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Saving $150 on My Lights
This month, I saved $150 on my lights by using simple, yet easy ideas that I incorporated into my routine every morning. I was spending $300 a month on my lights before August 2021, but in August I saved $150. I keep off the lights during the day and open my blinds instead, which allows…
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Becoming Dragon Strong
My own personal journey with aggressive experimental cervical cancer treatment in 2003 initially caused the disability with my legs and back. Since then, treatment saved my life, yet I have been experiencing chronic pain and a balance issue. Also, I have Neuropathy in my feet, which has caused falls and has caused me to break…
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My Accident and Heartbreaking Loss
Today, it has been an entire month, since I broke my leg in a serious fall on Feb 28, 2021. My original disability involves difficulty walking, which ended up being the actual reason that I broke my right leg. Suddenly, I lost my ability to drive and my job which was delivering orders and food…
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Beating the Blues…(Devotional)
Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman Do you ever feel like you are alone, when you are in the midst of life’s storm? Do you ever wonder where God is, as the bricks of life start to crumble around you? It is natural to get angry or afraid, but you don’t have to let it consume…
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Shaken, Not Stirred!
Written By, Crystal S. Kauffman How many times have you had your entire world shaken up by someone you love and trusted? No one knows exactly how this type of emotional pain and utter betrayal actually affects your life. They will say they do, but they don’t feel what you feel or how profoundly this…
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Beating the Blues…
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Do you ever feel like you are alone, when you are in the midst of life’s storm? Do you ever wonder where God is, as the bricks of life start to crumble around you? It is natural to get angry or afraid, but you don’t have to let it consume your…
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Spread Positive Seeds
By, Crystal S. Kauffman-Amon Sometimes, when I meet a person for the first time, I literally will have to get away from this person as fast as I can. I can just feel their negative energy pouring off of them before they even say a word to me. Immediately, these negative people will have this…
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The Final Choice Is Yours
By, Crystal S. Kauffman Are you struggling with thoughts of using drugs, while you are in recovery? Do you really believe that you can do it one and lay it down again? Did you know can be clean for several years and still struggle with thoughts of using the drug of your choice? Honestly, as a recovering addict you cannot just walk away after using…
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Create a Blessing’s Jar
A blessing’s jar is a neat little way to remind yourself of the many daily blessings that you have received each day. This is a unique way to count your blessings, as you add little pieces of paper to a jar that have your blessing written on it. All you need for this project is…
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A Survivor’s Tale
Katherine Keys has been fighting Mesothelioma for 9 years. When she was first diagnosed doctors told her she had less than 2 years. Katherine refused to believe her time was limited and instead decided to fight the cancer. Katherine is convinced that it was her positive attitude and determination to win that has allowed her…
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Saying Goodbye to My Fur-Brother: Gizmo “Old Man”
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Tomorrow, I will be saying goodbye to my “Old Man”. Gizmo was my Fur-Brother for over 15 years or more. He has been with my family for his whole life, but due to moving and new landlord issues. I had to make a heart breaking decision to re-home…
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Meet Three More Precious Orphans
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet Susan Little Susan is ten-years-old, but she lost father and her mother has HIV/AIDS. Her mother could not care for her, so came to live at the orphanage. She is well adjusted and loves having her friends at the orphanage. She is in Primary 5 School, but she…
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His Kiss
By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Blogger He hugged me, Came closer and kissed me. He kissed me in the most passionate way, I’ve ever been kissed I felt my mind go blank. My stomach went to knots, My heart was pounding against my chest. I loved the feeling and I never wanted it to stop, I…
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Butterfly Reborn
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By, Lilly Maxwell, Guest Writer Love tore me up inside, How it lied and broke my heart. Then I met him and he smiled, He said hi and made me sigh. Something was different, Love has been gone so long. He asked me, “If I could be his?” Of course, “I said yes!” He hugged…
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Reallife Orphanage Home: Meet Four More Orphans
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet Daphine This three-year-old, young adorable girl is named Daphine and she is looking for a sponsor to help her receive her daily care and food. Little Daphine lost both of her parents and she has been with our orphanage for over sixteen months now. She is happy and…
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Meet Some Special Orphans Who Need Sponsors
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Meet a Volunteer: Kakande Muhamad I am Kakande Muhamad and I am a volunteer, who is running the Reallife Orphanage Home. I am a native thirty-two-year-old, who is currently caring for twenty children. Additionally, I am working with several volunteers to care for these lovely children. Some of these…
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Our Dream Dance
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Dedicated to JD Missing your arms and touch tonight, Our song floods my ears and entices my mind. I close my eyes and picture a time when, We had it all, because we had each other. I never thought I would be feeling so alone without you, Dancing together…
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Has the Truth about Little Lonzie Barton’s Death Finally Come Out?
By, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer Jacksonville, FL. /Feb. 9, 2016- For six months now, William “Ruben” Ebron and Lonna Lauramore Barton stayed silent about what had happened to the precious blue eyed, blonde hair toddler named Lonzie Barton. According to ActionNewsJax, this vibrant and adorable toddler lost his life on July 23, 2015, when…
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Police and Family are Desperately Seeking: Gina “Michelle” Ennis
Jacksonville, FL. /February 1, 2016-A woman with severe brain injury is missing and has been for over six months now. The family is praying that she will come home soon, so they are trying to get the word out about her disappearance with pictures to share on Facebook and other social media venues. According to…
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Gang Violence Claims Another Young Life
Jan. 30, 2016/Jacksonville, FL– A 22-month-old toddler was killed after becoming a victim of a possible gang related drive by shooting on Friday night. According to Action News Jax, the toddler has been identified as Aiden Michael McClendon and he was sitting in a car with his mother and his grandmother at a home on…
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Ways to Help Some Extraordinary Orphans in Kampala
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in Advertising, author, awareness, baby, child, Childhood, children, Crystal S Kauffman, Crystal S. Kauffman, Education, Family, Help, hero, independent, Indie writers, Inspiration, love, Organization, Orphanage, orphans, parents, Project, Random Acts of Kindness, salvation, small child, survial, VoluntersBy, Crystal S. Kauffman, Staff Writer The Real Life Orphanage is a place in Kampala, Uganda. The orphanage volunteers are trying to help the displaced children in their area. The orphanage needs help with donations or clothing, children toys, coloring items, sport items, and other things children love to do. The orphanage needs cash donations,…
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Coming Home
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By, Crystal S Kauffman, Staff Writer You’re the one I look to when my life falls apart, You have had me in your hands from the start. My life was bleak when I decided to move away, So today, I come back home to you and here I will stay. I know you will accept…
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My Song Demo…Be a Critic!
I am need of assistance from my many friends and readers. I am entering a contest, as well submitting my song (I wrote the lyrics and came up with melody) to different places. I need brutally honest opinions about my song, because I want to see how people feel about it. I privately messaged some…
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My First Kiss
By, Crystal S.Kauffman, Staff Writer Tonight I am in exotic bliss, Since, I experienced my first kiss. As you walked me to my door, My lips begged for more. As I say good night and climb in bed, A full moon is shining overhead. My heart is dancing with delight, This will be a memorable…
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Anniversary of a Dream
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By, Crystal S. Kauffman Staff Writer Missing the moments we spent, Wondering where the time went. Time has passed without a glance, Sometimes, I wish I took that chance. On our anniversary of the day we met, I can’t help but wonder if I will ever forget. The love we shared so long ago, I…
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Toddler Friendly Vacation Ideas
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in baby, child, Crystal S. Kauffman, dad, grandparents, imogen rayne, mom, notebook, parents, small child, toddlerBy, Crystal S. Kauffman Family vacation spots can be fun for older children, but most toddlers are too young to enjoy the actual vacation destination. Most toddlers truly are satisfied with the simple things in life: like camping out, zoos, nature trails, and museums. Luckily, there are many inexpensive vacation choices, which a parent’s can…
