If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time now - you know I am a huge fan of giving back. I believe that the smallest pebbles can have have huge ripples. (Meaning small donations, or good deeds go far when you watch the ripple effect) Several months ago, I joined a website called Giveback.org. Founded by the winner of Oprah's Big Give, GiveBack makes … [Read more...]
Sweet Water Lullabies – Lullabies for Getty {Giveaway} (WW) EXTENDED to 4/30
EXTENDED TO 4/30 Recently I came across a blog over at Dear Crissy about a sweet baby named Getty. After reading her post, and many others, and learning about Getty's story I knew I had to help in anyway I could. I love using Social Media to bring awareness to causes, and this is one of those times I had to join in and raise some awareness. Meet Getty: Getty … [Read more...]
Disney’s African Cats to Donate Portion of Ticket Sales to AWF {You Can Help!}
You all know I love using Social Media to help give back! Well Disney is doing just that with their newest movie "African Cats"! “African Cats,” which will be released in theaters worldwide, opens in North America on April 22, 2011. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are available in the United States by calling 1-888-DISNEY6 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting … [Read more...]
When Your Heart Calls You {EmbraceGlobal.org}
Have you ever been watching TV or listening to the radio when something grabs your attention? Something you probably wouldn't have found on your own, but after hearing about it, you knew you just had to get involved? In December, I happened to turn on 20/20. This isn't a show I normally watch. But the description caught my eye. By the time the story was over, I knew I had to get involved … [Read more...]
Heart of Haiti
One year ago tomorrow, January 12, 2010, Haiti’s world changed. An earthquake devastated their country. In the wake of this earthquake, making a living is virtually impossible. Getting Haitians back on their feet by giving them a job is exactly what the Heart of Haiti Project is about. Macy’s has partnered with Fairwinds Trading to create Heart of Haiti project where Haitian artists can … [Read more...]