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Thinking About a Fresh Start in the Suburbs? Suburban Jungle Can Help!
Suburban Jungle offers a free, expert real estate concierge service to help families find the perfect town for their lifestyle. Their team of local strategists takes a town-first approach, answering your questions and recommending communities that fit your needs. With no hidden fees, they connect you to the right real estate agents and simplify your move to the ideal suburb for your family.
From Silence to Support — Reframing Divorce with Fresh Starts
Divorce shouldn’t be whispered about. Fresh Starts is shifting the cultural narrative, normalizing divorce through free education, expert support, and accessible resources, like the Psychology Today of divorce support. Fresh Starts is changing the narrative by normalizing divorce through accessible education and expert professionals—making it a fresh start, not a scarlet letter.
What if…I am a first time voter?
I am a first time voter and want to make sure I am prepared!
What if…there is some confusing rule I don’t know about?
I don't want to mess this up-- what if there is some rule I don't know?
What if…I didn’t send my absentee ballot in?
What can I do with my absentee ballot if I forgot to send it in?
What if…the polls close while I am in line waiting to vote?
I couldn't vote until late and now the polls are closing soon!
What if…I make a mistake on my ballot?
So what happens if you make a mistake on your ballot?
Let’s Make A Voting Plan
Voting can feel overwhelming, but a little planning can make the experience smooth and empowering.
Do I have to tell anyone who I voted for?
Does anyone have the right to know who you voted for? We answer that inside.
Let’s Talk About: Provisional Ballots
Provisional ballots allow voters facing eligibility challenges to still participate in elections while their status is verified. Whether due to missing registration, lack of ID, or voting in the wrong precinct, provisional ballots are reviewed after Election Day to ensure all valid votes are counted. This post explains why provisional ballots exist, how they are investigated, and how voters can check if theirs has been accepted.
Empathy and Curiosity in Understanding Voter Intimidation
Something we encounter often in the replies of our tweets about voter intimidation happening on an intimate level is: “My husband isn’t like that.” Or “My friends tell their husbands who they vote for.” Or “If I didn’t feel safe telling my husband who I was voting for, I’d leave.” And that always baffles me.
A Collection of Great Posts from Parenting Coach, Jamie Buzzelle
A Collection of Great Posts from Parenting Coach, Jamie Buzzelle by Jamie Buzzelle, founder of The (Repair)ent Coach, Parenting Coach
60 Action Items for Preparing to Vote in a Presidential Election!
Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned participant in democracy, this list of 60 action items will guide you through everything you need to know and do before Election Day. From checking your voter registration status to understanding the candidates and propositions on the ballot, these steps will help ensure that your voice is heard and your vote counts.
The Dictionary Of Jenny
In her birthday newsletter Jenny mentioned some Jenny-specific phrases she uses and threatened a Jenny dictionary for any interested. Get it here!