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Anne Gaines Anne Gaines

Tis the Season for Giving (to yourself)

Let’s start the season with giving…to YOU! This month we are thinking through how to give the gift that keeps on giving, literally, to you – as we bust a few myths around self-care. I recently met fellow female entrepreneur Rachel Hatteberg Walt, founder of Craftingood. Rachel’s work inspires each of us to use our creativity to have fun, cultivate compassion for ourselves, and in return, our families, and our communities both locally and globally.

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Renee Houser Renee Houser

Everyday Life Learning: Trick or Treat Busy Bags

We’re that family. The one that offers anything but candy on Halloween Trick or Treat night.

Why? Have you read about all of the damage sugar does to our bodies? I know it tastes good and all but I’m really just looking out for your overall well being. Not buying it? Well, it’s true.

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    Demi Aguirre, ELA Support Coordinator in San Pedro Community of Schools

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