In June we went to Boston for a family vacation, and more importantly for my Overnight Walk that benefits the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. I brought along my husband and the two youngest kids as my cheering squad and support team. This is my second year participating in the Overnight Walk and I was […]
Track Santa on Christmas Eve and Give Back
In just a few short days Santa Claus will be coming to town. My kids get up early to see what goodies the jolly old man left behind on Christmas morning, and I know they aren’t alone. To get them to bed early on Christmas Eve we often rely on a little help from NORAD. […]
Gifts that Give Back
Gifts that give back are the greatest gifts. They not only allow you to find that perfect something for someone, but they also give back to others in need. It’s a great way to do both when you’re on a limited budget and find wats to five back even more if you’re already in the […]
#AmandasArmy Helping a Friend Fight Breast Cancer
This week my friend Amanda (@highimpactmom and blogger at It’s Me, Amanda) was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Amanda is a married mom of two sweet little girls and she’s a spitfire with a positive attitude so we know she’s going to beat it. As soon as we learned what was happening we created an army […]
10 Ways to Give Back Without Spending a Dime
While we all have great intentions to give back, sometimes life–or more importantly lack of extra money–gets in the way of donating to a good cause. Instead of thinking in terms of dollars and cents consider ways you can give back that won’t cost you a dime (and many very little of your spare time). […]
5 Ways to Give Back for the Holidays #GivingTuesday
I know I’ve been focusing on the deals and sales to be found and shopping for the holidays recently, but that’s only one part of the holiday season. A large focus of the holiday season isn’t about just giving to family and friends, but giving to those in need. In an effort to help focus […]
Ways to Give without Spending & Gifts that Give Back #GivingTuesday
While this time of year is focused on gifting, and celebrating it’s also the time of year when many people think about others, and give back. In an effort to help focus on giving GivingTuesday was created. It’s the exact opposite of Black Friday and Cyber Monday-the goal is to get people thinking about ways […]
How to Help Natural Disaster Victims
We often see news about devastation caused by hurricanes, storms, and more causing issues in many regions. Many people are left wondering how they can help. Here is a list of ways you can help natural disaster victims whether you are local to the disaster-stricken areas or not. Learn more: How To Prepare For Natural Disasters […]
Cell Phones for Soldiers & Helping Heroes Home
It’s amazing that we are so connected to family & friends all over the world in the digital age. They are only a Facebook update, text, or phone call away. But for our troops who serve overseas many do not have the option to call home easily. It can be beyond expensive, leading to major […]
1 in 5 kids
Want to hear something shocking? No, it’s not the latest celeb gossip (Miley got engaged!), or a tell-all blog post. It’s a shocking fact about our country that needs to change, and you can help. Here are more shocking stats: More than 46 million Americans rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to feed themselves […]
