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How to Change the Color of Your Hydrangeas?
Hydrangeas are lush, beautiful shrubs covered with broad green leaves and large round flowerheads. These full, massive flowers are loved by florists and gardeners alike as they can be a magnificent decoration in your garden as well as a gem in your bouquet for a special occasion. Bulk hydrangeas in a wide variety of colors allow you to be inventive and artistic when creating your flower arrangements. Natural Colors There are more than 75 species of flowering hydrangeas native to Asia and North America. In most species, the petals are white, but in others, they can range from light blue or pink to vibrant lavender and purple. In addition, these…
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Staff Picks: 19 Books that Celebrate Black History
Save The Children sent me a great article today! As a mom of 3 bi-racial children I have learned the importance of inclusion for them. It can be hard to find good, uplifting books that also feature brown skin children. I am so appreciative of this article. I have included the first 5 picks. Check out their page for the rest of the 19! There are so many times to celebrate black authors from Black History Month to Juneteenth and throughout the year! These staff favorites make for excellent reads all year long. 1. Amazing Grace By Mary Hoffman and Caroline Binch (Scholastic) Amazing Grace is an old school favorite about a…
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Children’s Organ Transplant Association The Trusted Leader Supporting Families … For a Lifetime
Thanks to Their Daughter’s Heart Transplant (15 Years Ago on February 15th) A Texas COTA Family is Celebrating American Heart Month February 1, 2023 — February is the month to celebrate love and hearts. Since 1964, February has been known as American Heart Month throughout the United States. For the Stephenson family of San Angelo, Texas, February truly is a month to celebrate selfless gifts from the heart. Their teenager, Reagan, is alive and able to celebrate Valentine’s Day (also recognized as National Donor Day) this year because of the new heart she received 15 years ago on February 15th. Stacy Stephenson’s fourth pregnancy was seemingly uneventful. Mom Stacy, Dad…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
