I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for The Salvation Army. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I grew up in family who gave their spare change and bills to The Salvation Army Red Kettle every holiday season, every time we went shopping in December. My mom still gives. It seems that my generation relies more on cards than cash and I find myself often without any bills or coins. But guess who in my family loves to carry all her spare … [Read more...]
Support Make-A-Wish this Holiday Season!
I am a sucker for personalized gifts. They are just a little bit more special aren't they? What is your favorite type of gift to give your friends and family? Have you considered a personalized gift from Things Remembered this holiday season? Did you know that Things Remembered has supported Make-A-Wish for 17 years and has raised more than $6.6 million to support the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions? For every purchase of the Make-A-Wish collectibles, Things … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Encourage Your Kids to Volunteer
This is the time of year many families are looking to volunteer. It is a great time of year to do this, but I'd like to encourage you and your family to volunteer in your community year round. Here are ten reason to encourage your kids to volunteer from Wear the Cape’s resident expert, Philip Brown, PhD on character education sheds light on the value of urging children to become involved in community service activities. #1: Volunteering helps foster empathy Empathy is the most critical … [Read more...]
Give Poverty Fighting Holiday Gifts This Year
How many of you give gift cards as gifts during the holiday season? Yes, I am guilty of taking the easy way out and doing this. Did you know that gift cards topped the list of popular holiday gifts for 2013 (according to Nielsen.com)? Instead of gift cards why don't you get creative this holiday season by giving your friends and loved ones poverty-fighting holiday gifts from the 2014 World Vision Gift Catalog? More than 250 items, ranging in price from $10 to $39,000, are available online … [Read more...]
Party With A Purpose Charity Event
Seattle locals: I have an exciting local charity event to share with you. Party With A Purpose is a charity event for the benefit of Pediatric Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. FROST, the amazing donut shop we all love, in collaboration with local lifestyle blogger Dawn Smith of Not Just A Mommy, will be accepting donations to Seattle Children's Hospital upon entry to FROST on Friday, August 22nd from 5PM to 8PM. I am not an alcohol drinker or advocate, but I wanted to give you all … [Read more...]
Encouraging Children to Give to Charity
Doing good for others can have an incredible effect on one’s soul and health. Studies suggest that volunteering can actually increase your lifespan. There has been evidence of lowering cholesterol levels and blood pressure through philanthropist activities, as well as reduced stress levels and an increase in protective antibodies. Aside from health benefits, it should go without saying that doing good for your fellow human makes you a happier person and improves your quality of life, but so … [Read more...]
Support Children’s Health with Kohl’s Cares and Rio 2
Did you know that Kohl’s Department Stores, in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, is inviting families to bring the magic of the movies home this summer with exclusive merchandise from RIO 2 for just $5 through the Kohl’s Cares merchandise program? You will find the Rio characters Blu, Gabi and Luiz from RIO 2 at Kohl’s stores nationwide. Create lasting memories with children and parents alike with this Kohl’s Cares program. And just to let you know - 100 percent of the … [Read more...]
