Fun and games at the 9th annual #Razorfest #cbias

April 25, 2013 By 8 Comments
Red and White Scrimmage at Razorfest, April 20, 2013

Red and White Scrimmage at Razorfest, April 20, 2013

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As a resident of northwest Arkansas, I’ve seen the work one of our many local charities, Champions for Kids, has done right in my community. The organization has mobilized people across the country to participate in “simple service projects” to help local children’s charities in the area. For instance, I participated in All You Magazine’s Couponing For Good Simple Service Project to benefit Samaritan Community Center last year. It meant so much to Samaritan not only to help their program, but also to highlight them as a very important organization in my community.

Razorfest asked participants to donate non-perishable foods upon entering the stadium. I made sure to fill a bag with food and contribute it to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank!

Razorfest asked participants to donate non-perishable foods upon entering the stadium. I made sure to fill a bag with food and contribute it to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank!

So I was very excited to attend the largest fundraiser for CFK, Abbott Nutrition Razorfest, held at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Ark. It’s an enormous, family-friendly and free event filled with fun zones, music, local vendors, entertainment, nutrition education, mascots and most importantly, a Red N White Game for the Arkansas Razorbacks! We hog fans are pretty crazy about our football and our community, so bringing all these events together just makes things that much better.

Lots of local and Razorback memorabilia up for silent auction at Razorfest. All proceeds went to CFK!

Lots of local and Razorback memorabilia up for silent auction at Razorfest. All proceeds went to CFK!

There was plenty of entertainment at Razorfest, including the competitive cheer team from Infiniti in Bentonville.

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There were also plenty of celebrities! Look – there’s the guy from the Elmer’s Glue Bottle! His name’s Elmer.

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My friend Robert Andes is an incredible artist and also grabbed some photos. I was too excited to see Elmer in the flesh that by the time I saw Tony the Tiger, he was being escorted out of the building, undoubtedly to go somewhere else to make someone else feel Grrrrrr-EAT!

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And this one just about made me squeal – the Energizer Bunny!

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It was such an amazing event – whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a supporter of the community or a kid in body or spirit, Razorfest is incredible, and I can’t say enough about all the wonderful things CFK does for communities all over the country.

For more information and to get involved, visit the following links:

Filed Under: Charity, Family, Public Service

Stand up for Justice and against Child Abuse in Benton County April 1! #CACpinwheel

March 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

PinwheelkidsFor several years now I’ve been an advocate for children, maintaining that every child who is living here deserves love and support, no matter what their circumstances. That’s why I’m proud to support the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County in its 11th-annual Stand Up For Justice Rally, held April 1 at the Dave Peel Park – right across from the Benton County Courthouse in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas.

The Children’s Advocacy Center has one mission: Empowering Children to Find Their Voice. They do this through providing support to victims and families of those under 18 who report physical and sexual abuse. They provide a non-threatening, child-friendly environment for these families, as well as the following methods of support (according to CAC’s web site):

  • Trained forensic interviewers (bilingual services available)
  • Specialized Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and an on-site medical exam room
  • Child advocates to assess family needs and provide follow-up, support, and referral services
  • On-site counselors available to meet with the child and non-offending family members
  • All services at no charge to the family

The CAC begins doing this the minute someone contacts the Child Abuse IMG_20130304_111335Hotline (1-800-482-5964). I’ve visited the CAC of Benton County, and I can’t tell you how comforting and kind it is. It is full of color, happiness and kind hearts and voices. It is a wonderful place to reach out to these children in need.

April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County plans to kick it off with the 11th Annual Stand up for Justice Rally. They’ll be serving hot dogs and drinks, and Benton County Judge Robert Clinard will make a public proclamation marking the month. From there, attendees will be placing 432 Pinwheels across law enforcement centers across Benton County:

  • Benton County Sheriff’s Department
  • Bentonville Police Department
  • Rogers Police Department
  • Bella Vista Police Department
  • Pea Ridge Police Department
  • Little Flock Police Department

Why 432 pinwheels? Each pinwheel represents a reported victim of child abuse in Benton County for last year. These pinwheels, which you may have seen around in recent years, serve as a voice for these children.

You can keep up-to-date on this rally and the upcoming Glow Run fundraiser (April 19) by checking this web site, following @cacbentonco on Twitter, or checking the hashtag #CACpinwheel. Let’s speak up for these kids! They need it!

Filed Under: Charity, Public Service

Watch this S’mores video and earn cash with Jingit!

September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I’ve written about Jingit before, and I must admit I’d given up on them over the summer. A lot of their campaigns fizzled out and I didn’t earn as much as I hoped I would.

However, that’s all changed. Jingit has a LOT of stuff going on right now. You can earn money by watching ads on your smartphone or computer,  as well as by scanning items in Walmart stores AND in your home.

I say this with utmost confidence: I really, really think you should sign up with Jingit, watch the video and then see how quickly you’ll start earning and give it a chance. I easily scooped up over $10 last week just spending a few minutes scanning products and watching ads, and this week I’m more than $3 richer than I would have been otherwise.

Right now, if you scan all the ingredients to make S’mores, you can earn some serious cash! And even more if you purchase the products and scan ‘em from home! But there are TONS more offers as well – from Elmer’s, Yoplait and other products.

Depending on how many people you  refer, you could earn up to $15 a week using Jingit – and it really is an easy way to earn a little extra cash while you’re perusing the aisles you’re going to shop in anyway.

Once you earn $2 from Jingit, you can have a Prepaid Jingit Visa Card sent to you. I keep it around for rainy days or when I feel like adding to my Walmart or Amazon gift card balances.

Jingit is also a great way to earn Box Tops For Education for your school! You can earn up to four box tops just by scanning items and watching ads.

Seriously, give it a go!

This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are 100% mine.

Filed Under: Charity, Consumer Tips, Earn Rewards, Reviews, Saving Money, shopping, Smartphone Apps - Earn Cash or Rewards

Help me celebrate my birthday and win a $25 gift card to Macy’s!

September 10, 2012 By 19 Comments

I love birthdays! I also know I have enough. One of my favorite things to say is, “Whenever I’m down, I count how many steps it takes for me to get to a glass of clean water. Then I realize I’m one of the luckiest people n the world.”

September is a big month for Charity:Water (it turns 6 this month!), and since it’s also my birthday month and is a cause near and dear to me, I’m asking folks to make a donation to Charity:Water in Bellesouth’s 35th birthday for 53 peoplecampaign.

It’s simple. If I can raise $3500, 53 people in Rwanda will have access to clean

Click the image to give up your birthday for charity:water.

water. This will help communities become self-sufficient, improve the health of children, and end the horrible crimes against women who are forced to walk miles upon miles to get to water that isn’t even clean.

Here’s a video about what Charity:Water is doing this September:

Where do you come in? I want you to wish me a happy birthday, help spread the word about the campaign, donate if you feel compelled to do so, and get a chance at winning a $25 gift card to Macy’s for your help.

This giveaway is not sponsored by Macy’s, Charity:Water, or anyone else. You are also not obligated to make any donation, or even to promote this charity to enter. I’m doing this because it’s important to me and our world.

To enter, simply follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter giveaway form. In advance, Thank you and good luck.

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Filed Under: Charity, Giveaways

More about the deception behind pink ribbons and breast-cancer ‘awareness’ campaigns

May 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s late at night, I’m away for the weekend, but I wanted you to see this short clip from Pink Ribbons Inc., a documentary about the pink Ribbon and how the Komen Foundation for the cure has turned an epidemic into a massive marketing opportunity. I’ve been following this topic for several years and invite you to look at my earlier posts on this subject. Search for ‘breast cancer’ in the search box, or you should see some recommended posts below this one.

One of my goals in this blog is to help you become an educated consumer. As the tagline says: “No BS.” Look into every pink ribbon campaign you participate in. Read the packaging. Educate yourself.

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