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✅ Today’s checklist:
🏠 Home: 16 steps to finally declutter your home once and for all.
💰 Finance: The best apps to save money.
🍎 Health: Best foods to try to eat if you’re nauseous.
🌐 Society: Child influencers pushing for laws to protect kids from their parents’ oversharing.
🫶 Infertility: How friends & family can support people going through infertility.
I got engaged in Feb 2020, got legally married in Oct 2020, and had our wedding in Oct 2021.
Since then, I’ve been a MOH for my best friend’s wedding, so I know a thing or two about weddings! (Not to mention, I managed multiple weddings at Severance Hall in Cleveland for work 😉).
Like many other brides, I felt like my wedding day was one of the BEST DAYS EVER.
Here are a few things to consider when you’re planning your big day:
Hope this helps you bride-to-be’s out there (and congrats!).
Joanna (Co-founder of TA)
Take a few minutes to organize your upcoming work week with monday.com to avoid the Sunday Scaries.
It’s perfect for anyone who is struggling to…
You can customize your space, color code, set deadlines, collaborate with teammates, and more.
Like any tool, we suggest you try it out for yourself to see if it covers all the bases.
Transform your bath time into a spa-like experience with these luxurious essentials.
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Evil is a thrilling supernatural drama that delves into the battle between science and religion.
The show follows a skeptical psychologist, a priest-in-training, and a contractor as they investigate the Church’s backlog of unexplained mysteries, including supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and hauntings.
Each episode is a fun ride, mixing psychological intrigue with supernatural elements, challenging the boundaries between reality and the unknown.
For fans of: The X-Files and Supernatural.
Watch it with: Your friends who grew up going to Catholic school and enjoy the supernatural.
Pair it with: A decadent peanut butter brownie sundae.
At the last company I worked at, we used Bonusly—it was a simple platform but it got everyone pumped.
People felt a sense of pride whenever they got points and recognition, so they went above and beyond.
Using Bonusly in a nutshell:
You get a set amount of points each month (in my case it was 100 pts) that you can award to anyone in the company accompanied with a message.
What I personally loved about Bonusly:
Plus—Bonusly just started offering free trial so you can try it out yourself with all the bells & whistles for 14 days.
Joanna (Co-Founder of TA)
Growing up, I didn’t really know what it meant that my Uncle Rick was gay. I just sensed a cloud of disappointment whenever my family mentioned his name.
To me, he seemed cool and successful; a globe-trotting flight attendant with his own condo in Chicago. But he wasn’t married, and to my young, Catholic-school-taught mind, that was odd.
Uncle Rick was the fun one, unlike the stiff and boring adults on my dad’s side of the family. However, one day, I overheard a heated argument between him and my dad.
The word “faggot” was hurled at Rick, and even without knowing what it meant, I could tell it was vicious. Aligning with my dad, whom I adored, I assumed Rick must have done something terrible.
It wasn’t until I grew older that I began to understand Uncle Rick’s story and the profound struggles he faced.
Coming out as gay at 16 in the 1960s to a strict, Spanish Catholic family was a bold move that led to alienation and a lifetime of challenges. He left home, carved out his path, and never looked back, except when necessary.
By the time I fully grasped his story in my late 20s, guilt washed over me. As a child influenced by shows like South Park, I didn’t realize the weight and malice of the slurs I casually repeated. My understanding of Uncle Rick had been shallow, clouded by family bias and my limited world view.
Rick’s bravery became increasingly evident as I learned more about his life. He was not only brave but also compassionate, dedicating his time to rescuing animals and supporting various social justice causes. He achieved a master’s degree in software engineering and left a legacy that helped me purchase my first home.
Later, as adults living near each other, our bond deepened. We connected over shared interests like home decor and landscaping. When Rick was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, my dad and aunt mended their bonds with him, healing old wounds before it was too late.
Reflecting on Uncle Rick’s life, my hope is stark and simple: that my generation and those that follow will learn from the past, embracing and celebrating humanity in all its forms. Understanding that being LGBTQ+ is not a choice but a facet of human diversity is crucial.
LGBTQ+ individuals and their experiences are invaluable. They deserve to be heard, respected, and cherished. Through sharing and embracing their stories, we can foster a world that truly values all people.
Thania (TA Content Mgr)
These two are a brother and sister duo for the ages.
Taco is a big teddy bear and his theme song would be “Walking on Sunshine.”
His sister Valkyrie is a sassy loving girl whose theme song would be something with the vibe of gentle anarchy.
They both love to run and play, then settle down for cuddles at the end of the day.
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