Smart Cause

#SmartMamaLUTION #13 – Support an Important Cause – Protesting SOPA

January 18, 2012
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Today I write a short message to you as I hope you will quickly read and act!  The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) forcing internet [...]

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Canned goods, food bags and more! Finding ways to help end hunger!

December 16, 2011
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Last month our church provided a list outlining the specific food needs of typical migrant families in South Florida.  The church provides the food to [...]

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Kraft Foods Huddle to Fight Hunger – w/giveaway

November 22, 2011
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Thanksgiving Day means a table food of delicacies for many of us, but not for all.  Did you know that 17.2 million (1:7) households in America [...]

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Smart Cause: Avon Walks for Breast Cancer

July 28, 2011
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I’ll never forget the fall of 2009, it was the 1st time I witnessed the devastating effect breast cancer has on women of all ages.  [...]

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Smart Cause: No Text and Driving Day on Father’s Day by the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority

June 18, 2011
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Texting and driving.  It’s one of the deadliest combinations.  We think teens, but in reality it’s all age groups reacting to the text beep on [...]

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Smart Cause: Hockey for Huggies! NHL & Diapers now go hand in hand!

February 8, 2011
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What does hockey have to do with diapers?  Diapers and ice hockey typically don’t go hand in hand until now!  This month the NHL has [...]

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Smart Home: Cleaning out the Closet and Donating!! Great Ideas!

January 17, 2011
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Take a look at this!  These 6 bags of clothing came out of my closet. They are filled with styles and sizes that are no [...]

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12 Days of Diapers! Win a $200 Amazon gift card or other great prizes!

December 16, 2010
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12 Days of Diapers! Win a $200 Amazon gift card or other great prize!  Giveaway ends tomorrow, December 17th!! Please be sure to participate in [...]

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Smart Cause: 12 Days of Diapers – Support a Mom in Need! {w/giveaway}

December 6, 2010

WINNER: Jennifer B. who donated to a local food bank! Thank you Jennifer for supporting moms in need! Our Christmas lists are made and the [...]

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Smart Cause: Step 1 to Hosting a Diaper Drive

November 8, 2010
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Last month I hosted a diaper drive during a garage sale. It was easy! See what I had to say and then read about the [...]

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Smart Cause: Dollars for Diapers, a Garage Sale turned Diaper Drive

October 7, 2010
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In just 3 hours, over 400 diapers and $100 in loose change and bills were donated by strangers, family & friends. These diapers and dollars [...]

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Smart Cause: Ellen Pompeo Scrubs in for Diapers

October 5, 2010
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Earlier in the week, I talked to a mom. She’s a mother of a 1 year old girl. She’s a mother like you and I. [...]

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Smart Cause: The Garage Sale WITH a Diaper Drive!

October 1, 2010
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Tomorrow is a BIG DAY! FINALLY, I’m getting rid of my trash treasures! My husband and I are having a garage sale and I couldn’t [...]

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Smart Cause: Destiny Diaper Bank

September 10, 2010
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The Destiny Diaper Bank needs YOU! Rev. Rebecca Hines has dedicated her time, finances and energy to be certain that every little bottom in her [...]

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Smart Cause: Smart Savings = Scholarships & Preschool Donations

August 26, 2010
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Interested in… Saving money at local attractions like zoos and museums or activities like karate lessons? Supporting a local preschool of your choice? Supporting a [...]

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Smart Cause: Conference attendees donate 1000 diapers at BlogHer!

August 12, 2010
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A Jimmy Dean alarm clock, a Dora t-shirt, a half a dozen reusable grocery bags, packs of detergent and more were some of the swag [...]

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Smart Cause: Every Little Bottom – Twitter Party, 7/28 @ 9PM ET & PT

July 27, 2010
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Yes, Every Little Bottom is ready to party at BlogHer! Are you!?  This Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 9PM ET & then again at 9PM [...]

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Smart Cause: Pink Power Mom! Nominate a Breast Cancer Survivor!

June 26, 2010
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Bright Starts™ wants to honor eight women who have led an inspirational fight against breast cancer. These amazing women have persevered through their battle and [...]

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Smart Cause: Every Little Bottom, The Newborn Diapers

June 24, 2010
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We brought Isabella home from the hospital in late October 2006.  We were first time parents, petrified of every sound and movement she would make.  [...]

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Smart Cause: Huggies Every Little Bottom Campaign, An Introduction

June 17, 2010
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Did you know that many mothers in financial hardship may not have enough diapers for their child’s well-being?  A recent study has shown that 1 [...]

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Smart Cause: Support Bright Starts™ to Support Pink Power Mom!

June 15, 2010
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Each year, Bright Starts™ honors and rewards eight women for their inspirational fight against breast cancer.  Not only have these women persevered through their battles, [...]

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Smart Cause: Nominate a Pink Power Mom!

June 3, 2010
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It’s a fact we face each day, thousands of women, peers among us, are hit with the horrible diagnosis of breast cancer.  Thankfully there are [...]

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Smart Cause: Take Action with the Weekends Without Hunger Act

May 31, 2010
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The Feeding America campaign has been a great success these last months.  We are all now AWARE of how so many children go without in [...]

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Fresh Air Fund – Vacation for the Inner City

August 4, 2009

I spent a summer in college as a camp counselor for the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Baltimore County, MD. Baltimore City children were [...]

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