Kids Achieve Greater Literacy With Healthier Foods

Written by Kelli Nelson
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Eight of the world's leaders, including President Obama, will convene on June 17th and 18th in Northern Ireland for the annual G8 Summit. A newly released report by Save The Children, titled Food For Thought, demonstrates global nutrition should be high on this year's summit agenda. The Food For Thought report emphasizes that good nutrition is not only important, but critical. Proper nutrition, particularly in the first 1,000 days of life when a child's body and brain are growing rapidly, is … … Continue Reading

Published on June 8, 2013 · 1 Comment · Filed Under: Global Team of 200, Project Legacy™ Tagged With: #SocialGoodMoms, Childhood Hunger, Literacy, Non-profits

Keeping Families Safe, Our Children Are Vulnerable

Written by Kelli Nelson
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I believe keeping my family safe is one the most important jobs I will ever have. I’ve talked about the what-if-momster a time or two here on the blog. Recall, she's the uninvited guest who shows up on my doorstep frequently and always overstays … … Continue Reading

Published on June 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Sponsored Tagged With: Children, Family Safety

Looking Back and Forward At The Same Time

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In honor of my blog's 2 year anniversary today, or blogiversary as it's called, I'm inviting you to go back to the beginning with me. It's been a fun ride with a lot of lessons learned. I've learned a lot about my love of writing. About myself, … … Continue Reading

Published on May 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Blogiversary, Mom Blogger, Writer

Celebrate and Empower Moms Everywhere

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This Mother's Day, celebrate the strength and resilience of moms and women everywhere. Honor an influential woman in your life and provide opportunity for other women by gifting a patch for the digital quilt at Opportunity International. Gifts … … Continue Reading

Published on May 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Global Team of 200, Project Legacy™ Tagged With: #SocialGoodMoms, Empowering Women, Mother's Day

Fun New Blog Series at WhatTheFlicka.com

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We've got a fun new series starting today on WhatTheFlicka.com. Editors will publish my Friday 5 list each week on various topics, with added commentary, and open it up to you for your contributions. The first in the series launches today. Head on … … Continue Reading

Published on May 3, 2013 · 1 Comment · Filed Under: WhatTheFlicka.com Tagged With: #Friday5

Introducing Bentley

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I thought it fetching to formally introduce you all to Bentley because after just one short weekend, I'm already certain he'll be referenced in many future posts. Lord Bentley ---yes, he's already declared his lordship in our home---  is our new … … Continue Reading

Published on April 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment · Filed Under: Fur Mom Tagged With: Bentley, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Saving Newborn Lives, A Global Conversation

Written by Kelli Nelson
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Do you know almost 3 million newborns die world-wide every year? Do you know the most common causes of these newborn deaths are infection, prematurity and birth asphyxia (when a baby’s brain gets little or no oxygen before, during or immediately … … Continue Reading

Published on April 4, 2013 · 1 Comment · Filed Under: Global Team of 200, Project Legacy™ Tagged With: #SocialGoodMoms, Childhood Healthcare, Gates Foundation, Maternal Healthcare