An All-Star Team: The Miami Marlins & Julie Kicklighter Kick–Start Vision & Values
(Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014) 0 Comments
Well gang, the metaphorical half-way point of the baseball season is upon us. Terrific time to reflect upon all of the actions & emotions of our National Pastime. What a season! Derek Jeter’s farewell tour, two no-hitters by bitter rivals out West, and couple of Florida’s Miami Marlins making The All-Star Game. Congratulations to Henderson Alverez and Giancarlo Stanton. I am sure you’ll make all of us South Floridians proud! Speaking of being proud; I had the privilege to be… Read More
Julie Kicklighter Scores a Touchdown with “TD” & the AquaNuts at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
(Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2014) 0 Comments
The first-day of spring 2014 was welcomed with laughter & learning as Julie Kicklighter and Miami Dolphins mascot “TD” gracefully ran through the alphabet like Mark Duper crossing the end-zone after cradling a pass from Dan Marino. 6-points. And the extra-point was Kicked. Working with Carolina G. Griffith, Activities Manager at Eau Palm Beach Resort, Julie Kicklighter read to a group of kids at the AquaNuts youth hangout on the site of the Eau Palm property. Julie signed autographs, and… Read More
Julie Kicklighter and Barnes & Noble KICK IT at the Manuel Barrero Elementary Book Fair
(Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2014) 0 Comments
A rainy night in North Miami was brightened for the young students at Manuel Barrero Elementary by joyous laughter; the enthusiasm of former-Miami Dolphins star, Sean Hill and the eponymous charm of featured guest reader Ms. Julie Kicklighter at the West Kendall Barnes & Noble. Working with Eric Sans, Community Relations Manage at Barnes & Noble, Julie Kicklighter delighted an audience of some 50-children & their parents as she read from her book F is For Football. Julie imparted valuable… Read More
10 Afterschool Activities to Combat Childhood Obesity
(Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2014) 0 Comments
Obesity is a big problem in this country and, all too often, children are experiencing the nasty side effects of it before they are old enough to know better. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that kids are healthy, which can seem like a big job, but really, staying healthy can be as simple as kids just having fun. Encourage afterschool activities that keep them moving and, suddenly, the excess weight will begin to fall away. Jump Ropes… Read More