I believe in young people. I believe that, given the support and resources, they will rise to the occasion and do amazing things. It’s why I have my Master’s degree in education. It’s why, despite plenty of more lucrative career possibilities, I chose to work with kids and kid-supporting organizations. It’s why I now provide…
Category Archives: Quirky Good
#26Acts of Kindness
I have put off writing about the Newtown, CT tragedy this week. I haven’t been able to put my feelings and thoughts into words. When I heard about the #26Acts of Kindness movement, I wasn’t sure. The idea is to do an act of kindness for each of the Sandy Hook children and faculty who…
Healthy Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Tacos
I have a few confessions. First of all, I need to lose weight. Second, I don’t cook nearly as often as I know I should. We have food allergies to deal with, and a couple of very, very picky eaters. I compensate for some of our challenges by buying a lot of whole grains and…
Giving Thanks for Something Different
I hadn’t planned on a Thanksgiving post this year. I didn’t want to write about how thankful I am for family, friends, health, and happiness, although I am. I am thankful every day, so I feel a bit silly waxing poetic about it on here one day a year. On Tuesday, though, I realized I…
Road Trippin’, Good Deeds, and a Toyota Rav4
Sometimes there are just so many great things to do/write about that you can’t up. This is one of those times. I recently took an amazing trip with the Toyota Women’s Influencer Network and I could probably write 10 or more posts about it. I won’t (no thanks necessary!). We started at the Loews Santa…
Macy’s Shop for a Cause Supports the March of Dimes
Both of my kids came via at-risk pregnancies and challenging births. We are fortunate and thankful that they were both born (reasonably) healthy. Not all families are as lucky. The March of Dimes works to prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They also support and advance maternal and health research. This month, Macy’s…
Support Great Causes with Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good
I mentioned Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good initiative awhile back and asked you to nominate your favorite non-profit that may be in need of a vehicle to help out with their mission. Well, the finalists have been selected and we have a chance to vote every day (until August 21) on Facebook for a different…
TogetherGreen Invites You to do Some Spring Greening
I am a member of the Mass Audubon Society and a member of the Toyota Women’s Influencer’s Network, so when I learned about the new TogetherGreen Facebook App, I knew I had to share it with you. National Audubon and Toyota teamed up in 2008 to work toward strengthening conservation efforts and have been working…
Cars for Nonprofits–Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good
Toyota is giving away 100 cars for nonprofits who can use them to help further their mission. The application deadline is March 26 or when they receive 5000 completed applications. You don’t want to wait on this one. Last year Toyota picked their top applicants and then put them up for a vote in groups…
WhyMommy Love and a Breast Cancer PSA
Social media can be difficult for people to understand. It may seem strange to connect with those who live across the country, or across the world. It may be hard to believe that you can build true relationships with people you rarely (or never) see in person. Certainly not every person you meet online will…
