Category - Women's & Family Issues

 

5 minutes of caring Not All Are Free by Sam Davidson, July 4 (1 comment) Celebrate Independence Day by helping someone gain their freedom. He's a Grand Ole Dad by Sam Davidson, June 13 (1 comment) Celebrate dads and flags this weekend. Fostering Change by Sam Davidson, May 14 (2 comments) How to help half a million. Celebrate Mom by Luanne Davidson, May 9 Hear from a mom on how to celebrate mom. No Place Like Home by Jenny Magill, April 24 Make a difference in a child's life. Bring Light by Sam Davidson, April 18 Fund something important. April Showers Bring... by Sam Davidson, April 7 (1 comment) ...more than next month’s flowers. Weigh In Wednesday by Sam Davidson, April 2 (1 comment) What's your Wednesday worth? March Madness by Sam Davidson, March 11 It's about more than basketball. Eating Disorder Awareness by Sam Davidson, February 25 (1 comment) This is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It's February! by Sam Davidson, February 4 How will you celebrate the second month of the year? Today Is a New Day! by Sam Davidson, January 1 (1 comment) A Resolution for Each and Every Day! Year in Review: Our Picks by Sam Davidson, December 28 It's time to talk about what we like. Year in Review: Most Emailed by Sam Davidson, December 21 We'll tell you what you told others. Year in Review: Most Viewed by Sam Davidson, December 7 It’s time to talk about the most popular ideas we’ve shared. Month Ado About Breast Cancer by Sam Davidson, October 1 Spend 5 minutes every day this month learning and doing more about breast cancer. What Month Is It? by Sam Davidson, September 27 September is full of great causes. Pantry Raid by Sam Davidson, September 4 (1 comment) Eat what you got. Soak Up Safety by Leigh Piper, June 21 A quick review of water rules keeps everyone safe. Darn Roots by Sam Davidson, June 11 Getting to the root of the problem is the best solution. Tell Mom by Sam Davidson, May 11 You know she wants to hear from you. FreePledge by Sam Davidson, May 10 For Mothers' Day, make a difference by making a FreePledge. What Giving Smells Like by Sam Davidson, May 9 This gift will make your mom smell and feel good. Give Her the World by Sam Davidson, May 8 The gift goes to someone else, but your mom still gets the warm fuzzies. Care Package for Mom by Sam Davidson, May 7 Make mom proud by giving to others. Foster Care Month by Sam Davidson, May 1 (1 comment) You don't have to adopt to make a difference. Form an Opinion by Sam Davidson, March 30 (2 comments) Believing in something isn't a bad thing. The Mocha Club by Sam Davidson, February 15 Giving up two mochas has never meant so much. Just Say It by Sam Davidson, February 14 There no better day to say what you should be saying every day. Wear Red Day by Sam Davidson, February 2 Whether you're a guy or a girl, sport some red today and fight heart disease. January Is… by Sam Davidson, January 24 The first month of the year is full of opportunities for you to do good. March of Dimes by Sam Davidson, January 23 (1 comment) Help prevent birth defects all month long. Get a Newsletter by Sam Davidson, January 17 What's one more email? Lantern Projects by Sam Davidson, January 10 Stretch your dollars as far as possible. New Day's Resolution by Sam Davidson, January 1 Stamp It by Sam Davidson, December 28 Spend a few extra cents and send some change with that letter. Toast to Awareness by Sam Davidson, December 18 Tell those you love what you care about. Don't Laugh by Sam Davidson, November 28 What makes us laugh says a lot about who we are. Trick or Meet by Sam Davidson, October 31 Treat yourself to an introduction. Stop Domestic Violence by Sam Davidson, October 17 It’s quick and easy to take a stand against violence against women. Breast Cancer Site by Sam Davidson, October 10 (2 comments) October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Smell the Difference by Sam Davidson, September 28 Now it’s possible to look good AND feel good. Two Clicks by Sam Davidson, September 12 (3 comments) Thanks to generous site sponsors, your hand-eye coordination provides half a bowl of dog food to a needy pet. Join the Club by Sam Davidson, August 18 Museums and organizations often rely on memberships to offset some of the costs of their services. Shed Your Coat by Sam Davidson, August 9 It’s August. Go to your coat closet.

more time on your hands A Complaint Free World by Michelle Andrade, July 14 (2 comments) Our perspective can change the way we save the world. Going Green in More Ways Than One by Michelle Andrade, March 14 In honor of St. Patrick's Day on Monday, Michelle Andrade tells the story of how one woman is going green in more ways than one. Read how one entrepreneurial woman has come to dress kids in a positive way. Finishing Up by Mary Cady Ford, February 29 (3 comments) Read about the true story of one single mother who wants to impact the lives of other single mothers. Her resolve is clear: In taking her free time to create a non-profit, she hopes to be able to provide a bit more free time for a group of women who certainly do not have it. World Breastfeeding Week by Indie Davis, August 3 (1 comment) One of the major reasons that women do not breastfeed, is lack of support. Women often lack adequate support from their partners, family members, health care providers, employers, government, and communities. By doing what you can to support a breastfeeding mother, you may be helping to protect the life and long term health of her child. What it takes to be a Foster Parent by Linda Woods, May 25 People often ask why I have spent the last 15 years of my life as a foster parent for the Department of Children's Services. In honor of National Foster Care Month, here's my answer. Three Days and Sixty Miles by Luanne Davidson, May 11 On August 24, I will turn 50. I wanted a celebration that I would remember for the next fifty years. So, I decided to celebrate life by walking 60 miles in the Breast Cancer 3-Day with thousands of other women and men. For three days in the Twin Cities, I will sleep on the ground in a two-person tent, eat meals in outdoor facilities, shower in a truck, restroom in a porta-potty, and truly have an awesome experience. New Day's Resolution: Volunteer More by Kyle Matthews, January 26 If one of your resolutions this year is to volunteer more (or for the first time), no doubt your local community is full of opportunities to give back. Lending a hand once a week or once a month will go a long way towards making a difference in your city. Design-her Gals by Lynnette Davidson, November 17 Even if you don't have a single artistic bone in your body, Design-her Gals makes it easy for you to dream up your own unique stationery. While doing it, you'll have fun and contribute money to help women with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Race for the Cure by Betsy Neely, November 10 Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement in support of a worthy cause. Not only will you get a good workout, you'll also leave with some inspirational stories. Listen to Someone Else’s Stories by Sam Davidson, October 20 In an hour with my grandmother, I learned more about my history and heritage than I ever knew. Spending time with those from different generations can teach us how things used to be and inspire us to make things as they should be.