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Simple Ways to Give Back
Giving back is something that I think we all feel good about, as human beings. Whether we’re giving of our time, money, services, food or toys…it just feels good to give! There are so many ways that we can give back – even if it’s something simple. You know, just the other day my husband called me and said the vehicle in front of him paid for our dinner at the drive-thru. How cool is that?! He paid it forward, and paid for someone else’s dinner the next day. Giving to someone in need or to your community, is a blessing…to them, and to you!
Our Moms Check In moms are talking all about easy and simple ways to give back this week. We’d love to hear your family’s favorite ways to give back. Drop us a comment below or chat with us on social media using the hashtag #MomsCheckIn!
Here are OUR favorite ways to give back…
“I think that it’s so important to not only to give back, but to teach your kids about giving back! We do a lot of family friendly things to get Joshua engaged in helping others. This weekend he is planning on running a lemonade stand to help raise money for charity. We’ve also donated books he’s outgrown to classrooms at school. One of our favorite things to do is participating in 5K walks. It’s fun to do (some are super creative!) and they support awesome causes!“
– Amanda is the mom to Joshua and owns It’s a Fabulous Life. If you are looking for a one stop place for all things mom, It’s a Fabulous Life is it! Full of recipes, fashion, DIY projects, recipes and parenting articles it’s the place for all of Mom’s favorites to come together! Follow her on Twitter here!
“A great way to give back and make a big impact in your community is through food pantries and shelters. You can volunteer your time and non-perishable food items to your local food pantry. Many people rely on the help they receive at their local food pantry to keep their family fed that month. At shelters, families can receive not only a place to stay but toiletries and clothing. {Did you know that socks are the most needed and least donated clothing item at shelters?} Check with your local pantry or shelter to find out the items they need, the hours you can volunteer there or how you can increase awareness and support in your community. Be the change you want to see!“
– Stephanie is the mom to Sam and the author of Spaceships and Laser Beams. If you ever need party ideas her site is the place to visit! Specializing in all things boy, it’s full of inspiration! Follow her on Twitter here!
“A simple way that we love to give back is by donating gently used toys to drives or to local schools and churches. Right now, we have a local town cleanup going on that we want to participate in. That’s a great way to give back to our community and feel like we’re doing something important that will make a difference. Giving of your time is important too, especially in your own community!”
– Jenni is the mom of one and the author of Sweet Pennies From Heaven. A hearth and home website, Sweet Pennies From Heaven focuses on recipes, crafts and creating a comfortable home. Follow her on Twitter here!
#BeTheEnd Twitter Party
We’re partnering with Coupons.com in a few days to bring you a super fun and informative Twitter party! We’ll be discussing how you can make a difference when you make a purchase through Coupons.com. 10% of your eligible purchases can go towards funding research hours at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Make sure to join us for the #BeTheEnd Twitter party on Thursday, 5/21/15 at 1pm EST to learn more and win some incredible prizes! They’ll be giving away $300 in gift cards to Target, Sears, Toys R Us, Home Depot, Sephora, American Eagle, Gap, and Kohl’s. Winner’s choice!! Just click HERE to RSVP for the event! You must RSVP in order to be eligible to win prizes.
This month, Coupons.com makes it even simpler to give back. And the best part? You can give back to a worthy cause and save some money shopping at your favorite stores. All you have to do is go to Coupons.com/BCRF and use any offer on the page. When you do, Coupons.com will give 10% of your purchase price to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). The math is simple: let’s say you buy your family some new clothes at Kohl’s for the summer. You total pre-tax price is $100. Thanks to your purchase, Coupons.com will donate $10. You can now feel good knowing that your purchase is helping to find a cure for breast cancer.
Coupons.com has cash back offers, coupon codes, and product deals for your favorite stores including Macy’s, Sephora, Gap, and more. With Memorial Day sales coming up, this is a great time to really save and give. The money from your purchase will go towards funding a year’s worth of breast cancer research hours, totaling at more than $104,000!
Throughout the month of May, shoppers will have access to qualified offers housed on a dedicated section of the Coupons.com site, www.coupons.com/BCRF. When shoppers use these offers to save, Coupons.com will donate 10% of the pre-tax transaction price to BCRF to help fund the critical breast cancer research needed to find a cure – totaling up to $104,350 (2,087 hours at $50/hour).About Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Breast Cancer Research Foundation, or BCRF, has raised over a half billion dollars since 1993. The foundation seeks out the best and brightest individuals working in medicine and science and gives them the tools to make advancements in the field of breast cancer research. This year alone, BCRF is investing nearly $60 million in research to support 226 researchers at leading medical institutions across six continents. The mission of BCRF “is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research.”
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