A guest post by Paul Krupin*. Coronavirus concerns are on everyone’s mind. One looming questions is how we can help each other? How can each of us make a difference? Many people have a robust front-line support system they can rely on for help. That could include family, friends, neighbors, clubs, faith groups and community organizations. But many others have no support network — no one to rely on if they get sick or are caring for sick loved ones. Here are some ideas on ways to help … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Give Help for Families in Need
We live in a great big world. The population now exceeds 7 billion people! There are thousands of diverse ethnic, religious and linguistic groups. What's truly amazing, is that in this diversity, the Internet is transforming how we connect to each other. It is now easier than ever to embrace global citizenship from an early age. I'd like to share with you details about World Vision child sponsorship and also ways that parents can teach children to give help and be global citizens. Thank you … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids To Give Back
Once you've reached adulthood, charity becomes something that is more or less ingrained in you. Whether it's because you volunteered growing up or your donating now for that tax deduction, it's something we understand. However, while it's intrinsic for you, it isn't yet for your kids. So how do you raise your kids with a motivation to give back to their communities? Luckily there's a number of things that you can do with them to not only encourage them to give back but also understand the impact … [Read more...]
Easily Donate to the March of Dimes this Year
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Kmart & March of Dimes. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Did you know that Kmart was the top partner working for the awesome charity March of Dimes? I didn't know that until recently. March of Dimes supports the health of moms and babies - so I am very interested, as a mother, in this charity. In fact, in 2014 alone, $11 million was donated to the March of Dimes March for … [Read more...]
8 Things You Can Do For World Water Day
You know that water is a necessary resource for us all to be alive, right? Sadly, 748 million people lack access to clean water! {That number is the equivalent of nearly two and a half times the United States population.} That should break your heart. It breaks mine. To address this crisis and to acknowledge water’s essential presence on the earth, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 as World Water Day in 1993. [Tweet "A child dies every minute from diarrhea caused by … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of the Underwareness campaign?
Thank you Depend for sponsoring today's post about the #dropyourpants #underwareness campaign. Did you know there are 65 million people suffering from bladder leakage each year? In fact, maybe you suffer from bladder leakage. I have an aunt who purchases products each month at the store for light bladder leakage. There should not be embarrassment associated with this health condition. In fact, it is pretty normal. Just not talked about often. Another close family member began suffering … [Read more...]
A Brain Cancer Update (My Wish This Season)
This post brought to you by What’s your wish?. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. I realized that I haven't updated you all on how my sister-in-law, Melanie is doing. As many of you know, she found out she had terminal brain cancer 3 years ago. After a few brain surgeries and a year of chemotherapy, I am excited to say that the brain tumor is not growing back at this time. She still must go back in for an MRI every 3 months but right now things are … [Read more...]
