Prior Lake Players
Today’s organization has been a big part of my life in the last couple months. In early September, my daughter auditioned for a play and she convinced me to also audition too. We both got parts, she...
View ArticleLove for Leah
On this Thanksgiving week, I have many things to be thankful for, my wonderful husband, a great family, and a good job. After writing so many stories of grief and loss on my blog, I am thankful to be...
View ArticleUnderwearness
Raise your hand if you have ever received underwear as a gift. It may seem like an embarrassing gift for many of us, but imagine if you never had your own new underwear. The Salvation Army states...
View ArticleThe Blue Slide Project
Last summer I wrote about Dana Millington, a mom who is honoring her daughter by creating an inclusive playground in her Minnesota community. Today’s post is about another mom who has built a...
View ArticleFamily-to-Family
Many families look for ways that they can give as a family. Giving provides teachable moments for children to learn about generosity and gratefulness. I wrote about one organization called Doing Good...
View ArticleColor A Smile
Imagination is more important than knowledge. ~Albert Einstein One of my favorite things that my daughter has brought home from school is a journal. It was actually a series of drawings that showed...
View ArticleBake Me Home
Baking is a hobby of mine. I love to find and try recipes for cakes, cookies and other desserts. Today’s organization turned baking into a way to give back and help others. Alison Bushman, a...
View ArticleConnecting for Good
Most of use the Internet every day – staying in touch with friends, reading about current events, menu planning, and most jobs now utilize the Internet. Imagine if you were unable to afford having an...
View ArticleA Rotta Love Plus
In school this past spring, my daughter was given an assignment to write a persuasive letter to her parents. She attempted to persuade us to get a dog…I think she may have convinced her father, but...
View ArticleAmpleHarvest.org
In Minnesota, this is the time of year where home gardeners are harvesting their bounty and cooking or preserving their harvest in canning jars. Today’s organization is working to encourage growers...
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