This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Unilever. The opinions and text are all mine. I’m betting that sometime in your childhood you heard the phrase, “Finish your dinner! There are starving kids in (fill in the name of an impoverished country here) who would love to eat that.” Yes,…
Sponsored: On the Journey to Extraordinary #JourneyOn
We are all on a journey to extraordinary. Where is your journey taking you? This post is sponsored by Holiday Inn, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Social entrepreneur Majora Carter is a woman on a mission to end poverty in the US. Watch her inspiring story: “I know what it feels…
Say Happy Mother’s Day with a #Moem
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of MetLife Foundation. All opinions are 100% mine. My mom is pretty amazing. We had a close relationship growing up but it was after I became a mother myself 17 and a half years ago that my love and respect for her quadrupled. I may…
One Night Without Lights Challenge #IKEABrighterLives
I was talking to a friend on the phone before we embarked on our One Night Without Lights challenge. “But WHY? You’re doing this…voluntarily?” She couldn’t understand why I would subject the whole family to a night without the use of any lights. The story behind the Night Without Lights Challenge: To begin, go scan…
Brighter Lives for Refugees #IKEABrighterLives
This past week brought some pretty major storms through our area. Ice covered everything – the roads, the walkways, and the trees. As beautiful as the ice-encased trees are to look at, they almost always mean one thing: trees are going to fall and the power is going to go out. Storms knock out…
Give Childhood with Vitamin Angels
This post brought to you by Vitamin Angels Give Childhood. All opinions are 100% mine. I grew up two doors away from one of my best friends, down the street from my other. My childhood was spent running back and forth between their houses, exploring the neighborhood, building forts and digging holes to China (yes,…
When Life Gets Tough, Women Rise Above it #RiseAboveIt
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Pine-Sol blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. If you were to ask me who my biggest role model is, I would name my mom without hesitation. My mom has always been my strongest example of perseverance and optimism, enduring…
Publishers Clearing House 3rd Annual Give Back Event
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Publishers Clearing House. The opinions and text are all mine. When you think about Publishers Clearing House you probably think about big checks and winning lots of money. Who wouldn’t love to get a large check written out to YOU? Did you know that Publishers Clearing…
Help Kids Stand Up to Bullying #RaiseAGiant
Disclosure: The information and prize pack have been provided by Green Giant® through MyBlogSpark. All thoughts are my own. Bullying is a topic that hits too close to home. It’s unfortunate. It’s painful. It’s heartbreaking. And I know that my family is not alone. That’s why I’m sharing this important message about how we…
Making Lemonade Out of Lemons – Corner Bakery Supports #NoKidHungry
If I don’t keep my cupboards stocked with my kids’ favorite cereals, I’m likely to hear cries of “There’s nothing to EAT!” until I get the shelves restocked. Despite their sometimes-picky tastes, my kids have got it good, and they know it. I’ve spent enough time at schools – as a young teacher many…