My mom and I went for Sunday brunch at our favorite gluten free restaurant in Chicago called Wheat’s End. While we were there we decided to explore the shops along the side of the building, when we found the most adorable shop. I seem to be at a loss for the name of the shop,…
January is a special month. Not only is it the beginning of a new year, but my blogging anniversary! This year marks 4 years since I created and launched MacailaBritton.com I am ever so grateful and in love with this website and community, thank you for being a part of this! I spent a few days…
12 Ways You Can Stop Human Trafficking 1. Join a community group or organization about this topic. 2. Start your own group if there aren’t any in your area or if you want to further your reach. 3. Lobbying. By lobbying local policymakers, you can raise awareness on this issue and put pressure on key…
Let Congress Know If you want to make a change and see human trafficking come to an end, don’t be afraid to let the big guys know you’re passionate about seeing this through. Polaris is on the front of making a change. With “The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act”, the bill we focus on preventing…
January is recognized as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month”, but can you spot the signs of someone who is being trafficked? This post will share tips for recognizing this global issues as well as tips on how to report human trafficking. Human trafficking is an issue in almost every country. Men, women and children are…
January is human trafficking prevention month. In order to prevent something, we have to understand what it is. According to the DOJ, “human trafficking is a crime that involves exploiting a person for labor, services, or commercial sex.” Human trafficking is one of the most pressing global issues. In the United States alone, it is…
How many more people have to die before we actually make a change? How many more children have to pass away? How many more adults will be struck down? How many more law enforcers will become injured or killed? How many more people will be subjected to sexual assault? How many more people will go…
This weekend was rough. I was in the hospital, yet again. I woke up this morning and was tired of feeling “blah” from the pain. I decided to change the way I think and came up with a list of a few things I’m grateful for. By creating this list, I am able to remind…
Hi Friends,Earlier this week I met with high school senior, Haven, for her senior portraits. We opted to shoot somewhere more unconventional to commemorate her milestone. Haven and I decided to shoot at our local Chick-fil-A at the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. What?! Chick-fil-A, you say? Yes. That’s right. You read that correctly. This senior…
Taylor Swift’s sixth studio album, “Reputation”, has been out for almost four days and has sold over 925,000 copies. 700,000 of those were sold within 24 hours of the album’s release, according to Billboard -WOW! Between her amazing marketing team, relatable and one-liner lyrics, it’s no surprise Ms. Swift’s album is such a success. I have…
Whether you work from home or need a few organizational tips, you have come to the right place. Being organized is important in all aspects of life- not just business. Feeling unorganized can cause anxiety and lead to chaos. These are five of my most important tips for staying organized and working toward living a stress…
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