Usually, this time of year brings celebrations such as graduations, communions and kicking off the summer season with picnics and parties. Who knew that 2020 would bring a global pandemic that would throw us all into a time and place we could never have imagined. Picking our kids up from college, home schooling our little ones while trying to stay healthy and sane has been challenging.

Hello all our new friends!! Happy FRIDAY!I We've had enough new followers that we are doing our FIRST #FridayIntroduction #MeetTheMaker post! So exciting!!

So here we are, Emily & Nicole- the 2021 Co. Dynamic duo! We are moms, with kids college age down to preschool. Currently, we are doing our best to navigate the whole COVID situation, homeschool, keep everyone fed—and somewhat clean, and also run a business together.

Even in the most trying of times, it’s important to find the small moments of joy that take place during each day. It might be a smile shared with your postal carrier, watching a funny video or even telling silly jokes.  It’s scientifically proven that laughter is contagious just like hope and optimism.

This time in our lives is both unprecedented and uncertain. It may be hard to imagine right now, but we will experience some positive impact through all of this. We all will all tap into resources we didn't know we had. We will grow from this and our strength and resilience will grow accordingly.

As many of us know, Mr Rogers was quite an amazing human who positively impacted the lives of children over several decades. Although a distant memory for most of us, his words and guidance are so important for us to remember today.  For both kids and adults, this quote is a simple reminder of what we can do when we are feeling overwhelmed, helpless or scared.

Everything in life is impermanent. Good turns bad, sickness turns to health. What we don't have today, we may have tomorrow. This is a concept kids can learn early.

At 2021 Co., we are proud to partner with Audrey McClelland of MomGenerations to do our part during this unprecedented time.  

The world of every human has been turned upside down. Panic and fear is running rampant as COVID-19 has already had an unprecedented effect on our world. Amidst this fear and quake, is the call to action and for hope.

If you know me, you are well aware that I am a girl who loves quotes, motivational/inspirational books, feel good movies and happy endings of all kinds.