Fruit Stamping for Fun!

Love this idea!  Cut fruit in half and use them as 'stamps' - kids can create great gifts, like dish towels to donate, sell or give as gifts.

Happy stamping (and giving)!!

Vacations With A Heart

I’ve taken Abercrombie & Kent vacations before becoming a parent – they are fabulous!  I hope to do so again when my kids are older – they have wonderful family vacations that help families explore and learn together. 

A&K also has a philanthropy division - AKP.  AKP supports grassroots projects around the world, efforts spearheaded by dedicated local experts in conservation, education, community development and public health. AKP projects dig wells, teach and shelter impoverished children and strive to reverse the effects of global climate change.  For more information, visit www.akphilanthropy.org

Happy Giving!

The Volunteer Family

Heather Jack was looking for opportunities for her children to become involved in a charity and eventually launched The Volunteer Family (thevolunteerfamily.org) to help families find charitable opportunities they can do together. 

“Kids as young as three can learn empathy, tolerance, and respect…” says parenting expert Michele Borba, Ed.D.  Research shows that kids with at least one parent who volunteers are three times more likely to participate in a do-good activity versus those whose parents don’t get involved. 

Check out the VolunteerMatch app to find local charities and get involved! (free; itunes.com)

Happy Giving!