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It is International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is Be Bold For Change. Interested in the history of today? Here are five things to know about International Women’s Day 2017. BONUS: Take a few minutes and watch the All About Girl Power and Women’s History Month Video from American Girl, with your girl. You’ll both […]
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When you’re in TWO Oscar-nominated movies, that’s a big deal. Now add to that being 10 years old. Meet Saniyya Sidney, the child actress that was in Fences and Hidden Figures! Embed from Getty Images Don’t you just love her red carpet look? Read more about Saniyya and other children from this year’s Academy Awards in this great article from The […]
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Must-Haves For First Months of Motherhood There are so many baby checklists out there, it can be overwhelming figuring out what you really need versus what’s a “nice-to have.” Here are five things I used regularly during the first months of my princesses, that I really couldn’t live without. Hence this being the mom edition, :-). Receiving blankets. […]
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#FriendGoals A couple of years ago my elementary-aged daughter had a situation. There was a girl in her grade that she didn’t really like. The feeling was mutual. Their personalities clashed. When I asked about her day she explained that she and the girl had taken part of their lunch to talk out their […]
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Summer camp programs for high school and middle school students are typically hosted at schools, campgrounds, etc. Did you know some Fortune 100 companies host students at their offices during the summer? Yes, students don’t have to wait for a college internship to experience life in Corporate America. Here are a few options. Apple Engineering […]
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Today I was browsing through my phone photos and found these shots of my daughter. They made me smile for a couple of reasons. First, I didn’t take these photos, her older sister did. We were home one Sunday and they decided to do a photo shoot. And instead of using our camera they wanted […]
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When my girls were younger we made shopping for toys to donate a holiday tradition. Now that they’re a little older, I’m brainstorming ways to up their volunteerism/charitable giving. But here’s my struggle. I want them to understand the importance of giving, but I don’t want them to feel sympathy for the people they’re helping. I want them […]
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Here are five gift ideas for girls that are timeless, classic and that she will love from childhood through adulthood. Pearls can be worn at any age, especially earrings. Dainty earrings on a child will translate to classic on an adult. This is one thing I suggest buying in person. Because the grading of pearls (AAA, […]
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Here are four tips for raising kids that are responsible citizens: Lead by example. When your kids see you doing something, that becomes their norm. Let them see you voting, volunteering, etc. Explain that good citizens are not only concerned with themselves, but with the wellbeing of others. Extend the citizenship conversation to include global […]