“Mindy Jefferson is an incredible mother, wife, friend and role model. She is a mom to three handsome boys and has been married for 18 years. Her husband is active duty and has been serving his country for 22 years. She has been through six deployments and several temporary duties all while raising her boys and […]
Sherry Burr is best known for her ability to organize an event in her quiet and unassuming way that brings people together, connecting them in a simple yet elegant way – giving it just the right touch to make people feel comfortable and at ease. She prefers to work behind the scenes; she is the
“My wife, she is one of the most inspiring people I have ever been around. With God and faith at her side she can achieve anything she sets out to accomplish. Through her journey she has overcome a lot of obstacles. With each one she comes out stronger, braver, and more determined. There is never
Summer vacation isn’t all fun and games (even if it should be). Have a plan to avoid the proverbial ‘summer slide.’ Summer break is almost here with its family vacations, trips to the pool, and lazy days. But what parents might not realize is that three months away from school can cause your child to
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“Chris, is a young woman, wife and mom who I am blessed to know. She is a stay-at-home mom of two, soon to be three boys. She has a passion for being a military wife who works hard to support her army husband while raising their boys together. I have watched her during several deployments,
Summer is a time of playground fun, swimming, boating, biking, camping and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately, these activities can lead to a higher risk of injuries. In fact, according to the Safe Kids U.S. Summer Ranking Report, summer is known as “trauma season” among U.S. public health and medical professionals because unintentional deaths and serious
The Black Hills Playhouse is a professional theatre located in a glorious Custer State Park. Over the years, about 2500 creative professionals have worked for the Playhouse. Each summer, between 65 and 70 people live and work on the Playhouse campus, where they live in five dormitories and eat together in a dining hall. Many couples
Hiking is a great way to build family values and provides parents an opportunity to teach important lessons about respect, nature, responsibility and life through exploration. Get the whole family exercising with an outdoor adventure. Even if you feel that you are not in shape, these nature walks are the perfect place to start building your stamina
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With summer upon us, we all need to protect ourselves and our families from the many dangers of UV Radiation. It is estimated that we receive approximately 80% of our lifetime sun exposure before the age of 18, so sun protective measures can’t be started early enough. The Skin Cancer Foundation notes that regular
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Prevent Child Heatstroke in Cars Every summer, heartbreaking and preventable deaths happen when children are left alone in hot cars. Since 1998, at least 606 children – or one child every 10 days on average– have died from heatstroke when left unattended in a vehicle or after gaining access to an unattended vehicle. Nearly 90%
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