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The Start of a New Holiday Tradition #CBias, #DisneyCFK

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Brandy | 11 Comments

Last week I told you that my family was taking part in the Champions for Kids Simple Service Project by filling a stocking with Disney Themed items and donating it to be given to a child in need. It’s a good way to encourage a giving spirit in my kids. A lot kids didn’t get anything for Christmas. It’s really very…

Denton Animal Shelter and Kroger!

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Brandy | 0 Comments

The Denton Animal Shelter Foundation has been accepted to be part of the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor program. Kroger donates one million dollars to charitable groups in Texas and Louisiana each year based on customers’ use of their Kroger Plus cards when they link them to an organization. Please print off the letter from the Kroger web site http://www.krogerneighbortoneighbor.com/pdf/10000084046.pdf and…

Show Your Helping Hand with Hamburger Helper and Tim McGraw! Giveaway!

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Brandy | 47 Comments

When I choose to support an organization I always choose those that help America. We have people struggling in our own country that need help and that is where our focus should be. Did you know that about 5.7 million different people receive emergency food assistance from Feeding America in any given week?

Win $100 Towards Your Favorite Charity and Free Q.bel!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Brandy | 3 Comments

I am currently running a giveaway for an all-natural chocolate called Q.bel. Right now they also are doing something awesome for non-profit organizations. Do you know of a cause that could use $100? All you need to do is send theme a paragraph connecting your favorite non-profit organization to our mantra: Be True. Be Honest. Be Good. Try to also…

We Can Help Elmer’s Raise $10,000 for Adopt-A-Classroom!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Brandy | 3 Comments

Luckily I do not have to buy the long list of school supplies that a lot of you do. If you have several kids it can really start adding up. There are a lot of parents out there that just can not afford that! When you are getting those great deals this year, pick up a few extras to help…

The Great American Bake Sale!

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Brandy | 1 Comments

Over the last few days my family participated in the Great American Bake Sale! Did you know that this year over 17 million kids will face hunger in America? I think one of the main reasons I was so quick to jump on this opportunity is because this benefits American children. Some of you may remember some of my vent…

Giving Made Simple Double Votes!

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Brandy | 0 Comments

If you are a regular reader of my blog then you are already aware of the Giving Made Simple promotion with Sam’s Club. If not you can read all about it here and enter to win yourself one of two $50 gift cards! Each participating organization will receive a portion of the $4 million donation based on Member votes. The…

How You Can Help Toys for Tots!

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

You can help Toys for Tots with just a few minutes of your time. 1-800-FLOWERS.com has a Secret Santa application on their facebook. 1-800-flowers.com will donate $5,000 to Toys for Tots if the warm fuzzy Secret Santa gift is sent 10,000 times, so I’m helping to get the word out! I used it to send one to my oldest daughter. …

Help Support Pediatric Cancer Research!

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Brandy | 0 Comments

You want to help right? Well, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has launched the 2009 Holiday Card Program. All proceeds from the holiday card sales directly benefit pediatric cancer research. They are now available on the PCRF website just click on “2009 Holiday Cards”. All of the cards are designed by young oncology patients! I looked at all of the…

The Start of a New Holiday Tradition #CBias, #DisneyCFK

Denton Animal Shelter and Kroger!

Show Your Helping Hand with Hamburger Helper and Tim McGraw! Giveaway!

Win $100 Towards Your Favorite Charity and Free Q.bel!

We Can Help Elmer’s Raise $10,000 for Adopt-A-Classroom!

The Great American Bake Sale!

Giving Made Simple Double Votes!

How You Can Help Toys for Tots!

Help Support Pediatric Cancer Research!

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