Tampa Bay Joins Hands for Autism Silent Auction
Warriors For Autism invites you to the Second Annual Tampa Bay Joins Hands for Autism Silent Auction on June 1st from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Held at The Event Factory in Tampa, enjoy an exceptional...
View ArticleAbbey’s Hope – Nonprofit of the Month
Parents who suffer the loss of a child and turn it into something positive are my heroes. And so it is with Abbey’s Hope, a nonprofit founded because 6 year old Abbey Taylor died doing something she...
View ArticleSimon’s Fund and Children’s Heart Defects
This is one of those “meant to be” stories. Simon’s Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to screening for heart defects in children, especially Long QT Syndrome. For about the past year, my husband and I...
View ArticleSave and Donate with ableBanking
ableBanking, an online banking platform has a brand new concept – offering ways for you to save money and to donate to nonprofits at the same time. You will get better rates than regular banks and...
View ArticleProduce For Kids and Publix #Giveaway
Produce for Kids works with Publix and other grocery stores to endorse healthy eating and to promote nonprofits. Right now through October 24th look for the second annual Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds...
View ArticleHelp Sandy NJ Victims via Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s Purse has set up relief bases in three counties in New Jersey to help the victims of Sandy. Volunteers and donations are welcome. On November 1st Samaritan’s Purse began to set up at...
View ArticleHelp Fight Pediatric Cancer with Aflac Holiday Duck #AflacKids
There’s something about the holidays that puts us in the giving spirit. When large companies give us the opportunity to make donations easier, I’m all for it. Macys and Aflac are working together to...
View ArticleGifts That Give Back – Maternity Worldwide
Maternity Worldwide is a nonprofit that specializes in pregnancy related health. You can give back this holiday season by “Saving a Life This Christmas”. Purchase a personalized Safe Birth Certificate...
View ArticleHow to End Child Trafficking #EndTrafficking
I first learned about ending child trafficking back in 2004 when Natalie Grant shared this disturbing issue. During a visit to India, she met a counselor (a previous sex slave) who helps women and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding to Save Lives #FirstHour
In poor countries, breastfeeding can save lives. In the first hour of birth, breastfeeding helps baby’s immune system, which is a priority in areas where diseases are widespread. This first hour is a...
View ArticleWomen Can Own a Business #Franchising
We hear about scams that offer a way to earn money all the time, but women can own a business with SuperCuts (the sponsor of this post) hair salons. Because SuperCuts is a franchise you get the support...
View ArticlePractice Peace Every Day #Blog4Peace
I learned about the peace movement as a child, during the Vietnam War. As I grew, I learned that it is better to practice peace every day than to celebrate it once in a while. Now as a baby boomer, I...
View ArticleNatural-Cut Fries at Sonic
I’m a big fan of Sonic (who gave me a product sample). It’s the food of course, but it’s also the drive-in fun. Sonic has added Natural-Cut Fries to their menu – another great addition to their menu....
View ArticleVision Insurance Saves You Money #SeeMuchMore
My family has some really awesome health insurance, but it doesn’t cover eyeglasses. And after learning that my husband needed bifocals the price put us in a tizzy. There was no way around buying...
View ArticleA Unique Caregiver Relationship
When we think about the caregiver relationship, many of us visualize a son or daughter caring for an elderly parent. And that is often the case. I am the caregiver for my mother and was the caregiver...
View ArticleHow to Help the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan
The news about how the devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan is heart-wrenching. Other countries including the United States are sending aid, but the difficulties of reaching those in...
View ArticleA Career Change With SuperCuts #Franchising
Perhaps you’ve been laid off. Maybe you’ve had to move to a new area. Your job is too stressful, or too boring. You know that you are underemployed. A career change may be the route to take. SuperCuts...
View ArticleMaytag Dependable Leader Awards #MC
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Maytag. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Maytag is hosting the Dependable Leader Awards for the...
View ArticleHoliday Toy Giveaway with VolunteerSpot
VolunteerSpot is holiding a giant Holiday Toy Giveaway. And it couldn’t come at a better time. This year I have more to celebrate than last year with a new grandson. Along with this extra special guy...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Energizer Bunny #Giveaway
I received product and a promotional item from Energizer for this post. All opinions are my own, as always. Did you know that the Energizer Bunny is 25 years old? I’m joining in the celebration on the...
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