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A free way for anyone to give to charity.

Greater Good is a suite of charity-driven websites that launched in 1999 with The Hunger Site. It has since grown significantly to become a powerful vehicle to raise money for worthy causes in the U.S. and around the world. Proceeds from our Click-To-Give sites and Gifts That Give More programs help fund projects that help people, pets, and the planet in meaningful and measurable ways.

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Foothill Flyers Win Tournament

The Foothill Flyers won the USA Softball of Sacramento Select Series III Tournament.

The tournament was held at Livermore Park in Folsom March 10 and 17. Competing in the 12-and-under division against 14 teams from around the region, the Flyers went 6-1 in the tournament.

In the semifinal game, the girls shut out Woodland 12-0 and in the championship game dominated Five Cities 19-4. This was the first time Placerville/Shingle Springs-based Foothill Girls Softball League has had a 12U team win a USA Softball Select Series Tournament Championship.

Pictured from left are Aprilia Brown, Eden Sams, Ruby Mutzig, Abby Herrlin, Bella Milton, Sandy Goelz, Chloe Texdahl, Evelyn Betts, Sophia Kingsbury, Brooklyn Texdahl, Makena Linder, Daphne Lofgren, Kaitlin Munz and Gianna Goelz. In back are coaches Tammy Kingsbury, Shaun Kingsbury, Tim Linder, Andy Lofgren and Amber Goelz.

Courtesy of The Mountain Democrat

https://www.mtdemocrat.com/sports/first-for-flyers/article_a5bc6c74-e6ea-11ee-b25d-f7c3c7a23752.html

Why is it called "Black Friday"?

 

Do You Know The History Behind Black Friday?

After Thanksgiving comes Black Friday. But, where did Black Friday come from?

What and when is Black Friday?

Black Friday is a name used for two unrelated occasions. It is now most popularly used in the US to refer to the day after Thanksgiving, which is often considered the first day of the holiday shopping season and is known for featuring discounts from retailers.

Black Friday is always the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is always the fourth Thursday in November. In 2023, Black Friday is November 24. In 2024, Black Friday is November 29.

The name Black Friday is also used to refer to September 24, 1869, the date of a financial panic in the US sparked by gold speculators.

Where did the term Black Friday come from?

While many people believe the term Black Friday finds its roots in the sense of black meaning “showing a profit; not showing any losses,” this isn’t actually the case.

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Boost Your Self Esteem Month

February is National Boost Your Self Esteem Month.

In this post we are going to explore ways to boost our self esteem and learn the signs of low self esteem in ourselves and our teens. We will also discover ways to improve our teenagers self esteem.

9 Signs of Low Self-Esteem & 10 Ways to Build Confidence

Everyone experiences moments of low self-esteem – you may say it’s just part of being a human being! Rough patches in life may have us questioning our self-confidence and sometimes we need to feel a little self-pity. And then we pull ourselves together, move on, and feel better. When you have healthy self-esteem, it’s just that easy, but not everyone feels this way.

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We all need a boost of self esteem once in a while and that is perfectly normal. We can not forget that our teenagers are going through many changes both physically and mentally. Remember to always give your teen self confidence. We will learn ways to ensure your teen has good self esteem. 

15 Tips to Build Self Esteem and Confidence in Teens

As parents, we want our teens to feel confident about who they are. We cross our fingers that the encouragement and support we’ve given them up to this point has been enough to build strong self-esteem.

The reality is the teenage years are full of change.

A teen's brain experiences a “reorganization” that can leave both parents and teens feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and confused.

As teens search for their place in the world, many struggle through situations that challenge beliefs about themselves they’ve clung to for years.

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