When my friend Erica told me she was signing up for The Ride to Conquer Cancer I was so impressed. It's a huge undertaking to ride for two whole days, 150 miles. for a cause. You need to be dedicated, passionate and really want it!! I asked Erica if she would share her story here for so that reads my blog can learn about The Ride to Conquer Cancer, consider donating and help CHEER ON ERICA!!! ...
Thoughtful Thursday
Thoughtful Thursday: pediped® ♥ schools program
I know are all sweltering in the summer heat but before you know it, moms from coast to coast will be running around shopping for Back to School! There, I said it, it's almost time to start prepping for Back to School. At times like Back to School and Christmas I love to pick out items that I know my little ones will get excited about. From their favorite character to their favorite colors I am ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Preeclampsia Awareness
Have you heard of Preeclampsia? I am always so surprised when I meet people that actually do know about preeclampsia and usually it's because they had it! After my second pregnancy with Hayley I suffered from postpartum preeclampsia. Those that know about preeclampsia will typically say that delivery is the "cure" for preeclampsia BUT that is actually FALSE because preeclampsia can also happen ...
Thoughtful Thursday: The Kolbe Fund
The Kolbe Fund was started by Kate and Aaron Schnittman, the parents of Maximilian (Max) Kolbe Schnittman. Max was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February 2011. Together as a family they journeyed to seek the medical team that would make Max healthy again. Their travels, long days and nights in a hospital, and two surgeries later they became acutely aware of the challenges families face while ...
Thoughtful Thursday: MOMS DEMAND ACTION
Do you follow MOMS DEMAND ACTION on Facebook. Moms Demand Action was founded by stay-at-home mom Shannon Watts on December 15, 2012, in response to the devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The organization quickly flourished into a leading force for gun violence prevention, with chapters in all 50 states and a powerful grassroots network of moms that has successfully effected ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Disabilities Awareness Month
Today's Thought Thursday post is from my good friend Lisa who blogs at A Day In Our Shoes. Lisa is an amazing advocate for children. I admire the lengths she goes to to be sure she is helping families in need. Lisa is a such a smart, strong, funny, caring woman and I find myself lucky to have her as a friend Disabilities Awareness Month: Things Every Family Can Do With March and April just ...
Thoughtful Thursday: Protect Your Heart
Today's post is a guest post by my friend Lauryn from The Vintage Mom about protecting your heart, literally! Lauryn is my friend through blogging but has become of those women I know I will forever be connected to. She is real, sweet, caring, intelligent and I really love our friendship that has developed over the past year and a half. Lauryn is a registered nurse and social media maven. Her ...
Volunteering: Thoughtful Thursday Link-Up
My mother has always said "If you need something done ask a busy person" and as I have gotten older, started a family, work full-time outside of the home and become a volunteer for multiple causes….these words have really resonated with me. It's not that I necessarily have the "free time" to take on more responsibilities, it's that I believe, inside my heart, that we all are responsible for the ...
