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Celebrating Dads This Father’s Day

Celebrating Dads This Father’s Day

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  • Post last modified:June 24, 2025

Did you know that a single father of 14 children was the inspiration behind the creation of Father's Day? As historians recount, William Jackson Smart's daughter, Sonora, attended a Mother's Day church service in 1909, where she decided fathers deserved a holiday, too.  In 1910, her petition to the Ministerial Alliance was accepted, and Father's Day was celebrated across Spokane, Washington, on June 19. For much of the next 60 years, Sonora and politicians like William Jennings Bryan and…

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Best Etsy Shops for Creative Organization

Best Etsy Shops for Creative Organization

Etsy is an online marketplace where you can find unique, handmade items from local businesses and around the globe. Their mission is “to keep human connection at the heart of commerce.” At True Assisting, we love finding Etsy vendors with creative organization solutions. Below are some of the best we’ve seen so far. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something we have recommended. This…

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Celebrating Father’s Day 2020

Celebrating Father’s Day 2020

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  • Post last modified:August 31, 2024

The quarantine this year may make it hard to celebrate Father’s Day in person, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spend time with your Dad. The difference is, you’ll do it virtually. To do that, you’ll both need a steady internet connection. You also might need to get your Dad on the phone and walk him through setting up software or hardware. Once that’s in place, there are lots of ways to celebrate with your Dad. Here are a…

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Mother’s Day, Social Distancing, and Supporting Local Businesses

Mother’s Day, Social Distancing, and Supporting Local Businesses

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  • Post last modified:February 24, 2026

Local businesses encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth. If you have a steady income during this time of social distancing, Mother’s Day is a great time to support the local businesses in your area. Some local businesses are offering free shipping or pick-up services.  Another idea is to leave reviews and recommendations if you’re not able to support them financially at this time. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click…

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Prime Day Deals for Your Home

Prime Day Deals for Your Home

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  • Post last modified:December 9, 2025

Prime Day is Amazon's yearly promotion of its subscription service, which has many perks.  Those perks include exclusive deals, free 2-day shipping on many products, and access to streaming services.  This year, it starts at midnight (PT) on July 11-12. The yearly Prime Day promotion is the perfect time to sign up for Prime if you're not already.  It's also a great day to get some fantastic deals on cool products.  New members even get a 30-day free trial.…

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