If you’ve been reading Resourceful Mommy for a while, you’re probably familiar with the 30-Day Giving Challenge from last year’s month of posts. If you’re new, let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite yearly events. Background The 30 Day Giving Challenge was started by my friend Alyssa from Kingdom First Mom in…

LifetimeMoms.com has partnered with the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation and their Army of Women initiative to help accomplish their goal of eradicating breast cancer.  Join the Army today and become part of an online database to receive research updates and volunteer opportunities.  It’s simple and free. Lifetime will donate $1 for every recruit referred…

Today is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and to help understand how the 155,000 people in the U.S. living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) – an advanced form of the disease – want to be supported, Genentech (a biotechnology company that has been developing new cancer treatments for women for the past 15 years) created…

While at the BlogHer Conference earlier this month, I had the opportunity to meet with Disney Baby to learn more about the newest products as well as their involvement with Operation Shower. Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that celebrates and honors military families by providing  joyful baby showers to ease the burden of deployment….

Early last summer I noticed in the church bulletin that a mission group was planning a trip to an orphanage in Africa.  Our church is very active in mission trips throughout the year both in the states and abroad, but something about this particular mission called to me.  My heart began to race.  I always…

While there are probably a multitude of ways that we can send aid – financial and otherwise – to the people of Japan during this horrible time, I received an email from the folks at World Vision today providing ways that bloggers can spread the word about what they are doing in the region.  I…

With holiday parties in full swing from Christmas open houses to New Year’s Eve bashes, many of us will be on the road this holiday season.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council are reminding everyone that the best way to keep your family safe it to plan ahead and designate a…

Every year my children participate in the Operation Christmas Child program as one of their Cherub Choir service projects.  Throughout the choir season, the kids raise money for a child they sponsor through Compassion International and collect items for those in need, but Operation Christmas Child remains their favorite service project of the year. Run…

I’m going to apologize in advance.  You’re probably expecting the type of witty, touching, or simply resourceful post you’ve come to expect from my wife.  Not today.  Today you’re stuck with me, her husband.  Unfortunately for you, as a federal employee for the last 10 years, pretty much any creative writing ability I previously possessed…

Each day for thirty days I am making an effort to give of my time, my talents, my treasures as part of the 30 Day Giving Challenge.  Some days are carefully thought out and crafted – like the day I participated in my favorite radio station’s fundraiser by making a pledge or the choices that…

When I agreed to participate in the 30 Day Giving Challenge, I took a blind leap of faith.  I wasn’t certain what the requirements were, just that I respected and admired those already signed on to participate.  I didn’t know what I would blog about, just that my own heart for giving had begun to…

While preparing for our move to our new house last week, my husband and I found many things that we no longer needed from baby clothing to an old entertainment unit I had bought used in college.   We thought about holding a yard sale with the items that were worth a decent amount of…

Back to school has begun to turn into back to routines.  Bus pick-up is once again a normal occurrence, homework sheets have begun to appear in backpacks, extra-curriculars are in full swing.  It is easy to forget about our disappointment last year when programs, teachers, and resources are cut.  It is so easy to forget…

School is out, the temperatures are rising, and the summer picnic season has begun! This is the time of year when families get together for barbeques and picnics, and they often enjoy icy cold beverages . . . sometimes alcoholic. This Fourth of July, will you be on the road with your family? Who will…

Please join us for a very special Twitter event with actress, screenwriter, and motion picture director Nia Vardalos! She is also an adoptive mother. On Wednesday, June 23rd at 1 pm Eastern (10 am Pacific time) we will welcome adoptive mom Nia Vardalos (@NiaVardalos) as she joins us for our next #AdoptUsKids Twitter chat about…

Those of you who have been reading for more than a year may remember the pictures from Team Emma’s March for Babies experience last year. We had an absolutely stunning day, and the event meant so much more because for the first time we talked to our preemie about those who never came home from…

As part of my bloggy spring cleaning and move to WordPress, I will be blogging more about local events, specifically those geared to women and parents. This Thursday afternoon Music Box Films and RAINN are holding an event at the E Street Landmark Theater in DC. If you are interested in attending, please find the…

Did you know that when MP3 players are purchased as gifts, the majority of purchasers are moms? That finding emerged at the Mommy Tech summit at the recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show. But do you know about the potential risks? Kids often don’t know how to use audio technology safely and they can harm their…

WARNING: If you are my relative, in-law, former or future employer, pastor, over the age of 65, under the age of 18, or have a heart condition, do not read this post. If you are an ex-boyfriend…eat your heart out.I don’t know how I get myself roped into these things. Well, in this case I…

Join us this Friday at 2 p.m. EST for a Twitter Party with AdoptUsKids. Ask questions about the adoption process, how to get involved, and how to learn more about the children available for adoption. Experts will be on hand to answer your questions! Throughout the year, Adopt Us Kids is helping recruit and connect…

Is there somebody in your life who is working in his or her community to end child hunger? The Champions Against Child Hunger contest hopes to recognize those working hard to help end child hunger across the country. Brought to you by ConAgra Foods Foundation and Sandra Lee of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade along with Share…