As parents, we often wonder how to instill character in our children. Once we teach these principles, then what? Terry Bomar is trying to help take this character to the next level. Bomar founded the organization, Young Adventurers, in 1992 to help give what he calls “average” kids an opportunity to do some cool things…
If your family is like my family, a big ski trip or beach vacation for Spring Break just isn’t going to happen, at least not this year. With 5 kids in the family ranging from almost 3 to 15, we are constantly challenged to find fun family activities that everyone will enjoy so here are 10…
Your mom always told you it’s the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is the fuel that gets your body going after a long night of sleep. It gives you energy and helps wake you up. However, according to the Department of Agriculture, 25% of American households are “food-insecure” which means breakfast may not…
Krystal Fuller’s young son, Leif, wanted to raise some money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, after seeing an ad on television a couple of years ago. He set up a table and chairs, made lemonade and brought home $8 that day. Leis’ dad, Thomas, a fence builder, and Krystal thought it might be fun…
With so many people in need today both here in the United States and in developing countries across the globe, it may seem overwhelming for your family to choose which organization you feel best about supporting. To help you narrow down the choices, according to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA), there are several…
What originally started as a father/daughter bonding activity has grown into an inspirational movement teaching kids compassion, leadership, charity and that they can make a difference in the world, even as kids. Kids Are Heroes began in early 2008 when MaryMargaret O’Neill, at age 9, asked her dad, Gabe, to help her build a website…
Louise Sattler’s road to recovery from thyroid cancer involves a route that is new in the world of charity and marketing. Sattler is the owner of Signing Families, a company dedicated to bringing American Sign Language (ASL) to parents, children, teachers and emergency personnel through seminars, DVDs and free instruction. She is offering to change…
Over 71 million Americans include some kind of pet as part of their family. According to a recent survey conducted by PetSmart, 72 percent of America’s pet owners will be including the family pets in their holiday celebrating. “The holidays are about being with our loved ones – and that includes our pets, too,” said…
Imagine a child lying in a hospital bed, hooked up to tubes administering chemotherapy – how foreign that would be, how difficult to explain, how uncomfortable. Now imagine that’s your child, and he’s barely a year old. That was Lu Sipos’ life in 2003 when her son, Gabe was being treated for cancer. You may…
This is the busiest time of the year at Toys For Tots (www.toysfortots.org) whose mission is to “bring the joy of Christmas to America’s needy children.” Not only are folks who may have donated in the past now seeking assistance from the 63-year-old organization but also many of the Marines who help distribute toys are…