It’s officially spring, and it’s finally starting to feel like it. The temperature has been rising (albeit mixed with more than a little rain), and the flowers are starting to bloom. As we near April, our commercial’s run in Westview Cinema reaches a close. We’re so very thankful for the sponsors who made this dream…
Today is World Down Syndrome Day! According to worlddownsyndromeday.org, today was selected as World Down Syndrome Day because the 21st day of the third month signifies “the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.” March 21 is important for the global community for so many reasons. Firstly, it serves…
It’s hard to believe with the impending snow storm but, yes, spring is almost upon us. And, even though it seems like we JUST held our fall bingo, we’re already well into planning our spring event! Spring bingo is pretty exciting for us for a variety of reasons, not the least of which being we…
Today is National Send a Card to a Friend Day! In today’s technologically advanced world, sending a paper card isn’t very common anymore. If we’re thinking of someone, we shoot them a text, send a Snapchat, hit them up on Facebook Messenger or, if we’re feeling really chatty and somewhat nostalgic, pick up the phone…
Meme courtesy quotesgram.com It’s hard to go about daily life right now without getting caught up in the seriousness of the global climate. There’s so much to debate and disagree about — it seems dissension and tension are our constant companions. But now, perhaps more than ever, it’s important to do our parts to ensure…
Happy Tuesday! Today, we get a triple “holiday.” Jan. 24 is Beer Can Appreciation Day, National Peanut Butter Day and, our personal favorite here at CLI, National Compliment Day. Any day is the perfect day to be kind to someone, but there’s something really special about giving someone a genuine compliment. Too often, we get caught…
Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day shopping is normally a hassle. Many partners wait until the last minute to secure their presents — whether chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals, or jewelry — either because they’re too busy or they’re just dreading the shopping experience. And the age-old request of “Get me something that reminds you of me!”…
If you follow us on Instagram (which you totally should, because we post the best photos — @CLIFrederick), you probably saw the photo we posted in honor of today being National Bittersweet Chocolate Day. There’s a day for everything, so why shouldn’t there be one to commemorate this most distinguished form of chocolate? But, you…
With 2017 officially underway, resolutions seem to be flying left and right. It’s easy to make resolutions. It’s not so easy to stick to them. But this year, many people are taking a step back from the idea of making “resolutions,” and instead focusing on making “goals.” The difference is, goals give you something to…
We’re back! We had so much fun at Barnes & Noble in July, we’re coming back in January! Barnes & Noble, in Frederick, was kind enough to welcome us for a bookfair fundraiser last summer. On Saturday, Jan. 14, we’ll be back, manning a table from 10 to 4 p.m. to raise awareness about…