If you're thinking "wow I can't believe it's already that time of year again", you're not completely wrong. Historically, I've started this project in October or November. However, I'm trying something new this year and starting in September! Last year, I had asked if we should start a month earlier so we could get the… Continue reading 5TH Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Tag: Empowerment
Day 5 : Officially Home!
I’m sad to be leaving the DR after an amazing few days, but I’m happy to be heading home to my own bed and my husband. Our flight wasn’t until 1:30, but with international flights you have to get to the airport 3 hours ahead, so after some breakfast we were on our way around… Continue reading Day 5 : Officially Home!
SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Almost 4 months since I announced the beginning of my 3rd Annual project, I am back with a final recap! If you've been following along for the last 3 years, you know we've done something a little different each time. The first year we gave some bags to those on the streets as well as… Continue reading SUCCESS! 3rd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
5 Years Already + Exciting News?!
Today officially marks the five year anniversary of my move from Florida to Connecticut! On one hand it feels like I just moved here, and on the other I feel like I've been here forever. While I did give a little six month and three year update, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading 5 Years Already + Exciting News?!
SUCCESS! 2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Just over 3 months since I initially announced our 2nd Annual Project, and just over a month after I posted our halfway update, I am back with our final wrap up! If you don't know what the HCPP is, it is an annual project that I started in 2021. I fundraise money via social media… Continue reading SUCCESS! 2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project
Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!
If you've been wondering why I haven't been giving many updates or sneak peaks on my newest release, Shelly Goes to Massachusetts, it's because my newsletter has been getting them! Anyone on my email list gets about 1 email a week and they've been including sneak peaks, giveaways, and updates. Be sure to join so… Continue reading Shelly Goes to Massachusetts Releases Soon!
2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!
Last year I initiated a project making homeless care packages to give out to people on the streets in Connecticut. I raised almost $1500, made 48 backpacks, and supported 2 charities in addition to handing bags out. I received a lot of positive feedback and participation, so I'm ecstatic that we are BACK for Year… Continue reading 2nd Annual Homeless Care Package Project!
Day 4: My last day in Chicago
My flight isn’t until this evening so I’m headed downtown to see if I can hang out at Riverwalk. It’s pretty much the only thing I haven’t gotten to see yet that I wanted to, and that’s probably all I will have time for today anyways. There’s a bus at 9:12 coming so I wake… Continue reading Day 4: My last day in Chicago
Day 1: Nervous, but ready to go!
We’re back for this years New Year New Place trip, and this time, we’re going to Chicago! If you don’t know what New Year New Place is, I made a goal when I was 20 to try and go somewhere new each year. So far I’ve done it every year since, and I always blog… Continue reading Day 1: Nervous, but ready to go!
5 things I learned after breaking my wrist as an adult
Not gonna lie, of all the injuries I ever thought or would’ve seen myself getting from volleyball, I have to say a broken wrist was never one. Especially two days before I was supposed to play in, what I would call, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play in a tournament as a hitter. I say once… Continue reading 5 things I learned after breaking my wrist as an adult
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