Fruit and Herb Infused Water Recipe

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The Institute of Medicine has determined the adequate amount of water per day for men is 3 liters (13 cups) and for women 2.2 liters (about 9 cups). - Mayo Clinic That’s a lot of water! Granted, we are getting some of our water intake from other beverages and fruits and vegetables we consume, but many of us know we aren’t consuming enough fluid in a day for our bodies to run their best. Drinking an adequate amount of water has been shown to improve complexion, help maintain a balanced … [Read more...]

The Real Mommy War

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Today, as I fly to Houston to raise awareness for phase 2 of our water project with Waves for Water, I will be thinking about my friend Laura, and her family. Laura has reminded us what mothers really are at war with. Mothers around the world are fighting daily to preserve the health and wellbeing of their families. This is what the world should be outraged about. This is the true "mommy war." There is so much we can do. "The Brightest Light . . ."  Letter from Laura … [Read more...]

You Have Given a Miracle This Christmas- Clean Water

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We had the Waves for Awassa Event in Los Angeles on World AIDS Day. (December 1) Jack, from Waves for Water, gave a water demonstration and showed videos of what can happen to a community when it’s given what every human needs access to- clean water. When he was done speaking, a couple who attended (fellow adoptive parents, but that is all I will say so that they can remain anonymous) asked us when we were planning on going. “March at the latest.” I replied. Jack jumped in to … [Read more...]

H2OPE For Ethiopia | Clean Water Project

As most of you know, we are working with Waves for Water on a clean water project to bring rural Argisa, Ethiopia much needed filters to create access to safe drinking water. We were recently updated on the severity of the water related diseases of the area. What we were told has made us realize that time is of the essence. We are now trying to bring 100 filters to the area as soon as possible to prevent any more senseless deaths from water borne illnesses.  What we are doing:  I wanted to … [Read more...]

Phase 2 of Our Clean Water Project: Introducing- Waterlink Africa

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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...]

Cloth Diapering Mamas for Clean Water in Ethiopia

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  Yesterday I received an email from Sister Donna: "Hi Jamie, What a very nice surprise to hear from you!!! Just now I'm at the Haile making good use of their free internet. When I see your pretty face, what lovely memories come to me and the magic days we were all here together in! I am so glad to hear that the response is good for the diapers! I have often thought about it and wondered about what was happening. When you live in a non electric world, things come and go in … [Read more...]