What is giving Tuesday? We have a day for thanks, two days for deals with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and now a day just for giving! People all over the world are giving back, doing good, and helping others. What can you do to get involved for Giving Tuesday? Here are some simple prompts to get you thinking on how you can give back. Give … [Read more...]
Shop for a Cause- Beautiful Jewelry to End Human Trafficking #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Shop for a cause this holiday season! Gorgeous handmade jewelry can keep someone free from slavery. Shop iSanctuary and give … [Read more...]
Handprint Jewelry Keepsake Fathers Day Gift Giveaway worth $180!
Father's Day is coming up quickly and, just like every year, we struggle to find something more meaningful than a new tie to honor him. My own husband is difficult to shop for Father's Day gifts unless I fork out cash to buy a fancy new BBQ or upgrades for his precious truck. He would be thrilled with any of those, but for one, my wallet wouldn't, … [Read more...]
How to Teach Kids Smart Money Management When You’re Not Great at it
I want my kids to learn good financial skills, but I know I'm not great at it myself. I'm so worried about teaching them the wrong skills! I've taken some financial planning courses, but there is so much information it can be confusing and overwhelming. I need something to explain in the simplest terms, in a way that is easy for me to share with my … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Books for Kids
I've never made Valentine's Day a big deal, but it is always fun to celebrate. We usually make some Valentine's cookies and a handmade card to each person in our home. Perhaps some to give out to neighbors and other family and friends. As my kids are homeschooled, we've had Valentine's Day parties with friends in the past and some years they … [Read more...]
Improve Lives in your Community
I don't believe we were meant to be alone. We need other people. We need family and community. The ironic thing is, we have more people around than ever, yet we can be so alone! Each in our own homes, secluded from the community around us. I want my kids to grow up with a desire to be involved in their community. To care about their neighbors and … [Read more...]
Imagine Your Daughter Carrying all the Water You Use – Your Photo Gives Clean Water
I am participating in a sponsored campaign hosted by Emergen-C®. I received compensation for this post. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Emergen-C as a product or its effectiveness. Women and young girls in developing countries bear the burden of carrying water. This may not sound like a big deal, but have you ever … [Read more...]
Perfect Valentine’s Gift for Dad and Canvas Print Giveaway
Dad's are hard to shop for. At least for things that are in budget! I mean he'll take any original Star Wars collectibles or a classic car any day. He'd even settle for a big screen TV. However, I wanted to not only get him something that wouldn't put me in sticker shock, but that was meaningful. A gift that my huband would truly love. The perfect … [Read more...]
Book benefits Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter this Month Only
A book helping animals across the nation I’m still so excited that a story of mine was published in a book! My story ‘Twice Disrupted’ was published in the anthology: Rescued: The Stories of 12 Cats Through Their Eyes and quickly became an Amazon best seller. It won for best new anthology/compilation at both the 2015 San Francisco Book Festival … [Read more...]
Gift Wrap Family Time for Christmas
All I want for Christmas is time with my family. And by family, I don't mean just those related to me. It seems that families are more diverse that ever. With blended families, adopted families, and tons more ways to make up a family, there is no recipe for a perfect one. The familiar image of one dad, one mom, two kids, and a dog is obsolete. … [Read more...]
