A smile. A helping hand. An “I love you” card for no reason. Simple acts of kindness lift the spirits of the recipient, the giver, and the world! But in today’s world, random acts of kindness are overshadowed by the meanness that runs rampant on social media, in entertainment, and even on the playground. Meanness hurts not only our girls; it also perpetuates a cycle of hostility in our world. At Red Diamond Sisters, we believe it’s vitally important to turn the tide . . . .

Remember as a child climbing a tree? Sitting high on a branch, bird-level high, embraced by the leaves, looking down at the earth below, we felt different. Not just removed from daily life but merged with something greater. Something wondrous, peaceful and inspiring. We were connected with Nature.

Remember as a child flipping through a new book, the feelings of the paper as you turned the pages, and your excitement of the story’s journey? Books weren’t just for learning, but for opening our worlds and engaging our senses. Swept away in a story, often for hours, delighted our spirits, aroused curiosity, stimulated our imagination, and possibly even influenced our direction in life. Today, things are different as children are guided to use the screens of iPads, computers and even cell