giving back • moms making a difference
by Jamie Moesser on March 13th, 2012 | No Comments »
LaCasadeSweets.com is a blogging confectionery, a treat of fun twists on classic baked dishes. Jackie Gonzales-Feezer, started the blog a little over a year ago, not only to share her recipes online, but also to raise money to fight hunger. "From the start," she says, "I wanted to use…
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crafts • my world • bettering communities • holidays
by Jackie Gonzalez-Feezer on December 2nd, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The holiday season is upon us once again! There's nothing like celebrating the holidays with your family and friends, creating wonderful memories year after year. It's so sad to think that not everyone has a chance to enjoy the holidays as we do. There are around 16 million hungry children…
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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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giving back • my world • Mom It Forward Mondays • tips for giving back
by Mom It Forward on November 21st, 2011 | No Comments »
This week's Season of Service challenge may be the easiest yet for all you bloggers out there for whom writing is your bread and butter. We challenge you to write just a little more for the sake of someone else. Here are a few ideas:
10 Bite-Size Ways to Serve…
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giving back • my world • raising giving children • tips for giving back
by Tammy Kling on November 1st, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Charity—When I told my kids that our homeless friend Dave the Police Chief died today, my six year old said; "I'm glad we showed him love." Dave was the former Police Chief of many cities, including Flower Mound, Texas, yet he ended up living on the concrete floor of…
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