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The Bishops Visit the Olympic Training Center Slovakia

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The Bishops Visit the Olympic Training Center Slovakia

Madison Bishop, author of Madison explores paint, is a special Olympic gymnast and swimmer. She had the opportunity to visit Slovakia and shared it with us.

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Our Hispanic Heritage Book List

Our Hispanic Heritage Book List

Happy Hispanic Heritage month! In celebration of Hispanic and Latino history, we are sharing a list of books that not only celebrate Hispanic heritage, but are also written by Hispanic and Latino authors. Read here to check out our list…

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When in Grand Turk

When in Grand Turk

What can you do in Grand Turk? Relax on the beach, duty free shop, and get your passport stamped. That’s it! We rented a golf cart for US $100 and drove the island and sad to say there wasn’t very much to see or do.  

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When in the Bahamas

When in the Bahamas

When you hear Bahamas it sounds expensive because it is. Even the residents can’t compete with the bigger stores for store front. Nassau is completely taken over by high-end retailers such as Gucci and Hermes. When visiting Nassau, there is no need to pay for any expensive excursions or tours. The island is completely walkable. 

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Shout Out Atlanta featured Melissa-Sue John

Shout Out Atlanta featured Melissa-Sue John

On August 17, 2022, Olivia Lauren and Melissa-Sue John of Lauren Simone Publishing House were featured in Shout Out Atlanta.

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