January 21-25, 2013 is No Name-Calling Week, an annual week created by GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network ) to promote educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and provide schools with the tools and inspiration to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate name-calling in their communities. A recent […]
Cozy at Home in Bravado by Rebecca Minkoff — Benefiting Baby Buggy
Anyone who knows me…or at least anyone who knows me post-college…would know you’ll only get a picture of me in a tank top for a good cause! Since I have been pregnant and/or breastfeeding for the last seven years, I know my nursing tanks and bras. And Bravado is a brand that helps me feel […]
Thank You, Guidecraft and Klutz, for Helping Kids Affected by Hurricane Sandy
I want to take a moment to thank Klutz and Guidecraft for bringing Christmas to some of the children devastated by Hurricane Sandy on Long Island. Many of these families lost everything in the storm. A toy at Christmas is a little bit of hope–it is the gift of caring to the parents and a […]
Shop Small: Small Business Saturday
This week, the week before Thanksgiving, we are being bombarded with more than just turkey recipes and guest RSVP’s. The moment we get the mail from the mailbox or turn on the TV, we are hit with loads of Black Friday advertisements. The super sales, the amazing deals. And each year, the doors open […]
Adopt a Long Island Family Affected by Hurricane Sandy
I live here on Long Island and have just been absolutely emotionally devastated by the damage Hurricane Sandy has done to our community. We were without power for a week but we were the lucky ones. A lot of huge trees fell but they all missed our house–some by a matter of inches but close […]
Discover the Forest: Get Your Community Outdoors!
I’ve fallen in love with GOOD Maker (maker.GOOD.is) — crowd-sourcing for a better world. Since discovering the GOOD Maker platform, it’s become my new “go-to” social media distraction. GOOD Maker inspires me to propose a good idea, to evaluate and vote for solutions– which is a way more productive use of my time than pinning a bunch […]
Don’t Miss Neighborhood Toy Store Day: November 10, 2012
I feel strongly about the need to support local businesses. As you do your holiday shopping, please remember that your purchases can make a difference in your local community. In November, there are two big events that support small businesses: Neighborhood Toy Store Day and Small Business Saturday. Saturday November 10th is the 3rd Annual […]
Discover the Best Toys for Kids
Where you do your holiday shopping matters just as much as what you buy. Supporting local stores provides real benefits to your community. Local businesses create jobs and help fund your town’s essential services such as public schools, police and fire departments through their tax dollars. (Read more about why my experience serving on a […]
Edible Arrangements Breast Cancer Awareness
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to The American Cancer Society, Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 36. Edible Arrangements® recently announced their Breast Cancer Awareness […]
International Day of the Girl: For Women, Marriage Should Always Be a Choice
Everyone seemed to have an opinion about my engagement. I was only twenty, not even old enough to drink legally, when my college boyfriend proposed. I strongly believe women should decide if and when they want to marry, but sadly, the same sentiment is not shared around the world. My friends teased me for being […]
