The REAL Awards: Vote Now to Honor a Health Worker – Ends Tonight

Back in November I shared a wonderful awards program with you called The REAL Awards. Health workers hold a special place in my heart, so sharing it was natural and easy and now that the nomination period has come to an end, it is time to vote for winners in the various categories. Actually, the […]

Oxfam America Charity Gifts – Be a Goat {Video}

Working together to end poverty and injustice. Is there one person on your gift-giving list who you struggle with every single year? You know, that one person who has everything they could ever want and if they need something they just go out and by it? You would think they could leave a few things […]

Social Good with Oxfam USA – World Food Day is October 16

For quite some time I’ve wanted to do something more with my blog, something good. I’ve wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself and make a difference in the lives of others, while hopefully leaving a lasting impression. I’ve recently begun finding some ways to support other bloggers that I admire and […]

Beginning to feel hopeful for the year to come

The last couple of weeks have been a bit rough for me. I was truly looking forward to the new year and the freshness of a new beginning that it would bring, but then 2012 arrived and I began to feel uncertain and less hopeful for what 2012 might have to offer. One of the problems is […]