December 2024 AFFIRMATION Gratitude for 2024: I am grateful for my strength. I am grateful for my growth. I am grateful for new beginnings. I am grateful for my loved ones. I am grateful for life's lessons. I am grateful for simple joys. I am grateful for clarity. I am grateful for my journey. - I am Affirmations - KICKBACK COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH Turn hot chocolate into a festive frozen after-dinner treat that is sure to be a hit after the holidays. Recipe: Delish Hot Chocolate Martini4 cups...
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November 2024 If you missed yesterday's message, read it here. There were some historic moments during the electionthat deserve a celebration π Two Black Women Are Headed to the Senate For the first time in over 200 years, two Black women have been elected to Congress' upper chamber at the same time. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland. A Change Is Gonna Come Johnson becomes the first Black woman and youngest person ever to be elected as Jackson County...
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October 2024 One thing that is constant in this country is voter suppression. States have removed citizens from voting rolls and passed new election laws with less than 60 days before the election. Check your voter registration status here to make sure you are still registered in your state, especially if you live in the South. We're not just voting for the next President, but we're voting for Senators, Representatives, and State and Local officials. If we want things to change, we have to be...
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September 2024 AFFIRMATION Life is a precious gift and not everyone gets the chance to grow old. Embrace each day with gratitude and zest. Some people choose not to truly live, but why not be different? Wake up every morning, look in the mirror, and celebrate the gift of life. Live boldly, love deeply, and laugh often. - She Shines Inc - KICKBACK COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH This recipe is a fall spin on a French 75. The typical gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice are all here, but the Champagne is...
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August 2024 Lunchbag Linkup returns next month! Thank you to everyone who registered and made donations so far ππΎ We are making 200 lunches to support Elizabeth's House, Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and Montgomery County Coalition For The Homeless. If you can't join us in person, consider making a donation. Sponsored by Pursuit Travel | Primo & Cruex | Done Dissertation RSVP/DONATE HERE AFFIRMATION Things are about to start unfolding for you in unexpected and beautiful ways. Finally. The...
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July 2024 Lunchbag Linkup returns this September! Thank you to everyone who registered and made donations so far ππΎ We are making 200 lunches to support Elizabeth's House, Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and Montgomery County Coalition For The Homeless. Please click below to register. If you can't join us in person, consider making a donation. RSVP/DONATE HERE AFFIRMATION You've got something so special, and you are capable of living up to that potential you see for yourself. If you don't see...
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June 2024 Can you believe it? We've been kicking back for two years! I appreciate you reading the newsletter, sharing with friends, and supporting our community events (scroll below for the next Lunchbag Linkup). I would love to hear from you. Please click below to provide your feedback about The Kickback With Keri. SHARE FEEDBACK AFFIRMATION Set your summer off right with this one! KICKBACK COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH Who else used to have ginger ale and sherbert punch at their family cookouts?...
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May 2024 I want to thank everyone who shared the newsletter with your friends last month. I appreciate your willingness to help spread the word about our little space here on the internet. Your unique referral link below never expires. You can use it to share the newsletter with others anytime. For every person you share the newsletter with AND they subscribe, you'll receive a reward including a $25 Visa Gift Card. MY REFERRAL LINK If you enjoy the newsletter, please share it with your...
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April 2024 πΈ Happy Spring! πΈCan you believe we're already into the 4th month of the year? As the new season marks a sign of growth and expansion, I need your help doing that with the newsletter this year. Below is your unique referral link. You can click the link to share the newsletter with others. For every person you share the newsletter with AND they subscribe, you'll receive a reward. MY REFERRAL LINK The goal is to end this month with 30 new subscribers. If you've been enjoying the...
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