Tampa Lifestyle Blog
In poor countries, breastfeeding can save lives. In the first hour of birth, breastfeeding helps baby’s immune system, which is a priority in areas where diseases are widespread. This first hour is a true lifesaver; babies nursed during this time are three times more likely to survive than if they are breastfed a day after [...]
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I first learned about ending child trafficking back in 2004 when Natalie Grant shared this disturbing issue. During a visit to India, she met a counselor (a previous sex slave) who helps women and girls who are trafficked in the sex trade. Ms. Grant was so touched that she formed a nonprofit that helps women [...]
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Maternity Worldwide is a nonprofit that specializes in pregnancy related health. You can give back this holiday season by “Saving a Life This Christmas”. Purchase a personalized Safe Birth Certificate as a gift to sponsor a safe birth. Maternity Worldwide’s motto is “No woman or girl should die giving birth”. And the statics of just [...]
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There’s something about the holidays that puts us in the giving spirit. When large companies give us the opportunity to make donations easier, I’m all for it. Macys and Aflac are working together to fight pediatric cancer with sales of the Aflac Holiday Duck. Who doesn’t know the Aflac Duck? The commercials are definitely ones [...]
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Samaritan’s Purse has set up relief bases in three counties in New Jersey to help the victims of Sandy. Volunteers and donations are welcome. On November 1st Samaritan’s Purse began to set up at “Linwood Community Church in Linwood, North Jersey Vineyard Church in Teterboro, and The Church of Grace and Peace in Tom’s River.” [...]
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Produce for Kids works with Publix and other grocery stores to endorse healthy eating and to promote nonprofits. Right now through October 24th look for the second annual Healthy Schools, Healthy Minds campaign to support local schools and DonorChoose.org. To help share this promotion, a giveaway winner will receive a $25 Publix gift card. How [...]
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ableBanking, an online banking platform has a brand new concept – offering ways for you to save money and to donate to nonprofits at the same time. You will get better rates than regular banks and your money is FDIC insured. Plus the donation comes from ableBanking not your savings. Saving Money As a mom, [...]
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This is one of those “meant to be” stories. Simon’s Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to screening for heart defects in children, especially Long QT Syndrome. For about the past year, my husband and I have been waiting on a definitive diagnosis of Long QT Syndrome for our 13 year old daughter, Sammi. And then [...]
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Parents who suffer the loss of a child and turn it into something positive are my heroes. And so it is with Abbey’s Hope, a nonprofit founded because 6 year old Abbey Taylor died doing something she loved – swimming. Abbey’s parents, Scott and Katey Taylor are vice-president and president respectively of Abbey’s Hope. Their [...]
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Warriors For Autism invites you to the Second Annual Tampa Bay Joins Hands for Autism Silent Auction on June 1st from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Held at The Event Factory in Tampa, enjoy an exceptional evening and help raise money for the programs that enlighten, enrich and empower families with children affected by Autism [...]
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Sure, Mother’s Day cards are something to treasure, especially when you take the time to write something in your own words. You’re putting your own touch on the card which makes it special. Did you know that you can personalize video greetings with Skype and use that as your Mother’s Day card? Instead of a [...]
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The Hemispherectomy Foundation was founded to offer support and information, to raise money for camps, scholarships and to other financial needs of families who are touched by a child having a hemispherectomy or similar surgery. Care packages are sent to children in the hospital recovering from this surgery and information about this group is being [...]
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