The amount of food wasted in America is a pet peeve of mine. Around home we try to make sure food stays out of the trash. If we don't eat it, the dogs or the chickens will! We also make a habit of picking up the slightly imperfect items in the produce department because if they sit too long they will end up in the dumpster out back.
While watching TV a few nights ago, my husband and I saw America's problem with wasted food spelled out in a way that anyone can understand. Watch this clip to learn more about how terrible the situation really is and get a few laughs too.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
BRAINSTORMING FOR FREEBIES
I'm starting a new retail sales website and I'm struggling with a name. It should be unique, not already in use, and should have something to do with being from "The South." (Because you know that's a place, not a direction!)
I'm hoping for some helpful suggestions. There are so many names that have already been used that it's proving difficult for me to think of one that is unique enough to still be available. So...
I thought we might have a brainstorming session on Mama Making Changes!
Please comment below with any suggestions. If I choose a name that was suggested in the comments on this post, then I will send a $10 gift certificate to the reader who made the suggestion as soon as the new site is up and running!
I'm hoping for some helpful suggestions. There are so many names that have already been used that it's proving difficult for me to think of one that is unique enough to still be available. So...
I thought we might have a brainstorming session on Mama Making Changes!
Please comment below with any suggestions. If I choose a name that was suggested in the comments on this post, then I will send a $10 gift certificate to the reader who made the suggestion as soon as the new site is up and running!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
It's That Time Again!
Once again, Glass Dharma is giving away free glass straws for Earth Day. This annual giveaway is bigger than ever so there's been a slight change this year, with entrants receiving a $6 coupon code and paying $3 shipping for the straw. This is still a great deal.
Whether you want to try glass straws for the first time or you're looking to add to your collection, don't miss out! Glasss Dharma asks that you watch a 4 minute video, answer 10 questions, and provide some basic information to receive the coupon code.
Click here to get yours now!
Whether you want to try glass straws for the first time or you're looking to add to your collection, don't miss out! Glasss Dharma asks that you watch a 4 minute video, answer 10 questions, and provide some basic information to receive the coupon code.
Click here to get yours now!
Monday, February 2, 2015
WIN THE WEDDING CAKE OF YOUR DREAMS!
Ella's Celestial Cakes makes some of the most beautiful cakes and cupcakes I've ever seen. Ella has a long list of flavors and will even use your own recipe if you prefer!
In honor of Valentine's Day, Ella will be giving away a FREE WEDDING CAKE, ANY FLAVOR, ANY SIZE, ANY DECORATIONS if the Ella's Celestial Facebook page reaches 3000 likes. Click here to get to the page and be sure you click "like" and you're entered!
Winner will be notified via Facebook Messenger on Valentine's Day!
Don't forget to spread the word so that Ella's Celestial will get 3000 likes. If the goal isn't reached, the giveaway will be canceled and we will all be oh so sad!
In honor of Valentine's Day, Ella will be giving away a FREE WEDDING CAKE, ANY FLAVOR, ANY SIZE, ANY DECORATIONS if the Ella's Celestial Facebook page reaches 3000 likes. Click here to get to the page and be sure you click "like" and you're entered!
Winner will be notified via Facebook Messenger on Valentine's Day!
Don't forget to spread the word so that Ella's Celestial will get 3000 likes. If the goal isn't reached, the giveaway will be canceled and we will all be oh so sad!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
I HEART SWAGBUCKS
I recently clicked on a twitter link for Swagbucks, just out of curiosity. It turns out Swagbucks.com is a website that allow you to earn points (swagbucks) which can be exchanged for gift cards. The selection of gift cards is tremendous and the tasks are very simple.
For example, I now use their search engine to search the web. I get swagbucks for that! I answer a one question poll each morning. I get swagbucks for that! I sign up for free offers. I get swagbucks for that too! And when I want to order something online, I go to Swagbucks.com first, click on their shopping section, and then click on the site I want to shop. They give me swagbucks for my purchases!
I am loving this site!
To try it yourself, just click here to go to Swagbucks.com and sign up! Signing up is super fast if you use your Facebook account, or you can take a few extra seconds and sign up with your email address.
Let me know what you think! Do you heart swagbucks too?
For example, I now use their search engine to search the web. I get swagbucks for that! I answer a one question poll each morning. I get swagbucks for that! I sign up for free offers. I get swagbucks for that too! And when I want to order something online, I go to Swagbucks.com first, click on their shopping section, and then click on the site I want to shop. They give me swagbucks for my purchases!
I am loving this site!
To try it yourself, just click here to go to Swagbucks.com and sign up! Signing up is super fast if you use your Facebook account, or you can take a few extra seconds and sign up with your email address.
Let me know what you think! Do you heart swagbucks too?
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Spring Showers Giveaway
**5 Winners**
Prize:
Total ARV $160
Hosted by:
A Lucky Ladybug
and
and
Prize: Micro-Sprinkler Landscape & Shrub Kit with 5 Green Stake Assemblies covering up to 250 sq. ft. (Each kit sold individually.) MADE IN USA
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
A is for Action
It's Day One of the 2014 A to Z Blogging Challenge and I'm so excited to be participating again this year! Look for a new post every day in April except Sundays. Click on the A to Z Challenge button in the right sidebar to see a list of all participating blogs and see what others are writing for the challenge.
A is for Action...
I believe it's very important to take action when we perceive a problem. Too many folks think one person can't change anything, but if every one of those people acted instead of just thinking about the problem, that would act up to big changes! And often the actions of one person can create more impact than you'd think.
My daughter and I discovered a few years ago that the Humane Society in my hometown was often over capacity, which leads to animals being euthanized. The county has no pound, so all of the animals that Animal Control picks up are dropped off at the Humane Society. All of the animals that people find lost or abandoned are dropped off there as well. They also accept owner surrendered pets. Overwhelmed by the sheer number of dogs coming in, they developed a network of fosters to take animals until they can be placed with a rescue group or adopted and save them from being put to sleep. We knew we wanted to help.
We've fostered many dogs in the last few years and all of them have had happy endings except one puppy who came into the shelter with a deadly illness and didn't make it. We've had short-term fosters who have already been claimed by rescue groups but haven't transported yet, and we've had longer term fosters who needed a little socialization and extra help to make them more adoptable. It's so gratifying to see a puppy come running, tail wagging, when you call her...the same puppy that was so afraid of people at first that she didn't want to come out of her crate or be touched. That terrified puppy didn't have much chance of getting adopted, but the new cheerful version does!
Currently, we are fostering two dogs, Holly and Percy. To see more info about them, other pets in need, or the foster group that I work with visit www.helpdarlingtonpets.com or darlingtonhumane.org.
What actions have you taken to support a cause about which you feel strongly? Comment below to share your story.
A is for Action...
I believe it's very important to take action when we perceive a problem. Too many folks think one person can't change anything, but if every one of those people acted instead of just thinking about the problem, that would act up to big changes! And often the actions of one person can create more impact than you'd think.
My daughter and I discovered a few years ago that the Humane Society in my hometown was often over capacity, which leads to animals being euthanized. The county has no pound, so all of the animals that Animal Control picks up are dropped off at the Humane Society. All of the animals that people find lost or abandoned are dropped off there as well. They also accept owner surrendered pets. Overwhelmed by the sheer number of dogs coming in, they developed a network of fosters to take animals until they can be placed with a rescue group or adopted and save them from being put to sleep. We knew we wanted to help.
We've fostered many dogs in the last few years and all of them have had happy endings except one puppy who came into the shelter with a deadly illness and didn't make it. We've had short-term fosters who have already been claimed by rescue groups but haven't transported yet, and we've had longer term fosters who needed a little socialization and extra help to make them more adoptable. It's so gratifying to see a puppy come running, tail wagging, when you call her...the same puppy that was so afraid of people at first that she didn't want to come out of her crate or be touched. That terrified puppy didn't have much chance of getting adopted, but the new cheerful version does!
Currently, we are fostering two dogs, Holly and Percy. To see more info about them, other pets in need, or the foster group that I work with visit www.helpdarlingtonpets.com or darlingtonhumane.org.
What actions have you taken to support a cause about which you feel strongly? Comment below to share your story.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Welcome to the Guylian Belgian Chocolate Giveaway
1 winner will receive a great prize pack!
Sponsored By: Guylian Belgian Chocolates
Hosted By: Life With My Two Kids
Read the Review here.
Prize will include: One – 22 piece marbled chocolate seashell truffles One – 22 piece extra dark chocolate seashell truffles Two - 6 piece chocolate seashells truffles Four - 2 piece marbled chocolate seahorse truffles One - No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Bar One - No Sugar Added 54% Dark Chocolate Bar
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclosure: life with my two kids, Mama Making Changes, or other blogs associated in this contest are not responsible for prize. If you have any questions about this giveaway please send an email to lifewithmytwokids@atlanticbb.net. All entries are optional, if you do any of the tasks you can collect the entries, even if you do one entry you can get the extra 1 entries but if the winner tasks is a tasks you did not complete, a second winner will be chosen. If the winner tasks is the one you did you will be the winner.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Free Blogger Opp
**5 Winners**
Prize:
Mister Landscaper Micro-Sprinkler Landscape and Shrub Kit
Total ARV $160
Hosted by:
A Lucky Ladybug
and
**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this or a Blogger interested in working with M.O.O.N. please contact MakeOurOwnNetwork@gmail.com
and
Sign-ups close 4/14
M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible. Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.
M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible. Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.
Be sure to say Mama Making Changes sent you!
**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost
Friday, March 21, 2014
Blogger Opp
Sponsors:
Garden of Urban
Mister Landscaper
Global Gardening Friends
Zero Soil Garden
Xlear
More to be announced...
ARV $TBA
Hosted by:
A Lucky Ladybug
and
and
Sign-ups close 4/18
**The blogger with the most referrals will receive the additional links at no cost
Click HERE to sign up and for more html info.
M.O.O.N. has now added several perks/discounts for frequent participation in our events but you must be a member of our Facebook group to be eligible. Please visit the M.O.O.N. group if you are a blogger and would like more information regarding these perks and other group events.
**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this or a Blogger interested in working with M.O.O.N. please contact MakeOurOwnNetwork@gmail.com
**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this or a Blogger interested in working with M.O.O.N. please contact MakeOurOwnNetwork@gmail.com
Thursday, March 20, 2014
CALIFORNIA TO VOTE ON GMO LABELING
Posted at the request of Moms Across America. This post is copied from their email and Mama Making Changes does not claim authorship.
Thank you for all you do!!
I am writing to you to ask you to PLEASE co author, endorse and vote for the CA GE food labeling bill SB1381 which is going into going to be heard in the health committee at the Capitol next Wed, March 26, 2014.
Moms Across America ask for immediate GMO labeling so we can best care for our families. There is growing evidence of harm to our children's health when they ingest GMOs and we see our kids get better from allergies, autism, asthma and auto immune issues when they do avoid GMOs in their diet.
Will you co author and support this bill?
Signed,
Your Name
Moms Across America
Calling and meeting is person is the MOST effective. Please call and meet with your rep as soon as possible.
Their tel. number is on their page when you click on "Find Your Rep" at http://www.caforgefoodlabeling.org/take_action
Thank you for taking action today! This is so important!
We need EVERY person reading this to please take action and share!!!
Moms Across America
P.S. We want to support all states with hearings and legislative votes, please send us the links to your sites and your deadlines and we moms will help! Together we can move mountains!!!
Moms Across America
http://www.momsacrossamerica.com/
Dear Friends,
Our entire movement needs your help!
The Dali Lama said "Western Women will change the world."
That is us and the time is now. And men, we cannot do this without your support!
California is the 7th largest economy in the world.
WHEN California passes GMO labeling it will be a HUGE win for our entire movement!
Don't live in California?
WE NEED EVERYONE to help!
If you do not live in CA you can send this to all your friends and family in CA, post on FB for CA friends.
You can also email national organizations or groups like Autism support groups, cancer groups etc and ask them to endorse
Californians for GE Labeling at http://www.caforgefoodlabeling.org/endorsement_main_page
Californians, can you go to this link, http://www.caforgefoodlabeling.org/take_action
Click on "Find Your Rep" and CALL them today?
Regarding GMO food labeling, ask them to :
1. Co Author
2. Endorse it
3. Vote for it
The Hearing for the vote on this bill in the committee is March 26th.
Deadline to contact your legislator for endorsements is March 27th.
If there are ANY Moms who can be at the Capitol hearing on Wednesday, the coalition is ASKING FOR MOMS to be present.
If we could have hundreds of Moms there, it would pass! 1400 Tenth St., Sacramento, CA, 95814
Rally North Capitol Steps (L St & 11th St) 11:30 - 1:00 pm - just before Hearing.
*HEARING – 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm HEALTH COMMITTEE HEARING ROOM 4203
Here is an example for an email to your rep:
Dear Diane,Our entire movement needs your help!
The Dali Lama said "Western Women will change the world."
That is us and the time is now. And men, we cannot do this without your support!
California is the 7th largest economy in the world.
WHEN California passes GMO labeling it will be a HUGE win for our entire movement!
Don't live in California?
WE NEED EVERYONE to help!
If you do not live in CA you can send this to all your friends and family in CA, post on FB for CA friends.
You can also email national organizations or groups like Autism support groups, cancer groups etc and ask them to endorse
Californians for GE Labeling at http://www.caforgefoodlabeling.org/endorsement_main_page
Californians, can you go to this link, http://www.caforgefoodlabeling.org/take_action
Click on "Find Your Rep" and CALL them today?
Regarding GMO food labeling, ask them to :
1. Co Author
2. Endorse it
3. Vote for it
The Hearing for the vote on this bill in the committee is March 26th.
Deadline to contact your legislator for endorsements is March 27th.
If there are ANY Moms who can be at the Capitol hearing on Wednesday, the coalition is ASKING FOR MOMS to be present.
If we could have hundreds of Moms there, it would pass! 1400 Tenth St., Sacramento, CA, 95814
Rally North Capitol Steps (L St & 11th St) 11:30 - 1:00 pm - just before Hearing.
*HEARING – 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm HEALTH COMMITTEE HEARING ROOM 4203
Here is an example for an email to your rep:
Thank you for all you do!!
I am writing to you to ask you to PLEASE co author, endorse and vote for the CA GE food labeling bill SB1381 which is going into going to be heard in the health committee at the Capitol next Wed, March 26, 2014.
Moms Across America ask for immediate GMO labeling so we can best care for our families. There is growing evidence of harm to our children's health when they ingest GMOs and we see our kids get better from allergies, autism, asthma and auto immune issues when they do avoid GMOs in their diet.
Will you co author and support this bill?
Signed,
Your Name
Moms Across America
Calling and meeting is person is the MOST effective. Please call and meet with your rep as soon as possible.
Their tel. number is on their page when you click on "Find Your Rep" at http://www.caforgefoodlabeling.org/take_action
Thank you for taking action today! This is so important!
We need EVERY person reading this to please take action and share!!!
Moms Across America
P.S. We want to support all states with hearings and legislative votes, please send us the links to your sites and your deadlines and we moms will help! Together we can move mountains!!!
Moms Across America
http://www.momsacrossamerica.com/
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
December Photo-A-Day Challenge: Day Four
DECEMBER 4
I'D LOVE TO VISIT ________________!
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| Photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net |
ALASKA!!!
Photo-A-Day Challenge: Day Three
DECEMBER 3
PET(S)
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| My daughter sharing a moment of love with her sweet Cody. Pets bring so much joy to my home! |
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Thankvember: Days Eight through Ten
Day Eight: I am thankful for my furry friends. My two kitties and my daughter's little yorkie (who is snuggled up beside me in my chair as I type this) bring me some much joy. Their unconditional love and eagerness to please far outweigh any work that is required to take care of them.
Day Nine: I am thankful that God has seen fit to remove poisonous relationships from my life and give me the peaceful and happy life that is now mine. Change can be frightening, but a wise friend once told me, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him you have a plan." God's plan for my life is so much bigger than any I can make myself!
Day Ten: I'm thankful for my sisters. I have five of them and I know that if I need anything at all, whether it's someone to talk to or a big favor, that I can call a sister and any one of them will gladly be there for me. My sisters are more than just family...they are my best friends!
What can you name that you are thankful for today?
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Thankvember: Days Six and Seven
Day Six: I am thankful for my sister-in-law and her family who found us after an absence of nearly thirty years. They are loving and supportive and are so happy to be a part of our family and we are so happy to have them in our lives.
Day Seven: I am thankful for being able to take my daughter to see some of her favorite country music artists tonight and for the people (see day six!) who made it happen. She is so excited and it gives me so much joy to see.
What can you name that you are thankful for today?
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Thankvember: Days One Through Five
- I am so thankful for my beautiful children. They don't always do what I expect and they aren't perfect, but I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. I love them more than anything on earth and would do anything for them.
- I am thankful for my daughter's new school, where the other kids and the teachers have made her feel right at home.
- I am thankful for the animal shelters and rescue groups in my area that work so hard to save every last animal that comes in. Last year one of our local shelters took in over 5000 dogs and, even though they are not a no-kill shelter, surprisingly few had to be euthanized. This is because the volunteers and staff there work so hard to place these animals in temporary or permanent homes or with rescue groups in order to make more space daily.
- I am thankful that my employer closed the doors and put me out of work! My new job is more relaxed, more flexible, and more appreciative of my efforts. I truly believe that God closes doors in our lives so that he can open better ones to us!
- I am thankful for my blogging mentor, Shai at The Vagabond Studio. While I don't ask for her help and guidance as much as I did in the past, Mama Making Changes would never have been a success without her help. I still read her blog and her Facebook posts and am inspired by her daily, even when we don't actually talk. The work she is doing in Peace Studies now just makes her more of an inspiration. Make sure you visit her at www.thevagabondstudio.com.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday A La Mode: October 21, 2013
I hand pick the news, products, websites and more that I believe will interest MMC readers most and compile it all into one easy to read weekly post.Go to work on Monday morning with something to talk about!
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This week on Monday A La Mode...
What Not to Eat...
You've probably seen the "Dirty Dozen" list of fruits and veggies you should avoid unless organicly grown. But I found a new list this week that's very interesting! Click here to read what eight different experts said was the one food they would never eat, compliments of EatLocalGrown.com.
Speaking of That...
If you haven't visited EatLocalGrown.com before, click here to go to their home page, where you can find out where to buy locally grown food in your area, share with others where you get your locally grown food, and more. It's a pretty fantastic project that works better and better the more people participate.
Back Up...
Just in case you haven't seen the "Dirty Dozen" list I mentioned above, it is an annually updated list from the Environmental Working Group of the 12 foods that retain the highest amounts of dangerous chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Even if you can't always grow your own or buy organic, avoid these items unless organically grown!
- Apples
- Celery
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Hot Peppers
- Grapes
- Imported Nectarines
- Peaches
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Sweet Bell Peppers
Click here to visit the Environmental Working Group website where you can download the Dirty Dozen as well as the Clean Fifteen or learn how to get them on your phone or tablet. You can also sign up for their email tips, make a donation, or see the results of all of the foods they tested.
Earlier this month I promised more info about Breast Cancer Awareness. I found a great site to share with you! I hope you learn lots and have as much fun as I did with their site. They are doing a great job for a great cause...
- Loving the cute buttons and sayings from the non profit Feel Your Boobies Foundation! Click here to like their fb site Feel Your Boobies Foundation or click here to download one of their awesome badges. Share the badge on fb or twitter to be entered to win a free t-shirt.
See the bottom of this post for a great set of directions that will tell you how to feel your boobies properly, also from feelyourboobies.com!
- Be aware of the common symptoms of breast cancer and never hesitate to seek a professional opinion if you are concerned. Early treatment carries a far higher success rate! Possible symptons include:
- Unexplained redness of the breast.
- Pain or itching of the breast.
- Breast swelling or enlargement.
- Thickening of the breast's skin and ridged or dimpled skin.
- Swolen lymph nodes in the armpit or just above or below your collarbone.
That's it for this week's Monday A La Mode. Now, ladies, go feel yourself properly!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Healthy Eating Holiday Giveaway
Mama Making Changes is happy to announce another great giveaway!
Prize:
ARV $185
Hosted by:
A Ladybug on the Go
and
and
Co-Hosted by The Frugal Exerciser
"BistroMD is not just convenient, low-calorie food. Each meal and each day is designed with the proper combination of nutrients. From the amount of lean, adequate protein in our entrées and snacks to the proper balance of carbohydrates, fat and fiber; each ingredient is selected to provide the proper nutrition needed to promote healthy weight loss."
**If you are a company and would like to see your brand advertised in a M.O.O.N. event similar to this please contact MakeOurOwnNetwork@gmail.com
This giveaway is open to the Continental US only (because of shipping costs) and will end on November 1st, 2013
"Make Our Own Network" solely organized this event and I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are 100% my own and may differ from your own or even those stated in this post. MAMA MAKING CHANGES is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.
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