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Little Rue helps us do a little good

by Stacy on December 16, 2011

Little Rue wants to know,

How are you doing a little good this holiday season?

I’ve been trying to buy local or through handmade vendors on sites like Etsy or Groopdealz. When I can’t do that, I try to make sure the item I am purchasing does double duty. Thats why I love gifts that give back. And that’s exactly what Nicole Kidman and Little Rue are doing for the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center this week.

Leave a comment about how you are making a difference
between now and Saturday night at midnight
and Rue La La will gift 1 do gooder $25 in store credit (good for 45 days).
Winner selected randomly.

Use your credit towards some of Nicole’s handpicked items,

Appaman Ski Jacket ~ $40
Rosanna Garden Tea Party Set ~ $40

Laura Ashley Pink Velvet Dress & Bloomer $26

Or purchase something yourself {FREE SHIPPING!} feeling good that 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center. Amazing!

Disclosure: Little Rue contacted me and asked if I would spread the word about the Do A Little Good boutique happening right now and if I would be interested in gifting a reader $25 in store credit. I am passionate about programs like this, so I happily accepted. They also offered me a $25 credit for my time. This credit will be used to put something special under our tree this year. Thanks for helping that happen.

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Life in an Instant: A celebration of gratitude

by Stacy on November 27, 2011

Baking / Kisses / Crafting / Spending time Together / Creating / Sharing / Lovin’ / Hugging / Passing on traditions & making new ones / Being a family

This year I tried to capture moments I was thankful for, as they were happening. I did it all with my iPhone and the help of a few apps. The result was magical, documenting my gratitude not only helped me to truly enjoy this special time with the ones I love, but looking back on these precious moments fills my heart with so much joy. I am so very grateful for each and every one of the reasons I have to be thankful this year.

Thankful for helping hands in the kitchen,

the very best sweet hugs & kisses.

A Nana who likes to craft,

siblings who love each other,

and teaching them to be thankful too.

Knowing my children have grandparents who want to be a part of their lives,

and to have known a love like this.

Thankful for the happy home I have built with my best friend.

Life is good and I am blessed.

To celebrate this feeling and in hopes of helping it spread throughout the holiday season, I’d like to start a new series we can all participate in – Life in An Instant. A chance for us to share those moments that matter most.

Follow along as I capture Life in an Instant here

Catch these moments as they happen in your Facebook feed

Or leave a collection of your own

If you’d like some help getting started or have questions about which apps to use, I’m happy to help.

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Do A Little Good with Little Rue

by Stacy on November 15, 2011

Sites like Little Rue are one of my favorite ways to jazz up a child’s wardrobe without breaking the bank. Brands that would never fit in to our budget suddenly become competitive with our usual stomping grounds. Today, I have even more reason to love this place and even more reason to spend just a tad more to get something so good in return.

Little Rue’s new initiative, “Doing a Little Good” partners with some of today’s most notable parents to curate one-of-a-kind boutiques – with 100% of proceeds benefiting the curator’s charity of choice.

The first sale begins today, 15 NOV @ 8pm EST, and will be curated by actress/mother Courteney Cox, known for her casual, yet chic California style. All items have been hand-selected by Courteney herself, and the Boutique includes her favorite brands like JOE’S JEANS (kids), Kit+Lili and vintage Chanel! How fantastic does that sound?

If that doesn’t sound fantastic enough, ALL proceeds will benefit the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF) a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping medical scientists learn more about the blistering disease EB, its causes, the development of successful treatment, and ultimately its cure.

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Kaleidoscope

by Stacy on November 1, 2011

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Determined – A Special Olympics Spotlight

by Stacy on October 27, 2011

There are over 3 million Special Olympic athletes in 175 countries across the globe. Chances are good you have already heard about the Special Olympics or have been impacted by it somehow in your lifetime. After all, it is the WORLD’S LARGEST sports organization for children and adults.

You’ve heard of it, perhaps you have even volunteered for it, maybe you or a family member have even competed in it? Please allow me the opportunity to share with you what it feels like. The pure and utter determination and drive these individuals have is nothing short of amazing.

Meet David

Lauren – State Gold & Bronze Medalist

And Colby – Gold, 2 x Silver & 2 x Bronze Medalist winner in the World Summer Games (Athens)

Now take 6:30 minutes to feel how they feel and leave with a feeling you just can’t get anywhere else. You will be moved, probably to tears but hopefully, to vote.

All Photos excerpted from Fickle Zeal Photography‘s outstanding video

Visit the San Antonio Cadillac Facebook page and vote for the Special Olympics today, there are only a few more days in October left to make your vote count. Vote once a day. Did you know October is also Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Disclaimer: This is post 5 of 7 in a series of sponsored posts for Team Escalade Texas. Six well deserving charities are competing for the chance to win $150,000. I’m highlighting each charity in a post of their own and hoping you’ll take the time to find out more about them and vote on their behalf. All the research is my own and any profit garnered from my posts is going to my sweet friend Kim, of Hope Whispers. Thank you for your time.

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