Inspired: Sheaba Chacko & Tonya Cammon
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Sheaba Chacko inspired by Tonya Cammon Tonya, You come to mind when I read this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth’s beauty, who never […]
Her Story: Chrissy Percy
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Chrissy Percy On How Her Family Overcame Childhood Cancer I always say that of all the things I’ll ever do in my lifetime, being a mother to my kids will always be my biggest accomplishment. As a little girl, I dreamed about my fairytale wedding and named my babydolls, thinking those would be my kids’ […]
Inspired: Ellen Boone & Dauna Higney
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Ellen Boone inspired by Dauna Higney Dauna, In January of 2020, you became my mentor teacher, and I have been deeply inspired by you ever since. You immediately took me under your wing and helped guide me through the incredibly difficult season of student teaching in a pandemic. As you welcomed me into your classroom, […]
Health in a Minute: Vaccines, Diabetes, & More
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Q. My daughter is 17 years old and has never been vaccinated against HPV, but I’m worried about the risks of cervical cancer. Is it worth her getting the vaccine now? A. The HPV vaccine is a critical tool for cervical cancer prevention. We know that HPV is the underlying cause of most cervical cancers, […]
Let’s Talk Wedding Budget
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How to Start the Conversation Can you hear the wedding bells? With so many dreams and emotions surrounding the wedding planning process, the wedding budget can be a sensitive subject to approach with a parent, child, or fiancée. Here, we spoke with First Things First President and CEO Lauren Hall to learn more about how […]
Meet Our Model: Shadrina Booker
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When she’s not dedicating her time to fostering community connections, Shadrina Booker can be found collaborating on creative content with her husband, cheering on her son at a soccer game, or readying for a run. Here, Booker shares how she became an avid runner and what continues to inspire this rewarding ritual. Read on to […]
Numbers to Know: Special Autism Edition
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Special Autism Edition Autism affects an estimated 1 in 36 children in the U.S., and boys are nearly four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, celebrated each April, this special edition of Numbers to Know highlights autism statistics. Individuals with autism often have very positive […]
Inspired: Mirabel Verdan & Sierra Liberty
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Mirabel Verdan inspired by Sierra Liberty Sierra, Words truly cannot even begin to describe the amazing person you are, but I’m going to try. You are a woman who wears many hats – a devoted daughter, a loyal friend, a supportive sister, a loving wife, a fierce follower of Christ, and an amazing CEO of […]
Feng Shui
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Exploring the Ancient Art of Home Design Feng shui, meaning “the way of wind and water,” is a Taoist philosophy for arranging objects and buildings to achieve harmony in an environment. There are traditional and Western schools of feng shui with varying practices, but whatever approach you choose assures a design process imbued with mindfulness. […]
Inspired: Marquita Ector & Bebe McLain
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Marquita Ector inspired by Bebe McLain Bebe, Nine years ago, I reunited with a childhood friend – that friend was you! When my sister and I created our fashion blog, you were one of the first people to jump on board to help support, spread the word, and encourage us on our journey. Thank you […]