newsbriefs The Habit of Happy
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igh school seniors Adriana Gray and Jesse Wildman are making a difference in their community through the creation of The Habit of Happy, a nonprofit organization which has the main focus of promoting happiness within the community. Gray and Wildman attend Coral Glades High, and are officers of their school’s DECA program, with Gray being the President and Wildman serving as the VP of Public Relations. DECA, an international business and marketing organization, largely influenced the community-oriented mindset of these two students, leading to the creation of this PR campaign. The Habit of Happy, with the slogan “The power is in your hands!” shows individuals that the only person who can determine your happiness is YOU! Gray and Wildman have spread happiness within the community with a wide range of presentations, including adult seminars at organizations such as The Coral Springs Rotary Club and two large assemblies at Coral Glades, featuring public speaker Michael Schlossman, who captivated students with his personal journey of attaining happiness.
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Upcoming events for The Habit of Happy co-founders include presentations at two Coral Springs elementary schools and showcases at community events. Look out for the Habit of Happy, and remember to make happy a habit!
Florida School of Holistic Living Opens South Florida Campus
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ooking for empowerment and community to support your new year’s resolution for better health? Herbalism workshops and plant medicine classes are now offered through the Florida School of Holistic Living, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that offers classes in Orlando, online, and now in South Florida, covering Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Classes are geared for all levels of experience and interest and offer a variety of topics to empower families toward experiencing greater health through the resources in their garden, kitchen, and backyard. The team of 12 teachers guiding the school’s programs brings decades of professional botanical experiences to their classes. Several hands-on offerings let you dig in the dirt and make medicine with the plants. Topics
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include herbalism, Ayurveda, flower essences, and a variety of plant-healing techniques. Many classes offer Continuing Education Units for Florida licensed Massage Therapists, Dietitians, and Acupuncturists. 2015 classes include Learning Herbs 1-2-3 at Young Circle Park starting January 9, and The Natural Nurse Herbal Medicine Course at Tunie’s Natural Foods starting January 8. The school also coordinates the annual Florida Herbal Conference. For a full listing of classes, locations, and to register, visit HolisticLivingSchool. org/southflorida/. See ad page 44
Natural Awakenings’ Readers Inside Track to Special Deals
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appening only once a year, the March edition of Natural Awakenings will showcase its Special Edition Community Resource Guide (CRG), an expanded version of the monthly CRG, plus a complete listing of every advertiser. Last year’s Special Edition CRG featured 74 different categories of businesses. Natural Awakenings is designed to benefit the readers through editorial and