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IKEA’s Christmas Ad from Spain Will Make Every Parent Cry

Yeah, yeah… it’s an ad…we know.

However, the reason it is so moving is that there is a lot of truth to it. I know that this may bring up feelings of guilt, but I think as parents…in order to be GOOD parents, we need to let go of guilt.… Keep Reading!!!

Nija by Martin Schoeller

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I met Martin Schoeller in May of 2012 when he took our photograph which ended up making it on the cover of Time.

I am thankful Martin and I have stayed in touch. He is is as kind and compassionate as he is talented.

Martin has been a huge supporter of the projects we have been working on in Ethiopia and South Africa, and offered to help out when we told him about the Mama Hope maternal health clinic … Keep Reading!!!

Waterlink Africa: Fayye Foundation’s Clean Water Projects


Clean Water Projects Image 2Did you know? $1 can give clean water to one person for over a decade.

Why is water life-altering?

  1. 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.
  2. Water is a women’s issue. In order to get access to clean water, women and girls
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Taking a Stand For What You Believe In

Time magazine - Use the media for your cause

I keep getting asked this question:

“Do you think using the media is good way to spread an important message?”

I absolutely do! There are some things worth mentioning before jumping into something as crazy as a potential media firestorm, though.

 

MAKE SURE THE DECISION IS UNANIMOUS.

Your entire family needs to be on-board. You are a unit, make important decisions as one. A media firestorm will effect every member of your family, so you’ll all need to be … Keep Reading!!!

Jamie Grumet

My name is Jamie Grumet and I am writing this post because one of my best friends is also the SEO and editing genius on this page and she has persuaded me with her grammatically accurate words to write this post for SEO purposes. I’ve succumbed to the pressure, so here we go-

 

I have been instructed to write my name, a lot. Jamie Grumet <— My name. This is so when people google “Jamie Grumet” my blog comes … Keep Reading!!!