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  • Happy Fun Summer (support local)

    I love all things, Summer. When it comes to the heat, melting ice-cream, farmer markets, and varying picnics there is an endless supply of things to do. Having moved to the Centre County region three years ago, I will admit that it has taken me awhile to get out and enjoy all that Happy Valley

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  • Go Guard

    Typically the saying “Go Guard” is normally reserved for those moments shared where soldiers unite in eye rolling over certain situations that can’t be believed, or, can be believed but with much astonishment or disbelief. However, I am going to use it for something a little different today. This post will be a little different

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  • Breast Cancer Beauty Queen

    Breast Cancer Beauty Queen

    In June 2021, I had traveled to Washington, D.C. to compete for the title of Ms. Pennsylvania World Universal. During our cocktail hour, it was hard not to notice a bubbly and charismatic woman who exuded confidence. Her name was Denisia Wood. When she introduced herself to the group, much to my amazement, she was

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  • Coaching Queens

    Coaching Queens

    Being bullied in Middle School and most of my High School years was pretty damning on my self-worth. Sometimes I think that maybe if the other children knew I was dealing with an abusive step-father in the early years, having to move in with my grandmother for some time, or even living on my own

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  • A New You

    First things first – I am no expert when it comes to nutrition. If you want advice completely pertinent to you, I would suggest finding yourself a nutritionalist. This is my story of what I have learned and how we are being lied to in regards to everything on the battle of healthy V. unhealthy.

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  • If you Fail – Flop Fabulously Hard

    Over the course of about 2 years I have started organizing and hosting a benefit ball to fundraise for a nonprofit homeless shelter that serves 3 counties and sometimes more in my state. In a time where so many are struggling or at least finding it hard to find their way, I feel more can

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  • Why Volunteer

    Why Volunteer Many times we ponder whether we have the time or money to help others. Sometimes, I think we actually need to ask whether or not we have the energy to help others? It has been a rough two years with the pandemic. Sadly, many more individuals and families are struggling in various ways

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  • Big Hair, Big Hearts

    How many of you had ever made an assumption based on what you see on social media or by first impressions? I feel that sometimes it’s as though God puts someone in your life to make you reconsider and change all of those assumptions. They say it all the time, never judge a book by

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  • Women in the Workplace

    Let’s discuss, maternity leave or even women’s healthcare and hygiene products vs. mens. Okay, okay, I am not going to get political; but I feel there are some real issues here and ones that we need to start asking questions or voicing our concerns over. I take being a mother to an extremely protective level.

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  • A Community Strong

    When people come together, we change the world. I have been on this voyage of trying to explain poverty; the struggles met by those and their families that live it; and ways to better understand and assist. Breaking down this epidemic is one were others have lifted me up and assisted me in breaking through

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