Gifts that have Double the Cause

If your going to buy gifts anyway so why not make them be more purposeful, right?.  Do a little more than just giving a gift this year! Here are some awesome company's that donate money to non-profit organizations, shelters, and people who are in need the most. So you can get that some one a special something with a duel purpose and actually be giving more that just the present!

Spinaroos from justb-byou.com

My Aunt bought our son Atticus these awesome building toys called Bristle Block Spinaroos  http://justb-byou.com/.  He loves legos and anything he can BUILD with being almost 2, so these toys are amazing and then donate 10 cents for every toy you buy to end child poverty.  Check them out - plus there great learning toys and as your kids get older you can teach them about what it means to help out others in need.

Visit this blog for inspiring ways to give, tons of great gifts from coffee to water botles that have many purposes: http://throughmylensetlh.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-11-18T00:01:00-05:00&max-results=1

 Want to actually get out and volunterr?? Here is a great calender with many options to give out toys, and deed the hungry. http://www.1039thefish.com/calendar/default.asp?MONTHADD=0  also Christmas Theatre Productions and More Christmas fun for a good cause...

This is what I have been looking for! A live Nativity to take our son to! 

The Nativity on 12/10 & 17 (Live Nativity)
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: The Auburn Foursquare Church (4065 Grass Valley Hwy, #206, Auburn)

Join us on December 10 & 17 from 6-9pm for an unforgettable free Christmas experience for the whole family. This massive Living Nativity includes live actors, live animals, free petting zoo, Christmas music, lights, free hot apple cider, free hot chocolate and more! You can drive-thru or park and walk to enjoy the event while warming your hands by the fire. For more information, visit http://www.auburnnativity.com/.

Let's get back to what Christmas is all about. Love, giving, appreciating this season.  Blessings - let us know what your doing to give this year?

Fiesta Night on October 21st - the Help the Children's Tumor Foundation

We need your help! 

The Children’s Tumor Foundation is a non-profit that works tirelessly to find a cure for Neurofibromatosis (NF). Our dear friend, Andrew Lowell, is a local father with a heartbreaking story about his daughter, 3 year old Eva, and her battle with a debilitating spinal tumor.  We want you to partner with him and his family to help better the lives of children battling with tumors all over the nation. Please read Andrew’s story below and let us know if you would like to participate in a Fiesta Night Oct 21^st, 2011 for a NF Endurance race that he is participating in December 4, 2011 to raise funds for this cause. 

Andrew’s Story: My daughter Ava was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis (NF) at 6 months of age. After her first MRI it was discovered she has a tumor in her spine. NF causes tumors to grow along nerves, nerve sheaths, and non-nervous tissue such as bones and skin, anywhere in the body. These tumors can choke off organs and blood supplies. About one-half of the people with NF have learning disabilities. If the tumor my daughter has in her spine grows any larger, she will lose motor development and/or skills and may suffer from any number of complications. There is no treatment or cure for her. Ava has to have MRI’s every three months to monitor the growth of her tumor. She is only 3 years old.  We do this not only to find a cure and/or treatment for her but for all of the other children we have met through this organization with this disorder. Because of the Children’s Tumor Foundation Ava can look forward to the future. For Ava, I would run to the end of the world if it meant a cure.

We are looking for sponsors and donations to help raise money and awareness for this great cause.  All donations are tax deductable and all businesses that donate will have their logo placed on all methods of advertising and signage. We are hosting a Fiesta Night on October 21^st , 2011 at 6:30 pm located at Connect Reality Office, 1693 Eureka Rd #100, Roseville, CA 95661.  A social hour, dinner, and auction will take place to raise funds for the race. Mark S. Allen from Good Morning Sacramento will be our auctioneer and we are hoping for a great turn out. 

Tickets are $25 a piece.  If you would like to be a sponsor, donate items, run with Andrew at the race in December, or buy tickets to the Fiesta night please contact:

Nicole Johnson at 916-955-5774; e-mail Cherrykissedevents@gmail.com

or go directly to Andrew’s site and donate www.active.com/donate/CIM2011/DLowell9

Red White and Blue In Roseville!

We are so blessed to live in such a wonderful family friendly area such as Roseville California.  There are so many fun things to do for summer and for the 4th of July.  Here's whats popping for the 4th in sunny Roseville: Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Roseville

    

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• Parade
  Join us for the return of the parade. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at the Vernon/Douglas/Riverside intersection, continuing down Vernon, right on Lincoln Street, and right on Park Drive.
  
  Royer Park Activities
  Stay for the fun after the parade in Royer Park from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. including food, games, and music by the Capitol Pops Concert Band starting at 12 p.m.
  
  Fireworks
  Join us at the Placer County Fairgrounds for fireworks. Gates open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at approximately 9:30 p.m.  No alcohol, glass containers, barbecues or personal fireworks permitted. Soda, bottled water and food will be available for purchase at the fairgrounds.
  
  Want to be in the Parade?
  Download the application here. 
  
  Want a printable flyer? 
  Download it here.
• Not up to heading out?  How about a 4th inspired BBQ Picnic in your back yard? heres some inspirational pictures above! 

• Felling like a good Charity Event: Head to Cosmos Crime Run, info here: http://www.jandjsportsproductions.com/4th%20%20of%20july.html