Why is it that when we compliment a friend on her glowing skin or beautiful eyes, she usually has to point out, “Oh, but look at these brown spots” or “I wish I could get rid of these lines?” This disconnect between what women see in the mirror and what others see in them is … [Read more...] about dove real beauty sketches
Social Good
why i traveled 3000 miles to advocate for children who aren’t mine
Every 20 seconds, a child around the world dies from a disease that could have been prevented by a vaccine. Annually, that number equals almost half the children entering kindergarten in the United States alone this year. As a mother, I find that devastating. As a human … [Read more...] about why i traveled 3000 miles to advocate for children who aren’t mine
I’ve Been Named a Delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Champion Summit!
I’m so proud to announce that I’ve been chosen as a delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s 2013 Shot@Life Champion Summit, February 10 to 12, in Washington, DC. Representing 37 states, the delegates include bloggers, parents, students, professionals and activists who … [Read more...] about I’ve Been Named a Delegate for the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Champion Summit!
Every Shoe Tells a Story by Katherine Govier
I help immigrant women tell their stories – through shoes. The Shoe Project was hatched over dinner with a sponsor, and Elizabeth Semmelhack, Senior Curator of The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto. We came up with a plan to exhibit stories and shoes that illuminate the voyage to … [Read more...] about Every Shoe Tells a Story by Katherine Govier
put a cork on cancer!
Don’t throw out the corks from all those wine bottles you went through on Thanksgiving! We’ve told you before about how to recycle them, but here’s an even better way to use them to do good this holiday season. I saw this on Dawn Carroll’s Facebook page. Dawn is the co-founder … [Read more...] about put a cork on cancer!
Step Away From the Leftover Halloween Candy!
Okay, now here is a brilliant idea. You know your kids (and you!) don’t need half the treats they collect, so help them sell their stash back to a local dentist participating in the Halloween Candy Buy-Back program. Dentists register to pay a dollar a pound, then they send all … [Read more...] about Step Away From the Leftover Halloween Candy!
We’re Selling Paintings by African Artists to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness in Kenya
Last week, I got a call from my friend, Stacy Everett, who has been a volunteer with the U.S. Peace Corps in Kenya since June 2011. She wanted to see if, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, StyleSubstanceSoul would help her promote a project she was working on in Africa. … [Read more...] about We’re Selling Paintings by African Artists to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness in Kenya
Lash Control Pink Squeeze Mascara Benefits Look Good Feel Better in October
We are all about Shopping with a Conscience so we’re thrilled that there are so many great companies giving to breast cancer-related charities this month. … [Read more...] about Lash Control Pink Squeeze Mascara Benefits Look Good Feel Better in October