Disclosure: I’m a Social Influencer for Social Good for Johnson & Johnson. I have not been compensated for this post and all opinions are my own Summertime is such a fun time of year. Everyone is out and about. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. Kids are running, biking, swimming, scooting and laughter from my backyard seeps through the windows. Summertime is my favorite time of ...
Thoughtful Thursday
Ways to Give Back on #GivingTuesday
During a time of year that is filled with gifting why not give at least one gift to help make the world a better place. In the midst of shopping for Barbies and Trandsformers I truly love the reminder that during the "Season of Giving" we must give back as well. I just adore the concept of Giving Tuesday. As someone that spent yesterday reaping the benefits of Cyber Monday, today, on ...
STOP SKIPPING THANKSGIVING!! Be Thankful with #TanksofThanks
Disclosure: I was provided with Teddy Tanks but decided to do this post and project myself. This post contains affiliate links As soon as Halloween ended it seems Christmas began. It went from witches and pumpkins to Santa and his elves. The other night I was in the mall with my family when Derek, my 6 year old, yelled loudly "STOP SKIPPING THANKSGIVING!" I was so proud of my boy because I ...
Are You Ready for an Emergency?
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Milkman. A while back when my husband was out for the night there was a tornado warning. I was home with the kids and our dog Finnegan. We don’t have a basement, no downstairs tub to hide in and honestly I had no idea what to do if something happened. How would I get both kids and Finnegan out the door? Would out the door be the right place to even go in ...
The Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Challenge #PurplePurse
Since 2005, The Allstate Foundation has invested more than $40 million across the country to help domestic violence survivors regain control of their finances and break free from abuse. New evidence from the Center on Violence Against Women and Children at Rutgers University School of Social Work indicates that boosting a survivor’s financial literacy, skills and resources can create a path ...
Listening to Women Power. Empowered Women at #2030NOW
It's Sunday an typically on a Sunday I would be home about now and getting in from a playground or kid-centric activity. Not today!! I am here in New York City. The city that I worn born in and called home for 18 years of my young life. Here I am listing to the Social Good Summit. Listening to how important it is that WOMEN COUNT AND ARE COUNTED!! I almost didn't come today ...
#2030NOW For the Future! If Not You Then Who?
This Sunday I will be getting up bright and early and heading into New York for Mashable's Social Good Summit! I have spent the last week watching this video over and over and over again. Every single time I see it chills flow through my body and I get so excited. It seems absolutely amazing!! Please watch this video because I know you will find it as exciting and inspiring as I ...
Thoughtful Thursday: FREE Flu Shots to Pregnant Mothers #MaternalHealth
It's almost the end of September and to me that means it's time to get the kids their flu shots. I like to be prepared and ready to fight against flu season. I had the flu once and that one time was enough for me! When it comes to my kids I am always extra careful about having them wash their hands often, cough into their elbow and get vaccinated to help fight the flu. I remember when Derek ...
Is Your Child In The Right Seat? #therightseat
It's Child Passenger Safety Week!! Did you know that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children age 1 to 13 in the USA? The fatality rate could be reduced by about half if the correct child safety seat were always used. I have both of my children in Combination Harness to Booster seats utilizing the 5 point harness. My son, 6, asks when he will sit in a seat with just a ...
My Happy Birthday #Blogust Post
Today is my birthday! It's a big day and my last year before I start a new age group, 40 and up! It's my first time ever turning 39. I think 39 is a milestone. I have heard many that claim to have turned 39 over and over again. It's funny how they never get to 40. I'm ok with the big 4-0 and have decided I will celebrate and be proud of 40 because that is a huge milestone! As of today, I ...
Thoughtful Thursday: How Team CMMD is helping fight cancer
My first interactions with Dr. Christine Meyer was when she guest posted on my blog with her FANTASTIC post An Educated View on Vaccines . I have since been following her on Facebook and watching the AMAZING fundraising she and her Team CMMD have ben doing for the American Cancer Society. I am so honored today to share Dr. Meyer's guest post about Team CMMD and hope you all will share and join ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Enlighten Bracelet Benefitting Every Mother Counts
As an advocate for the Preeclampsia Foundation with a huge interest in maternal health, I was so excited to when I heard Stella and Dot was doing a fundraiser for Every Mother Counts! My friend Jennifer from Philly Fun 4 Kids is also a Stella and Dot representative and she is sharing below the amazing bracelets to benefit Every Mother Counts...... Women helping women is something near and dear ...