By Tia Cristy The end of summer hits like that last wave at the beach—it’s fun until it knocks you over and you realize oh no, school is coming. The shift from lazy mornings and popsicles to packed lunches and school forms can feel like a sprint in flip-flops. But with a little planning, you […]
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By Tia Cristy Father’s Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate and show appreciation for the father of your children. Whether you’re in a romantic relationship, co-parenting, or simply want to acknowledge his role in your children’s lives, this day is about honoring his contributions. It’s not just for him, but for your children. They […]
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By Tia Cristy Springtime is here, and as the saying goes, April showers… Yeah, you know it. But how do you help your garden get the best May flowers? This month, I wanted to highlight a few tips for our green thumb readers who are looking to create a majestic garden this season. Still, I […]
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By Tia Cristy Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, a prominent figure in education and community engagement, serves as the Executive Vice President of Community Engagement at National University and holds the prestigious position of Executive Director of the National University Foundation. Over her illustrious career, spanning more than four decades, Nancy has made significant contributions to education, […]
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By Tia Cristy They say April showers bring May flowers, and that in essence is true. Flowers need the water to grow. The more rain and attention, the better the blossom that season. Everything under the sun has a season, and sadly, sometimes it’s a little more dreary and cold, but remember, the sun is […]
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By Tia Cristy Not every woman is comfortable talking about her lady parts—and unfortunately, it shows. Women’s health remains one of the most challenging topics to discuss, especially when it comes to sexual organs and their connection to the infamous pelvic floor. With euphemisms like “the land down under,” “the treasure,” “south of the equator,” […]
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By Tia Cristy As we move closer towards the spring in the northern hemisphere, we find the ‘lighter’ holidays help get us all through the remainder of the long season. However, St. Patrick’s Day is that one fun holiday where people all over the world pull out their green garments and give cheers to one […]
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By Tia Cristy Remember Natasha Beddingfield had a song called “Pocket Full of Sunshine”? That is honestly a fabulous way to describe this month’s featured leader, Pocket Sun. If I only were allowed three ways to describe her, I would have to say, she is brilliant, radiant, and full of joy. This petite, sweet-spoken entrepreneur […]
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By Tia Cristy I’ve been asked many times, what do I use on my skin, or have I had any procedures done to maintain its youth and glow? The fact is I haven’t had any plastic surgery, but I’m not opposed to those that have, nor am I ashamed of caring for my skin as […]
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When it was suggested I write an article on menopause for this month’s issue, I said it would probably be easier to write a book on the subject than choosing what are the important highlights of menopause. Trust me, they’re all important. You see, I’m a self-proclaimed Amateur Expert on the subject since women’s health […]
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