The Teal Pumpkin Project

Halloween 2021: The Teal Pumpkin Project

Halloween 2021: The Teal Pumpkin Project  Are you aware of the Teal Pumpkin Project? It’s a movement to make Halloween more inclusive for children with food allergies or other conditions that make candy not an optimal choice. The idea started in 2012 when a food allergy support group director in Tennessee named Becky Basalone decided…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Resources for Women’s Health in Asheville    October was named Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 with the support of healthcare providers and activists. About one in every eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. With increased awareness over the last decades and advancements in medical science, women…

Credit Score Information and Strategies

Credit Score Information and Strategies for Improvement  Your credit score measures your financial health. When applying for any loan, especially a mortgage, your credit score is reviewed, and a determination is made. A score of 620 or higher is the current industry standard for a conventional mortgage. If you want to know how credit scores…