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Happy Thanksgiving!
POST By Bonnie GringerNov 21, 2018Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a day filled with cherished moments and fond memories that will last a lifetime! Set aside this time to cherish loved ones and your community. Enjoy and be Thankful – Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy World Kindness Day!
POST By Bonnie GringerNov 12, 2018Today is World Kindness Day, a day to celebrate kindness, no matter how big or small. It can be the perfect day to, “Pay it Forward” and Random Acts of Kindness. Take notice of how kindness improves your day, and all those around you!
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Happy Veterans Day!
POST By Bonnie GringerNov 10, 2018Happy Veterans Day! Today is the day to honor those who are serving or have served our great country. Communities throughout the United States will celebrate today to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love, and support of our country, as well as their willingness to serve and sacrifice. Many of us know someone who […]
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Happy Halloween!
POST By Bonnie GringerOct 30, 2018Are you prepared for the slew of hungry trick-or-treaters tonight? One of the best parts of Halloween is an excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, so we compiled a list of our top 10 favorite candies – you won’t find any candy corn here! Twix 3 Musketeers Double Bubble Gum Sour Patch Kids Kit Kat […]
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
POST By Bonnie GringerOct 17, 2018October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so make yourself aware of the potential symptoms and causes! While many women diagnosed with breast cancer didn’t have symptoms, always be on the lookout for: Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. Nipple discharge other than breast […]
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October Is down Syndrome Awareness Month
POST By Bonnie GringerOct 15, 2018October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and the chance to celebrate the many abilities and accomplishments of those with Down syndrome Facts about Down syndrome: Down syndrome occurs when there is an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21 in an individual. In the U.S., 1 in every 700 babies is born with Down […]
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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
POST By Bonnie GringerOct 10, 2018Home should be a place of love, safety, and comfort. For many, home is anything but safe. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. October is designated as a time to become aware of the signs, to share knowledge, […]
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Happy Columbus Day!
POST By Bonnie GringerOct 08, 2018Wishing your day is filled with exploration, journey, and great adventure! Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. Columbus landed on a small island in the Bahamas, while convinced that he had reached his destination of Asia. And although he was not the […]
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Have an Easy Fast on Yom Kippur
POST By Bonnie GringerSep 18, 2018Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is considered the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It is observed for approximately 25-hours with fasting and intensive prayer and may include synagogue services (place of worship). Yom means “day” in Hebrew and Kippur comes from a root that means “to atone”.
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It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month!
POST By Bonnie GringerSep 15, 2018National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15 in the US, recognizes the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. All declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile, and Belize celebrate their independence days on […]
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