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Giving Back Plus Giving
Away 700 Gifts
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Making the World a Better Place by Erica Ehm
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 There's a change in the air. Charitable gifting is the new black. A lot of money is sent overseas to the many who have so little, or invested here where need is great. By sharing our wealth, we make the world better. That's a given. But there's another way to give that has nothing to do with money.
For me, it's all about giving some 'tude. Sending a shout out to a friend who's down. Complimenting your kids when they don't expect it. Smiling at strangers. Calling your mother-in-law! My days are long, busy and stressful. When I'm on the receiving end of a random act of kindness, it's like a blast of sunshine on a freezing winter day. Sharing your "stuff" is important, but giving a little positivity into the universe it what makes life worth living.
Here's a beautiful bunch of articles written by mummies who get the meaning of giving and want to share their stories with you.
Don't you feel good already?
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Part
of the Reason We're on the Planet by Jacki Yovanoff
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I firmly believe part of the reason we are here, on this planet we share with billions of others, is to make life better for at least some of its inhabitants. If we all take just a little bit of time we can brighten someone's day, week, life, we might even alter their entire life path. Here are some ideas on how to involve kids in making our planet a little better... Click for more... |
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Family Is Who You Love by Karen Elliott
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Last week, my son Ryan and I stood on the porch and waved goodbye to our latest foster child. As soon as the car disappeared from sight, Ryan turned to me and said "I can't wait to see who's coming to live with us next!"
Years ago, when we announced to our extended families we were going to be foster parents, there was a mixed reaction. Many parents that have their own biological children often worry about the impact fostering will have on their kids...
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And A Child Shall Lead Them by Sharon DeVellis
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Sometimes in life we are given the opportunity to meet a truly extraordinary person who knows no limits. Young Bilaal Rajan is just such a person. Bilaal has been helping people in need since he was four. Now at the age of 12, Bilaal has helped raise over $4 million, is a UNICEF ambassador, has held HIV/AIDS workshops in Tanzania, and is an author. I had the pleasure of interviewing Bilaal about how parents can encourage their children to give back. Here's what he had to say...
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Introducing Yael Panet: Style Cents Blog
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 Helping Mummies Look Fashionably YummyWith over 15 years experience in the fashion industry working at the top Toronto fashion boutique TNT and as a personal stylist, Yael has become an expert at dressing women - from corporate professionals to stay at home moms. Now with the launch of Style Cents, Yael will help mummies everywhere get rid of the sweatpants and tees and bring style back into their lives...
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Theresa Albert: Mummy Eats Blog
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 What Can I Eat For BreakfastI recently got an email from Erica that asks for the same help that many of us need: "What the hell can I eat for breakfast?" Erica has the added issue of a nut allergy in her home but the cry is still the same. She has about 27 seconds to spend on herself in the morning so a schmear of cream cheese on a bagel is all she can manage. Here's a breakfast recipe that will start your day off in a nutritious and healthy way and have your kids asking for more... Click for more... |
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Here are the final results of our non-fattening Yummy Mummy Club Question of the Day: This Year, Will You Resolve To Have...
59% More Me Time41% I'm Okay With The Time I Have 0% Less Me Time Whether you want more me
time, less me time or are okay with the time you have, this poll tells us that women with kids are getting the message that it's okay to have guilt-free mummy time... 'cuz mummies deserve to play too! Click here for our new non-scientific question of the day... |
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Mummy Wins a Premiere Screening of Extraordinary Measures
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 How would you like to spend a morning with Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell? Thanks to our 50,000 fab members the YummyMummyClub is the hottest destination on the web for women with kids! Now we wanna give back to you. The Yummy Mummy Club is taking over two theatres - the SilverCity at Yonge & Eglinton in Toronto and the Scotiabank Theatre in Vancouver - for a special screening of the new movie EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES starring Brendan Fraser, Keri Russell and Harrison Ford on January 20th. What's the catch? None. If you're a YummyMummyClub member and you sign up, you're in! It'll be a fun-filled morning watching a movie that doesn't have talking animals or 3-D glasses. That's 700 Yummy Mummies in the audience on a Wednesday morning! 'Cuz mummies need to play too... Click to attend... |
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 These aren't your grandma's fabrics... It's time for modern, crafty mummies to kick those lacey, plaid and pastel pink teddy bear fabrics to the curb, 'cuz we're giving away three $75 gift certificates to Pink Panda Fabrics. Now you can design up a storm with fashion-forward fabrics and leave the lace where it belongs in the bedroom on your... Click to win... |
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Mummy Wins a Book to Teach Your Kids Ethics
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 ABC's and 123's are simple, but how do you teach your kids to be quiet when you're on the phone or how it's not nice to tell mummy she has a big bum... This month, we're giving away five copies of E is for Ethics: How To Talk To Your Kids About Morals, Values and What Matters Most by Ian James Corlett. Corlett offers an inventive, whimsical book to help parents navigate important issues of ethics and morality like patience, respect and honesty. And it'll also teach you how to be forgiving when your kids mention your big bum once again... Click to win... |
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Yummy Partners: Scarlett Lounge
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Our friends at Scarlett Lounge want to wish you a Happy New Year. And while you're busy trying to make your resolution a reality, Scarlett Lounge has all the little indulgences to make the journey a fun one. They've got all the shopping deals to reward your hard work, and the coupons to take away the guilt. And if you've been really good, a little getaway might be in order! Happy 2010! Click to visit Scarlett Lounge... |
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 If you resolved to spend a little guilt-free
time to yourself this year, we can help 'cuz this month just for joining,
five mummies are gonna win a copy of the beautifully illustrated children's
book Nicholas You Are Ridiculous by Olena Kassian.
Nicholas is a mischievous and charming
Shiba Inu puppy, but his silly antics get him into a spot of predictable
trouble - fortunately, comfort comes from the small child who has
been observing his pet with delighted amusement!
So forward this email to a friend and
have her join the club. While your kids are enjoying the mischievous
antics of Nicholas, the two of you can enjoy your own mischievous antics
too... Click to join...Click to forward to a friend... |
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February - Relationships -
In honour of Valentines Day, we wanna hear about your relationships!
Has the definition of love changed for you? What relationship do you
cherish most? Has your relationship with your partner changed since
having kids? We want to hear from you Deadline January 10March - Working Mummy - Do you have tips for helping mummy-preneurs? Are you one yourself? Wanna share a working horror story? A success story? Trying to find Balance at Work? Has your definition of work changed? Maternity leave tales? Share them with us! Deadline February 10Click here for our Writer's Guidelines... Click here for our Editorial Calendar... |
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We love to hear from you. We wanna know if you have any questions or concerns. It's our job to make this the yummiest club for you!
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Did you know that The Yummy Mummy Club is owned by Erica Ehm Communications Ltd? Remember this. It may end up on a Trivial Pursuit card.
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