5 minutes of caring
- Resolution Resolve
by Mary Cady Ford,
January 5
Little eyes are always watching.
- What Are You Building?
by Mary Cady Ford,
December 10
(1 comment)
With a little love and hard work, you can build anything.
- Thanksgiving How-To
by Mary Cady Ford,
November 25
Who are the people in your neighborhood?
- Grocery Groupie
by Stephen Moseley,
November 3
(1 comment)
Turn saving energy and money into a game fun for the whole family.
- National School Lunch Week
by Michelle Andrade,
October 13
Help make school lunches better.
- What School Do You Go To?
by Michelle Andrade,
October 9
Not your kids...you!
- Want More by Wanting Less
by Michelle Andrade,
September 29
Take stock of what you have and learn to be thankful for it.
- Library Card Sign-Up Month
by Michelle Andrade,
September 25
Don't have a library card? Signing up is easy!
- Cafeteria Style
by Michelle Andrade,
September 19
Let your kids eat off the menu today.
- Spoken To Motivate
by Michelle Andrade,
September 18
Use an old speech to inspire a new passion.
- The Shirt Off Your Back
by Sam Davidson,
September 15
Donate clothing along with paper and pencils.
- The Home Team
by Kathy Dippolito,
September 12
Don't forget who you play for.
- Fun With a Purpose
by Michelle Andrade,
September 11
Make friendly gatherings a chance for change.
- How It's Made
by Michelle Andrade,
September 9
(1 comment)
Encourage curiosity in your children via everyday objects.
- Reading is Fun(damental)
by Kathy Dippolito,
September 5
(1 comment)
Reading books as a family makes it more fun.
- Supply a School
by Michelle Andrade,
August 18
Double up on the school supplies when shopping for your own.
- Where Are You Registered?
by Sam Davidson,
August 14
Want something for someone else.
- Pick a Mascot
by Michelle Andrade,
August 11
The Olympics can represent a lot.
- Five Percent at a Time
by Sam Davidson,
August 8
(1 comment)
We're making it easy for you to support a cause.
- Two Little Piggies
by Michelle Andrade,
August 7
Here's an easy way to teach your kids about philanthropy.
- What's Your Cause?
by Sam Davidson,
July 25
Everyone has a cause. What's yours?
- Stamp It!
by Michelle Andrade,
July 18
Put a message on the outside of the envelope.
- Cooks Aplenty, Cooks Galore
by Michelle Andrade,
July 14
(1 comment)
Use mealtime as a teaching time.
- The Meaning of It All
by Michelle Andrade,
July 9
Learn a meaningful new word and teach it to your kids.
- About That Thing...
by Michelle Andrade,
July 1
(1 comment)
Continue to ask if someone's doing okay.
- Books and Authors a Million
by Michelle Andrade,
June 25
Go deeper than the book and learn about an author.
- Why It's Called New(s)
by Michelle Andrade,
June 10
Find a new place for your news.
- You Are What You Eat?
by Michelle Andrade,
June 6
(1 comment)
How much food does your family throw away?
- Next Steps in Africa
by Michelle Andrade,
June 4
Here's what some folks are doing over there.
- Share The Mail
by Kathy Dippolito,
May 30
Send letters and learn a lot.
- Read To Feed
by Michelle Andrade,
May 28
Read and raise money. It's a win-win.
- Visit a Cemetery
by Michelle Andrade,
May 26
When else but today?
- Talk to a Senior
by Michelle Andrade,
May 21
Bridge the generation gap with a hello.
- Allergy Alert
by Michelle Andrade,
May 19
Do you know who's allergic to what?
- Brain Food
by Michelle Andrade,
May 12
Help your family get smarter at the dinner table.
- An African Education
by Michelle Andrade,
May 8
Educate your family about another world.
- Search Before You Donate
by Michelle Andrade,
May 6
(2 comments)
Investigate with your family where your money's going.
- Bring Light
by Sam Davidson,
April 18
Fund something important.
- Unplug Your Kids
by Michelle Andrade,
April 11
(2 comments)
See what happens when your kids de-digitalize.
- Stories of Survival
by Michelle Andrade,
April 9
Share with your kids the stories of those who've survived.
- Get It Reviewed
by Michelle Andrade,
April 4
(1 comment)
Get a heads up on what you're reading.
- A Wednesday Pick-Me-Up
by Michelle Andrade,
April 2
Wednesdays can be wonderful again.
- Get Some Good News
by Michelle Andrade,
March 19
Tired of reading the same old bad news?
- Go Back to School
by Michelle Andrade,
March 18
Find out what's needed at a local school.
- Sign In
by Michelle Andrade,
December 26
(1 comment)
Sign a petition that is meaningful to you and your family today!
- Generous Surfing
by Sam Davidson,
November 26
In search of online deals today? How about online giving?
- Give Better
by Sam Davidson,
November 19
(3 comments)
You have choices when you give to others.
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one minute nibbles
- Cool Moms In The Community: Books Inspire Change
by Michelle Andrade,
October 21
"I never thought I would sell anything but felt compelled to introduce these books to as many children as I could," says Megan Salyer Freund of Barefoot Books.
- Cool People In The Community: Meet Doe Run Farm
by Michelle Andrade,
September 16
An interview with local farmer, and empty-nester, Judy McGary of Doe Run Farm.
- Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: I Should Have Employed My Own Child Labor
by Luanne Davidson,
August 28
Fully employ your children with activities appropriate for their age and you will teach them true responsibility.
- Cool Families Host AFS Students
by Michelle Andrade,
August 6
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
- Digging In The Dirt
by Michelle Andrade,
July 25
Let your kids be a part of the planting, watering, watching, digging, cleaning, cutting, cooking AND eating and they will see the entire food process!
- Television and Me
by Michelle Andrade,
July 21
For me or not?
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Shoulda Celebrated More Independence Days
by Luanne Davidson,
July 3
(1 comment)
Celebrate your child's growing independence as they move from childhood on up.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Could Have Set Up Summer on the Summer Solstice
by Luanne Davidson,
June 19
Take this summer solstice to set the tone for the entire summer.
- Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: I Should Have Written My Own Book
by Luanne Davidson,
May 29
What kind of book will you and your family write?
- Welcome to CoolMomsCare!
by Michelle Andrade,
March 7
Got a minute? Take your coat off and stay a while! We are glad you are here. CoolMomsCare is here to inspire, encourage and guide you on this journey to Saving the World, One Kid at a Time.
- Art of Awakening Their Natural Curiosity
by Michelle Andrade,
January 7
The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.
**Anatole France**
- Motivate Daily
by Michelle Andrade,
December 21
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.
**Zig Ziglar**
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