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Sometimes We Just Need A Tow Truck.

I saw the strangest site the other day.  It was a tow truck towing an ambulance.  There seems to be a whole lot wrong with that picture!! The ambulance is supposed to be rushing people who have an emergency to the hospital.  We rely on the ambulance to transport...

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Seatbelt Hugs!

You know how it is in a seatbelt -  you put it on and it is pretty loose and allows you to move around within reason.  You can lean forward to adjust the radio, or sideways to set your purse on the floor or move backwards to break up a fight with the kids in the back...

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Pain Away!

I pulled something in my back a couple days ago.  Nothing serious but a certain way I would turn, the sharp pain would take my breath away for a minute.  I went to the chiropractor yesterday and feel much better. Last night my neck was hurting from a degenerative disc...

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Can I Take Your Coat?

When someone comes into our home, we would generally ask if we could take their coat.  We take their coat and hang it either in the closet or on a nearby hook.  This way they are free to enjoy themselves without the burden of holding on to or wearing their coat. When...

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Piggy Bank Savings

I was cleaning my daughter's room a few weeks ago for her.  She had done the first "purge" and had said I could finish up.  Although cleaning, decluttering and organizing is a lot of work, sometimes you find special treasures or memorabilia that make you smile. I...

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Thank You RCCF & Women In Philanthropy!

Thank you Ripley County Community Foundation! Thank you to the RCCF for their generous grant of $1,500 to Bucket Buddies Mission through the Women in Philanthropy grant program!!! The Women in Philanthropy Luncheon was held April 18 at the Romweber Center with a...

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Detox Away!

Type the word "detox" in the Pinterest® app and you will get every kind of green concoction ever created that will help rid your body of toxins.  There are recipes for warm water with tea bags and lemon; a green smoothie with chia seeds and kale; a blueberry something...

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Round Of Applause!

Today is Volunteer Recognition Day and I want to recognize all those who have volunteered for Bucket Buddies over the last 2 1/2 years.  We have delivered almost 5,000 buckets in 21 states and Canada!  Today I have a call to set up our next big bucket delivery through...

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He’s Got a Tight Squeeze On Your Hand!

Thanks for holding my hand while I was letting go.    - Anonymous Quote Sometimes letting go is the hardest whether it is letting your graduate go off to college, your teen go out driving for the first time, or your baby go off to kindergarten. Letting go is hard when...

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