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Adventures with Ellie -- T21

Cheap and Free Things to Do in Atlantic Beach, NC, with Small Children

August 5, 2023

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Our family just got back from our yearly North Carolina beach vacation. This time, we visited Atlantic Beach, which is part of the southern Outer Banks known as the Crystal Coast. We love our North Carolina beaches, and the abundance of cheap and free things to do in Atlantic Beach, NC, makes it an affordable vacation for our family. If you have small children, there are plenty of activities to keep them entertained, including, but not limited to, spending hours and hours on the beach!

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10 Must-Have Beach Items for Babies and Toddlers

July 19, 2023

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Are you planning a trip to the beach with your baby or toddler this summer? Our family lives in central North Carolina, which means that we can access our beautiful North Carolina beaches in just a few hours. Ellie has been to the beach several times in her 2 1/2 years, and these are the must-have beach items for babies and toddlers that we suggest.

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One Week in Corolla, NC

June 5, 2023

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Last summer, we had the pleasure of spending one week in Corolla, NC. I have lived in NC all my life, but I had yet to explore the northern Outer Banks. Vacationing in Corolla was an adventure to say the least!

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Hi, I'm Brooke--mom to three amazing kids (one who happens to have an extra chromosome), wife, middle school ELA teacher, and advocate for people with Down syndrome. This page is a glimpse into how our daughter Ellie has positively impacted our lives since surprising us with Trisomy 21 in 2020. I'll be writing a lot about what we have learned from having a child with Down syndrome sprinkled with the daily adventures that come from life with a toddler. I'm glad you found us!

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The Lucky Few Tattoo ✅️ Why do so many parent The Lucky Few Tattoo ✅️

Why do so many parents of children with Down syndrome have some version of this tattooed on their body? The three arrows represent three copies of the 21st chromosome, and the arrows themselves represent rising up and moving forward. It is a symbol of connection in the Down syndrome community and a great way to spread awareness. 

And if you didn't already know, we're called The Lucky Few because we are the absolute luckiest in getting to have someone with Down syndrome in our immediate family! 💙💛

#theluckyfewtattoo #theluckyfew #downsyndromeawareness
Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day! When Ellie Tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day! 

When Ellie was born, I had no idea that people with Down syndrome could go to college or even graduate from high school. 

Inclusive education has come a long way; more and more students with Down syndrome are finding success in mainstream classrooms, and many colleges have started offering programs for students of varying disabilities.

Ruby's Rainbow is an organization that offers scholarships for people with Down syndrome to pursue their dreams through higher education programs. We would love for you to join us in supporting them for this World Down Syndrome Day!

To participate, use this website to donate $21 and tell three friends to do the same. ❤️

https://321pledge.org/share/brooke-connor

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This is Ruby, the face behind Ruby's Rainbow, an o This is Ruby, the face behind Ruby's Rainbow, an organization that provides scholarships for people with Down syndrome to attend college. When Ruby was born, her parents knew that they wanted to give back to the Down syndrome community but didn't know exactly how. They saw so many programs for young people with Down syndrome but very few for those who had graduated from high school--hence Ruby's Rainbow was born. 

Since 2012, Ruby's Rainbow has granted 741 scholarships totaling $2.67 million dollars! The goal this year is to raise $700,000 between today and March 21st (World Down Syndrome Day) to help people with Down syndrome reach their dreams of higher education and independence.

Please join me in taking the pledge to support this wonderful cause! Here's how it works:

1. Donate $21.
2. Pledge to be kind to people of all abilities.
3. Ask three friends to do the same.

Use my link in bio to join us!
(https://321pledge.org/share/brooke-connor)

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