Make a Wish and make a memory

I am a lucky woman. My children are happy and healthy. It is important if you are like me to sometimes reflect how very quickly that could all change. What does it feel like if you know your child is terminally ill or facing a life-threatening disease? Some of you know my Dad is dying … Continue reading →

My daughter’s gift to the world

Last year, my daughter wrote the following about growing up “My gift to the world is .. * To share my money with the poor * To kiss and hug my mummy * To love everyone * To do the best I can * To use good manners a lot When I asked her yesterday … Continue reading →

The Work Of The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

I am promoting charities and good causes for free on my blog during June 2012. Here is an introduction to the work of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice.   The Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield supports children with life limiting conditions and their families. The charity began more than 12 years ago … Continue reading →

The Work Of The Certain Curtain Theatre Company

Throughout June, I am offering free promotion to charities and good causes. Today, I share information from the Certain Curtain Theatre Company working on challenging issues including that of domestic violence. Certain Curtain Theatre Company An award-winning International Touring Company Unit 128, Oyston Mill Strand Road Preston Lancashire United Kingdom PR1 8UR 01772 731024 Email: … Continue reading →

Guest Post From Lepra Health in Action – One of the Queen’s Charities.

LEPRA Health in Action has been fighting diseases of poverty for almost 90 years.  I’ve just returned from seeing our work in Bihar, a state of north-eastern India. Bihar has a population of over 100 million people (one and a half times that of the UK). The BBC recently stated ‘If Bihar were a country, … Continue reading →

Do You Shop Online? Savvy Online Shopper Friday

Last week, I started a meme about online shopping.   The idea is that every Friday I will write a post and encourage bloggers to join in to celebrate the joys and experiences of online shopping.  You might write about an unusual purchase or one that made you feel good.   You might share an online store you … Continue reading →

I Am Looking For 90 Bloggers To Support Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Are you a blogger who would like to make a difference? Did you know that around 1000 women die from breast cancer every month?  One in eight women will develop breast cancer at sometime in their lifetime.   It is important to note that men also get breast cancer.  The good news is that more people … Continue reading →

How The Recession Adversely Affects Our Communication With Children

A charity warns of a generation at risk, as 72% of Brits take on more work to make ends meet The recession has forced almost three quarters (72%) of British parents to take on extra work to make ends meet, a survey by I CAN, the children’s communication charity, and Openreach, reveals this week. A … Continue reading →

Get Active For Autism

The National Autistic Society, the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2012. With the NAS’ fantastic range of fundraising challenges, activities and ideas, you can join in and keep the fun rolling on all year. Whether you’re a fitness guru, keen on getting into shape, a … Continue reading →