I am a Clinical Lab Scientist currently residing in Riverside, CA. I love K-Pop, experiencing other cultures, trying new dishes, and dancing and singing by myself when no one’s looking.

Dear Readers,
As the year 2023 draws to a close, we are delighted to present you with our special Christmas edition of the magazine. This holiday season, let’s take a moment to appreciate the small things in life that bring us joy and happiness. Whether it’s spending time with loved ones, enjoying a warm cup of cocoa, or simply taking a walk in the snow, let’s cherish these moments and make the most of them.

In this issue, We are so happy to bring you our special Christmas edition of the magazine. In this issue, we have packed some of the most fun and amazing stories, games, and activities for you to enjoy during the holiday season.

We hope that you will find this edition of the magazine fun, interesting, and exciting. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being our awesome readers.

Merry Christmas
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Since childhood, I’ve been an avid writer of short stories, poetry, and prose! My life-long dream to become a children’s book author has come to fruition and I couldn’t be more thrilled! My passion throughout life has been to help people, so it may not come as a surprise that it is exactly why I wrote Lighthouse Cheese Factory. My goal is to help children realize their potential while overcoming anxiety, the power of teaming up with others and the joy in realizing their dreams.

I am studying at Queen’s Gate School in London and I am 10 years old. I have a little sister called Alexia, to whom my first book “Little Dreamer” is dedicated. Apart from books, I love dancing and everything about nature, especially the incredible fauna in Australia where my cousins live, and which inspired my characters.

I’m a New Yorker that has been transplanted to Mazatlán, Mexico. I live here, on the Pacific Coast, with my husband, Mike Dubisch, who is also an artist and a writer and my youngest daughter, Naomi, who is a student and assists me in my mask making studio. I sculpt masks and sell them in a store online for TV, movies, photo shoots and for regular people who want a mask for an event.

My journey as a writer started after I shared the chaotic events of the morning of my 34th birthday. “Mom, There’s a Rooster in the House!” The Unforeseen Adventure is a result of that chaotic moment. After I shared with a few colleagues what had happened to me that morning, after laughing hysterically, they said, “You need to write a children’s book. That’s too funny, and kids would love it!”

I am mother of three children (6,4, and 3) and the CFO/ CCO at an asset manager. I have been in finance for about 17 years yet have always had a passion for creativity, particularly music. My husband and I met doing community theatre when we were children and music continues to influence our lives. Our family is constantly listening to and/ or playing music together at home together.

In recent years, children have become more isolated and withdrawn. Many children are struggling with big feelings like anxiety, fear, and anger. In this busy, quick-paced world that we live in, it is crucial to teach kids tools to be more mindful and help them regulate their emotions.

Mantras are a powerful mindfulness tool for children. This book gives children the mantras they need to believe in themselves and cope with the challenges they face in their lives. Using these mantras can empower kids to shape their own emotional health and create a positive future.

Everyday Mindful Mantras for Minis includes various topics and illustrations depicting the topic with several mantras that children can repeat to empower themselves and cope with difficulties.

I am a mom of 3 wonderful children. I also work full-time as a lawyer, so while I read and write a lot regularly, it isn’t always for fun 🙂

A small-town girl from Dadeville, Alabama, Negrita Smart is a wife, sister, believer, and teacher at heart. The first of her family to graduate from college, Negrita holds a Masters in Business Administration and the insurance designation of Chartered Property & Casualty Underwriter and holds insurance licenses in Property and Casualty and LIfe and Health. She credits and shares her accomplishments with her supportive family.