By Bethany Kids, Inc

11/13/2025

I’ve lived through more pain and loss than I ever thought one heart could carry.
There are days I still feel every crack, every scar, every ache of what I’ve lost.

But here’s the thing…-
I’ve learned to let the pain carve me open, not close me off.

I’ve learned that even on the heaviest days, I can choose to show up with light. Not because life has been easy or fair, but because I refuse to let my story end in darkness.

This doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s a practice.
A conscious choice to look for the sun when the clouds roll in.
A daily decision to find beauty in the mess, to keep moving, to stay open, even when it would be easier to shut down.

If you’re walking through something hard, please hear me—
You don’t have to be perfectly positive. You don’t have to have it all together. You just have to keep practicing.

Practice noticing the good.
Practice finding your strength.
Practice choosing love over fear, even when it feels impossible.

Sunshine isn’t something you’re born with—
It’s something you build, one day, one breath, one brave choice at a time.

Michelle ☀️❤️

10/08/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16knPeAbyG/ Recycle mason jars and fruit cups for mom made lunch-ables.

It's called a "Mason-able" (mason jar Lunchable). Made by reusing fruit cups and mason jars. SO smart!

10/07/2025

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Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues.
Without truthfulness progress and success,
in all the worlds of God,
are impossible for any soul.
When this holy attribute is established in man,
all the divine qualities will also be acquired.

‘Abdu’l‑Bahá
Cited in Shoghi Effendi, "The Advent of Divine Justice", p. 26

09/19/2025

09/19/2025

Mycelium, the root-like structure of mushrooms, is emerging as a revolutionary alternative to Styrofoam in eco-friendly packaging. Styrofoam, made from petroleum-based polystyrene, is lightweight and cheap but extremely harmful to the environment, taking centuries to decompose and contributing heavily to pollution. In contrast, mycelium is completely natural, renewable, and biodegradable. When grown under controlled conditions, it forms dense, sponge-like structures that can be molded into shapes similar to Styrofoam, making it an excellent substitute for packaging materials.

The process involves growing mycelium on agricultural waste such as corn husks or sawdust, which it binds together as it develops. Within a few days, the material hardens into a durable, lightweight, and shock-resistant form. Unlike Styrofoam, which lingers in landfills and oceans, mycelium packaging decomposes within weeks, enriching the soil instead of harming it. This sustainable solution is already being adopted by companies for shipping, electronics, and even food containers, marking a major step toward reducing plastic waste.

09/16/2025

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09/01/2025

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Child Nutrition

08/31/2025

For real!!!

This sounds amazing!

08/31/2025

Need some assistance putting together property cards, community chest cards and chance cards. I have editable PDFs, and I have cards from the 52 Virtues Trainings project that can be used.

We will be making an interfaith version, Christian version, Buddhist version, Hindu version and a Baha'i Version. When complete, a game will come with a bag of sapphire gravel for your family to "mine" gems to play with (since raising children is like mining virtuous gems).

If you're interested in helping with one version or another, LMK.