Growing up in a single-parent household was never easy, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. Despite the hardships my family faced as my mother struggled to make ends meet, my upbringing shaped me into a strong, compassionate person. I only have one parent raising me, but seeing how hard my mom works and […]
“My New Year’s resolution is to stop eating sweets and start eating healthier.” “In 2013, I will spend more time with my family.” “My resolution this year is to join the local gym and exercise more.” We’ve all heard these stereotypical New Year’s resolutions before. Once the clock strikes midnight and January 1st arrives, we’re […]
To state it simply, volunteering has changed my life tremendously. Helping others has always been close to my heart. My earliest memory of giving back was when I was four-years-old. My pastor always spoke in church about her visits with hospital patients and nursing home residents. Me, being a nosy preschooler, begged to go with […]
What’s on your holiday wish list this year? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another tradition during the holiday season, gift-giving is a significant part of the celebrations. Maybe your best friend has been begging for a pair of bright neon Converse sneakers since last summer, or perhaps your cousin was recently caught eyeing […]