Things to Know:

Help honor the incredible resilience of Socorro Ruiz, a single mother and community volunteer who has tirelessly supported her neighbors during crises like Oaxaca’s earthquakes and the pandemic. Through this campaign, MCO and Tekiosk aim to raise $30K by January 6 to build Socorro and her children a sustainable, dignified home. Net proceeds from all Tekiosk.com purchases and Gofundme donations will go towards directly funding the eco-friendly home, constructed using ancestral techniques that celebrate Oaxaca’s cultural heritage. Donors  who donate $80 (USD) will receive a pair of beautifully handcrafted artisan shoes, symbolizing solidarity with Socorro’s journey and the campaign’s broader goals of sustainability and social equity. Together, we can make a lasting impact for a true local hero. Learn more at: https://www.tekiosk.com

As a thank you for sharing about the cause,  Tekiosk will provide thank you gifts and and Quetzal Nest will provide an exclusive Mom & Me Mexico trip package for one of our mamas to win. This social good posting opp will be open to all our mamas, so request your campaign toolkit below; which includes a pre-written blogpost, social posts, social images, post images, and more!

Blog­ger Respon­si­bil­i­ties:

• Write a minimum of one (1) blog or social post regarding the aforementioned campaign. Post should have key points (provided by client). Posts must be scheduled to go live between 12/26/24 and 1/6/25 to ensure time for donations.
• If they post to their blog, amplify their blog post via social media to help spread the message and to try and reach the campaign donations goal.
• Disclose that they are participating in a social good campaign with BlogginMamas.com and are not being monetarily compensated for their support.
• Report to Heather Lopez Enterprises LLC, their urls/ links to blog post and/or social media shares) by January  13th, 2025.

Thank you gift: Bloggers/ Influencers who share the messaging and report their links + shipping address, will receive a special thank you gift from Tekiosk.com, as well as being entered to win a Mom & Me Trip Package to Oaxaca, Mexico sponsored by Quetzal Nest. Valued at approx $2K pp x up to 2. Flights not included. Non-transferrable.

Mom & Me Trip Info & Rules:

Request to Participate: https://forms.gle/yxZu4cYEYfQcD2r4A

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We’ve partnered with ACE Resource Network and are proudly supporting the launch of NumberStory.org’s latest campaign, Together In Healing.  Our goal? To illuminate paths to healing with resources and activities created by people with ACEs(Adverse Childhood Experiences) to provide relief and understanding for other people with ACEs.

This isn’t about selling or soliciting; it’s about sharing invaluable knowledge that can help change lives. The content is purely educational, a guiding light for those navigating the aftermath of childhood trauma.

We’re Calling on You:

• Organization: ACE Resource Network / NumberStory.org
• Network: Bloggin’ Mamas
• Dates: February 27th to March 31st, 2024

Your voice has the power to reach hearts and minds. We’re looking for 25 bloggers nationwide to help disseminate this vital information. We are especially hoping to reach Hispanic adults and moms in Sacramento County, but the information posts and landing pages can be utilized by everyone. (If you live in Sacramento County, please let us know, as we have a live event coming up as well.)

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re interested in contributing to this cause, please contact us for a prewritten blog post in English and/or Spanish that you can tailor to your audience. Together, we can foster a community of healing and support.

To Participate: Please email Caryn Bailey at caryn@rockinmama.net or Heather at info@blogginmamas.com with “Together In Healing Social Good Campaign” in the subject line.

A Little Note: This initiative is part of a Bloggin’ Mamas Social Good Campaign in collaboration with ACE Resource Network on behalf of their project- NumberStory.org. Participation is voluntary, driven by our shared goal to spread knowledge and support.

Let’s unite in the name of healing and hope. Your participation could be the beacon that helps to light someone’s way out of the darkness.

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Things to Know:

Client is a nonprofit organization and is seeking Florida bloggers who live near Doral and have children ages 12-16. They would like selected bloggers to post an announcement post (provided by Bloggin’ Mamas) regarding their Film Critics Boot Camp taking place June 18-22 (See Flyer) on their blog, and share on their social media. The goal will be to recruit 15 paid attendees to the camp. Once the boot camp is completed, attendees will be eligible to cover red carpet movie events and more via KIDS FIRST!

Client will select 5 bloggers for this opp.

Time­frame: Post to go live within the next 5 days.

Sponsored Post Blog­ger Respon­si­bil­i­ties:

1. Write a minimum of one (1) sponsored post. Sample content and image will be provided by Bloggin’ Mamas to the blogger. Allow Heather Lopez Enterprises LLC, Bloggin’ Mamas, and KIDS FIRST! to share blog post content on owned social media channels, provided that direct links and attributions to the bloggers blog posts and/ or social media posts are included. All blog posts must remain active for a period of one (1) year following the completion of the program, unless requested to be removed by Heather Lopez Enterprises LLC, or KIDS FIRST!. Blogger must remove posts in a timely manner upon request. Blogger must also make any requested corrections to their post, if the information is inaccurate or does not comply with content guidelines to be provided to them when posts are assigned.
2. Amplify the sponsored posts via Facebook and Twitter at least two (2) times, tagging client’s media lnstagram, Pinterest and Youtube shares will be encouraged, but not required.
3. Include a UTM tracking link/ code (provided client) in their blog post (and social posts when possible). Links cannot be modified. Links must go directly to specified destinations without a redirect. No other Affiliate tracking links can be included in the sponsored post(s).
4. Disclose that the posts are compensated as per FTC guidelines. Placement of disclosures should be either at the beginning, or before links, tags or hashtags. More information regarding disclosure will be available in the Content Guidelines provided to the blogger.
5. Report to Heather Lopez Enterprises LLC, their URLs/ links to sponsored post and social media amplifications.

Blogger Compensation: One Camp Day, worth approximately $100. If one attendee recruited via their tracking, blogger will be eligible to receive a full camp experience ($449) in exchange for a review. (Note: Camp must enroll 15 paid attendees, or will be rescheduled to a weekend camp in the fall.)

Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/HdHmoJeTdVnKwrrH3

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When it comes to this time of year, spending more hours indoors, you want to make sure your family room is well-organized and truly functional. But that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to achieve. Here are some tips and tricks for creating a beautiful living room on a budget.

1. Declutter to Eliminate the Unnecessary Items – Sometimes our family rooms can suffer from too much clutter. It’s easy to see why since so many things happen in the living room from reading, to movies and games, as well as hobbies or even work projects. The problem comes when we collect unneeded items. Pack a box of things you haven’t used in the past month to donate to Goodwill – these items will go a long way towards increasing job training opportunities right in your community. http://www.goodwill.org/donate-and-shop/donate-stuff/
2. Make Your Shelves Standout – Add shelves to your living room, or make the shelves you have more functional by adding some standout storage like fabric boxes or baskets. Give each a theme and purpose so that you have like items being stored with like, but this way your shelves aren’t merely decorative, but highly functional as well.
3. Extra Space-Saving Seating – Accent chairs, poofs, or stools are a great way to create additional seating without overwhelming a small space. When you have oversized pieces in a small space, sometimes it can look crowded no matter how organized it is. Accent chairs like this piece from Goodwill can be more streamlined and easier to maneuver around.
4. Add Appropriate Storage – It’s hard to have too much storage in a well-used room. End tables, coffee tables with drawers, or any furniture piece with a place to store items you use often, will be put to good use in the family room!
5. Create an Entry Area – Don’t let a flat surface like the coffee table become the place that catches clutter. Put an end table or sofa table near the front door with a basket for loose change, a hook for keys, and a decorative platter for your wallet or other items that need to be seen by someone not yet home. By creating a dedicated area for this “pocket junk” you’ll catch that clutter into some suitable places BEFORE it has a chance to make it’s way onto a coffee table near you.

Giving back to the community is important year-round, but extra important over the holiday season. Goodwill maximizes every donation and every purchase, putting it to work within the community. By doing this holiday shopping at Goodwill, I am giving back and helping my community while I am also getting a great bargain.

Many of these tips can be implemented on a budget with a few simple items that are readily available at many Goodwill locations. Check your nearest Goodwills at the Goodwill store locator. http://www.goodwill.org/locator/ Then share what you found on the hashtag #ShopGoodwill!

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We all care about animals but sometimes we don’t always think about the animals that help produce our food – especially during the holiday season. So, this season the ASPCA, Food Chain Workers Alliance, GRACE Communications Foundation, and the Natural Resource Defense Council are working hard to arm consumers with the information they need before they head to the grocery store for holiday shopping. And they are focusing on farm animal welfare by doing so.

Here are some tips for being a savvy consumer while supporting humane practices!

Don’t Be Duped – Marketing schemes can play a huge factor when it comes to food purchases. So often consumers want to buy humanely-raised food, but labels can be meaningless or downright misleading at times! What’s the difference between “all-natural” or “free-range” or “cage-free”? That’s why the ASPCA has produced guides like this one to help consumers distinguish what matters.

Don’t Waste the Food You Have – Your family can reduce your holiday grocery bill – and food waste – by serving the right portion sizes and storing leftovers properly. A Good Groceries Guide will help you understand how all these elements fit together to help people, animals, and ultimately the planet

Buy Locally – Shopping locally, like from your local farmer’s market or CSA, can keep your shopping dollars in your local area and also decrease the need for factory-farmed foods. Check out the ASPCA guide for shopping locally and how to begin conversations with local producers in your area.

Shop With Your Heart – At the ASPCA Shop With Your Heart website you’ll find an abundance of options for healthy and humane food choices, along with tips on how to begin to implement them in your own family.

Images for Lensdrop by Matthias Zomer

As consumers we have all the power to shift the focus of major companies and corporations. And that begins with understanding how our shopping choices can directly affect the lives of the animals that help bring us the meals we serve our family.

Enter for your chance to win some fun items from the ASPCA!

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In support of the home entertainment release of the heartwarming animated family adventure, Leap!, Lionsgate has partnered with the non-profit organization, FOOTLOOSE, to gather donations of new and gently used dance shoes to help aspiring dancers in need. On November 16th, from 6p-8p PST, Lionsgate will be hosting an event in which they will be presenting FOOTLOOSE with the shoe donations. I wanted to help support this social good project, by encouraging donations from my readers. If you have new or gently used dance shoes you are willing to donate, you’ll find the address to send them to below. You can also follow along the donation event on social media via #LeapMovie and #LeapForFootloose

We here at Bloggin’ Mamas love to support social good causes.

Donations to FOOTLOOSE can be sent prior to November 16 to the address below:

Address For Donations

Leap Donations

c/o Lionsgate

5055 Wilshire Blvd Suite 840

Los Angeles, CA 90036

About Leap!

Featuring all-star voice talent led by Elle Fanning (Maleficent), alongside Nat Wolff (The Fault in Our Stars) and Maddie Ziegler (The Book of Henry), with Mel Brooks (Spaceballs), featuring Carly Rae Jepsen (singer-songwriter of the hit song “Call Me Maybe”) and Kate McKinnon (“Saturday Night Live”), Leap! is a colorful and imaginative story about an orphan girl who is determined to follow her dream of becoming a ballerina. Filled with irresistible original music, Leap! features the hit track “Cut to the Feeling.”

Eleven-year-old orphan Félicie (Fanning) has one dream — to go to Paris and become a dancer. Her best friend, Victor (Wolff), an imaginative, exuberant boy with a passion for creating, has a dream of his own — to become a famous inventor. In a leap of faith, Victor and Félicie leave their orphanage in pursuit of their passions. But there’s a catch: Félicie must pretend to be the child of a wealthy family in order to gain admittance to the prestigious and competitive Opera Ballet School in Paris. And with no professional dance training, she quickly learns that talent alone is not enough to overcome the ruthless, conniving attitudes of her fellow classmates, led by the devious Camille Le Haut (Ziegler). Determined to succeed, Félicie finds her mentor in the tough and mysterious school custodian, Odette (Jepsen), who, along with Victor’s encouraging friendship, help her reach for the stars.

Leap! will be available on Digital November 7 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand November 21.

Get Social with Leap!

Facebook- facebook.com/LeapMovieOfficial/

Twitter- twitter.com/LeapTheMovie

Website- lionsgateathome.com/leap

About FOOTLOOSE

FOOTLOOSE is a non-profit charitable organization that collects new and gently used dance shoes to donate to less fortunate aspiring dancers.  FOOTLOOSE donates shoes to a variety of organizations. For more information to donate or receive shoes, visit http://www.footloosemission.com/.

FOOTLOOSE was founded by Becca Duberman, a dancer and philanthropist, in 2010. Becca’s passion for dance and her compassion for children led to the creation of FOOTLOOSE. Like its movie namesake, FOOTLOOSE, the story of overcoming restrictions to dance, connects donors to needy recipients.

Get Social with FOOTLOOSE

Facebook- facebook.com/FootlooseMssn/

Twitter- twitter.com/FootlooseMssn

Instagram- instagram.com/footloosemssn/

Donate soon, so the shoes arrive in time for the event & and don’t forget to check out Leap! on Digital November 7 and on Blu-ray, DVD and On Demand November 21.

Disclosure: Bloggin’ Mamas is being compensated at a discounted rate for consulting and management on this project. All opinions expressed are our own.

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We here at Bloggin’ Mamas are passionate about ensuring child passengers are safe. We’ve held several events this year in different parts of the country to educate parents.  Child Passenger Safety Week (September 17-23, 2017) is a great time to brush up on car seat safety tips and make sure your child is in the right seat, with the right fit and installation.  

During Child Passenger Safety Week, more than 1000 events are expected in 45 states across the country to raise awareness for proper car seat installation and usage. The week culminates in “Seat Check Saturday,” where Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will help parents and caregivers make sure their car seats are installed correctly. In most cases, this service is FREE.

There are so many resources available to parents like NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat, which has videos about how to install car seats and booster seats correctly and guides to picking the right seat by age and size.

Here’s a video that has been helpful for us:

The right car seat can make all the difference in a crash. Car seats, if used correctly, can dramatically reduce the risk of death or injury. But over half of car seats are either installed or used incorrectly, and 1 in 3 children killed in car crashes in 2015 was not in a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt at the time of the crash.

To make sure you have the right seat for your child, visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat, or find a Child Passenger Safety Week event in your area. During Child Passenger Safety Week, many communities will have Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on-hand to provide education on how to use car seats, booster seats, and seat belts for children. To find events near you, including free car seat checks, visit bit.ly/CPSTech.

*According to 2015 data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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We have been strong advocates for making sure your kids are properly restrained in your car, to keep them safe. This doesn’t include just making sure they are in a car seat or booster. This also means, making sure they have a seatbelt on and are sitting in the back seat.

Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car crash in the United States. For younger children, car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of fatality or injury – but over half of car seats are either installed or used incorrectly. For older children, buckling up is critical. A full 50% of children age 8-14 who were killed in car crashes from 2011-2015 were not restrained.

That’s why we want parents and caregivers to know about the importance of making sure their child is safely restrained—whether that’s selecting the right car seat for their child’s age and size, or making sure that older kids (8-14) always buckle their seat belts and sit in the backseat.

As parents, we all want to do the right thing to keep our children safe and sound.  This spring, the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are unveiling new PSAs to address these important issues.  First, is the up to date car seat safety information like the tips found in the fun new video series “The Wide World of Car Seats.”

If you have ever installed a car seat, you know that it is not an easy task to master. Wouldn’t it be cool if we were cheered on for our parenting wins, like how we cheer on our own kids in sports? 

The right car seat can make all the difference in a motor vehicle crash. And car crashes are a leading cause of death for children 1 to 13 years old.  But despite their best intentions, many parents may not realize their child isn’t in the right seat.  For example, many parents move their children to the next restraint type (car seat, booster seat, seat belt) too soon. To make sure you have the right seat for your child, visit SaferCar.gov/TheRightSeat.

And just when you think you’ve got this parenting thing down, your child becomes a “tween” and you enter a whole new world.  To help with travel safety, the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are unveiling new PSAs featuring characters from Fox’s upcoming summer road trip adventure Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul. The PSAs remind parents and caregivers that even if kids argue and plead, parents should stand firm and always insist that their kids buckle up and sit in the back seat (the safest place for kids under the age of 13).

Do your kids like the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series as much as mine? Now you can even watch PSAs with them featuring their favorite characters, showing them the importance of buckling up and sitting in the back seat.  

Per data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 69,000 tweens are injured every year in car crashes and 61% of 14-year-old children killed in 2015 car crashes were unrestrained at the time of the crash.  Even though life as a parent is full of compromises, seat belt safety should never be up for negotiation. That’s why the new PSAs encourage us to: “Never give up until they buckle up!”

For more information or if you need more tips to convince your tween to buckle up, visit SaferCar.gov/KidsBuckleUp.  If you have a great tip, join the conversation on social media using: #KidsBuckleUp.

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Since April is World Autism Month, we’ve decided to #LightItUpBlue with Autism Speaks to increase understanding and awareness of autism. Autism personally touches our family and team, and we have worked with several clients offering beneficial options and programs to assist children with autism and their families. It’s highly likely that you know someone with autism too since the CDC estimates autism’s prevalence as 1 in every 68 children in the United States.

Autism refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. We now know that there is not one autism but many types, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.

Autism’s most obvious signs tend to appear between 2 and 3 years of age. In some cases, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. Autism Speaks encourages parents with concerns to seek evaluation without delay, as early intervention can improve outcomes.

The “Light It Up Blue” campaign is about more than awareness — it is about increasing understanding and acceptance of autism.  This includes advocacy and support for people across the entire spectrum throughout their lives. It also includes advancing research into personalized treatments for autism and related conditions.  I encourage you test your understanding of autism by taking this quiz!

Certain medical and mental health issues frequently accompany autism. They include GI disorders, seizures, sleep disturbances, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety and phobias.

You can help make a difference too by taking the Light It Up Blue Quiz to see how much you know about autism. If you’re moved to do so after visiting AutismSpeaks.org, please show your support for and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with autism by sharing a photo to #LightItUpBlue for Autism Awareness Month too. Also, check out Autism Speaks’ nationwide calendar of autism-friendly friendly events and activities in April.

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The POP of Positivity Tour is free and open to the public and is currently taking place in five U.S. cities and online through the Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP social channels. So far, they’ve toured Minneapolis, Miami and NYC. They are in Raleigh through the 19th. Next, they will be in Atlanta March 24th through the 26th.

In each city, women, children and men of all ages are invited to step inside a life-sized bag of Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP and video record what they want to “crush” for themselves and their communities, sharing that commitment in real time using the #crushit hashtag on social media. They will be sharing out many of the recorded videos throughout the year on their social channels.

Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP is partnering with the nonprofit, I AM THAT GIRL, a global community that supports, celebrates and inspires fulfillment of the highest potential in every girl.  IATG is onsite at each of the Pop tours stops to share more about their organization, their partnership and how they are going to #crushit in 2017.

Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP was started in 2001 in Minnesota and is one of the nation’s largest brands of better-for-you popcorn. They make gluten-free snacks, with non-gmo popcorn, whole grain and big flavor.  Their popcorn is made with real, simple ingredients – nothing fake.

Fans and visitors to the tour will be able to sample Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP popcorn and kettle corn including NEW flavors. Their 5 new flavors for 2017 are: Real Butter Popcorn, Cheddar Cheese, Caramel, Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Sea Salt, and Milk Chocolaty Peanut Butter.

• Real Butter: With only four simple ingredients and 60 calories per cup, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP Real Butter Popcorn is a timeless classic that will be sure to knock your socks off. Perfect for an on-the-go snack or family movie night.
• Cheddar Cheese: A deliciously cheesy snack made with real cheddar and at 70 calories per cup and zero trans fats, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP Cheddar Cheese Popcorn will make you say “nom nom now” Cheese lovers rejoice!
• Caramel: Real, simple ingredients never tasted so sweet. With no high-fructose syrup, this snack is gluten-free, made with non-GMO popcorn and zero trans-fat.
• Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Sea Salt: Fans asked and Angie’s BOOMCHICAKPOP delivered with year-round Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Sea Salt Kettle Corn. This sweet and salty, gluten-free chocolaty masterpiece is 120 calories per cup and made with non-gmo popcorn.
• Milk Chocolaty Peanut Butter: Delicious, guilt-free combination of ingredients come together in Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP Milk Chocolaty Peanut Butter Flavored Kettle Corn. Sure to be a fan favorite, this flavorful, gluten-free snack is 120 calories per cup and made with non-gmo popcorn.

We’ve already seen the kids chow down on the Cheddar Cheese ones like there’s no tomorrow, and the Real Butter ones are perfect for us mamas sitting down to catch a movie on our couch. The other flavors sound like they would be guilt-free indulgences you can reward yourself with after a long week’s worth of work.

And Now for the Giveaway………..

To celebrate the POP of Positivity Tour, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP has partnered with Bloggin’ Mamas to provide a prize pack, containing a $100 Target Gift Card, 5 Full-Size Bags of Popcorn and a Branded Utility Tote for a value of approximately $150. This giveaway is open to US Residents ages 18 and older. Void where prohibited. It begins 3/19/17 at 12:01am EST and ends 3/29/17 at 11:59pm EST. Official Terms & Conditions are contained within the entry widget. Enter via this widget below:

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Disclosure: Bloggin’ Mamas is being compensated for coordinating and hosting this giveaway. All opinions expressed are that of the individual participating bloggers, and they are not being monetarily compensated for participating. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. 

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