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My boxing trainer was on day three of his juice cleanse and he felt great. Next time, he would extend it to more days. He also had been working out every day since the COVID-19 quarantine which is more than usual. I was training with my friend Melissa and she had done multiple juice cleanses…
Thank you to HomeLight for sponsoring this post! With so many families working and schooling from home, many are reevaluating how they use their space. Perhaps you need a quiet spot to take Zoom calls, or your kids need a dedicated homeschooling space. Here are a few tips for creating the perfect workspace. Reevaluate…
You’re unlikely to see this bird in your backyard (unless yours is a big one). Red-tailed Hawks eat mostly mammals, so they’re less likely to visit a popular feeder than a Cooper’s or Sharp-shinned hawk is. It’s very rare for a Red-tailed Hawk to go after dogs or cats. from All About Birds The…
My son’s friend Andrew Riebe wrote a poem and posted in on Instagram. He’s also a rising high school sophomore. He writes, “Just a poem I decided to write today regarding the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police department cop who spent 8 minutes crushing George’s neck with his…
I’m thrilled to announce that on December 1, 2020, Multicultural Children’s Book Day will participate (for the first time!) in #GivingTuesday, a global day of celebrations and generosity. #GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people worldwide to stand together in unity while also supporting causes that touch their hearts. This Giving Tuesday, MCBD wants to rally…
Please join me in supporting Jonathan Cormur, a voice actor who happens to be on the spectrum. You may recognize Jonathan from his work with his mom, Jodi, from Geek Club Books and Zoom Autism Magazine. He is the host and storyteller of Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Dorktales Storytime Podcast: Fractured Fairy Tales + Big Bang…
My 14-year-old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Lilikoi (also known as Passion Fruit). We are huge fans of passion fruit but we can rarely buy the fruit fresh where we live in Boston. Sometimes, though, it is actually at our Whole Foods but more typically, seasonally, at our green grocer’s. The passion fruit is ready to…