Giving Back

4/19 is National Wear Blue and Green Day: Support Organ Donation

4/19 is National Wear Blue and Green Day: Support Organ Donation
April 18, 2013 2 Comments »

Show your support for organ donation by wearing the colors of Donate Life America; blue and green. I am rocking my blue and green for Donate Life Missouri's Blue and Green Virtual Fashion Show Read More »

What’s So Controversial About Giving a Child a Shot at Life?

What’s So Controversial About Giving a Child a Shot at Life?
February 27, 2013 Comments Off

Two weeks ago, I was invited to Washington D.C. on the behalf of the UN Foundation and Shot at Life, to advocate on Capitol Hill and learn ways that I can lend my voice in my home state to speak ... Read More »

Bless You! Spreading a Little Love Makes the World Go ‘Round

Bless You! Spreading a Little Love Makes the World Go ‘Round
February 14, 2013 Comments Off

Spreading a little love when someone is sick can really go a long way. And you don't have to make a pot of soup. By sending a note or Get Well card in the mail sending them your well wishes ... Read More »

Paying it Forward: Taking a Negative, Making it a Positive By Beating Cancer

Paying it Forward: Taking a Negative, Making it a Positive By Beating Cancer
February 6, 2013 1 Comment »

Our heroes don't have to be celebrities or superstars or public figures. Our heroes can be those who are in our lives daily, helping others while paying it forward Read More »

Go Red for National Wear Red Day: February 1st

Go Red for National Wear Red Day: February 1st
January 31, 2013 1 Comment »

My father passed away last year due to complications from heart disease including congestive heart failure. For the last several years, I have participated in National Wear Red Day because it really hit home, and this year, it is even ... Read More »

I Am a 2013 Shot@Life Champion And We Are Heading to D.C.!

I Am a 2013 Shot@Life Champion And We Are Heading to D.C.!
January 25, 2013 1 Comment »

As a blogger, I always knew that I wanted to not only create a living for myself and my family, I also wanted to find a way to utilize my voice to help give back to causes and organizations that ... Read More »

Raising Volunteers: How to Encourage Children to Give Back

Raising Volunteers: How to Encourage Children to Give Back
January 15, 2013 2 Comments »

Kids and Parenting contributor Prerna Malik discusses 4 ways parents can encourage their kids to volunteer and give back to the community. Our next National Day of Service is on 1/21/13, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Read More »

Get to Know a Holiday Staple: Hickory Farms & Charitable Giving

Get to Know a Holiday Staple: Hickory Farms & Charitable Giving
December 18, 2012 3 Comments »

It's no secret that when it comes to the holiday season and entertaining, Hickory Farms is a staple in my household. For as long as I can remember, Hickory Farms has been a brand that I have consistently relied on ... Read More »

Making Seasons Bright with Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving

Making Seasons Bright with Operation Christmas Child #OCCGiving
November 7, 2012 Comments Off

I got to know Operation Christmas Child through a campaign that myself, as well as many other bloggers are participating in. We want to spread the word about #OCCGiving so that every child can get a gift this holiday Read More »

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Essie’s Pink Collection

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Essie’s Pink Collection
October 15, 2012 4 Comments »

Essie is known for their unique and stylish colors that are long lasting and fabulous to wear. I have many Essie nail colors, and I must admit, they are becoming my favorite nail polishes, even over OPI. Read More »

Fab Fashion at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 Event

Fab Fashion at BET’s Black Girls Rock 2012 Event
October 14, 2012 6 Comments »

Fierce was the name of the game during Saturday night's taping of BET's Black Girls Rock, a celebration of empowerment as well as influential sisters who are giving back in their communities and in the world. Read More »

Friday, April 20th Is National Blue and Green Day: Wear These Colors, Save a Life!

April 19, 2012 3 Comments »

Hi Cubes and Dudes! All across America on April 20th, people are participating in National Blue and Green Day to promote awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation. According to Donate Life Missouri, each day, 18 people in the U.S. ... Read More »

Red Carpet Glam: The Heart Truth’s Red Dress 2012 Collection Fashion Show Pics

Red Carpet Glam: The Heart Truth’s Red Dress 2012 Collection Fashion Show Pics
February 9, 2012 4 Comments »

February is National Heart Health Month, and this week kicks off New York Fashion Week. What better way to bring together fashion for a cause than to combine fashion and giving back with the annual Heart Truth Red Dress 2012 ... Read More »

Feb. 3rd is National Wear Red Day For Heart Disease

Feb. 3rd is National Wear Red Day For Heart Disease
February 2, 2012 Comments Off

Friday, February 3rd is National Wear Red for Heart Disease, a day in which we all show our support for those dealing with heart disease. Since the inception of my blog, I have participated in National Wear Red Day and ... Read More »

Giving Back: Today is Macy’s National Believe Day

Giving Back: Today is Macy’s National Believe Day
December 9, 2011 Comments Off

During National Believe Day, both Macy's and Make-A-Wish Foundation will grant wishes to 55 children across the U.S. for Wishes Across America. Read More »

Join The Million Moms Challenge

Join The Million Moms Challenge
September 22, 2011 1 Comment »

ABC News alongside the UN Foundation has launched the Million Moms Challenge, an initiative "that hopes to build a vibrant community that connects moms everywhere around things all mothers care about Read More »

“Giving is Beautiful”–Recycle Your Bras for a Cause with Soma

August 3, 2011 5 Comments »

Which is why I was stoked to find out about the "Giving is Beautiful" campaign spearheaded by Soma Intimates, a leading maker of well-fitting bras. This nationwide charity initiative works to collect new and gently used bras for women in ... Read More »

Raise Money for ‘Girls For a Change’ with Yahoo! Homepage

June 29, 2011 Comments Off

Yahoo! is giving up to $10,000 away to Girls for a Change, 'a national organization that empowers girls to create social change'. By urging young women to speak up about their communities and goings on around them while nurturing their ... Read More »