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Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz of Two Hippos
Inspirational Mom: Natalia Ortiz Huggies Mom provides grants to deserving moms each year in their Huggies Mom Inspired Grant Program they conduct once a year. I heard about Natalia Ortiz as she was one of the winners last year for the grant for her Two Hippo’s company. She created the Wall Bumpi after having problems with her young daughter hitting her head on the wall while sleeping in her big girl bed! I love when our children provide inspiration for creating! Natalia realized that other parents might in fact have similiar problems, and thus started her journey to design and manufacture a Wall Bumpi that could not only protect…
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PBS Kids New Dinosaur Train “Submarine Adventure” Airs February 18th
PBS Kids Dinosaur Train There is a reason why PBS Kids is the number one educational media brand for kids! The quality of programs are really top notch and they allow children to explore new ideas and new worlds through television, online and community-based programs. From the renowned Jim Henson Company, the hit DINOSAUR TRAIN series encourages scientific thinking and other skills as it teaches children about natural science, natural history and paleontology. The series is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to prepare kids for success in school and in life, with cross-platform content that supports learning in key areas such as science, math, and literacy. The…
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A Gottman Institute Therapist Provides Tips to Keep Your Marriage Strong
The Gottman Institute: Many of you might have heard about Dr. Gottman of The Gottman Institute and his ability to predict with 98% accuracy which marriages would end in divorce. When I read this statistic, I was intrigued to learn more about this man and the compile of work he has done through the years. The Gottman Institute was co-founded by Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman. The Gottman Relationship Institute has two major functions: helping couples directly, and providing state-of-the-art training to mental health professionals and other health care providers. The Gottman Institute applies leading-edge research on marriage in a practical, down-to-earth therapy and trains therapists committed to helping couples. No…
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To Ponder Love
Most mornings I begin with meditation. Like so many words associated with the inner-life, or that potentially eek towards the edge of spirituality or even religion, it seems to me that maybe these days there ought to be a glossary attached when a person writes or speaks. Therefor, in the interest of context, let me just say that I use that word to equate my personal period of quiet and introspection in the morning. It is, to be clear, the period of time that counts and not at all the actual practice. I am a big advocate of learning and using tools such as breathing and present-centeredness that help…
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Photographer Becky Lew
Photography has always inspired me and I hope to someday make the time to learn the ins and outs of taking a good picture. At this point I just take a bunch of pictures hoping I will have a couple good ones! I came across Becky Lew’s work from a friend’s holiday card she sent out this past Christmas. I loved how her family looked so natural and the lighting was amazing. We are always hearing about the importance of lighting when taking a good photograph. Becky Lew really takes it to the next level and one of the things that stands out to me about her work is…
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Hawthorne for the Heart
The Hawthorne ( Crategeous oxyacantha or mongyna) is a sweet scented flower with snow-white blossoms; however, in the fall, red berries emerge. Hawthorne is well known as a heart herb for anyone needing to increase circulation, bring on more joy and love into their lives. History The Hawthorne plant has long been known as a sacred and protecting. In fact, for centuries, parents would place sprigs of Hawthorne around a baby’s cradle to protect against evil spirits and illnesses. Hawthorne tinctures, teas or syrups are also used to lift spirits and relieve sadness. In Greece, wedding guests would bring sprigs of Hawthorne to gesture happiness, prosperity (and fertility) to the…
