Financial Solutions for Women & Their Family #SHgenworth

“Information for this post is sourced from Genworth Financial in partnership with the SheHeard Influencer Network.”

We all have goals, especially us women. We want to prepare and plan for the best possible future. I was reading this article from Time Magazines' website, Women and Money: Why You Need To Take Control Now and it really opened up my eyes. We all say we will save this paycheck or the next, and then by the time we need those savings, we come to find that we kept putting them off, not really thinking about our financial future.

I'm going to be 30 this year and I don't have much of anything saved up, I started a budget a while back and again it was something I just kept dabbling with and dropping. This isn't the way to secure a safe financial goal not only for myself, but also for my children's future.

Every time I heard someone speak of investing, retirement, or life insurance I thought okay I will look into this when I get older. Well I am older and I'm just now looking into this, silly me right? I thought I was doing well, I mostly look for the best bargain when it comes to purchases, but the real bargain is preparing for the future, and starting "NOW", not later.

Thankfully, Genworth Financial makes starting now easier than ever. Whether your looking for life insurance, long term care, or mortgage insurance on your home, now is the time to start being financially set for your future and those you hold dear.

Information for this post is sourced from Genworth Financial in partnership with the SheHeard Influencer Network.

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World IBD Day May 15th 2013

World IBD Day, led by patient organizations representing 36 countries on four continents, is officially celebrated on May 19. 

Patient groups from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, 28 European nations, Israel, Japan, New Zealand and the United States are working together to raise awareness of IBD.

IBD, which stands for inflammatory bowel disease, is comprised of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — two serious, chronic digestive diseases that affect five million people worldwide (1.4 million in the US alone, and 2.2 million in Europe alone). Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis directly affect the digestive system and cause intestinal tissue to become inflamed, form sores and bleed easily. 

There is no cure, no known cause, and little public understanding of the pain and chronic suffering with which IBD patients courageously cope every day of their lives. 

This year World IBD Day is coordinated by EFCCA with the financial support provided by a multisponsor platform including AbbVIe, Shire, Ferring, Janssen and MSD. 


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April is Autism Awareness Month - #AutismSpeaks #Autism

April is Autism Awareness month! Let's Shine Blue and
spread the word and awareness all around!

Did you know that 1 in 70 children just here in North Carolina will be diagnosed with Autism?
The numbers are getting higher and higher but that doesn't mean we can't stop loving these children.
We are here to help teach others and even ourselves everything we can about Autism.

Different doesn't mean less. Just because someone is different doesn't mean we should treat them any different than anyone else! Everyone is different, they don't need to be labeled as stupid or disabled!


My daughter Helana was diagnosed shortly after turning 3 years old in October of 2011. I was shocked, baffled, and kicking myself for not becoming more aware of what Autism is and how to work through it all.

We all know that raising any child is a journey in itself but I wasn't prepared. I wish I had known more and now I want to help others to understand everything I've come to learn. There shouldn't be feelings of regret, every child is a blessing. Its society that has failed to treat everyone as equals. "Normal" should be taken out of the dictionary. It saddens me when we all use this term against children and adults who have a developmental disability or a sensory issue, autistic or not there is not one normal human being on this planet. We all have our quirks, our own pace of development, our strengths and our weaknesses.

Thanks to most of the negative media on Autism, I was under the assumption that overdosing of shots started the whole thing, that only boys were Autistic, and that these children were out of control. After she was diagnosed, I did my research, I read everything, I spoke with teachers, therapists, and most of all I watched my daughter change soo much during her therapy (OT, speech, ABA), excel in things I had thought werent fully possible. She's making such great progress every day, she has her lessons, she has a great tutor, and I believe she will and always be to me a shining light. I hope she continues to shine and that every will see that she is a bright and shining star.

What is Autism?: http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Did you know ...

• Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys
• Autism prevalence figures are growing
• Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
• Autism costs a family $60,000 a year on average
• Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
• Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism
• There is no medical detection or cure for autism

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, will you light it up blue?

Sevenly is shining blue! All items purchased this week only (7 days)
will benefit communication therapy for a child with Autism!

How cool is that? The shirts are pretty rad too!
 http://www.sevenly.org/AutismSpeaks

Sites of Interest:

Autism Speaks: https://www.facebook.com/autismspeaks Autism Society of North Carolina: https://www.facebook.com/AutismSocietyofNorthCarolina

Need more info: Call the Autism Response team for help and resources: 888-AUTISM2





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Big G DreamWorks Spark/Giveaway #MyBlogSpark #TheCroods

DreamWorks has brought us many memorable films like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar, Ice Age and more.

For a special time (until March 15th or while supplies last) Big G and DreamWorks Animation have teamed up to create four collectible DVD samplers containing content from Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar, just for you.

Each DVD contains fun episodes, behind the scenes footage and bonus material from your favorite DreamWorks Animation movies. Hurry and collect all four! Plus, look for an exclusive sneak peak at “The Croods” coming to theaters, March 22, 2013.


You can only receive these four collectible DVD samplers by purchasing specially marked boxes of your favorite Big G cereal, seen above!

How would you like to win an awesome gift pack?

Your gift pack will contain:

•	Set of 4 DreamWorks Animation DVD samplers
•	The Croods: Grub's Survival Book
•	The Croods: Movie Novelization Book
•	Film Reel tin filled with some of your favorite movie theater treats
	Combined Retail Value: $53How to Enter:  (leave answers in the comments) Answer either of these questions: Will you or your family go and see "The Croods" in theaters? or : Which is your favorite Big G cereal above? Additional entries: Tweet this/Follow Me on Twitter Share on Facebook Like LHM on Facebook Subscribe to my Newsletter via Reader or RSS Giveaway ends April 1st at 6:00AM EST

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“Disclosure:  The information, products and General Mills gift packs were provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

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Springtime Collection - SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™!

BUNNIES AND CHICKS ABOUND IN SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES™ NEW 3-DVD SET JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER!

THE SPRINGTIME COLLECTION FEATURING

MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN

STREET DATE: March 26, 2013

SRP: $24.95

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Just in time for Easter, bunnies and chicks take over in THE SPRINGTIME COLLECTION FEATURING MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN, a new 3-disc collection from Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ – perfect for holiday gift giving!

13 award-winning stories are featured on three discs, headlined by Rosemary Wells’ delightful Easter-themed tale “Max’s Chocolate Chicken”.  Kids are sure to grin from ear to ear as the fun-loving bunnies Max and Ruby – who can currently be seen on Nick Jr. -- hunt for Easter eggs with hilarious results, or as a crazy-eyed chicken and all his panicked friends try to run away from a falling sky in Ed Emberley’s and Rebecca Emberley’s delightful “Chicken Little”.  Families can also learn a fun baking recipe for splendid cake with “The Red Hen”!   Featuring Scholastic’s innovative Read-Along captioning, celebrity narration including Lily Tomlin, Randy Travis, Michael McKean, and more, and an Easter basket-full of bonuses including interviews with Rosemary Wells and Ed Emberley and Rebecca Emberley, THE SPRINGTIME COLLECTION blossoms with fun!

The three DVDs included are:

MAX’S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN…AND MORE STORIES BY ROSEMARY WELLS – also includes “Max’s Christmas”, “Morris’s Disappearing Dog”, “Otto Runs for President”, “Max’s Christmas – Spanish Version”

THE RED HEN…AND MORE COOKING STORIES – also includes “Bread Comes to Life”, “How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food?”, and “Arnie the Doughnut”

CHICKEN LITTLE…AND MORE ZANY ANIMAL STORIES – also includes “The Great White Man-Eating Shark”, “The Three-Legged Cat”, and “Dooby Dooby Moo”

BONUS FEATURES

·         Read-Along captioning

·         Easy-to-follow recipe for how to bake your own splendid cake!

·         Interview with Otto Runs for President Author/Illustrator Rosemary Wells

·         A Visit from Rosemary Wells

·         Interview with Chicken Little Author/Illustrators Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Type:  DVD

Catalog #:  NNVG283540

Running Time: Appros. 2 hrs., 57 mins. + extras

Genre:  Kids’/Animation

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1

Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

*For more information on this title or any other Scholastic Storybook Treasures release, visit www.newkideo.com.  Also, visit New Kideo, the online home for the DVD line, at their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/pages/New-Kideo/169330949777241

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Easter Gift Basket Giveaway

Easter is just around the corner and Holiday Gifts & Gift Baskets is hosting a huge giveaway for this Easter!


How would you like the chance to win an
Easter basket of your choice for your special little peeps?

Holiday Gifts & Baskets have over  75 Easter designs available just this year!

This giveaway is sponsored by the Holiday Gifts & Baskets blog, check them out here:  www.holiday-gifts-gift-baskets.com

These are a few of my favorites:The Deluxe Easter Fun Family Basket

Little Boy Easter Activity (below) basket is cute.

Enter below to win an awesome Easter basket valued up to $80!

How to enter in, be sure to read the details. The contest ends at midnight EST, March 24, 2013. Open to all residents of the 48 Contiguous States, and you must be 18+ years old to enter! Winner will be chosen randomly, using Rafflecopter, and will be notified by email. The winner has three days to respond to that email, or another winner will be chosen. Winners will be announced by March 31st. The prize will not come from Loving Heart Mommy, but from Holiday Gifts & Baskets blog.

You can enter by using any of the Rafflecopter choices available on the widget below. Any of the options are acceptable, and entries per person are limited to the number shown in the Rafflecopter form. They will review the entries and remove any incomplete or duplicate entries.

Happy Easter and have fun Hopping along below:

a Rafflecopter giveaway


 


Thanks to Janice Smith, All About Gifts & Baskets ~ Holiday Gifts & Gift Baskets
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