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    Happiness at ivivva

    On Sunday, March 20, 2016 we celebrated the UN’s International Day of Happiness. I was inspired by Live Happy’s idea for a happiness wall and their #happyacts challege. My friends at Potions In Motiongenerously made and donated this wall for my event. I wanted to create a space where kids and adults could share their ideas on how they can spread…

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    International Day of Happiness

    UPDATE 3/18/16: Due to the anticipated inclement weather, the MIndBody Expo has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 15, 2016. Our Happiness Wall will be at Ivivva Boca Raton this Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 2-5pm. Come visit us and pledge how you will spread happiness in your school, community or workplace. Enter to win a giveaway for a private shopping night…

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    March for Babies

    The members of our Samaritans365 club learned about the March of Dimes this month. Our involvement with this wonderful organization actually began the month before. Our club collected empty shoeboxes. We wrapped the boxes in pink and blue wrapping paper. The children made note cards to decorate the boxes and we distributed them to each classroom in our Elementary School. Over the next…

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    Metamorphosis

    I had the opportunity to guest blog for Hooligans Magazine again. This post can also be read on their blog. Hooligans Magazine is a quarterly print publication featuring children’s fashion, art and design.  The first image that comes to mind when I hear the word “metamorphosis” is a butterfly. I think of the transformation it goes through from its stage as a caterpillar. I…

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    Love & Laughter

    No one has to face cancer alone. Gilda’s Club South Florida offers free programs for men, women, teens, and children as well as their families and friends who have been touched by cancer. Their innovative program is an essential complement to medical care, providing support groups, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational programs, and social activities, all free of charge to their…