Some people are blessed to have more than they need. Other people and families are less fortunate and can't afford basic needs. Therefore, if you're looking to get rid of old items and do something good, a donation is a perfect opportunity to do both. What is useless to one person is often very valuable to another. Especially if you have three of something and they have … [Read more...] about How To Organize Your Old Items For Donation
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5 Benefits Of Volunteering And Family Volunteer Opportunities
Walking? Check. Talking? Check. Reading? Check. New parents carefully track their kids’ milestones, keeping an eye on recommended timelines and breathing a quiet sigh of relief when things appear to be going as planned. When it comes to their kids (or themselves), ticking off a goal or working their way through a list assures them that they’re doing a good … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits Of Volunteering And Family Volunteer Opportunities
Limeades for Learning In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation
It is May already and that means that soon enough, the school year will be wrapping up! The end of the year is always a great time to thank teachers. They do so much for our children throughout the year. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation in May, I am happy to partner with SONIC Drive-In to share their annual Limeades for Learning campaign, a philanthropic initiative that … [Read more...] about Limeades for Learning In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation
3 Ways You Can Volunteer To Help Seniors This Holiday Season
Grandparents are the best but aging can be hard and there comes a time when we need to give back to the seniors in our lives and in our communities. My grandmother was my favorite person in the world and even though I was blessed to have her in my life until her 100th birthday, it was hard watching her change from the woman I depended on to the one that depended on me. When she … [Read more...] about 3 Ways You Can Volunteer To Help Seniors This Holiday Season
Good Deeds For Kids And A Printable Chart For Inspiration
National Giving Day (aka Giving Tuesday) is coming right up! This whole Thanksgiving and Christmas season is the perfect time to remember how much we have to be thankful for and think of ways to give back. Teaching our children to think of others and try to help others is a year round job. However, during the holidays, good deeds for kids are even more important. Learning to … [Read more...] about Good Deeds For Kids And A Printable Chart For Inspiration
Child Hunger In The United States: Kid President Hosts Town Hall
I attended the Nashville "Town Hall" hosted by Kid President at the Nashville Second Harvest Food Bank. I am excited to share that experience with your here. This post as well as the "Town Hall" itself are part of a "Child Hunger Ends Here" partnership with ConAgra. The purpose is to raise awareness of child hunger right here in the United States and take action to stop child … [Read more...] about Child Hunger In The United States: Kid President Hosts Town Hall
How To Encourage Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership Qualities in Kids
Encouraging passion, philanthropy, leadership in kids something that I think is a truly wonderful parenting tip. To me, helping our kids have the confidence to follow their passions is a way of giving them belief in themselves and allowing them to be chase their happiness. Encouraging philanthropy is a way of helping our kids be more grateful and less self centered. And helping … [Read more...] about How To Encourage Passion, Philanthropy and Leadership Qualities in Kids