Category: Blogging for Better
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Hey You! The Nat Geo Kids book Earth Day GIVEAWAY is here
I am celebrating Earth Day (April 22) by giving away SEVEN Nat Geo Kids books! National Geographic is a trusted name in education, and I am proud to say our home library has held many Nat Geo Kids titles over the years. With Earth Day on its way, I was…
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This Mother’s Day, let’s commit to giving moms the care and protection we deserve
I am writing this just a day after the news broke about the likelihood of the United States Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade and bringing the issue of abortion back to the states. What this means is those in need of abortion services will no longer be protected by…
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Connecting environmental and racial justice on Tu B’Shvat and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
My nine-year-old and I were updating his PJ Library reusable wall calendar for January, when he noticed Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating the new year of the trees, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, fall on the same day this year, Monday, January 17. As we look ahead to…
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Purchase giving guide and support victims of gender violence
My sister Alison and I are proud of the “Generosity For Every Season” guide we made to help families foster a culture of giving. We believe the fun, easy projects, activities, beautiful printables and more can encourage all families to jump start or accelerate their philanthropic efforts. We know generosity…
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Dealing with my “eco” mom guilt
Like many (maybe all?) moms, I often feel guilty about my parenting choices. Do I let my kids have too much screen time? Should I force them to eat more vegetables? Do I yell too much? I am ruining the environment just by raising a family? That last question is…
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Now more than ever, families need internet access
My son groaned loudly. He got disconnected from his virtual school meeting, again. At the same time, my husband was on a video conference call, and I was working on a writing assignment. Three people. All needing Internet access at the same time. All dealing with the limitations of this…
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Donating meals to essential workers and more ways to help right now
News and personal accounts of the devastating impact on the new Coronavirus on the United States has left many of us feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If you aren’t a health care worker or other essential employee, you may be wondering how you can help. First, take a moment to be…
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African-centric foundation inspired by young Malawian who “harnessed the wind”
Necessity is the mother of invention, or so goes the famous quote from the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Yet, while necessity might be the mother, sometimes, it takes a child’s dream, determination and fortitude to bring that invention to life. William Kamkwamba was one such boy. When a severe famine…
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