giving back
Supporting City Harvest
Our family is blessed with a full pantry, a safe home and health. In 2020, I will attest that business was rough. Our revenues with brand partners came to a grinding halt in March, and while we were able to recover some business at the end of the year, it's been a struggle. I'm ...read more
Keeping Teens Busy with Volunteer Opportunities
COVID has cut back on a lot of opportunities for teens to feel like they are a part of the community. Sports, music and theater programs have been slashed leaving teens feeling isolated and bored. With the fall looking dubious at best for a normal school season, it's time to keep ...read more
Kidpik Spring Delivered to Your Door
Shopping is supposed to be fun. Remember the days when we complained about how busy we were and stretched too thin? Well nowadays we still don't have a ton of time but we do have a lot of time with our kids and if you are like me you are noticing they've grown out of EVERYTHING. ...read more
City Harvest Leads Helps Fight Hunger in NYC
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 2.5 million working-age New Yorkers were struggling to make ends meet. With schools and many businesses forced to close, the COVID-19 crisis is further straining many families in our city. City Harvest is seeing a 30% increase in people coming to ...read more
How to Give Back to Your Community Without Leaving Your House
This is a really strange time. I legitimately feel like we're living out a weird science fiction novel. This new normal is anything but, and I'm eagerly hoping for a happy ending (or maybe a new beginning?) to take us all by surprise. Alas, right now, we can only take one ...read more
How to Teach Kids to Give Back: #GivingOnUs
This time of year you hear so much about gratitude, but it's important we do more than just talk about it. That's why I'm going to share my thoughts on how to teach kids to give back. They're the future after all! And with Thanksgiving having just ended, an attitude of gratitude ...read more
Always #EndPeriodPoverty Donation Program
My girls are heading back to school. Yes, I have worries. Each girl has a BIG shift this year. One is at a new school and one starts middle school. As I prep them for the school year and do all I can to make sure it will be successful, I realize the luxury of my worries. There ...read more
How a Diaper Bank Works
I'm trying to teach my girls to be three things: strong, smart and kind. I want them to be good global citizens and take action when they see people in need. This means we read about current events and we support those in need. For our family, supporting diaper banks and ...read more
#BrighterDifference Closet Clean Out
This post is sponsored by Neutrogena Naturals®. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's "FTC" guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. I received complementary products to facilitate my review. Thoughts and ...read more
National Teacher Appreciation Day Projects and Printables
Our teachers are some of the most important influencers in our children's lives. They guide them, shape them, and put up with them. Haha! The least we can do is say, "thanks," for all they do! And what better day to do that than on Teacher Appreciation Day? Related: Homeschool ...read more
How Your Holiday Traditions Can Inspire Kindness
One thing that my mom really focused on when we were growing up is that the holidays aren't about giving, they're about receiving. From a very early age I just loved shopping for and making gifts for my loved ones...even more than I liked tearing into my own presents on Christmas ...read more
Who is #TheRedNoseClub
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
Tips for Teaching Kids to Give
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
Friday Finds: Favorite Brands that Give Back
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
Kristen Bell Gives Back to New Mothers in Need
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
Ways to Share A Meal in Your Community
This weekend we were busy getting into the spirit of the season. Yes, this involved shopping. No, not the kind you think. This month Momtrends is focused on giving. All kinds of giving. We're kicking off the theme talking about giving back to your community. We talked about the ...read more
Bump it Forward Month
We always love hearing about new ways to give back and The Bump has come up with some wonderful ways to contribute to an amazing cause through Bump It Forward Month. “Whether first-, second- or third-time moms, we’re finding that expectant women want to give back,” said Rebecca ...read more
10th Annual Baby Buggy Bash
MomTrends gathered with Jessica Seinfeld, founder of the non-profit organization Baby Buggy, at the recent 10th Annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash. Known as one of New York City's biggest family charity events, the event featured carnival rides, arts and crafts, face painting, and ...read more