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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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The Teen Toolbox eliminates negative stereotypes of teens in foster care with our SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month recognition. Our SPOTLIGHT Teen of the Month award recognizes a youth (14-21) in the foster care system that is leading a life of promise and making a positive impact in his or her community. SPOTLIGHT Teen […]
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Happy Friday, Are you in countdown mode? I’m still in Pack A Purse Drive™ delivery mode so I am busy. Just a few more agencies left!!! THANK YOU to our amazing donors and Ambassadors – we couldn’t do this without you!! Instead of writing another blog today, I thought I would share with you four […]
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This is my daughter’s third year in college. for the first two years she was five hours away. Every break I joyfully hit the road to bring my babygirl home. I ever showed up empty-handed. Along with my smile and hugs I always had something a little surprise for her – a cute T-shirt, cookies, […]
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Who are you following on: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest LinkedIn Social Media can complement your classroom knowledge. You can use social media as a tool to help plan your high school and college course load – choosing courses to help you gain the skills you will need to succeed. You can also get […]
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In my January 16, 2013 blog I made the statement that “A life list is better than a bucket list because a life list helps youth discover reasons to live. “ The year before that on January 12, 2012, I suggested youth receive planners, journals, and calendars as New Year’s Day gifts and we combine […]
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