Author: Christy
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Massachusetts Hospital School Foundation – Local Quirky Good
The mission of The Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) is to provide medical, habilitative, rehabilitative, recreational, educational and vocational services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their maximum level of independence in all aspects of life. Both of my children were born with some challenges. We’ve dealt with motor delays,…
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Local Quirky Good–Boston Non-Profits in the Spotlight
If you’ve been reading Quirky Fusion for any length of time, you probably know that service is an important ethic to me. I believe in giving back to your community in whatever ways you can. In my past life (pre-kids!), I did a lot of volunteer work and I also worked with several non-profits. It’s…
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A Party, a Dress, Tapas and a Goddess Giving Birth
This weekend marked the official end of my 40th birthday celebration. I had a fantastic birthday party that no one will soon forget.
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A Fabulous 40th Birthday Week Indeed
I’ve been so busy that I never posted about my birthday! It started the weekend before with a delicious red velvet cake from BJs. Now, given that I have a bakery nearby that I adore, you may be wondering why I would buy a store-bought cake. Well, there are two reasons. First, I knew that…
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Not Celebrating Earth Day
Today was Earth Day and I had signed on board as a “State Leader” for “B Kind 2 the Earth.” We were supposed to commit to doing something in celebration, and I had been pondering what to do all week. I ran through the list of obvious choices: Teach the kids about recycling – Bug…
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Get Creative and Earth-Friendly with Artterro Eco Art Kits
Artterro has eco- and people-friendly corporate policies, as well as some of the best quality craft kits for kids and adults that I’ve ever seen.
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New Orleans Stroll – A Birthday Walk
A 40th Birthday Photo Walk in New Orleans.
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The Start of Birthday Month
My family has used Shutterfly for years. We made photo books from our wedding for our parents, and occasionally do keepsake books of the kids. My sister-in-law chose Shutterfly for her save the date cards, and we even use it to share photos with the grandparents so they can order copies. But when they…
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Happy Birthday from Tegu and Cool Tinted Blocks
I already knew that Tegu was a cool company. After all, I highlighted them as one of my favorite construction toys from Toy Fair. But when I agreed to review and give away Tegu blocks on my 40th birthday, they sent me a little virtual treat – a Tegu cake! How cute is that? If…