my world • bettering communities
I grew up going from one service project to the next at our local church group, at my dad's community club, at my school, and to places and functions that supported my mom's various causes. I learned at a young age what Polio was and service became equivalent in my…
my world • giving organizations
What do you get when you combine a giving organization like OfficeMax with a group of charitable bloggers? A positive difference for education and a big step toward erasing teacher-funded classrooms. In September 2009, OfficeMax partnered with Mom It Forward and 32 women in different locations across the US to…
What are best practices for starting and running a successful small business? How do you find creative inspiration for and manage it with all the other many roles you play—wife, mother, friend, volunteer, etc.? These are just a few of the topics we’ll cover in during tonight's #gno party, where…
Studies show that children do better when their parents are actively involved in their education. In what ways do you contribute to your child's education? What benefits do you see as a result? How can you support and participate in your child's school and education to ensure greater success? These…
Teachers are amazing! They inspire our children, build their confidence, encourage them to dream big, and make learning exciting. My boys spend 7 hours a day in school. Recently, my 6YO came home with a "superb" sticker from his teacher for advancing a reading level, and five days later, it’s…
