The Shine
A Guide to Staying Sunny
A space for reflections inspired by family, creativity, gentle movement, and the beautifully diverse experiences of life with autism. Some entries explore the realities and joys of the autism journey, while others offer simple reminders to pause, breathe, and stay centered in daily life.
You’ll hear from parents, siblings, advocates, and caretakers as they share their stories, insights, and passions with openness and care. Our hope is that these words meet you where you are and help fill your cup, one blog post at a time.
Gina’s Magic Bars
Ingredients and Supplies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup finely ground chocolate wafers (from about 20 cookies) 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup
Emily’s Cherry Bon Bons
Ingredients and Supplies: 1/2 c. margarine or butter 3/4 c. sifted confectioners sugar 1 T. vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. flour 1/2 t. salt 1 jar maraschino cherries Food coloring Icing: 1 c. confectioners sugar
Aunt Bev’s Chocolate Pistachio Cake
Ingredients and Supplies: 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 pkg. instant pistachio pudding 1/2 c. orange juice 1/2 c. water 4 eggs 1/2 c. oil 3/4 c. Hershey’s syrup (added to half the batter) Confectioner’s
Ally’s Sugar Cookies
Ingredients and Supplies: Store bought sugar cookie dough Cookie cutters of your choice Directions: Roll out sugar cookie dough on a lightly floured surface Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies Place on a cookie
Falling into Alignment: The importance of balancing your heart chakra during changing seasons
As seasons change, so do our mug colors, chakra alignments, and emotions. In honor of our newest Shine Mug, we are highlighting the Heart Chakra. This chakra is often represented by the color green, which
Autism Awareness Month: Embracing Connection Through Art, Yoga, and Love
Shining a Light on Autism Awareness Month: Love, Connection, and Understanding Every April, as Autism Awareness Month begins, I find myself reflecting on my life with Ally. This month isn’t just about advocacy—it’s a reminder
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