Most people know Heifer International for their animal gifting program -- in fact, you may remember that I "bought" a goat from them for the holidays -- but they also do critical, impactful work to support and empower women, as you can see from their philosophy, above. They, … [Read more...] about heifer international invites you to #joinhertribe
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support heifer international and pass on the gift
Thank you to Heifer International for sponsoring this post and for the amazing work you do. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. I've been doing a lot of research on organizations to support this holiday season, and one of my favorites is still Heifer International. … [Read more...] about support heifer international and pass on the gift
a post-election action plan for nasty women and bad hombres
Like many people, I spent yesterday - the day after the election - grieving for the future of our country. But today, inspired by Hillary herself, I am back up and ready to fight for the true United States - you know, the one where the Statue of Liberty welcomes immigrants; … [Read more...] about a post-election action plan for nasty women and bad hombres
vote for clean air this election day
Thanks to Clean Air Moms Action for sponsoring this important post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. This has been a terribly divisive election season but, despite our differences, there's one thing I think we all agree on: we need to vote for the candidate who will … [Read more...] about vote for clean air this election day
national hiv/aids and aging awareness day
Thanks to Let's Stop HIV Together for sponsoring this important conversation. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. Tomorrow is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, and I hope you'll help me spread the word and end the stigma. I've never understood why there … [Read more...] about national hiv/aids and aging awareness day
uncommon goods: better to give
I am all about companies that give back in some way, and one of my favorite companies, Uncommon Goods, knows it's Better to Give. I've given so many gifts from their awesome site because it's like giving two gifts in one. With every purchase you make, Uncommon Goods donates … [Read more...] about uncommon goods: better to give
what five years old looks like in south sudan
As the United States celebrates its birthday today, South Sudan gets ready to celebrate its birthday later this week. The youngest country in the world, South Sudan turns five on July 9. Although the country was founded during a time of peace, children born that year only have … [Read more...] about what five years old looks like in south sudan
empower women in china to #changedestiny
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine. Although you'd think we'd be past this by now, single women still seem to be stigmatized in most cultures. Even in the United States, women who aren't married by a certain age are considered "spinsters." In … [Read more...] about empower women in china to #changedestiny