Our neighborhood has a special little lady who does a huge lemonade stand every year to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) during Alex’s Lemonade Days, an annual 3-day fundraiser where supporters from coast to coast hold lemonade stands to raise funds for childhood cancer … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning to Support Goodwill #DonateStuffCreateJobs
May 19, 2015
Its finally spring! For those of us in New England who want to weep with joy, this is a big deal indeed! This week, I'm carving out time to get my closet ready for spring! Have to make room for all those new spring fashions, right? This year, I'm done rotating things through my closet without … [Read more...]
Project Yellow Lights teaches important lessons about texting and driving – #StoptheTexts
May 18, 2015
I am so strict about not texting and driving - so is my husband. And now we're starting to talk to the kids about it as well. Within much too short a time, they will be the ones behind the wheel. Its so important it is to keep kids from texting and driving- and in general, safe behind the wheel. So … [Read more...]
Recycling shouldn’t stop in the kitchen!
April 18, 2015
Most of us have recycling bins in the kitchen. But have you ever thought about all the things in your bathroom that can be recycled as well? According to a recent study conducted for the Ad Council, 52% of Americans don’t know which items can be recycled in the bathroom. And only 10% of Americans … [Read more...]
PSA: Seatbelts are a non-negotiable
April 17, 2015
Parenting a tween involves compromise. But here’s one rule that should not be up for debate – the car doesn’t move until everyone is wearing a seat belt. If you say it, and if parents buckle up themselves, your tween will buckle up. And if they don’t, that’s a fight worth having. It might just save … [Read more...]
Are your kids remembering to brush | Kids Oral Health Care
April 16, 2015
What moms out there are constantly reminding their kids to brush their teeth? *Raises hand* Its not just in our house. 3 in 4 parents report that their kids sometimes or frequently forget to brush their teeth. In an effort to help parents better understand why ignoring dental health can have … [Read more...]
Get Fierce Love #shelterpetlove
February 5, 2015
Each year approximately 3-4 million pets are adopted from shelter and rescue groups, but 2.4 million healthy and treatable pets still need our help to find a home each year. Actress Bellamy Young, who plays First Lady Mellie Grant on NBC’s “Scandal,” in partnership with the Shelter Pet Project, … [Read more...]
Essentials for a Great Prom Night!
February 5, 2015
Its that time of year! Whispers of prom are spreading around and high schoolers are prepping for the big night! Most high school students look forward to their prom night, and many plan months in advance to ensure that they have an amazing time. If you want your prom to be a night to remember, make … [Read more...]
You Don’t Have to be Perfect to be a Perfect Parent #AdoptUSKids
December 10, 2014
Currently there are 402,000 children in the foster care system in the United States of America and nearly 102,000 children (under 18 years of age) waiting for adoption. Some of them have come through our family. My sister-in-law and her husband have fostered so many children we've lost count – … [Read more...]
