Nonprofit Fundraising: Planning Your First Event Planning a nonprofit fundraiser isn’t easy. Even with a cause, a great idea and the enthusiasm, pulling it off is more complicated than it seems. No matter how small or big your fundraising event is, there’s one thing that will always ensure success. That’s proper planning, of course! Planning…
Huggies and Meijer Join Forces for Fourth Year In A Row Families with limited incomes shouldn’t have to decide between diapers for their child and putting food on the table or paying household bills. Huggies and Meijer both agree and the pair has joined forces for the fourth year in a row to donate to those…
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® to Collect “Tips for Tots” for Children in Need on December 7 In the spirit of the holidays I wanted to share with my local Maryland and surroundings readers a special opportunity to help those who are less fortunate this holiday season. As part of The Greene Turtle’s…
Huggies Continuing Efforts to Wipe-Out Diaper Need It’s hard to believe that in America, one in three families don’t have enough diapers to keep their children clean and healthy. I couldn’t believe that so many families were facing hard choices about being able to afford diapers for their babies. Earlier this year the White House…
Africa Study Bible Kickstarter Campaign I’m a big fan of study bibles, and Oasis International recently launched a Kickstarter Campaign to help raise 1 Million Dollars for 100,000 Study Bibles. “The Africa Study Bible is a project that has almost unprecedented ability to positively influence the body of Christ in Africa, perhaps more than other single continental-wide…
Raising Kids that are Citizens of the World Culturally my children are fortunate to have a diverse background. My husband was born and raised in the South, and I was born in Trinidad, I moved to the US with my family when I was fourteen. When I had my first child I knew I wanted…
The Importance of Finding Your Autism Community It’s the last day of Autism Awareness month this year, most people have already stopped having the conversation since April, 3rd. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not upset with any though, that’s because most of the major organizations that should be promoting awareness push Autism Awareness Day instead of…
Hall Cabernet Cookoff Returns for Seventh Year The HALL Cabernet Cookoff will return for its seventh year on Saturday, April 23. The annual event will feature an impressive lineup of both Napa Valley and San Francisco based Chef Teams vying for a chance to win money for a charity of their choice, by participating in…
Kauzbots – The Children’s Gift that Gives Back Today is Giving Tuesday, a day created to inspire people to give back through their holiday shopping. My husband and I try our best to instill into our kids at an early age and spirit of giving and not just receiving during the holidays. We encourage them…
Double the Impact on #GivingTuesday So you’ve cooked an awesome meal for your whole family and you’ve conquered Black Friday shopping. You’re probably getting ready for Cyber Monday or Cyber Week but did you know you can Double the Impact on #GivingTuesday by shopping with World Vision and Thirty-One Gifts? In its fourth year, Giving Tuesday…
Join Snuggle #ShareABear Movement Snuggle has been celebrating for the month of September for National Teddy Bear Month by partnering up with Random Acts, a non-profit organization, to help brighten the days of children in need. Teddy Bears are known for their soft, cuddly features and they are usually gifted to make the recipient feel…
Baltimore Event Listing – Raven’s Kickoff Pep Rally It’s already pre-season in the world of NFL Football and local Baltimore residents are gearing up for the season. Our house is a house divided when it comes to football. My husband is a Tampa Bay fan and I live and breathe for my Ravens. If you…
Walmart and Pampers Support Children’s Miracle Network Walmart and Pampers has teamed up to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals this June. This partnership will result in a donation of two hundred thousand dollars to CMNH to help them further their mission to make miracles. Purchasing Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals products helps supports the hospitals. Each…
AAPC Publishing Donating Books Supporting Autism Although I haven’t purchased books from AAPC publishing I wanted to share that for the month of April during Autism Awareness Month they are donating a book when you purchase a book. With an estimated three million individuals in the United States living with autism today, AAPC Publishing is…
Lindt Chocolate Supports Autism Awareness Every year for Easter Lindt Chocolate does something pretty amazing. They donate a portion of the sale of their iconic Gold Chocolate Bunny to Autism Awareness. I wrote about their Autism Awareness Auction last year. When I wrote that post my life was different. At the time we were still…
