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A Personal Coach: Transitions, Decisions, Perspective

A Personal Coach: Transitions, Decisions, Perspective

As I browse through Once Upon A Time Creation’s website, I am struck by somany things – experiences, memories, accomplishments and thetransformation of one thing into something completely different. Mostly, I ammoved by the driving force behind it all – creativity. Every piece of every itemis significant and the result of a decision – a decision of what to leave behindand what to carry forward on the journey. Each item signifies a transition intoa new place, a new life, a new phase, all while being able to hold close thevaluable parts of our past. As a personal coach, I believe...

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Six Things Juniors Can Do Now to Prepare for College Applications

Six Things Juniors Can Do Now to Prepare for College Applications

  You are in the homestretch of junior year and summer break is on your mind.  You know college applications are coming but you might not know there are a few things you can do now to help you later.  Here are six tips for high school juniors to get you started:     The nice weather outside makes spending the afternoon in your room studying sound like the last way you want to enjoy your day. With only a few weeks of school left, it is hard to keep the momentum going but now is the time to finish...

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Once Upon a Time Creation and the PA "Green" Phase COVID update

Once Upon a Time Creation and the PA "Green" Phase COVID update

Hello! It's been about a month since our county went into the "Green" phase for the pandemic regulations. Like most of you, we are settling into what life is probably going to look like for a bit.  In an effort to keep both our clients and team comfortable and safe, we are offering several ways for us to work together to create your keepsakes. Currently, our entire team is able to sew as we have modified our workspace and schedule to accommodate the current environment. There are three ways we can coordinate to create your keepsakes.  First is by mail....

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Once Upon a Time Creation Update as PA moves into the "yellow phase"

Once Upon a Time Creation Update as PA moves into the "yellow phase"

Hello friends,  I hope you are all remaining healthy and safe during this unprecedented time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your patience and support as we navigate the regulations and care for the safety of our clients and team. As of today, Pennsylvania is moving into the "yellow phase" of reopening. For Once Upon a Time Creation, this means the following:  We are able to sew your keepsakes in our main studio again! This will allow us to begin creating pillows, loveys, and other keepsakes as well as continuing to create memory blankets. Unfortunately, we are...

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Once Upon a Time Creation: COVID-19 Update

Once Upon a Time Creation: COVID-19 Update

Hello friends,  Since Pennsylvania has shut down all non-essential businesses during the current health crises, our main studio remains closed. To keep things going, I am operating a scaled down studio from home until we are given the green light to open again. During this time, we are still taking orders. Memory Blanket will continue to be created during the shutdown, but other keepsake orders will be made after we open back up. These orders will be filled in the order they are received.  My focus right now is on senior Memory Blankets. My heart breaks for these young adults and all they...

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