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Explore Georgia: Tybee Island Tips No One Tells You About

Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit. BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion ( Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge  in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center  turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.

5y/o Autistic Artist and Her Adorable Cat Show Us What Real Friendship Is all About

The other day I came across with a cute story about an autistic girl and her therapy cat Thula. Her name is Iris Grace, a 5 year old with an extraordinary talent to express herself through painting. Many art experts are comparing her to Monet, founder of French Impressionist painting, and the most consistent and prolific practitioner of the movement's philosophy of expressing one's perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein-air landscape painting. Iris Grace parents disclosed on their website that they have been encouraging Iris to paint to help with speech therapy, joint attention and turn taking. "Then we  realized  that she is actually really talented and has an incredible concentration span of around 2 hours each time she paints. I make up some cups of very watery paints, she chooses which one she would like to use and gets me to make more when she needs it and she mixes her own colours from mug to mug. Her autism has created...

#HabitatRebuilds: Rising Like a Phoenix From the Ashes Habitat For Humanity Gears Up To Rebuild Texas Homes Destroyed by Tornadoes

Habitat is assessing damage to homes from last Wednesday’s tornado. Several tornadoes ripped through the Granbury, Texas, area destroying at least 120 homes in a neighborhood that includes 61 Habitat for Humanity houses. Habitat For Humanity plans to help affected families and communities rebuild from this disaster. You can help us by donating today. They have mounted a response to help families rebuild. Habitat for Humanity will assist with clean up, repairs and new construction efforts as need and available resources become clearer. Your gift today to the Disaster Response Fund can help people affected by these storms and disasters like it.  To donate please visit:  https://www.habitat.org/cd/giving/one/donate.aspx?link=486