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Chrysa Smith Wins Dove Foundation Endorsement!

Time to celebrate! Our NRFGP blogger and friend, Chrysa Smith, just received an endorsement from the Dove Foundation for family-friendly entertainment. Chrysa's latest book in her Adventures of the Poodle Posse series was recognized as "Dove Family-Approved" and suitable for all ages. The Dove Foundation has done wonderful work in supporting families, women and girls, and this nod to our Chrysa is a well-deserved honor. Here's an excerpt from the Dove review: [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:45:12-04:00November 16th, 2013|0 Comments

Getting Some Headspace

By: Mary Fran Bontempo It's no secret that I'm usually a little stressed. And I'm not alone. Work stuff, family stuff, money stuff, general life stuff...sometimes sleep is hard to come by for all the "stuff" swimming around in my tiny head. My usual go-to solution involves wine and chocolate, but for obvious reasons (drunkenness and excess poundage), they aren't always practical. Seems like genuine mental refreshment should come from a more spiritual [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:45:12-04:00November 15th, 2013|0 Comments

Middle School Football Team-Life Changing Play

In case you missed this video, making the rounds last week, it is truly moving. These middle school boys show us the best of our young people. Kudos to the football players at Olivet Middle School. Enjoy and try not to cry! --Mary Fran

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:45:12-04:00November 10th, 2013|0 Comments

Lu Ann Cahn on The Today Show

Yep, that's living the Not Ready For Granny Panties way! Congratulations on the release of I Dare Me, by Lu Ann Cahn! Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Mary Fran Bontempo2013-11-06T12:11:11-05:00November 9th, 2013|0 Comments

Pat Achilles Wins Phillustration 6 Award and PA Conference Photos

By: Mary Fran Bontempo When you're good, you're good. Join us in congratulating Not Ready For Granny Panties illustrator and friend, Pat Achilles, on her recent first place award in Advertising art from the Phillustration 6 exhibit, hosted every year by the Philadelphia Sketch Club. We all know how amazing and talented Pat is, so its wonderful to see this fine lady recognized by her peers! Pat's beautiful illustration for a local [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:45:13-04:00November 8th, 2013|0 Comments

Ben Breedlove–Inspiring Teen Video

Ben Breedlove was an amazing teenager who passed away from a heart condition. Several weeks before he died, Ben posted these amazing videos on You Tube.Be sure to watch parts one and two. A gift from a gifted young man gone too soon. Have a peaceful weekend. --Mary Fran

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:45:21-04:00November 1st, 2013|0 Comments

Captain Phillips–A Movie Review

By: Mary Fran Bontempo There's no way four raggedy, skinny men can motor a little skiff next to a gigantic ocean liner, board it and take it, and its crew, captive. As far as movie scripts go, it's an unbelievable plot line. But incredible as it may seem, this was no movie script, at least until it was turned into one for the film, Captain Phillips, in theaters now. Captain Phillips relays the [...]

Mary Fran Bontempo2018-10-30T09:45:36-04:00October 25th, 2013|0 Comments