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How Moms Can Support The Protests From Home

As protests continue around the world following the death of George Floyd, I knew I wanted to do more than just share images on social media, but I struggled to find my place and voice in the movement. As a strong black activist and mom, I felt heavy, again. My community was hurting from the…

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Make Your Own Shamrock Shake

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and one of the things I think about every year is the Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s. I remember them being soooo good, but last year when I had one it tasted different! I think they must of changed the recipe! So of course I set out to make my “own” version of the shake and I think it tastes delicious!Ingredients (makes 3 medium-sized drinks)4 Cups …

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Eclipse Viewing Tips To Keep You Safe

What is the eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun casting the moon’s shadow on the earth. Because of the vast distances between the sun, the moon and the earth, this shadow is only about 70 miles in diameter at the earth’s surface, and travels rapidly…

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SpongeBob SquarePants and the Seven Deadly Sins

We tend to think of children’s television as safe a place for our kids, a bastion of innocence in a sometimes scary world. And what could be sweeter than a neon-yellow anthropomorphic sponge? So it might surprise you to learn that many people believe the characters of SpongeBob SquarePants are based on the less sunny aspects of humanity.Sound skeptical? Well it’s true!

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Age is But a Number. No, Really. I Swear!

I have a skewed perception of aging. My dad didnt start working out until he was 65. He got his ear pierced around the same time–about 20 years after ear piercing fell out of fashion. Then he bought a Harley-Davidson.