my world • raising giving children
When I think of favorite holiday activities, giving is the first one that comes to mind. I love seeing all the Angel Trees around town, collection bins for the Food Bank, boxes accepting winter coat donations, and much more. That so many organizations are centered on helping those in need is uplifting. I appreciate them making it easy for me to play a part in that outreach!
My parents were like these organizations. They provided ample ways for our family…
How to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are infamous for adding to our waistlines. It happens to the best of us. But we can take some preventative measures, so that we don’t have to go shopping for a bigger size during the New Year. I asked Leah @bookieboo, who heads up the
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Tips for Enjoying a Healthy Holiday Season This Tuesday on TwitterWhat are some ways to stay healthy during the holidays? What are your favorite healthy and non-healthy holiday foods? What gets in the way of starting a healthy living program and how can you overcome these obstacles for the New Year? Join the Earthfootwear and #mamavation teams…
What’s on Your Holiday Wishlist This Year? ($3800 in Prizes???)
Giveaway! Enter to Win More Than $300 in Fashionable Gifts From Ann Taylor!Three lucky winners will receive fashionable gifts from Ann Taylor pictured on the right. Read below for more details. Entry Requirements To enter for a chance to win, you are required to do the following three things. Make sure to leave a comment here linking to…
Chat With Ann Taylor About Style & Success Tuesday During #gno on TwitterDo you believe that style plays a part in success—that first impressions can lead to great opportunities? What does your personal style say about you and how has it helped shape your success? Who are some successful women that inspire you? Join Ann Taylor’s style director and…
Thrift-Store Shopping How-To’s From a Nordie’s Gal!I am proof that you can swear undying devotion to Dillard’s and still rock it when it comes to thrift-store shopping. What’s the key to my success, you ask? My uber stylish friends (USFs) who just so happen to love all things vintage and make sorting, frugality, and thrift-store…
Changing Your Community Starts at Home With Secret Service AgentsWhen we think of service, we tend to think of giving to others outside of our home. Serving in your own family is sometimes harder than it seems. So our family came up with this fun way to give service to each other, right here at home. We now have…
GIVEAWAY! Win a PBS KIDS Gift Pack Perfect for Holiday Gift Giving!With the holidays right around the corner and with names like Electric Company, Curious George, and Sesame Street, the PBS KIDS gift pack would arrive right in time and be the perfect present for the kids in your life this holiday season. Prize Three lucky winners will…
