Meetup
Celebrating Born Just Right Support
Since Jordan’s episode of Marvel’s Hero Project released, we have reveled in the excitement around it all! It’s amazing to see the growing number of people who have seen the episode that features Born Just Right’s BOOST Workshop. After the release, watch parties popped up across the country. Autodesk Boston hosted a crew that included…
Read More +Chicago Meet-Up Included in Marvel’s Hero Project
One of the sweetest parts of our last year traveling and meeting people across the country happened in Chicago this spring. The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry gave Jordan a chance to speak about Project Unicorn, design, and her upcoming book to a crowd in the museum’s atrium as a featured creator in the…
Read More +The gift of friendship near and far
It’s pretty amazing how many connections we have made from the limb difference world thanks to Born Just Right. This summer, our travel gave us opportunities to meet many new adults and children in the limb difference world. A combination of Camp No Limits, Nubability Camp and a trip to California where we held two…
Read More +What I learned when I took my kids to BlogHer
I did something a little crazy. I took both of my kids to the BlogHer conference in San Jose. I attended the conference to reach out to bloggers as a part of my job at AARP and I attended as a leader of the Special Needs Birds of a Feather Mini-Conference. Both of those reasons…
Read More +Getting to Know You
Nine years. This blog has lived and grown for nine years. It’s given me a chance to talk to many of you… But I haven’t had the chance to meet everyone in person. But the in-person part is super special. The last two weeks have given me a chance to meet even more Born Just…
Read More +Meeting Kevin Laue and More
I mentioned the power of knowing adults with limb differences who are willing to share stories of their life growing up. Well, that power is extended ten-fold when you have an opportunity to meet him or her in person. Last night, I had a chance to meet two adults who I admire and I have…
Read More +Let's Watch a Late Movie Together
When I travel, I try really hard to see people I care about. After ten years of teaching, a combined 17 years in the world of journalism, almost ten years in the blogosphere and a year working in an awesome new non-profit job, I have great friends everywhere I go. So when I go to…
Read More +An awesome Born Just Right meet up in Chicago
What happens when you ask a bunch of awesome people who read Born Just Right if they want to hang out? Well, more than 40 people end up meeting at the Chicago Children’s Museum! I’m so thrilled by how many people braved the Chicago traffic to spend time with Born Just Right families. Check out…
Read More +Details coming together for the Born Just Right Meetup
I’m so excited to see some of the details coming together for our Born Just Right meetup on July 20th. I’m trying to get more details finalized and looking for ways to help keep our expenses down. What is super remarkable? We already have 34 people (including entire families) who are attending! Want to sign…
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