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Look for the Small on National Making Life Beautiful Day
Everyone, yes everyone, can make life beautiful by doing one simple thing: by looking for the small. Look for it in the sun, the rain. Look for it in nature and art. Look for the light.

Rose Anderson
Jun 10


Her Passionate Pursuit - Jamie Martin’s Journey from Product Management to Coaching
Jamie’s career story is a powerful reminder that fulfillment often lies beyond traditional career paths. Despite being educated in...

Shanthi Mariappan
Apr 4


Plant the Seeds of Greatness with Tiny Actions and Small Steps
The beauty of Plant the Seeds of Greatness Month is this — you don’t need to make big changes all at once. It’s the small, daily seeds you plant that grow into real change and greatness follows.

Shanthi Mariappan
Mar 6


Soulmates, Partners and Friends: Someone in Whom You See a Part of Yourself
Soulmates transcend gender, age, race, and other distinctions. To me, a soulmate is someone through whom you see a part of yourself—your beliefs, values, or even the way you live.

JC
Feb 11


The Alone Feast: My Solo Christmas and Discovering the Greatest Gift of All
Merry Christmas to all, and to me! Wish we all embrace this feast of being alive, whether alone or surrounded by loved ones! Go forth and make memories on Christmas and every single day.

JC
Dec 24, 2024


Use Less Stuff Day: Community Sharing is Caring
The principles of Use Less Stuff Day are environmentally conscious purchases, practicality, and necessity. Be mindful about your purchases and invest more care into the gifts you share.

Meghan Do
Nov 21, 2024


Forget-Me-Not and Love Me For Eternity With These Unforgettable Flowers
With the symbolism of eternal love and memory, why not give a bouquet of these delicate forget-me-not flowers to someone you want to know will stay in your heart and mind for all eternity?

Rose Anderson
Nov 10, 2024


The Enigmatic Life and History of House Cats on National Cat Day
National Cat Day is a reminder of the importance of rescuing and appreciating our feline companions. Adoption provides a second chance for cats in need, enriching both their lives and ours.

Nadya Strudell
Oct 28, 2024


Knowing Who I Am in the Circle of Life and Loving Myself More
Changes are hard, especially when uprooting from one country to another and quickly adapting to the hitherto unknown cultural dynamics, but I am blessed with friends who care and support me.

Lakshmi Iyer
Oct 2, 2024


Memories of My Mom and Seeing Friendships Through a Santa Cruz Lens
Losing my mom was the hardest thing I have been through, and I still struggle with her absence every single day. Now, whenever I visit Santa Cruz, it is the only place I go to talk to her.

Hannah Sobczyn
Aug 29, 2024


A Tribute to My Sister as Her College Adventure Begins and a New Chapter Unfolds
Even though my sister and I will be apart and are both on our journeys of figuring out who we are going to be, the memories we share and the amazing friendship we keep will always be with us.

Maddie Bocian
Aug 3, 2024


It’s National Video Game Day – Play On!
Today is National Video Game Day! Who doesn’t play video games? Sadly, it is a common misconception that women don’t play video games. Some women are passionate about video games.

Jennifer Tran
Jul 7, 2024


5 Activities You Need to Do in the Peak of Summer
Summer is a season that never fails to bring about a sense of anticipation and optimism. We make the most of longer and warmer days and enjoy neighborhood events, art fairs and farmers markets.

Amy Cai
Jun 19, 2024


Go Outdoors and Have a Picnic! It’s International Picnic Day!
Take a break from your busy schedule this summer and have a picnic. International Picnic Day is a great day to lay a blanket on the grass and enjoy some good food with friends, family and nature.

Meagan Fuller
Jun 17, 2024


HER-Self Care: Listen to Your Body, It’s Saying, “Putting You First is Okay!”
Whenever I feel stressed, anxious, mad, or even excited, I always try to listen to what I need. Take a second to pause, breathe, and think because it will all work out and be okay.

Zoë Purdy
Sep 11, 2023


The Lovely Simple Things of Home: The Power of Gratitude
Being thankful for not only things but the people around me who support, love, and root for me changed something within. The little annoyances that are just a part of life went unnoticed.

Olivia Marbury
Sep 5, 2023


Losses and Lessons Learned Working Through My Grief
Have you ever lost someone? It is kind of funny to think that something really bad has to happen in your life so that you can start living one day at a time as if it were your last day on earth.

Joselyn Chérrez
Jan 31, 2023


Rising Above the “Under” on This National Underdog Day
Let’s celebrate National Underdog Day by making friends with underdogs and include them in our social circles. Underdogs can win and successfully contribute to any activity.

Jennifer Tran
Dec 15, 2022
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