A Giving Christmas: Giving Big on a Budget Through Donations & Giving of Your Time

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A Giving Christmas: Giving Big On A Budget Donations There are many ways to give this Christmas that do not require you to spend a dime. Consider the things you can give like your old or un-used clothes, the extra toys, and your time! This time of year is a great time to clean out the toys, closets and even the garage to make room for more things. I think donating items and time can often mean … [Read more...]

Colgate and Diabetes Awareness: Creating a Total Healthy Tips & Oral Care Basket (#ColgateTotal4Health)

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Did you know that there is a strong connection between Diabetes and oral health? Diabetes can reduce the body's resistance to infection, which can affect gums.  A common oral health problem associated with diabetes is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a  chronic inflammation and infection of the gums. High glucose levels in saliva help plaque thrive on your teeth. Plaque can harden … [Read more...]

Stuff The Bus and Start the School Year Off Right

Hi all, and welcome to my first post on Living with Love and Cents. I’m a transplanted New Englander, and my husband and I are raising our children, Alex (7) and Harper (4) in Destin Florida. We also have a recent college graduate, Shane’s daughter Jennings, living with us before she starts graduate school. My current generosity struggle is teaching my children about gratitude and that there … [Read more...]

Giving to Charities on a Budget

  Today, I will be focusing on giving to Charities, while on a budget. Charities are struggling to accommodate all the people in need, because the need is so great. But with finances and the economy the way they are, many people are deterred from giving because honestly, they need to take care of their family first. There can be ways to do both, plus, if you have children, this is an amazing … [Read more...]

Making The Switch, Giving & Eat More Turkey! Small Changes! Big Results! #JennieOCFK @champions4kids #CBias

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Earlier this month I told you that our family is participating in the Making the Switch Challenge. Please read the post explaining Jennie-O Champions For Kids partnership to help people make the switch for the good.  Also you can see my Jennie-O shopping experience on Google Plus. My children and I each gave up something: juice packs, chips and McDonalds breakfasts. We have maintained this … [Read more...]

Jennie-O & Champions for Kids:CFK May SIMPLE Service Project & Make The Switch Challenge! #cbias #JennieoCFK

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With childhood obesity affecting an alarming number of children in the US, 12.5 million, and parents are looking for ways to provide their children with the healthiest meals possible. To support their efforts, Jennie-O and Champions for Kids have teamed up for the CFK May SIMPLE Service Project: Make The Switch Challenge! This challenge is all about identifying a unhealthy item in your family’s … [Read more...]

Giving on Cents : Giving of Your Time

Yesterday, while out running errands, I saw sign at different places asking for volunteers. Largo Park, the library, and I know our Elementary School is always in need of volunteers for their various events and projects. Do you give your time? I am not talking about the mandatory concession stand time during little league, football or sports. Photo Credit: Seminole County … [Read more...]

Giving On Cents : Giving With Rewards

Giving, with rewards Ah, Rewards.. Well, giving of itself is a reward. But I'm, talking about different kinds of rewards today.. Some of us collect points, codes, make purchases where a % goes to a charity or school. That's today's giving topic. Have picked up a Target Red Card and noticed that they say a % goes to a school of your choice? All you have to do is log on to your … [Read more...]

Giving On Cents: Bless Others With Food

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Last time you heard from me here was my Mythbusters post.  We talked about not needing to make a lot of money to be able to give. Today I'm sharing with you a practical way to do that! Food! On my blog I just did a post about the Top 5 things a post-partum mommy needs and food was on the list.  The readers all agreed, bring food! Besides new moms, who else could use food? older … [Read more...]

Giving On Cents : Using What You Have

Hey All! Do you often ask yourself how can my family give to others when we're pretty tight on Money ourselves? Well the answer is you can! You just have to look around you and see that there are opportunities right in your own home for everyone in your family to give. For example... Hotcouponworld.com /Foter If you have an at home Stockpile and you fear something may go bad before your … [Read more...]