It’s fitting that Martin Luther King Jr. will be celebrated the day before the Inauguration of President Barrack Obama. So many people across the country and around the world are inspired by this historic event. Wouldn’t it be great if we could take that enthusiasm and transform it into something great by participating in the Day of […]
Contraband Sock Monkeys
I just love this sweest, handmade sock monkey from Craftsbury Kids. He’s super cuddly and squishy, and he was handmade in the USA from fabric socks that were made in the USA. Yet…in less than two months, it would be illegal for Craftsbury Kids to sell Calypso the Sock Monkey. Congress had the best of intentions (making […]
Share Something Sweet with Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
Ferrero Rocher Chocolates wants you to Share Something Sweet this holiday season to raise awareness and money for Share Our Strength. Share Our Strength fights hunger and poverty by funding effective community-based programs, organizations that pursue long-term solutions, and helping families help themselves through nutrition education programs. Ferrero will be donating $150,000 to Share Our Strength […]
Charity Spotlight: Help the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Writing letters to Santa Claus is an age-old tradition for children all over the world. Macy’s is collecting these letters in a special Santa letterbox at all Macy’s stores. For each letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. While you’re at the mall doing your holiday shopping, stop by Macy’s to drop […]
Election 2008 Shopping Guide
Presidential elections are a great way to teach your children about the democratic process and U.S. history. The first presidential election I remember was in 1984. I had just turned six, and my parents brought my brother and me with them to the polls. My father let me help him pull the lever to cast his […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Contests
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many stores are donating a percentage of the profits on certain items to breast cancer charities. Check out Mamanista’s Breast Cancer Shopping Guide for our roundup of the best pink ribbon stores and products. Want a chance to win a Mini Piggy from Tough Cookies, Pink Logo Body Cream from […]
Shop Generously: Pink Ribbon Stores
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re asking you to join the fight against breast cancer by volunteering, donating or simply by shopping. We love when we can shop for a cause, so here are some ideas for items that will support breast cancer research and foundations. Fabulous Bags- Including the Ju-Ju-Be Be Right Back: […]
The Responsibility Project
It is a Presidential Election Year, and incivility is all around us. Talking heads scream at each other on the TV. And pundits and bloggers snipe mean-spiritedly at the candidates and each other. One thing is lacking: respect for others and tolerance for different viewpoints. The political atmosphere can make it difficult to teach your […]
Life Is Not a Zero Sum Game
Although I wouldn’t go so far as to call myself a Luddite (obviously blogging is using technology), I tend to error on the side of unplugged entertainment for tots. But there comes a day when the kiddos grow up and discover the joys of the electronic world. When that day comes, it is reassuring to […]
Play Ball! (And Promote Social and Economic Justice)
Ah! Spring is in the air! It is that time of the year when a young child’s thoughts turn to…soccer! football! volleyball! Fair Trade Sports manufactures and sells children’s, training, and professional level sports balls certified to be made by fair-wage adult labor. As an added bonus, the gear is eco-certified and vegan. Although I […]
