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5 Charitable Organizations You Can Partner With to Make a Difference

There are so many charitable causes seeking your time and resources. How can you know which ones to trust and which ones do what they say they do? I am a big believer in asking a friend with experience. Today I am blessed to be able to share five charitable organizations that I trust and […]

4 Steps Mothers and Daughters Can Take to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to recognize this important time, I am excited to share some practical ways that mothers and daughters can work together to reduce their breast cancer risk. This is a sponsored post in partnership with Breast Cancer and the Environment Research ProgramBreast cancer is a scary thing to talk about. […]

Respect Your Elders – 3 Ways You Can Help Today

During my childhood I had very little exposure to anyone over 60. My grandparents were young and we lived far away from my great grandparents. As a result, I never gained an appreciation for the value that elders add to the community and to our families. Now, as a parent, I see it as my […]

Unbound: Empowering Women Across the Globe

As an American woman, I have had opportunities that many women around the world will never have. These opportunities have included receiving an education from an early age and the freedom to choose between a full-time career, staying at home, or a combination of both. In addition to intellectual opportunities, I have an advantage over many […]

5 Creative Ways to Afford Sponsoring a Child

As I sit and write this post I am in the beautiful heart of Merida, Mexico. I spent the day visiting families who have (or are waiting for) sponsors. I saw how sponsorship has changed lives and saved families. I met a young woman who is about to graduate with her degree in engineering, thanks […]