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May 2, 2015

Baby Day
I love the suggestion to donate to an organization that helps babies and their parents.  Consider one of these organizations: your local pregnancy center, Compassion International, Mercy House, Covenant House, Mission Motherhood
And does anyone have a baby I can hold, rock, sniff the head of, etc? :)

Brothers and Sisters Day
Give someone the chance to have a big brother or big sister
7 Ways Your Siblings May Have Shaped You
The importance of siblings
Your Adult Siblings May Be The Secret To A Long, Happy Life
Shows I love that feature sibling relationships: Brothers & Sisters, Parenthood, do you have any you would recommend?
Here Are The Best TV Siblings Of All Time

Free Comic Book Day
Full Comic Books Online for Free
Golden and Silver Age Comic Books for Free

Join Hands Day
This is a day for generations to come together and join hands for good.
Get together for intergenerational physical activity
The Benefits of Intergenerational Programs
Generations unite: Mix wisdom with energy














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