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How to Inspire Giving at Every Age on #GivingTuesday and Beyond on TechSavvyMama.com

How Parents Can Inspire Kids to Give on Giving Tuesday and Beyond

This post is sponsored by Heifer International but we will be donating the money back to this organization that we’ve supported for years.  Years ago when Thomas and Emily were just a toddler and a preschooler, my mother in law sent us an envelope around the holidays. Inside was the Heifer International, two $20 bills, and…

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Morning haze plus smoke makes individuals in Port au Prince seem like silhouettes on this January day © 2015, Leticia Barr All Rights Reserved

How You Can Protect Little Lungs by Voting for Clean Air on November 8

This is a sponsored post When I was little and my family temporarily moved from Northern to Southern California, my mother used to look outside at the gray sky and put a sweater on me before sending me outside to play. Having grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area, a gray sky meant the…

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Donations received by TechSavvyMama.com to take to help Haitian artists affected by Hurricane Matthew

Thank You for Helping Haiti After Hurricane Matthew!

Known for beautiful waters and sandy beaches, the islands in the Caribbean are sought after destinations for travelers but somehow Haiti is overlooked by those craving rest and relaxation. Five years ago I started traveling to Haiti. My first trip was in 2012, just two years after the devastating 7.0 earthquake that claimed so many…

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Starting a Mother-Daughter Trip to Haiti #Bloggers4Haiti

How You Can Help Provide Hurricane Matthew Relief for Haiti

For the past five years I’ve been traveling to Haiti. If you’ve been reading the blog for awhile, you know that I first went there in 2012, wanting to get to know the country beyond what was being reported on the news following the devastating 7.0 earthquake that rocked the island in 2010. People who…

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Makes Education a Priority to Kids Through St. Jude School. Learn more on TechSavvyMama.com

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Makes Education a Priority to Kids Through St. Jude School #StJudeSundays

Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon this December. There were many things about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that touched my heart but as a former teacher, I loved peeking in the…

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Why You'll Love Target Even More After Seeing These Photos: A collection of photos from Target House at St. Jude on TechSavvyMama.com

Why You’ll Love Target Even More After Seeing These Photos #StJudeSundays

Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon this December. How is St. Jude able to ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food?…

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Why I’m Running 13.1 Miles for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — TechSavvyMama.com

Why I’m Running 13.1 Miles for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital #StJudeSundays

Welcome to St. Jude Sundays. This month I’m dedicating my Sundays to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as I train and fundraise for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon this December. “How did you get involved with St. Jude?” the stranger asked, glancing up at my hat bearing the…

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How You Can Be a Philanthropist with $1-3 Donations to Causes You Care About Using Spotfund. Details on TechSavvyMama.com

Spotfund App Allows You to Be a Philanthropist with $1-3 Donations to Causes You Care About

Some days the state of the world leaves me feeling helpless and wanting to do more to change the world for the better. But with limited time and money, I’ve often felt like there’s only so much I can do until I was introduced to Spotfund. With the free Spotfund iOS app, you can easily…

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5 Ways to Empower Young Philanthropists to Champion Causes They’re Passionate About on TechSavvyMama.com

5 Ways to Empower Young Philanthropists to Champion Causes They’re Passionate About

As parents, we’ve listened to a fair share of our kids’ crazy ideas but what if you said yes more than you said no? A few years ago Emily had an idea that she was going to make and sell ribbon barrettes at our pool and raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Less…

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3 Simple Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Change the World on TechSavvyMama.com #UseitForGood

3 Simple Ways to Use Your Smartphone to Change the World #Useit4Good

This is a sponsored post written in partnership AT&T These days it’s hard to be without our smartphones. They’re our lifelines to friends, family, and our community but they also connect us to others around the world. As global citizens, we have the power to use technology to see photos on Instagram taken in places…

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After waiting all summer for these blooms, my zinn After waiting all summer for these blooms, my zinnias decided today was the day to show off and I’m not upset about it! 🌸 #zinnias #flowers #flowersofinstagram #gardenflowers #igrewthis
Annual mammogram = ✅ This might not the most exc Annual mammogram = ✅ This might not the most exciting way to start any day but PLEASE don't put off your annual exam. These days you don’t even need a referral if you’re over 40. If it’s been a year since your last exam, you can call to make an appointment directly with your radiologist so make that appointment, mask up, and go in the name of self care. ❤ More details about when you might need a referral in the comments below. Thanks to @notallwhowanderarelost1109 for flagging this for me! 💕
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Lunch during fig season is pure perfection! 🥣 I Lunch during fig season is pure perfection! 🥣 In my bowl: plain yogurt, homemade 3 ingredient fig jam (figs, sugar & lemon juice) that didn’t set so it’s the most tasty chunky syrup, granola, and fresh from the tree figs! Swipe ⬅️ to see who else in our house loves figs! Spoiler: 🐾 #figs #figseason #backyardgarden #igrewthis #lunch
This dog! 🐾 He spends all day insisting on play This dog! 🐾 He spends all day insisting on playing fetch with his favorite ball, barking endlessly until he’s too hot and tired to run after it anymore but when the sun goes down, he turns into the sweetest snuggle monster! 💤 Sleep well, sweet Murphy! There will be more balls to fetch tomorrow! 🎾 #chocolatelab #labrador #puppylove #rescuedog #labrescue
Marathon Month = ✅ I’ve never run a full mara Marathon Month = ✅ 
I’ve never run a full marathon and probably never will but I love a good @orangetheory challenge, especially Marathon Month! 🏅I love setting a goal for each class and watching the miles accumulate during the month. This month I ran 26.9 miles during 15 classes and since the month isn’t over, I can still add to my distance total. 🏃🏻‍♀️Huge thanks to the amazing @otfsilverspringmd coaches for all the motivation, especially Head Coach @jrauch13 who told me to go for the full, rather than the half I originally signed up for. 🧡 Feeling ready for my annual @stjude Memphis Marathon Weekend half this December! 🎉 #orangetheory #marathonmonth #otf #stjude #stjudeheroes
Soaking up the last days of summer. ☀️#goldenl Soaking up the last days of summer. ☀️#goldenlabrador #labrador #goldenretriever #rescuedog #tuesday
I’m often asked if I miss teaching and my honest I’m often asked if I miss teaching and my honest answer is that I miss my students. I miss the energy, enthusiasm,  brilliance, and healthy dose of crazy (5th period🦝🏐!) they brought into my life on a daily basis. 💔 I was so honored that one of my former students organized a picnic over the weekend and I got to spend a couple hours with these amazing teens. 💕 For those who couldn’t attend, I missed you and hope we run into each other soon! 💙💛💙 #teacherlife #summer #moco #mocomd #onceateacheralwaysateacher
How it started and swipe ⬅️ for how it’s goi How it started and swipe ⬅️ for how it’s going! Sitting out tonight’s crazy thunderstorm that’s passing directly over Camden Yards in hopes the Os play the Yankees tonight! ⚾️ #orioles #yankees #camdenyards #baseball #mlb #thunderstorm #visitbaltimore
Earlier this week Thomas celebrated his birthday a Earlier this week Thomas celebrated his birthday and today left for 2 1/2 weeks in South Korea for World Scout Jamboree with 50,000 Scouts from 170 countries! 🎉 His coed Venture Crew includes 30 Scouts from all over the country and Puerto Rico. He met some members for the first time at the airport and will join the rest when he lands in Seoul. He’s very excited for this adventure and we look forward to hearing all about it and seeing all the great things he brings home from trading the many patches, T-shirt & neckerchiefs packed in his bag. 🇰🇷 #wsj2023 #jamboree2023 #scouting #bsa #usacrew16 #adventures
Last February as my 8th graders were filing into t Last February as my 8th graders were filing into the classroom, I felt my heart rate skyrocket as I waited for the bell to ring. 💗It was the first sign that something was wrong even though I felt fine otherwise. The following month I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder called Graves’ disease. 🩺Since July is Graves’ Disease Awareness Month, I’m sharing the story of my diagnosis on the blog to educate and help others. If you, or someone you know, is diagnosed with Graves’, they are at higher risk of developing Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), a separate but related autoimmune disease. 👀 To learn more about the symptoms of TED, common treatments, and to find a TED Eye Specialist near you, visit FOCUSonTED.com. #Ad #GravesDisease #autoimmune #overactivethyroid
I came, I presented, I exhibited! 🎉 I’m back I came, I presented, I exhibited! 🎉 I’m back from 4 busy, yet inspiring, days in Atlanta at the American School Counselors Association’s annual conference where I got to speak to counselors from around the country with @mrbriancoleman and @ask_listen_learn. 🗣️I spoke about middle school brain development and why prevention education matters. 🧠The middle school brain is undergoing rapid development and changes so it’s important for our kids to know about the parts of their brains, what each does, and how these various parts are affected by alcohol. I’m proud of the work I do with educators to share Ask, Listen, Learn’s free prevention education curriculum because I know when kids understand the science and facts about what their brain does, how it works, and how it’s affected by alcohol, they’re more likely to make healthy decisions. 💕 #ASCA23 #dreambig #schoolcounselor #educator #AskListenLearn #healthychoices
Happy National Ice Cream Day although I never need Happy National Ice Cream Day although I never need a special day to justify getting ice cream! 🍦❤️🍦#nationalicecreamday #icecream #jenisicecream #brambleberrycrisp #yum #atlanta
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