The Season Is About Giving.... Have you heard of the BGCA? The Boys & Girls Club of America helps young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Their core beliefs are that all kids need:A safe place to learn and grow... Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...Hope and opportunity.Check … [Read more...]
2nd annual BGCA Give the Gift of a Great Future Holiday Campaign #MomCentral
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How Do You Feel About Saving More For Giving More?
August 16, 2012 by · 42 Comments
ableBanking Helps You to Help Others~ Who Doesn't Love the Idea of Helping Those in Need? ~As I have young kids, I feel the importance to save money and to help those in need are two crucial concepts to teach them. ableBanking feels the same way! If you haven't heard of them, then you need to learn about what they can do for you and to help you do for others. Isn't that what life is truly about? Helping those around you to build a strong and … [Read more...]
Live to Give ~ Always!!! #CBias #PayItForward
July 11, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
How Important is Giving Back to You?~ We are teaching our kids to "Live to Give" ~I was raised by my parents to always look to help others, especially ones that might need more help and resources than others. I grew up in the DC area and I remember collecting items to donate to people in need. We even had a friend in the neighborhood I remember that made extra Thanksgiving dinner plates wrapped in foil and distributed them to homeless people on … [Read more...]
My Two Cents About Garage Sales; And Hopefully You’ll Make More Than That!
July 1, 2012 by · 40 Comments
Garage Sales: Tips From Having My OwnEvery year I like to reorganize and clean out some things, so I always decide a garage sale is the way to go. Sometimes as I am preparing for it I start to doubt if it's really worth the effort, but in the end I always end up being happy that I made some money and got rid of a few things that were taking up space in the house. I'm sure you remember from my previous post on downsizing, that we lost about 1,000 … [Read more...]
~Mothers Know That JOHNSON’S® Cares~
May 22, 2012 by · 19 Comments
Mothers Care and JOHNSON'S® CaresThat's Why Giving Back Is So Important I am a mother of two wonderful and caring kids. From being a mother, there is a part of you that has the urge to want good for all kids. I am happy for what my husband and I can provide for our kids, but there are those kids out there that need extra aid to live healthy and happy lives. This Mother's Day we spent together relaxing as a family and eating out at Seven Moons … [Read more...]