I live my life under the assumption that people are good. People want to help. People enjoy the feeling of coming together and participating in something big. I know I do. It’s rewarding and fulfilling to know (and to see) that I helped make a difference. This January, the very first Love Drop is going [...]
Charity Inexpensively
The turkey is in the oven, my family is all home together and I’m settling in with my Thanksgiving Day newspaper—it’s time to narrow down my Black Friday shopping list. As I sat in the early morning quiet, waiting for the oven to preheat, I couldn’t help reflecting on our blessings. When we spend so [...]
The serious problem of premature birth More than 500,000 babies are born prematurely every year in America. Prematurity birth rates have risen 30% in the past 20 years and is the leading cause of newborn deaths. The prematurity campaign In 2003, the Prematurity Campaign was launched to address the crisis and help families have healthy, [...]
If you’re anything like me, you cringe at the thought of all the candy your children will be collecting this weekend. We already have bags of candy from Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween party, and I know more is coming. I have some ideas for using up the sweets, without affecting the girls’ health, but [...]
The TOMS Shoes One for One program touches my heart in ways I never expected. It isn’t a gimmick. It isn’t a temporary promotion. It’s a movement and a promise—for every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS Shoes TOMS Shoes will donate a pair to someone in need. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in [...]
I hope you’re enjoying our Thankful Thursday series on giving inexpensively. Alicia, from Making Time for Mommy, always has great ideas for ways to be charitable, even on a budget. She is swamped with moving this month but recently shared a few small ways to make a big difference with Johnson & Johnson. Check out [...]
One person is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes in the United States. Lee National Denim Day was started in 1996 to raise money to find a cure for breast cancer. The philosophy is “one day, one cause, one cure®”. How It Works According to their website, “Lee Jeans invited companies to go casual [...]
Anyone who has ever lived paycheck to paycheck can probably attest to the fact that one unexpected expense, such as a medical bill or a car repair, can ruin a family’s financial well-being. According to their website, “Modest Needs‘ grant programs are designed PRIMARILY to assist individuals and families who generally are able to pay [...]
Many of us buy gifts for our loved ones and friends at least a couple times a year. I came upon this website which lets people give the gift of giving to another. Here is a short overview of how it works: There are over 100 charities that your recipient can donate to but a [...]
Become a partner and get your own widget. You may have noticed this new widget on our sidebar along with other favorite savings tools. The Savvy Source Savings & Scholarship program (say that 3 times fast!) is launching today in 10 additional cities. It is another group buy program, but I’m especially excited about this [...]
