over 8,000 people will receive access to safe drinking water for the first time – thanks to you

December 13, 2012 | 2 Comments
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Thanks to everyone reading, this is the message I am able to deliver to you: By the end of this week, Argisa, Ethiopia will have clean water! Most of you know that you all raised, over the course of one week, the money we needed for our first phase of the Ethiopia project. That, in and of itself, was a miracle. Jack, from Waves for Water, boarded a plan on December 12, and I have just been informed he has landed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Jack will be bringing 80 Sawyer filters to the … [Read more...]

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The Rose That Grew From Concrete

December 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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Waterlink Africa: Water Changes Everything

December 8, 2012 | 11 Comments
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Did you know? $1 can give clean water to one person for over a decade. Why is water life-altering? Unsterile water is the number two killer amongst children. Around the world, fetching water is a woman’s task. Thus, one of the most crucial health issues for women in Africa is the clean water shortage. 1 in 5 children worldwide dies of a water-related disease. Water is a women’s issue. In order to get access to clean water, women and girls must carry up to 50lbs of water every day … [Read more...]

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Recipe: Armenian Monti

December 4, 2012 | 9 Comments
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I completed the first of my Pre-30 Bucket List! #13, learn how to make Monti. Monti, is an Armenian dish I LOVE. When my mom first made it for Brian he went crazy. It is now his favorite food of all time, and he's not the only one. I've been around my mom making Monti since I could remember, but this time I was actually going to learn and be able to replicate it at home. Apparently, true Armenian Monti uses lamb which I am a fan of, but my mom is not. That is why we always have used … [Read more...]

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Christmas Stocking Project: Use Your Stockings for Good

November 29, 2012 | 2 Comments
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Did you know? $1 can give clean water to one person for over a decade. During the holiday season, there’s a lot of tradition in exchanging presents. We want to embrace our traditions and also be able to give back. Here’s our idea: instead of stocking stuffers, let’s put every dollar that would go towards those small gifts towards clean water for our friends in Africa. $10 that would have been spent on stocking stuffers could give life-altering water to ten people. Why is water … [Read more...]

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Carmel-by-the-Sea

October 27, 2012 | 5 Comments
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Brian and I took a weekend vacation to Carmel! A big part of my childhood was spent there, so I love going back. Carmel Then: Carmel Now:   We do encounter one problem. The men in my family (and the ones we marry) tend to be abnormally tall, and the houses in Carmel are built for abnormally small people. Eating is one of my favorite things to do, and some of the best restaurants are in town. We met my best friend from Carmel, … [Read more...]

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Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding, Famine and a CALL TO ACTION

July 25, 2012 | 58 Comments
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I vaguely remember meeting Aram for the first time. He was three days old and they wheeled me into the NICU. One of the nurses rolled me up to a little plastic container holding him. I went to peek in but before I could see him another nurse stopped me. "I'm sorry, I just need to check your ID bracelet and make sure it matches the baby’s. I know, you're thinking 'but I know my own baby!' I'm sorry, it's just protocol."  Overwhelming sadness came over me. I had never seen him before…I … [Read more...]

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A Californian’s Guide To Two Days In New York

July 19, 2012 | 8 Comments
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Travel Entertainment: If your plane taxis for two hours before take-off, take photos of yourself in your seat at different angles to pass the time. Jet Lag: Drink white sangria - a pitcher. It helps. Attire: Avoid at all costs wearing anything remotely resembling this: And regardless of how you sleep at home, it is a good idea to remember to bring pajamas for travel situations where you'll be rooming with someone other than your spouse. If not, expect the discussion … [Read more...]

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In The Chicago Area? Come To Our Party!

July 16, 2012 | 2 Comments
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If you are in the Chicago area on July 26th come check out the Awassa Children’s Project (ACP) Fundraiser! The fundraiser is free and is focused on trying to get as many people as possible aware of what Awassa Children's Project is doing in Awassa, Ethiopia. I became involved with Awassa Children’s Project through Fayye Foundation. Over the last 10 years operating a children’s center and vocational school in Awassa, Ethiopia, ACP has garnered a unique reputation for being extremely … [Read more...]

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Daddy Attachment Parenting Caught On Film

July 10, 2012 | 4 Comments
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On Sunday we had the talented Lori Dorman come to our home and take photos for the next issue of Pathways to Family Wellness. I am so excited they asked our family to be a part of their next issue. Not only are they truly trying to capture the beauty of attachment parenting, they also want to show the importance of a father's role in parenting. I can't wait to see the shots Lori captured of Brian with the boys. So special. … [Read more...]

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