Willa Shalit and Me
Me in Kisumu, Kenya with Schoolchildren

Why I’m Going Back to Africa & How You Can Come, Too

Since coming home from Kenya in July during the ONE Moms trip I have become a changed woman. I am now more committed than ever to use my voice and the platform I have built over the years to share the stories of people who live in poverty in developing nations. Yes, there is untold … Read more

Willa Shalit and Me

Off to Haiti in January

In less than one month I will be off to Haiti, a little over two years since the devastating earthquake hit the tiny island on January 12, 2010. I won’t be going alone. I’ll be heading south with dear blogging friends and Everywhere who works heavily with Macy’s and their Heart of Haiti initiative. We … Read more

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My Surreal Life as a Member of the #ONEMoms

Tonight I was sitting at my desk, going through my Flickr photos and then got all fidgety thinking about everything I’ve done this year as a member of the ONE Moms. I know Thanksgiving was a few weeks ago, but I am extremely grateful to ONE for showing me that I have a voice to help … Read more

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Why World Toilet Day is Vitally Important | My Story from Kenya

When I was in Kenya I had a rude awakening when we traveled to rural areas. There were not very many places for us to use the bathroom unless we wanted to go in the bush or if we wanted to use one of the local latrines. Now, when we were at the hotels and … Read more

Be Ye Not So Flattered: Always Protect Your Interests

As a blogger sometimes it is so flattering when a big media company comes knocking at your door that you simply want to work with them and work with them now! I’ve been there and done that and am here to tell you that you must always protect your interests no matter how attractive an … Read more

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Getting More Media Mentions

I don’t get featured in very many media outlets as strange as that sounds. Sometimes I think to myself that I really should be quoted in the media more when it comes to moms and blogging. After all, I’ve been around since the beginning of mom blogging and have seen the whole transformation happen. These … Read more

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Traveling to London: An Exercise in Taking Risks

I went to England last week, but I didn’t have to. In fact, it would have been easier to just stay home, but in order to reach my goals I know I have to take risks and live outside of my comfort zone. In two days I got a tremendous amount accomplished and was also … Read more

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