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Book Review: The ASSERTIVE Parent Hacks, Traps, & Strategies For Raising Authentic Teens

Parenting is difficult. Things have changed so much over the years. Now with social media on the rise, there is so much as parents we need to be aware of. Author Daniel Patterson has come to the rescue, and has written “The Assertive Parent.”

As a parent, NOTHING shocks me anymore. I have heard and seen it all…

I never thought I would sound like my mother, and frankly I never wanted to. I always thought she was overbearing and over the top. But I now have a greater appreciation for my parents and their concerns while I was growing up. I have 4 children and I have witnessed 2 of my girls go through some extremely difficult times during their high school years. I have FINALLY found a resource to keep me up on the times. I have a son that is on his way to teenage years, and I now feel like I have the tools to navigate the storm.

Thank you Daniel Patterson for writing this book. All opinions are my own.

This book covers many important topics such as:

Social media awareness
Drugs and alcohol awareness
Proactive & consistent parenting
School & academics

This incredible book is also interactive and provides helpful checklists to help parents categorize their thoughts and concerns. It also keeps parents on their toes, and gives them inside look into the latest high school social trends. The topics discussed are EXTREMELY important and have helped me get a glimpse into an unknown world.

Parents, do you know what a Finsta is? If not, you need to read this book!

About The Author

Patterson draws from over 15 years of experience as a high school teacher, administrator, and educational-centered parenting and teen life coach. Having received his master’s in secondary education, Patterson currently runs a full-time consulting firm, Patterson Perspective Inc. To date, he has worked with over 100 families, helping teens reach their full capacity in academic and social frameworks through positive reinforcement and giving parents the necessary tools for their children to achieve this.

About The Book

“The Assertive Parent” is a practical roadmap for parents seeking to build autonomy, authenticity, and resilience in their teenage children. The book tackles four significant topics, including substance abuse and family communications and systems. Readers will experience a solution-oriented, judgment-free, and plug-and-play resource that provides a framework for successfully modifying their approach to parenting teenagers.

“The Assertive Parent” is available for $18 at Amazon.com. For more information visit pattersonperspective.com.

Old Friends, Good Beer, And Fun Times At The Summer Suds Brewfest In Fountain Valley

Summer is officially here, and I started out the season at the Summer Sudfest in Fountain Valley!

This was their first event in OC, and I truly hope it’s not their last. Thirty-five breweries, live performances, and food trucks were all lined up for event goers to enjoy.

Beer lovers unite! The three hour unlimited brew tastings were endless, and it was difficult to choose which beer to try first.

Here is a photo recap of the event.

Hosted: Thank you Summer Suds Brewfest for inviting me to your event. All opinions are my own.

Pic with contest winner. It’s so much fun to chat with my readers!

The event kicked off with limited VIP admission for the first hour, giving early goers the first opportunity to taste and mingle with brewers before the masses.

Local wines were also available for tasting…

It was so nice to reconnect with old grade school friends!

The wide range of beers on tap were flavorful, zippy, and great for a hot summer day. Some were malty, roasty, coffeeish, caramelly, toffee-like, molasses-like, smoky, sweet, autumnal, rustic, and some were layered.

Festival goers enjoyed large party games and ate delicious food from local Southern California food vendors.

We had a blast at Summer Suds Brewfest and hope they come back to OC soon!

Wishing you all a wonderful summer… ¡Salud!

Queen Bee Latina xo

Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time Tea Party: Movie Now On Blu-ray and Digital

Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time has hit Blu-ray and Digital!

In celebration of the film home release, my kiddos and I attended a fabulous tea party at the Huntington Library…

Thank you Disney Movies for inviting us to the A Wrinkle In Time Celebration. All opinions are my own.

The Huntington Library was the perfect setting for the “A Wrinkle In Time Tea Party.”

About The Film

From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time. Based on the timeless classic and filled with spectacle, warmth and heart, this celebrated film follows an ordinary girl’s epic adventure and brave journey to save her family, with the ultimate triumph of love. Featuring an all-star cast including Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Chris Pine, and eye-popping action—it’s fun for the whole family!

The mini delicious assorted sandwiches and desserts were delectable. Honey dripped from my spoon as the birds chirped in the gorgeous garden.

My daughter smiled with her large floral coronet, talking about how Opra had always been symbolic and an icon in her life. A Wrinkle in Time was Clarissa’s favorite book as a kid. She would dress up as a scientist and read snippets to her father, until he fell in a deep slumber. The book allowed her mind to run amok, and keep her scientist dreams alive. She constantly created worlds that consisted of Hot Cheetos, my little pony, and travel.

After watching the film, she said it fulfilled her expectations. More so considering the diversity was everything she had hoped. At the tea party she sipped her tea, and rubbed caviar from a salmon sandwich on her upper lip, “I’m Mr. Murry are you ready for tesseract travel? ”

Since the release of the film, Andrew and Clarissa have watched it a few too many times. Her tiny primas (cousins) can recite the film lines almost as well as she can. But hey explaining what a tesseract is, is a cool party trick, right?

My son played in the garden with his friends, and he often stopped to take a whiff of the scented flowers that surrounded him.

On numerous occasions, I had to stop and take pictures of the stunning flowers. The garden was heavenly and so peaceful. I can’t wait to go back and explore.

My son has become quite the history buff, and had a great time exploring the estate at the gardens.

If you missed this sensational movie in theaters, Get Disney’s “A Wrinkle In Time” on Digital, Blue-ray, or on 4K Ultra HD.

Pageant Of The Masters 2018: Under The Sun July 7th- September 1st

I was ten years old when I attended my very first Pageant of the Masters show in Laguna Beach. I can still remember my heart fluttering as the intricate paintings with the use of real human beings were showcased in front of me. I was blown away, and I couldn’t believe how little girls like me were part of something so breathtaking.

Last week, I got a special behind the scenes tour of this year’s LIVE art show. After getting a glimpse, I was overwhelmed with the nostalgia. Once again I could hear the delightful music, feel my hair stand on end, and my heart palpitate.

The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show will celebrate its 86^th year July 5 through September 1, 2018 in Laguna Beach, California.

If you have never experienced this sensational show, you MUST. It’s was a unique concept created by Lolita Perine, and was once criticized heavily by speculators. After the first “living art” expose, it drew attention almost instantaneously. In 1934 Roy Ropp took over the production and renamed it “Pageant of the Masters.” He is known as the father of the production, and died in 1974.

The Festival has been rated one of the top festivals in the nation and each year hosts 140 of Orange County’s most talented artists. Recent accolades include Orange County Register’s Best Place to Buy Original Art, Art Fair Calendar’s Top Five Art Fairs in the West and Top 5 Art Festival in the nation voted by USA Today readers. Live music, hands-on art activities, exhibitions of local student artwork and a wide variety of special events round out one of Southern California’s favorite outdoor summer festivals. The Festival of Arts is sponsored in part by Southern California Acura Dealers, Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, Pavilions and the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.

This year’s show is going to be sensational!

Thank you Pageant of the Masters for inviting me to get a sneak peak of Under the Sun. All opinions are my own.

2018 Theme

Under the Sun

In the early years of the 20th century, a new generation of impressionists and plein air painters set up their easels outdoors and reveled in the natural beauty to be found as far as the eye could see. In the 2018 Pageant of the Masters, “Under the Sun,” theatrical magic, live music and light-hearted storytelling will honor Laguna’s own and other artistic pioneers from around the world who left their studios in search of new inspiration.

There’ll also be no shortage of fun and surprises as the Pageant acknowledges two local milestones: the 85th anniversary of “living pictures” at the Festival of Arts and the 100th anniversary of Laguna Art Museum.

The incredible show is a huge collaboration of artists, actors, volunteers and set designers.

The Pageant’s makeup artists must recreate the creations show above.

This is an example of the almost finished look.

It’s mind blowing to see how this art show comes ALIVE!

Artist Sharon Jackman showcased her gorgeous vases at the sneak peek.

In addition to the variety of artwork, the Festival of Arts offers a wide range of daily activities that the whole family can enjoy. The calendar includes nightly live music, guided art tours, art workshops and weekly series including Concerts on the Green (sponsored by Cambria Estates Vineyard and Winery) and Art, Jazz, Wine, and Chocolate (sponsored by Charles Schwab). Several special one-day events will return this year, including the very popular Festival Runway Fashion Show and Family Art Day (sponsored by San Diego County Credit Union).

This “LIVE SHOW” is a MUST see!

DATES AND ADMISSION

JULY 7 – SEPTEMBER 1

Nightly at 8:30pm

Advance tickets $15 – $260

Dine At The Festival

The Laguna Beach Company Has Purchased Tivoli Terrace and Creates New Dining Destination, Terra Laguna Beach on Festival of Arts Grounds

The Laguna Beach Company has purchased longstanding Laguna Beach restaurant Tivoli Terrace and through Laguna Creative Ventures is creating a new dining destination, Terra Laguna Beach, on the Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters (FOA/POM) grounds. Opening this summer with help from the creative direction of [seven-degrees], Terra will reinvent the dining experience on the festival grounds for the thousands of seasonal and year-round visitors, while keeping with the worldwide recognition, professional and artistic excellence that the FOA/POM is known for.

Unique and Personalized It’s a Boy Baby Shower Invitations By Basic Invite

Are you expecting a child or planning a baby shower?

If so, you’ve got to check out these adorable and unique invitations by Basic Invite!

When I found out I was pregnant with my son, I was overjoyed. I didn’t want a surprise baby shower because I wanted to take part in every detail of the party planning. Basic invites has become my go to for party invites, because I LOVE all the little details that make these invitations so special.

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Thank you Basic Invite for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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The website is easy to navigate through, and there is a HUGE selection to choose from.

I can choose the font, boarders, and background colors. The color options are endless!

Almost Unlimited Colors

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 180 different color options so you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the littlest detail. This is what we feel sets us apart from almost any other online stationery company and is what we feel is our biggest draw.

How cute are these invites? I know the fathers to be would love these!

Custom Samples

Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their actual invitation so they can see exactly how it will print as well as the paper quality before they ever have to place their final order.

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Over 40 Different Colors of Envelopes

Basic Invite is just as colorful with our envelopes as we are with our invitations. Customers can choose from over 40 different colors when it comes to their envelopes so that they can make their invitation stand out even before it is opened. All of our envelopes are peel and seal so the envelopes can be quickly and securely closed.

Address Capturing Service

Basic Invite offers an address capturing service that allows customers to simply share a link on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other form of social media to request their friends and family’s addresses which will be stored in the customer’s account and can then be selected during the design process. Basic Invite offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Christmas card orders. How convenient is that?

Foil

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Disney Pixar Incredibles 2: DIY Glow In The Dark Healthy Snack Buckets

My son LOVES junk food!

I of course, often have to hide it or throw it away…

In celebration of the new Incredibles 2 Movie, my son and I made some easy Snack Buckets.

These adorable buckets will help him “fuel up to stay incredible!” More importantly, they are healthy and Mom approved!

I have listed the instructions for you to make them with your kiddos at home. I have also included a printable Incredibles 2 Activity Kit to enjoy with your family! (see below)

#Incredibles2 Hits Theaters June 15!

Thank you Disney Pixar for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

About Incredibles 2

In “Incredibles 2,” Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is called on to lead a campaign to bring Supers back, while Bob (voice of Craig T. Nelson) navigates the day-to-day heroics of “normal” life at home with Violet (voice of Sarah Vowell), Dash (voice of Huck Milner) and baby Jack-Jack—whose super powers are about to be discovered. Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone (voice of Samuel L. Jackson) by their side. That’s what makes this family so Incredible.

Written and directed by Brad Bird (“Iron Giant,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille”) and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles,” “Tomorrowland”) and Nicole Grindle (“Sanjay’s Super Team” short, “Toy Story 3” associate producer), Disney•Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” busts into theaters on June 15, 2018.

You Will Need:

Colored Transparent Buckets (found these at my local party store)
Glow Sticks
Hot Glue Gun
Printer
Scissors
Long Wood Craft Sticks or Wood Skewers (cut off sharp edges)
Ziplock Bags (sandwich size)
Healthy Snacks *see my list below

Print out desired Incredible 2 picture and cut it out ( I found this one on the web) Then, glue it to the bucket.

Instructions:

2. Crack glow sticks to illuminate them.

3. Place glow sticks in a Ziplock bags. *very important & for safety

4. Place protected glow sicks in bucket.

Snack Bucket:

Pretzels (low sodium)
Blueberry and Strawberry Yogurt Fruit Snacks
Sugar Free Fruit Snacks
Plain Popcorn

Feel free to create your own!

Other options could be:

Raisins
Dry fruit
Banana chips
And any other healthy snack your kiddo might enjoy!

5. Last, fill up your snack bucket… Nom Nom!

Now how cute and easy was that?

Oooh…Now see how the bucket glows in the dark!

Optional***

I printed out these adorable masks and glued them to the sticks!

My son loved his healthy Snack Bucket, and was excited to share his treats!

The were super fun to make, healthy, and a hit with his friends.

Go see Incredibles 2 in theaters June 15th!

Printable Family Activity Kit :

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INCREDIBLES 2

Website: http://disney.com/incredibles2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarTheIncredibles/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheIncredibles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theincredibles/

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Hangtime Rollercoaster Is Now Open

Do you enjoy a good adrenalin rush and extreme rollercoasters?

If so, you need to head to Knott’s Berry Farm to experience their newest ride, HangTime!

In celebration of the new ride, last week I headed Knott’s to celebrate the new rollercoaster’s debut. It was a HangTime preview night and beach themed shindig! This new ride is the first and only dive coaster in Cali. HangTime towers 150 feet over the Boardwalk area showcasing a beyond vertical drop that is the steepest in California, gravity-defying inversions, and mid-air suspensions. GULP… Yes it’s pretty insane. This new ride is NOW open to park guests!

I looked up at the ride and thought, am I actually going to do this? Then I figured, what the heck… YOLO! ( you only live once)

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For those of you that enjoy a thrill ride, your are definitely in for a treat!

About HangTime

HangTime will send riders up a vertical lift hill into a 15-story 96-degree drop-the steepest drop in California. The coaster’s train will come to a halt once the highest peak is reached, and will leave riders suspended at the crest for several seconds staring downward at a 60-degree angle, giving the illusion of a disappearing track. Then the train will suddenly descend in a beyond-vertical drop, through 2,189 feet of steel track and five gravity-defying inversion. HangTime will be only the second rollercoaster in the Western Hemisphere to feature a negative-g stall loop, which gives riders the sensation of floating.

The new HangTime ride looks spectacular at night!

The party was HangTime beach themed with live band playing Beach Boy’s tunes, and beach balls being tossed around the park … Knott’s Berry Farm definitely knows how to throw a party!

These deviled eggs were decorated with colorful edible flowers. They were almost too pretty to eat!

Guests can experience an entire season of fun including the thrill of HangTime with a 2018 Knott’s Season Pass, on sale now at the best price of the year. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2018 to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blackout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2018 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and the newly expanded Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Regular passes are just $92 or nine easy payments of $10.22 and Gold Season Passes are $110 or nine payments of just $12.22. These offers end October 29, 2017. Applicable taxes and fees apply online. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.

“Hey kids…Look at your mom, she’s a daredevil!”

Are you brave enough to ride HangTime? If so, share you experience by using the #KnottsHangTime hashtag on Social Media.

Bacon Bacon and More Bacon at Slater’s 50/50 In Anaheim Hills

Featured Burger: BISON & BACON American-raised bison with thick-cut bacon, swiss cheese, jalapeño-bacon jam, lettuce, tomato and sage aioli on a honey wheat bun. (my personal fave)

It’s National Burger Month and it’s time to celebrate Yippee!

If you are a bacon fan, you need to check out Slater’s 50/50 in Anaheim Hills.

My family absolutely LOVES “le bacon,” and we were excited to check this legendary burger joint out. As we walked in the restaurant, we could hear and smell the sizzling bacon… It was heaven on earth!

Mike the manager, kindly greeted us and showed us to our table. He was very friendly and attentive with both the customers and his staff. Our knowledgeable waitress walked us through the menu options. The selection was HUGE, and there were so many delicious appetizers and entrées to choose from. There was BACON in almost everything on their menu! (a pinch me moment)

Hosted: Thank you Slater’s 50/50 for inviting my family to eat at your restaurant. All opinions are my own.

We started out with the Slater’s Vampire Dip… OMG sooo addicting!

This loaded appetizer had roasted garlic and artichoke hearts blended with creamy melted cheese, served in a sourdough bread bowl with crispy pita and veggies for dipping.

Bacon Mac and Cheese Balls- Yes please! These House-made bacon mac and cheese balls are breaded with panko and served with Tapatio ranch for dipping. This appetizer had just the right crisp with a rich moist inside… NOMNOM

Check out this over the top amped up Ultimate S’more Shake!

Whoa! This insane shake was prepared by “Mike the Man” himself. He took much pride in his creation, and explained all that was involved in making this masterpiece.

This toasted marshmallow shake has a marshmallow fluff rim & crumbled graham cracker crust is topped with fresh whipped cream, toasted marshmallows, a chocolate syrup drizzle and a campfire roasted s’more . (Add Bailey’s Irish Cream)

The Lone Star Smoke was my son’s burger choice on the menu. He ordered the animal fries, to go with his delicious burger. (I kept stealing them lol)

It has Black Canyon Angus beef topped with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion rings, pickles, smoky barbecue sauce and garlic aioli on a brioche bun.

The Original 50/50 is the most popular among bacon fans. It has beef and bacon blend, pepper jack cheese, avocado, sunny-side up egg and chipotle mayo on a brioche bun.

Cheers! It was so nice to sit, relax, and enjoy a craft beer. There are 25 local beers to select from on tap. The ambiance is casual and inviting. Slater’s 50/50 is a great spot for date night, or even just to sit watch the game.

Oooh… Don’t forget to ask about their new delicious bloody Mary Bar!

Hickory-Smoked Bacon Bloody Mary

They are made with house-made bacon vodka and Cutwater Bloody Mary mix, finished with thick-cut bacon and Tajin!

We had a great time and we can’t wait to go back! The service was exceptional, the food was incredible, and the staff made us feel right at home…

Address:

6362 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd.

Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

Join Us May 30th 6-7pm PST for a #Doozers Twitter Party to Celebrate Season 2

Join Us for a #Doozers Season 2 Twitter Party!

What: Doozers Season 2 Premiere Twitter Party

When: May 30th 6-7pm PST

Who: With HULU, Jim Henson’s Studio, and Blogger Friends

Why: To Celebrate Season 2 Premiere on May 25th by using the hashtag #Doozers

We will be talking about DOOZERS, about Jim Henson’s Productions, and handing out AWESOME door prizes!

Earlier this week we headed to Los Angeles, California to get a sneak peek of Hulu’s Season 2 of DOOZERS! There are so many surprises in these upcoming episodes, it will not disapoint fans.This Pod Squad loves to DESIGN, CREATE, and INNOVATE! These DOOZERS are DOERS – they put their ideas into action. This show has an amazing STEM initiative that educates and inspires kiddos!

Disclosure: Thank you Hulu & Jim Henson’s Productions for inviting me to your DOOZERS Season 2 Party. I received compensation for this post.

The DOOZERS themed fiesta was just adorable!

About DOOZERS

DOOZERS is an animated preschool series for kids featuring four best friends who live in Doozer Creek, a wonderful blending a the fantastical, modern and eco-friendly community. Dubbed “the Pod Squad,” Spike, Molly Bolt, Flex and Daisy Wheel bounce from one fabulous kid adventure to the next. Like a scout troop, the Pod Squad engages in exciting projects and has a blast playing together. The series celebrates the spirit of being an innovator and inspires all kids to have an “I can do it” attitude. These DOOZERS are DOERS and put their ideas into action!

There were so many yummy treats!

How cute are these little ants on a log?

My son had a great time making crafts and spending quality time with his papi!

Download these adorable Hulu – Doozers Coloring Sheets

Don’t forget to watch Season 2 of DOOZERS on Hulu and join us on Twitter Wednesday May 30th!

Follow our Host and friends on Twitter and don’t forget to use the hashtag #Doozers at the Twitter fiesta!

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SEVENTEEN: COLLEGE GOALS An Insider’s Guide to Finding and Getting Into A School You’ll Love!

Post written by: Clarissa Camacho

I am senior in high school, and I will be attending a Cal State University in the fall. It’s definitely been a journey, both emotionally and academically. Deciding which school would be a right fit for me, has definitely been a challenge. Recently, the editors of Seventeen Magazine released a new book entitled Seventeen: College Goals, an insiders guide to finding and getting into a school you’ll love. Upon reading it, I am in awe with the resources it provides. It gives me the tools to take on University in terms of study hacks, self care, sex, adulting, drugs and alcohol prevention.

My parents have always stressed the importance of education. After my SAT and ACT prep classes, my mother would feed me and show me how to make protein packed wraps, chicken noodle soup, tofu and other Pinterest worthy meals to prepare me for college. At each of these meals, she would teach me something new that she felt would be vital to my college experience. She would even talk about topics that are considered taboo in my Hispanic culture.

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With SATs, ACTs, AP courses, and studying this school year has been just a little insane!

As a very anxious student, I have only known a few self-care coping mechanisms:

1. Cry

2. Binge on junk food

3. Watch 500 Days of Summer until my little brother tackles me for the remote

After reading Seventeen Magazine tips, I realize how unhealthy these coping mechanisms are, and how I can better my life with simple things such as eating healthy, maintaining a sleeping schedule, and taking care, and loving my body!

This school year is BIG for me, and I am both excited and nervous at the same time. I have so much on my mind. I am thrilled that I now have an all- in- one journal/guide to place my thoughts, dreams, and goals!

This incredible book makes a great birthday, graduation, and or a just cuz gift!

About The Book

The only thing standing between you and that college life is figuring out where you might want to go, completing your applications, writing a killer essay, scoring solid test scores, shining in your activities, getting glowing recommendations, and . . . okay, that’s a lot. But even though being accepted into college can seem big and overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be.

That’s where Seventeen: College Goals comes in. This stress-free guide—part-planner, part-journal—will help walk you through the step-by-step process of applying to colleges. There are pages filled with practical cheat sheets, handy life hacks, thoughtful tips, fun quizzes, inspiring quotes from your favorite celebs and leaders, and prompts that will push you to self-reflect. (After all, that’s what college essays are all about!) This way, you can freak out less about if you’ll get in, and actually start thinking about which school’s offer you’re going to accept.

I’m counting down the days to graduation!

When I start attending Cal State, I think I will be slightly more at ease with this book. Not having my mom around will definitely be a struggle as she truly is my best friend, my mentor, and my biggest supporter. This little book will help me organize my thoughts, help with decision making, and reassure me that this is only the beginning of my future…

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