We are a one-income family, and yes, our financial situation is stretched to the limit at times, but we are usually able to survive from paycheck to paycheck and have what we need. It was not always so. Let me tell you a little story. About 15 years ago, I found out that I was pregnant with my youngest son. At the time, I had a good paying job as a legal assistant working with a well-respected law firm. I managed to work through most of my pregnancy until my last trimester when complications towards the end of my pregnancy caused me to be put … [Read more...] about Fight Hunger. Spark Change.
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Volunteering: A Gift That Never Stops Giving
When you volunteer your time and energy, your support and enthusiasm can often have a ripple effect, in that it inspires others to want to participate in the changes you are making. Volunteers bring passion to any cause and they are often the people who can strengthen relationships between policies and communities and create improvement. Becoming an International Volunteer If you like helping people and you want to gain some traveling experience, becoming an international volunteer could be just the thing for you. As an international … [Read more...] about Volunteering: A Gift That Never Stops Giving
Make Heart Hands for Farm Animals #ShopWithYourHeart
Aside from the people who are vegan, most everyone I know buys meat, eggs, or dairy at some point during the week/month/year. And those of you who do – have much more buying power than you probably even realize. By buying welfare-certified animal products, or more plant-based products, you send a strong message to food companies that you care about the treatment of farm animals. Just an average size family spends hundreds of dollars a month on meat. Imagine if every single consumer used that buying power to purchase welfare-certified meat … [Read more...] about Make Heart Hands for Farm Animals #ShopWithYourHeart
#Relay4Kids – Making a Difference and Helping Children in Crisis
If you've had a chance to check out some of the different areas of Life in a House of Testosterone, you know that I'm passionate about a variety of causes and concerns around the world and how I can help with making a difference, especially those that relate to animals that have no voice, and children who cannot help themselves. #Relay4Kids is one of those causes that is dear to my heart, and I'll tell you why. What is #Relay4Kids About? Child advocates from around the globe have teamed up to raise awareness (and funds) for children in … [Read more...] about #Relay4Kids – Making a Difference and Helping Children in Crisis
No Longer a Slumdog: Bringing Hope to Children in Crisis
As Americans, we believe that our children have a right to be born in a clean environment, to a good education, a good home to keep them warm, and a childhood free from troubles and worries. I know that when my children were born, the most important thing to me was to make sure that they were always fed, warm, and comfortable and had all of the comforts of home that I could give to them. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many children in other countries. Take a Trip with Me to India I want to take you on a trip to India with me. … [Read more...] about No Longer a Slumdog: Bringing Hope to Children in Crisis
Kicking Off the #SpiritOfChristmas with Stickman Stew
I have always had a huge heart and did whatever I have been capable of doing to give back to my community and help those less fortunate. Whether by volunteering my time, making a donation, or just supporting the various fundraising events for my favorite charities - I've been involved in giving back for as long as I can remember. Sharing the Love and Giving Respect A few years ago, my family volunteered to help my sister's church serve a Thanksgiving meal to homeless men at The Hope Rescue Mission in Reading, PA. It was enlightening, … [Read more...] about Kicking Off the #SpiritOfChristmas with Stickman Stew
October is ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month - did you know that? Having a bit of ADHD myself (at least I think so) and a child with ADHD, sometimes every day feels like ADHD Awareness Month around here. It can be difficult at times to manage, some days more so than others. Whenever those ADHD moments kick in though - I've got my places bookmarked that are my go-to references for all things ADHD-related. Living with ADHD So many people think ADHD is just bad parenting, or parents that won't to deal with their kids. I used to think that too. Many years … [Read more...] about October is ADHD Awareness Month
Gladiators Against Domestic Violence – Purple Purse Challenge
Disclosure: This post is part of a sponsored campaign with The Allstate Foundation and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Now that we have the Season 4 premiere episode of Scandal under our belts, it is time to turn our attention to a cause that our beloved Olivia Pope holds dear - domestic violence. Even now, in 2014, it is difficult for women and men to step forward and admit that they have been the victim of domestic violence. We need to rip the stigma away from those two words, and make it acceptable to talk about … [Read more...] about Gladiators Against Domestic Violence – Purple Purse Challenge
