The holidays are a reminder of the importance of helping others, especially those New Yorkers who cannot always be sure when they will get their next meal. City Harvest, the world's first food rescue organization, has lined up several easy ways for individuals to help put food ...read more
Every mom has a birth story. Often they are funny or silly - each of my girls certainly love to hear the tale of the day she was born. But for many moms, the birth story involves being scared and in pain and disoriented. When your baby is born early and taken to the NICU, ...read more
There are many times when I've needed a tampon. My biggest issue is forgetting to put extras in my bag (not an issue finding space for them with the Pocket Pearl from Tampax). But I've never had to go without my monthly supply of feminine care products because of capital N ...read more
It's easy to get distracted by beautiful gifts. One look at our holiday gift guide and you'll be swooning over all the fabulous ideas. For those of you looking specifically for beauty related items to stuff stockings, you've come to the right place. Here are a few of my top ...read more
This is a sponsored post by Huggies. We’re trying to raise mindful children and family community service has been on my mind a lot. We have been blessed with education, health and prosperity. It’s up to us to show our kids the way towards charity and generosity. That’s why I am ...read more
Through the month of October, 20% of net proceeds of this Talbots blanket scarf for Breast Cancer support will benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Ladies, we can look great and feel great supporting this cause. Now do me a favor before you keep reading. Have you ...read more
Our team has been on a mission. The Girls' Night Out for No Kid Hungry couldn’t have come at a better time. The hours have been long and our mission is important. Most the team are busy raising kids and building a business. For me, I’m a new auntie and a piece of my heart is ...read more
Donating your hair to help those suffering from cancer is a big deal. This spring my daughter decided she wanted to cut 10"of her hair to support cancer victims. Here's how it started. My husband lost his sweet big sister to leukemia when she was just 13. It was a devastating ...read more
Katie Holmes knows that she's blessed. In the season of giving, she's taking time to give back with the #GladtoGive Campaign. When she joined a group of bloggers in NYC for a launch event she spoke about teaming up to help those in need and about teaching children to share. As ...read more
If there is one thing I wish I could still do, it’s donate my hair. Along with my last baby came a slew of grey hair, so I color it now, but when I was younger, I would grow my hair out super long, donate it and start the process over again. It’s just hair after all...and I had ...read more
Have you ever considered donating your hair? As someone who’s donated herself, I can tell you it’s well worth the effort! I mean all you have to do is grow your hair out...Nature basically takes care of that for you. Haha! I only wish I had known about the Pantene Beautiful ...read more
I've loved seeing all the red noses on social media! This movement is gaining momentum. Here's a shot of my two favorite members of the #RedNoseClub--Dawn and Elizabeth. We had so much fun in Chicago kicking off the event and the movement is taking the nation by storm. We're ...read more
How many things can give you terrific joy for just $1? Not too many. Queue the clowns. Well, that's what Walgreens has done anyhow. Walgreens is the exclusive retail partner of the first Red Nose Day to be celebrated in America. It's all about raising funds to benefit ...read more
While raising kids has never been easy, it can be one of the most rewarding things that some people do–especially when children grow up to be productive, contributing members to society, and that includes knowing how to give back and enrich the communities in which they live. ...read more
You've heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Even better is #GivingTuesday - a global rally for great giving today (December 2, 2014). I'm glad you all scored some great deals and we were happy to share them. But now, it's time to focus on the real meaning of the season. ...read more
Exciting news in the baby world today with aden + anais' second collaboration with (RED). Launching today for World AIDS Day, the new collection includes design help from three celebrity moms - Rachel Zoe, Jessica Alba, and Gwen Stefani. 100% of proceeds will be donated to The ...read more
Today kicked off the holiday shopping season. Check out some of our favorite ideas for beautiful gifts that give back. TOMS for Target: We recently celebrated the launch of TOMS for Target with our gratitude crafts. This includes a limited-edition collection of apparel, ...read more
We love celebrity moms that give back. Kristen Bell, mom and actress beloved for her role in Frozen, is latest celebrity to give back with her generous donation of $91,500 worth of Bravado nursing bras and Medela breastpumps to expectant and new mothers in need. Bell's ...read more
We are so excited about companies that give back, and one of our new favorites is Cheeky, a company that makes fun and colorful tableware that marries style and design with social responsibility. Launching in U.S. Target® stores nationwide, Cheeky pairs brilliant designs with ...read more
You may think of arthritis as something that afflicts the elderly, but did you know that nearly 300,000 children in the U.S. are living with Juvenile Arthritis (JA) every day? Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causing swelling in the tissue that lines the inside of ...read more
Did you know that August 12th is World Elephant Day? We are excited to do our part by supporting the Wildlife Conservation Society’s 96 Elephants campaign. This initiative focuses on protecting forest elephants from extinction through awareness and legislation. This is huge ...read more
As we are gearing up for our back-to-school coverage, we are excited to announce that Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) will launch OPERATION BACKPACK® 2014, its annual campaign to collect brand new backpacks and school supplies for the thousands of children ...read more
On May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day and the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund (LMOCF) encourages everyone to join in the fight against ovarian cancer. “World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day is the perfect time to be inspired by this cause,” stated Claudia Poccia, ...read more
A few days ago Vanessa Williams and the SPLENDA® Brand partnered to kick off the #SweetSwaps charitable social media campaign, as part of the 365 SWEET SWAPS™ initiative. This exciting initiative seeks to encourage Americans to live healthier lifestyles by making small ...read more
A few weeks ago I hosted a playdate where 10 of my daughters' friends got together to craft. This was no ordinary crafting playdate - this one was connected to a purpose where we all made unique and bright superhero capes for two amazing organizations Craft Hope and Enchanted ...read more
As awful as it is to think about - people are trafficked everyday. In fact, over 27 million people are enslaved worldwide, including 17,500 of which are trafficked from the U.S. But through tragedy there is hope with these victims through iSanctuary, a company that employs ...read more
With all of the holiday events happening in NYC and beyond, we are happy to share one that gives back. Next week, Tibet House US is hosting the 11th-Annual Benefit Auction hosted Monday, December 16 at Christies (20 Rockefeller Plaza). This includes an auction will incredible ...read more
While we have been sharing the buzz about our favorite deals online, we also know that there are more ways to give this holiday season. One of our favorite ways is through #GivingTuesday where some of our favorite companies are showcasing ways to give back to those need. Here ...read more
Just in time for holiday giving, Pleygo, the Netflix-like subscription service that allows families to rent LEGO® sets, has joined forces withGeneration Rescue, a national non-profit organization providing immediate treatment assistance, information and hope to families ...read more
The Truvia® brand recently announced a new social media campaign to support its Sharing a Sweet Future $1 million charitable initiative, launched in 2012 to help reduce childhood hunger in Bolivia. Launched in 2012, Sharing a Sweet Future is a three-year partnership between ...read more
While our days can be busy and frantic, we love our moments with our kids when get to slow down and soak in their sweet embrace. To celebrate these moments, Bravado Designs and Baby Buggy have teamed up to help moms in need through their heartwarming Essential Embrace campaign. ...read more
At Momtrends we love to support the big brands as well as the some small businesses. One such company is Momista, a business started by Kassandra Pereira, who after she became a mom decided to start a t-shirt company that gives back. Through this mission every t-shirt that is ...read more
We all know that charity begins at home, and with this month being "Self Improvement Month" it is the perfect time to talk to our kids about giving back to the community. To help us learn more about how we can focus on charitable giving at home, we spoke with Dana Ostomel, the ...read more
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are kicking things off by showcasing some products and brands that both support the cause and help fund research. Here are a few of our favorites to keep an eye out for next month. Pink Embrace Campaign: Total Beauty is ...read more
First Lady Michelle Obama and actress, director and producer Eva Longoria recently joined the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), of which Mrs. Obama is honorary chair, to announce an initiative to encourage everyone to make an easy choice to improve their health and ...read more
We are big fans of the work of Eric Carle and the Eric Carle museum so we were thrilled when we heard about eighth annual Carle Honors taking place at Guastavinos in New York City on the 26th. This will include a 10th anniversary celebration with over 300 fellow childrens ...read more
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In response, Expedia.com, the worlds leading online travel company, today introduced a month-long campaign featuring travel giveaways and exclusive travel coupons to raise funds in support of St. Jude Childrens Research ...read more
Back-to-school is not all about shopping. It is also about giving back and one of our favorite organizations is Operation USA, an organization that believes education is the cornerstone of sustainable development. It has the power to transform lives with a lasting effect beyond ...read more
Love them or hate them - selfies are here to stay. Now theres a way to put those digital self-portraits to work with #SelflessSelfie! The new initiative part of Johnson & Johnsons latest philanthropic campaign, the Donate a Photo mobile app allows you to give back to the ...read more
As a mama, organizations that make it their mission to better the lives of children have a special place in my heart. Make-A-Wish definitely falls into that category. I can't think of a better purpose than granting the wishes of children with life threatening conditions. In my ...read more
Yesterday morning, Serena & Lilyhosted a private shopping event to benefit Baby Buggy at their new store in Wainscott, NY. We visited the Serena & Lily store a few weeks ago, and loved the stunning decor options right in the heart of the Hamptions. At the event guests were ...read more
Are you curious where your old clothing goes? With summer fashion season approaching, shoppers are out admiring the hottest new styles and trends, but then they have to figure out where their old clothes go. For most Americans, the answer is the trash. In fact, the average ...read more
We love celebs that give back. And one of our favorites, actress, activist, mother of two, and social media mavenSoleil Moon Fryehas just teamed up with the American Red Cross and the Nexcare giveProgram to raise awareness about the need for blood donation this summer. The ...read more
Yesterday, Baby Buggy threw one of New York Citys biggest family charity events: The 2013 Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. This years family-fun party featured carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting and other kid-friendly activities and raised over $460,000, the largest sum ...read more
Summer vacation is just around the corner and Volunteers of America - Greater New York (VOA) is gearing up to launch Operation Backpack, its 10th annual campaign to collect brand-new backpacks and school supplies for thousands of children living in New York City shelters. ...read more
Kohls Department Stores is helping children and families across the country kick off their summer adventures with a smile with their latest Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program. Now through the end of June, Kohls offers beloved Deborah Diesen books, including The Pout-Pout ...read more
Jenna Dewan-Tatum, actress and expectant mother, has partnered with nursing apparel manufacturer Bravado! Designs to donate nursing bras to help support the critical work of Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing families in need across the country with ...read more
Are you watching Princess Kate closely? Yesterday I helped celebrate the impending birth of royalty at an event hosted by the British Consulate New York and St. Georges Society of New York. In anticipation of the new Royal baby, US charity Baby Buggy and UK baby brand Mamas & ...read more
Fashion is a powerful force that allows us to showcase a bit of our personality without having to say a word. Fashion can also be connected to social good, and this Mother's Day we have a unique way for you all to get involved through Catrinka, a project that employs women to ...read more
As mothers who want to leave the planet that our children will inherit in the best condition possible, I know that we're all thinking about ways that we can be better to our Earth, especially right now since it's Earth Day month. That makes it the perfect time to share the ...read more
