Giving Tuesday is here again! What a wonderful way to show support within our community especially during these most challenging of times. Below is a list of retailers supporting #GivingTuesday as well as ways to support your local community! Ways to Support the Community: Show Gratitude to Essential WorkersSend a gift card for food toContinue reading “Giving Tuesday”
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Meaning of the Day
Let’s go back to 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Wanda Dench sent out a group text message to family members with the plan for Thanksgiving dinner. One text, meant for one of her grandchildren, was sent to Jamal Hinton, a 17-year-old boy from Phoenix. Jamal responded to the plan asking who it was, and asking despiteContinue reading “Meaning of the Day”
Shop Small this Season
Small businesses need our support now more than ever. What better way to show our loved ones that we care than with a personalized and unique gift from a locally owned or family based business! I have categorized below a number of local to Massachusetts businesses to support! This list is not all-inclusive and follow-alongContinue reading “Shop Small this Season”
Giving Back this Holiday Season
This holiday season looks different than ever before! The needs of our most vulnerable community members are larger than ever – here are a few ways to give back going into the season of giving! I. The Boston Resiliency FundThis fund is the City of Boston’s effort to provide essential services to Boston residents whoseContinue reading “Giving Back this Holiday Season”
Gifts Under $50
The holidays are a time for making memories and cherishing moments. However we continue to feel a desire to give, so here are a few things under $50 to give this season! I’ve broken these up into different categories to make your shopping simple!E-Gift Cards are another way to support businesses and keep shopping simple!Continue reading “Gifts Under $50”
Self-Care Gift Guide
A gift guide filled with ways to care for ourselves – feel free to purchase for yourself too if needed! It’s safe to say it’s been a unusually stressful and busy year and it’s important we all take time to care for ourselves. For those that are less likely to take that initiative here’s aContinue reading “Self-Care Gift Guide”
Shattered Barriers
“You have shattered barriers while proving without a doubt that anything is possible” Chris Nikic is a 21-year-old male from Maitland, Florida. Chris Nikic is a 21-year-old man with Down syndrome. Chris Nikic is a 21-year-old Ironman. Chris Nikic wakes up every day and vows to be 1% better than the day before. Chris newContinue reading “Shattered Barriers”
You’re Not Invited to my Birthday Party
Let’s start with, if you haven’t watched The Peanut Butter Falcon, you should do that now. Shia LaBeouf starred, alongside Zack Gottsagen, in this remarkable making of a coming of age story about a young man with Down syndrome. I would say a more profound scene is regarding the word retarded. Shia makes a pointContinue reading “You’re Not Invited to my Birthday Party”
Sisters Forever
When I was four-years-old I was told I was getting a baby sister. Truth be told, I was devastated. I had been the baby of our family for four years, soaking up every moment and connected to my mother’s hip every second of every day. I remember the tears when she would dare run anContinue reading “Sisters Forever”
The Face of Beauty
This week’s Weekend Wishlist looks at inclusive and empowering brands. Inclusive branding allows for dialogue with consumers and authenticity. Research has shown that 70% of millennial’s today are more likely to choose a brand that demonstrates inclusion and diversity in their advertising over a competitor. Inclusive branding is inspiring and powerful because it normalizes howContinue reading “The Face of Beauty”
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