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7 Lessons Learned During 7 Days in Palm Springs for ALT Summit
A couple weeks ago I settled in my seat for an early morning cross country flight to LAX, fully preparing to fall asleep to arrive in Los Angeles rested and ready for a week at ALT Summit with fellow...
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6 Important Lessons Learned from Years of Traveling to Haiti
When I heard the news of a 7.0 an earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, I never imagined Haiti would become the country I’ve visited most often, or I would fall in love with. I’ve lost count of how...
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Novice Travelers Ages 18-30: Apply to Explore America with HI USA
I’m a big believer of the transformative experiences that can happen through travel but for many, travel seems out of reach. According to a recent survey of 2,000 Americans, 11% have never left their...
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So Um… I Won the Iris Award for Mom Blog of the Year!
The name that flashed on the screen of my phone made me smile as I swiped to answer the call. “OMG! You won!,” my dear friend Danica said as I Iaughed. “Mom Blog of the Year! Can you believe it?”...
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18 Favorite Mother’s Day Gifts for the Important Women in Your Life
Some links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Mother’s Day is a day to honor the special women in our lives....
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How Fair Trade Gifts Support Women in Haiti and Iraq
This post is sponsored by Catalyst Collections How we spend our money matters. We can choose to support retail giants, small businesses in our community, or buy fair trade gifts that support women in...
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4 Ways to Help Provide Earthquake Relief for Haiti
If you’re a long-time reader and friend, you know my love for Haiti runs deep. I first traveled to Haiti in 2012 with a desire to get to know the country beyond what was being reported following the...
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5 Fair Trade Holiday Gifts to Give This Season
This fair trade holiday gifts post is sponsored by Catalyst Collections What if the products you bought for your home and gave as gifts did more? This season we can choose to support retail giants,...
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2022 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Tweens (ages 9-12)
The links in this best gifts for tweens post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Being a middle school teacher meant I spent a...
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9 Easy Ways for Your Family to Give Back on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
After a weekend of indulging in food, family, friends, and shopping, it’s time to think about gifts that give back on Giving Tuesday. This unconventional way of gifting shifts the focus away from stuff...
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