Future Fortified Campaign

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As a child, I was never aware of financial problems. My mother was a single mother and would often work up to 3 jobs a week in order to provide for my older brother & I. One thing we were never without is the basic nutrients needed to sustain a healthy life. We may have eaten a lot of chicken or beans, but we always ate.

It saddens me to think that children in America leave school not knowing if they are going to have dinner. We have so many great nutritional programs in our country that having hungry children is never acceptable.

But what is happen to women and children globally? Are they getting enough nutrients to sustain a healthy lifestyle?

Future Fortified is a great non-profit awareness campaign of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). They help the average individual, business & other organizations reach millions of women and children so they too can have access to the essential nutrients they need to live a healthy & sustainable lifestyle globally.

Good nutrition is something every person, in every country should have, EVERY day. Good nutrition begins during the mother’s pregnancy of her child. The first 1,000 days are critical in a child life. Without the basic vitamins and nutients, a child or their mother may not survive the pregnany, delivery or even after their birth.

If your intrested in joining the effor, please visit Future Fortified. There you can learn of the different steps we can take to make a change.

Please visit Future Fortified on their Facebook Page, Twitter, or on their website.

Disclosure: I have not been compensated in any way for this post.My post is part of the Future Fortified Features with other mothers.

Maria-: Blogging, Babies & the Bayou- Future Fortified Feature April 2012

Box Tops For Education

It’s no secret that many school systems across America are struggling for money. Whether the need is playground equipment, music instruments, or field trip funds, fundraising is key to any school’s budget.

Last week I had the opportunity to attend a Box Top for Education University Event in New Orleans, La. Last year Box Tops for Education helped schools receive $67 million dollars nationwide in 2011!! On average, a school can typically receive $800 when the community can be involved. My children’s school has received over $1,400 just this school year alone.

I was very excited about this event. I love collecting Box Tops For Education for my children’s elementary school. In fact, since my daughter is a few years older than my 7 year old son, I generally give the Box Tops to my son. I’m hoping that by sending baggies full of Box Tops it makes up for those occasions that my 7 year old son gets his name on the board.

My latest stash of Box Tops to turn in (Brownie Points...I hope so)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok… It’s bribery, but whatever gets my son on a teachers good side is always a plus in my book.

There are 3 ways to earn money for your favorite school.

1. Clipping Box Tops from participating products.

2. Earning E-Box Tops online by using their Shop & Earn Portal

3. Bonus Box Tops from Events at participating Stores like Sam’s club or Winn-dixie

I learned so much from this event, but the main goal for Box Tops For Education is to give back to our schools, the teachers, and most importantly the students.

Image courtesy of Green Giant Fresh
I'm so excited about these items!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are some facts you may not have know about Box Tops for Education.

- Did you know that Brands like Hanes, Brita Water & Green Giant Fresh Vegetables are all participating in the Box Top for Education?

- Red Bird Mission School raised $20,974 for their school in 1 year!! That is a lot of Box Tops!!

- You can earn Box Tops for your school just by signing up to receive their newsletters via email.

- Box tops for Education offers coupons on their site you can clip on General Mills products.

- There are 90k schools currently signed up for the Box Tops for Education Program Nationwide.

Does your children’s school participate in the Box Top for Education Program? Do you know how much your school has received year to date? Become involved & become (or help) your school’s Box Top For Education Coordinator.

Disclosure: I was in some way compensated for my attendance of the Box Top University & this post. My opinions are always 100% my own & can not be influenced in any way.

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