Earlier this month, I attended a lecture at my daughter’s school. The evening’s guest speaker was Houston Kraft, a leadership trainer & kindness advocate. Houston travels around the country hosting workshops at various schools. His goal is to motivate tweens, teens, as well as educators into loving, learning & leading. Houston Kraft asked the crowd, “How do we make kindness normal in our world?” One of the things Houston pointed … [Read more...]
Supporting #CatLuv with Fresh Step at the Amanda Foundation!
This post is part of a campaign sponsored by Fresh Step. All opinions are my own. Did you know that National Cat Day is this Sunday, October 29th? Recently I visited the Amanda Foundation animal shelter in Beverly Hills to celebrate #CatLuv & to learn more about cat adoptions. During this event, I met with digital video sensation Zach King (you might know him as Final Cut King) & Aaron Benitez (the brains behind Aaron’s Animals) … [Read more...]
Go Pink with Valvoline Instant Oil Change to Support the National Breast Cancer Foundation
I partnered with Valvoline Instant Oil Change for this project. All opinions are my own. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). Supporting companies that raise money for organizations like National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is important to me because I have two family members who are breast cancer survivors. The NBCF (National Breast Cancer Foundation) focuses on early detection, education & support services - so … [Read more...]
Let’s Play: High School Makeover Challenge
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Let’s Play, an initiative by Dr Pepper Snapple Group that provides kids and families with the tools, places and inspiration to make active play a daily priority by building and improving playgrounds and donating sports equipment to groups in need. Although I received compensation for this post, all opinions are my own. Let’s Play is an initiative launched in 2011 by Dr Pepper Snapple Group to provide kids … [Read more...]
Milk + Bookies Story Time Celebration {Event Recap}
Milk + Bookies held their 8th Annual Story Time Celebration on February 26th, Oscar Sunday. The event took place inside H.D Buttercup in Culver City, inside the historic Helms Bakery District. My daughter & I arrived there right when it opened. We were greeted by fresh-brewed lattes by Coffee Commissary. This Cuban coffee latte was SO good! Then we made our way over to the crafting tables, where my kiddo made a cool badge to … [Read more...]
4 Ways to STOMP Out Bullying!
The following post is sponsored by STOMP Out Bullying. All opinions are 100% my own. Bullying is an issue that concerns many parents. As a mother of a young daughter, I hope that she doesn’t fall victim to it. However in this day & age with cyberbullying, it’s important to recognize the signs & know how to handle it. There are several different types of bullying. It can include physical & verbal aggression, hazing, social … [Read more...]