10 Benefits of Volunteering
A friend once asked me why I volunteer as much as I do. The answer is simple, really. I volunteer because it matters. With little effort, I quickly rattled off…
Changing Lives with Random Acts of Kindness
Here are some suggestions for changing lives with random acts of kindness, because kindness matters.
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Butter Braid® Pastries for Fundraising
Fundraising is a great way to raise money for kids, charity, schools and other events. While there are many options of fundraising available, none seem to compare to Butter Braid®…
Kohl’s Cares – Dr Seuss Collection
It's a special thing when the new Kohl's Care collection features books from Dr. Seuss and toys that coordinate with the books! With Dr Seuss Day on March 2nd, why…
Gymboree Partners with @DonorsChoose #LetsColorTogether + $75 Gift Card #Giveaway
Disclosure: I received a gift card for review. All opinions are my own. It's August, y'all! AUGUST! Where on earth did the year go? If you're anything like me, your…
Walmart and Pampers Support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Thanks to P&G for making this post possible. All opinions are my own. There is nothing quite like the feelings that roll over a mother when she has to watch…
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Team SCA- Amazing Women Everywhere Mosaic
Imagine this. One boat. Five continents. Nine months at sea. 38,739 nautical miles. Thirteen women, all from different backgrounds and different walks of life, are taking on one of the…
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Top Five Reasons I Give #RedKettleReason
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for The Salvation Army. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I've done it a thousand…
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When Giving Forward Gets Personal
Mister and Sister have been taking swim lessons for a couple of years now. It was at the pool that Mister met his friend Andrew. They were on swim team…
We Can’t Smile Without You @gofundme
When my sister, Denyse, and I were younger, we had smiley face tee shirts that said "We Can't Smile Without You." At the time, it was the slogan for the…