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4 Must-Have Travel Safety Tips for Busy Families (From a Tow Truck Expert)

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Do you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while waiting for a tow truck? Here are a few safety tips from a tow truck operator.

Do you know how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe while waiting for a tow truck? Here are a few safety tips from a tow truck operator. This post is sponsored by Allways Towing.  At one point in our lives, many of us have to rely on the services of a tow truck company. Whether you are going to work, taking your ...

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: Road Trips, Safety, Sponsored, Vacation

20 Books About Black History to Read With Your Kids

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by RAKI WRIGHT

During Black History Month (or any time of year), there are some great books you can read with your kids. These educational titles will help your kids understand history, relate to historical figures, and inspire their futures.

During Black History Month (or any time of year), there are some great books you can read with your kids. These educational titles will help your kids understand history, relate to historical figures, and inspire their futures. As a child, I don't remember having many black characters in the books I read. Some of my favorite things to read were ...

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Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Black History Month, Book Lists, Children's Books, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

How to Make the Best Out of a Snow Day

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by RAKI WRIGHT

This snow storm came out of nowhere! But we figure we should make the best of it. If school and work are cancelled, here are 30 fun things to do on snow day.

Snow days. You either love them or hate them. There's no in-between. For kids, it's one of the best feelings ever to wake up to a blanket of snow. For parents, there's an immediate panic while figuring out the logistics of whether you'll be able to get to work and what you'll do with the kids.   We've all been there. An overnight ...

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Filed Under: Family Time Tagged With: Activities to Do with Kids, Fruit Shoot, Kids' Activities, Sponsored, Winter, Winter Break

20 Best Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes

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by RAKI WRIGHT

During January, we celebrate MLK, Jr.'s birthday and February is Black History Month. These Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes are inspiring, empowering, and motivational.

During January, we celebrate MLK, Jr.'s birthday and February is Black History Month. These Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes are inspiring, empowering, and motivational. Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.? Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his ...

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Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Black History Month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes

The Art of Living Intentionally

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by RAKI WRIGHT

Intentional living is any lifestyle based on an individual or group’s conscious attempts to live according to their values and beliefs. Do I consider myself one of those types of people? The irony is that I don’t because I haven’t really made a lot of “intentional” decisions.

A book that invites you to pay attention to who you are and what your family needs and then make some choices. What is Intentional Living? Intentional living is any lifestyle based on an individual or group's conscious attempts to live according to their values and beliefs.  Do I consider myself one of those types of people? The irony is ...

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Filed Under: Family, Work / Life Balance Tagged With: Intentional Living

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Welcome! I'm Raki. I am a working mom of 2 (22-year old son and 15-year old daughter). I share tips to balance work, family, and make time for you. More...

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