“Celebrating Life, Love, and Moments That Matter.”
We need to be intentional in demonstrating how much people mean to us…
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“From Winter Blues to Bright Horizons”
Whether it’s the weather or circumstances that cause you to feel depressed, there are things you can do to change your mood…
“Calm and Collected: Your Essential Guide to Handling Car Accidents”
Happy Friday, RISERS! I hope this week has been good to you. We have come to the end of the first month of 2025. I hope your January was a little calmer than mine. In addition to all the other things that have happened this month, I was involved in a car accident on Monday. I
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Embrace the Journey – Celebrate the Moments!
To keep with the joke theme of books, my recharge tip for you this week is to spend time lounging around with your face in your favorite book…
Reflections and Resolutions as We Rise Together
To all of you who are faithful to support and read the blog for RiseUP Cooperative, thank you for having a heart for teens and the other precious ones who are supported, encouraged, and strengthened by this nonprofit organization.
Christmas List or Christmas Lift?
Instead of tackling those intense to-do items alone, enlist the help of a friend or family member so that you can make memories of doing those things together.
Pinecones, Presents, and The Polar Express
My family has always enjoyed doing crafts over the holidays, especially when we were foster parents, and one thing that we do for Christmas is incorporate things from nature in our home decor.
Making the Holidays a Bit Sweeter
When I worked in preschool, one of the things I enjoyed was making a Christmas ornament for all of the children’s families.
Holiday Tip: If You’re Happy, They’ll Be Happy
I heard a statement on the radio about someone dreading Thanksgiving because they got so stressed over getting everything cleaned up for the day/meal that they didn’t really enjoy Thanksgiving itself. My advice is this…
Cultivating Gratitude
To everyone who has served our country in the Armed Forces, thank you for giving your time, often away from your family, to help keep the United States strong and free.