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November 23, 2020

The Holiday Shop: Gifts That Give Back

The holidays! The joy and cheer it brings is a welcomed and happy distraction from the trying year we’ve had. So, bring on the mistletoe, garland, champagne and all the gifts! While I am quite excited to shop and ring in the season, I want to make an effort to shop and give gifts with purpose, like buying from companies that source ethically and produce sustainable products or by purchasing a gift that gives back to help those in need.

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Filed Under: Giving, Living Tagged: aurate, bauble stockins, cuddlekinddolls, Cuyana, dear annabelle, driftway coffee, ethically made, everlane, fewer better, found my dog, gifting, holiday shop, holiday shopping, lean closet, lulus garden, nisolo, Nordstroms bliss plush thrrow, our place, parks project, patagona, shop small, sprout pencils, statebackpacks, sustainable products, swell, tatcha, tenthhousandvillages, the little market

July 24, 2020

Today and Always

I have been reflecting on how I can make lasting impactful changes in my life to fight racism, amplify Black voices, provide support to the Black community, and diversify my son’s life, while continuing to listen and learn. Because Black Lives Matter. It’s up to me and my family to do the work on how to be better, and how to support Black and People of Color lives, today and always.

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Filed Under: Community, Giving Tagged: black community, black girls code, black lives matter, black women for wellness, change, conscious kid, non-profits, not just a moment, support, the loveland foundation, today and always

May 11, 2020

A Helping Hand … Part Two

As promised, here are more ways you can give back during this time of crisis and need for so many. You can read last month’s post too! Whether a small donation to your local hospital, a purchase of goods from your favorite boutique, or a heartfelt gesture to someone in need, there are many ways to make an impact and lend a helping hand.

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Filed Under: Giving Tagged: crisis, donate, helping hand, pandemic, relief fund, support, support small

April 18, 2020

A Helping Hand

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How to help? Feeling stuck! That is how I am feeling as the world I know is suffering during this pandemic. With so much sadness, uncertainty and feelings of helplessness, I wanted to find a way to make an impact, no matter how big or small, to support those on the front lines and the families and individuals who need our help the most. With so much information flooding our social feeds, I thought I’d round up some ways to give back. Get ready to do some good!

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Filed Under: Giving, Living Tagged: alliance for childrens rights, alliance of moms, baby baby, bstrong, coronavirus, cover-19, essential workers, gal meets glam, giving, help, hospital workers, little gal, masks, mi golondrina, small business, Sophie and lili

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