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The Children’s Wish Foundation has released a video for their new clothing line inspired by Jayden Strauss, and my family got to be a part of it.

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These families are usually in and out of the hospital but these special flights in search of Santa let them make lasting holiday memories

Santa made a stop in the sky for these special kids

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Natural cures for common pregnancy symptoms

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