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Giving is something we should all have in our master plan.

There are three ways to give:

1. Give your time
2. Give your talent
3. Give your treasures

by, The Master playbook

“Hear me as a woman. Have me as your sister. On purpled battlefield breaking day, So I might say our victory is just beginning, See me as change, Say I am movement, That I am the year, and I am the era of the women.”

– from Won’t You Be My Sister?

Happy International Women’s Day. Across the globe we are celebrating women and their achievements. As we continue to strive to break biases and press for change on the challenges we still face.

Be Brave, Bold and True says CEO Kinya Bean. Young Kinya Bean at the age of 12, is the founder and CEO of B Chill Lemonade Inc. It all started when Kinyah hand squeezed a glass of fresh lemonade in her home. The family was astonished at the quality of the lemonade, and they realized an opportunity for Kinyah to share her delicious lemonade with everyone. Kinyah is certainly a role model for other young entrepreneurs, and she is on a mission to create a network that closes the gap for young dreamers, inventors, and entrepreneurs.

When you share the things you love with some, it will open up a new positive channel of conversation within your relationship, along with reminding you of all the reasons you fell in love.

1. You will need a medium mason jar
2. Cut up little slips of paper in your favorite color
3. Start your message with “Things I love about you” and write your messages
4. After your write each message, fold it in half
5. Put the notes inside the jar
6. Tie a ribbon in your favorite color around the top of the jar
7. Share your jar with someone you love

Black History Month Fun Facts

Did you know Lonnie G. Johnson invented the super soaker water gun?  Yes, in 1990 engineer Lonnie G. Johnson the water gun one of the world’s bestselling toys.  Before becoming a toymaker, Mr. Johnson was an Aerospace engineer for NASA. So, the next time you’re enjoying a day of fun with you super soaker… remember Mr. Johnson was the master mind behind this great toy

Always do good and good will come back to you

Making Homemade Pepperoni Pizza 

Ingredients

1. One pack of pizza dough (allow the dough to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before you start)
2. Two tablespoons of flour
3. 1 cup of pizza sauce
4. 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese
5. 1 teaspoon of olive oil
6. 1 package of precut pepperoni
7. Any other toppings you like
8. Rolling pin
9. Large cookie sheet

Let’s get started

·       Sprinkle a thin layer of flour on your cutting board or work surface to prevent sticking

·       Roll your dough to your desired crust thickness (I like thin crispy crust, if you love a crispy crust on your pizza, roll  your as thin as possible without breaking it.

• Spread a thin layer of olive oil on the baking sheet before baking the dough and spread a small amount onto the edges of the crust before baking.
• Set your oven to 400 (once the oven temperature reaches 400 it ready)

·       Pre-bake the crust for 2-3 minutes before adding your toppings. This will seal    the dough and prevent the dough from getting soggy when you add the toppings

• Add a thin layer of pizza sauce on your dough (don’t add too much sauce, too much sauce makes it hard to get the bottom crust crisp.
• Top your pizza with pepperoni, cheese, and any other toppings you like.

Place the pizza in the oven (for best results, set your oven to 400 – 475 degrees) A hot oven is key to getting a crispy crust… allow the pizza to cook for 10-15 min.

Unique Pizza Topping Ideas:

• BBQ Chicken Pizza: BBQ sauce, cooked chicken, sliced red onion, cilantro, and cheese
• Veggie Pizza: Add your favorite veggies and have fun
• Use pesto in place of sauce and top with chicken, fresh tomato, and buffalo mozzarella.

Enjoy,

“A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats little men.” – Thomas Carlyle
What are some of the ways you and your children display acts of kindness?

It doesn’t have to be something big or costly. Start by calling three people that you haven’t talked to in some time… Take the neighbors trash bin to the back yard. Share a kind word of encouragement.

You would be amazed at the way you can make someone’s day a little brighter. Share some of the ways you and your family give a little kindness.