I’m not sure I can make it through the second season on the ABC Family hit TV series “The Fosters”. Last season I went through a range of emotions from annoyed, to sad, to happy. Finally…I could no longer resist. It pulled me (the cast is amazing). I didn’t get hooked willingly though…nope, I was […]
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I finally did it! I know you’re wondering what I’ve done. This past weekend I finally had my professional head shots done. It has taken me over five years (yes, I know there is no excuse) but I finally found the photographer whose work pulled me in. Lisa Fleet Photography was exactly what I needed
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Happy Friday! How is your new year going so far? Did you make any New Year’s Resolutions? How many are you still implementing? Many people begin to let go of their New Year’s Resolutions before the end of January. We’re almost at the midpoint, so today I just want to encourage you to keep moving
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In both my personal and professional lives, I have encountered countless teenagers and young adults who graduate unprepared for life on their own, parents and youth workers unable to give teens essential tools needed to thrive, and women who wake up one day and realize that they have put their dreams on hold and isn’t
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This deep froze blanketing much of the country is a simple reminder to all of us to watch out for each other. This weather is extremely dangerous so please keep your eyes and ears open for people in your community who may need help or support. Elderly neighbors who may need help clearing ice or
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If you’ve been following my blog this month you know I’ve been hinting that changes are coming soon. Actually expansion is a better description than change. Packaged For Success™ has expanded. I launched a new Packaged For Success™ Facebook page on January 1, 2014, to ring in the new year. Packaged For Success™ began
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Hello 2014! I welcome you with open arms…Packaged for Success and prepared for an extraordinary year! Here is a look back at 2013 with The Teen Toolbox! SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month Manuella Nick Leroy Tony Jahlika Jordan Amber Presentations National Executive Youth Leadership Summit On Purpose Networking for Women 33nd Annual MARFY
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A grand total of 646 bags (purses, tote bags and knapsacks) filled with toiletries were collected and distributed to 18 organizations for JaMai and The Teen Toolbox’s 7th Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive. We also received 24 cosmetic bags, 8 wallets, 9 scarf sets, 10 pairs of socks, and 86 pairs of winter gloves.
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Reflection = a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration I am in 2013 total reflection mode right now and of course, planning and building go hand in hand with reflection. There will be no New Year’s Resolutions Here! My theme and goal for 2014 is to escape my personal and professional comfort
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Merry Christmas!! Today I am celebrating in love and gratitude! By now you already know my favorite Christmas song so today I want to share my next 5 favorites. I hope you enjoy the music!! Christmas All Over The World – New Edition The Christmas Song – The Jackson 5 Silent Night – The Temptations
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