giving back • bettering communities
by Jill Greenlaw on February 15th, 2013 | No Comments »
Have you or someone you know ever experienced hair loss? I have a close friend who went through chemotherapy and lost all of her hair as a result. In the beginning, it was devastating for her; she felt like every time she looked in the mirror she didn't recognize herself.…
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giving back • tips for giving back
by Carlee AKA Frugal and Fun Mom on December 11th, 2012 | No Comments »
I want my kids to know that their actions can really make a difference in the lives of others. A few years back, my grandmother asked that we no longer give her gifts at Christmas, but instead take the money we would have used and donate it to a local…
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giving back • my world • Mom It Forward Mondays • tips for giving back
by Jamie Moesser on February 6th, 2012 | No Comments »
This week's Season of Service challenge is to serve by washing, or enabling someone else to wash things. How on earth can I serve by washing, you say? Let me count the ways...
10 Ways to Serve by Washing
- Google whether or not your favorite body wash is manufactured
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giving back • my world • bettering communities • bettering communities
by Tammy Kling on December 16th, 2011 | No Comments »
Do you know how to help the homeless in your community? A friend emailed me today about a World Hunger initiative she's working on lately. I love to hear how people are getting involved in global and community issues, as well as finding a way to give back.
Downtown,…
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my world • raising giving children • parenting • ages and stages
by Mom It Forward on November 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Is there research on kids giving service? A
s a young fundraiser for nonprofits helping children, nature, and the arts, I was amazed at the generosity of people and fascinated by their reasons for giving, which were as varied as the people themselves. As a graduate student in public…
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