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Women-Helping-Women Event: Blogging Success in a Virtual World

When the shock of the pandemic rocked our world, many businesses scrambled to make the transition to mostly online interactions. In an uncertain world of constantly changing new procedures, consistent online communication is now the lifeline for every business as they are forced to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to keep…
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Craft Corner: Sock Bunny Decorations

Easter is just around the corner and thoughts of bunnies and spring time are creeping in. It always seems that this time of year makes us all a little more playful and creative, and these no-sew sock bunny decorations could be just the fix! They are super easy to make and you’ll probably have most…
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Home Activities

The world has been told to stay home. Does that freak you out? Are you constantly worrying? Not sure what to do with your time so you don’t go stir crazy and literally start climbing the walls? Remember, there is no right way to do this. A “time out” can mean different things for different…
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Book Corner: We Were Mothers

You know that feeling when you are surrounded by your girlfriends, sharing secrets and confessions, worries and fears, and above all, laughs over a sparkling glass of wine? That feeling of support - that you have a clan that's got your back? That's the feeling you get as you dive into reading We Were Mothers…
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Recipe Corner: Homemade Strawberry Jam (Kid Friendly)

The summer months are a great time to enjoy the freshly harvested fruit. You can stock up on delicious strawberry jam for the rest of the summer and not have to worry about buying the high-fructose corn syrup, factory-made, store-bought option. Once you see how easy it is to make your own delicious jam, all…
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Book Corner: This Is Not A Love Letter

  Hate. Violence. Love. Loss. Fear. Guilt. Forgiveness. Depression. Racism. Teenage Years. Be ready to journey through it all! "This is not a love letter... So don't get all excited for nothing. Maybe I should write you one, to go with all the letters you've written me and folded into perfect little airplanes. But I…
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Happy Thanksgiving!

We wish everyone in our Silverpen Productions Family a very Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you and the wonderful stories you have allowed us to be a part of this past year, and hope that you and yours have a successful (whatever your version of success is!) year ahead. What are you thankful…
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What’s Behind the Pumpkin?

  The American word “pumpkin” originated from the Greek word Pepon, which means large melon. The word gradually changed through the years by the French, English, and then Americans to the pumpkin we know today. It is believed that pumpkins and squash originated in ancient America, even before the prevalent use of corn. Based on…
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#MeToo – Power in Social Media

Perhaps you've noticed this #MeToo campaign flying around social media right now. I think pretty much every woman I know would agree with me that they are not surprised by the sheer number of me too's they're seeing on their newsfeed. What would be surprising is if there were many people that could write "not…
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