learn from formal lessons or classes. One of my older brothers taught me the doggy paddle and that was good enough in case I … Read more
Kia Motors America is helping celebrate the brave men and women that have served our Nation. This May, Kia will support Run For The Wall, a special event to promote healing and accountability for those that have served our country. As a way to … Read more
As a new military spouse, I’ve quickly witnessed first hand the sacrifice the men and women of the Armed Forces make every day, from the long hours away from their family daily to even longer stretches spent on deployment. This … Read more
I’ve known Jeana going on five years now, and over the course of this time I’ve watched her evolve from a fairly new blogger to a power house of wisdom, insight and influence. It’s her drive to succeed, willingness to … Read more
While on the MSC cruise ship Divina a few weeks ago, I was pleased to learn of their partnership with UNICEF. Beginning in 2009, MSC launched their “Get on Board for Children” program. By joining forces and encouraging guests on board … Read more
America was built on the blue collar worker. It was their hands that pounded in the last spike to complete the transcontinental railroad. It was they who paved the way to settle the west and tame the American wilderness. America’s … Read more
Did you know…? [infobox]This year approximately 1.6 million children will experience homelessness.[/infobox] [infobox]84% of families that face homelessness are female-headed and over 92% of homeless mothers have suffered severe physical and/or sexual abuse in their lifetime.[/infobox] These heartbreaking statistics prove … Read more