The Weekly Newspaper of Inglewood Herald Publications - El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - (310) 322-1830 - Vol. 70, No. 5 - February 4, 2021 February is Black History Month Join the City of Inglewood as they celebrate Black History Month by acknowledging some of the most accomplished African Americans throughout history. Go to the City of Inglewood’s Facebook page to read about some of these great historical figures. Photo courtesy City of Inglewood. “Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated.” – Coretta Scott Kin PROMOTE YOUR SERVICES ADVERTISE IN OUR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SECTION Six Months – $450 Less then $18.00 a week One Year – $800 Less then $16.00 a week We will create your B&P ad for you, at no additional cost. Interested parties Email: marketing@heraldpublications.com All Ads Go In All Our Papers! We take Visa and MasterCard, checks and cash. Always include a phone number with your submission. Payment must be received, before ad is published. K E E P I N G I T L O C A L ! Must have a contractor license included. Hawthorne Hotspot from page 3 “Cassette Tape USB”: https://www.etsy.com/ listing/468962366/4gb8gb16gb-usb-mix-taperetro valentines?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ search_query=casette+tape+usb&ref=sr_gallery 1-2&organic_search_click=1 Self-Care Boxes This past Valentine’s Day idea is one that I came up with a year ago, very early in the pandemic. In tough times right now, I believe that most importantly, we need to take care of ourselves but also look out for one another. Because I am a huge advocate for mental health, I began packing a self-care box for my sister, who was struggling with her mental health at the time. I packed her favorite snacks, face masks, a little journal, and some makeup. I realized after that this self-care box can apply to anybody at any time! I suggest packing them their favorite drinks/snacks, shaving cream, face masks, or even a t-shirt for men. As for females, I recommend face masks, makeup, lashes, chocolate, body lotion, and perfume. I feel like this gift will be satisfying because it shows the effort that one puts in. Your significant other will see the creativity you put into this gift! My Thoughts I used to hate Valentine’s Day when I was younger. I felt terrible for those who thought that they needed a significant other to celebrate this holiday. I was not too fond of it because I felt lonely and did not receive gifts from boys until I got to high school. However, my mentality changed, and I concluded that I don’t need anyone to give me a present! I can give myself a way of self-love and encourage everyone to do the same. Treat yourself. If you feel the need to celebrate it with others, it’s a great idea to celebrate it with your friends, cousins, and parents. The purpose of Valentine’s Day is to share the gratitude and love you have for that person. Either way, you may spend time alone this year’s Valentine’s, but you never know what life has in store for you in a partner for next year. A tip for those who are saddened and believe they will be alone this year’s Valentine’s day, stay optimistic and, most importantly, love who you are. Finally, be patient because life can always grant you an extraordinary someone who will makeup all your Valentine’s in a unique way. Aside from self-love, I suggest sharing love to small businesses as well! Many business owners from home are depending on Valentine’s Day to make money to pay their bills, especially since we are living in a pandemic. It doesn’t hurt to buy a gift from someone who is baking or crafting a Valentine’s Day gift from home. If anything, you are supporting them and giving back to the community. If you know someone or yourself who owns a business from home, contact Gary Galeas at ggaleas@cityofhawthorne.org. •
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