Kismet for The Overnight

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I have to confess I've been super slacking in the "training for an 18-mile walk" department. I get emails from the Overnight Walk Coaches each week outlining ways to prepare and so far I've just been ignoring them. But things really started to come together unexpectedly yesterday. Kismet. A … [Read more...]

Seattle Mom Prom 2013 for #Postpartum Support

Mom Prom

Attention women of the Seattle Area! The Seattle Mom Prom an annual celebration of moms (a ladies-only, not moms-only event) is scheduled for May 18th, 2013 at the ​ Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA). This event is a benefit for Postpartum Support International of Washington, a … [Read more...]

Minted Custom Cards [Giveaway Closed]

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Are you guys familiar with Minted.com? Minted is an online retailer of personalized printed cards, invitations, paper products and fine art prints. They offer an exclusive assortment of holiday cards, baby announcements, thank you cards and wedding invitations (just to name a few) where the … [Read more...]

Last Day to Enter Handmade Silver Jewelry Giveaway!

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Today is your last chance to enter to win $50 for your very own one-of-a-kind handmade silver jewelry from Lauren Nicole! Entries are less than 100 as of 11pm EST Thursday February 21, so you have a great shot at winning. I just ADORE my own custom creation with Ronin's adorable artwork and a … [Read more...]

That I Would Be Good

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The song--"That I Would Be Good", by Alanis Morissette--has been a mental health theme song for me for a long time. I was listening to it last night and it still evoked the same emotional response. No matter how I may be feeling, I always want to feel loved, to feel like a good person--a worthy … [Read more...]

Stigma is Stupid: One the Move for #MIAW

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Its Mental Illness Awareness Week. Please "like" (or RT) if you love someone with mental illness. #weARENOTalone #MIAW I posted that on Facebook last night, and tweeted it both last night and today. Its gotten a lot of retweets. The important message is that just about everyone is affected by … [Read more...]

We’re Fighting Against Breast Cancer. Join us Friday Oct 19!

Denim Day

I will never forget the day my mom received a call that her mom/my grandmother had breast cancer. My mom cried in my arms. I was 16 year old and it was the first time Mom had ever done that. The fear and anguish we felt that day is cemented in my memory forever. Last week, my beautiful … [Read more...]

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