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$1,000 in damage to our tents last night 😭😢😭

We could use all the good vibes yall got...we'll be here til 6 today but very well may not be having the event tomorrow and, I'll be surprised if this doesnt crush us. We needed this sale for rent and bills and we definitely have zero money for new tents...its 8am and I got 2hrs of sleep after trying my best to keep these from flying into US19 (with MASSIVE HELP from the Redemption Kava and Tea family 🙏!). Someone could have easily died last night if these would have flown into US19 and I cant be more grateful to everyone that came together for the good of the cause.

Our straps broke in the 30+ mph winds and the metal of the tents just bent, broke, and did as they wished.

I'm crushed. I just want to cry. Providing for a family of 6 shouldn't be this damn stressful man 😢

Friends, it's time for some regarding COVID-19 in St. Pete/Pinellas County. The number of cases has been rising every day since May 27, and what's alarming is that the % of cases outside of long term care facilities is growing, which means we have a widespread general community outbreak underway. The data also tells us that the average age of those contracting the virus is decreasing, meaning young people really need to take this seriously. If we have to lock-down again, our local businesses (which are already just barely surviving/very near closing as it is) will definitely NOT make it. 💔

👉 Because we know you care about our community, including our local businesses, do not become "COVID complacent" and please do the following: 👈

😷 Wear a mask & maximize social distancing
🧼 Wash hands
❤️☮️ Be kind! ❤️☮️

🎨:

Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids And start raising kind ones.

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Great apps for kids with learning disabilities.

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2016/01/a-handy-chart-featuring-over-30-ipad.html

Executive Functioning Issues: What You’re Seeing in Your High-Schooler Increased social and academic demands in high school can make signs of executive function issues show up in new ways. Here are symptoms you might see in teens.

This link has A TON of visual motor integration activities that will help kids with everything from reading and handwriting to cutting and clothing fasteners:

http://www.theottoolbox.com/p/visual-motor-skills.html

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