Talking to Children About Hunger
During the first week of our Bloom Summer of Service Challenge, we focused on fighting hunger as a family. Right after the March 2020 COVID shutdowns, we began to focus…
An Ice Cream Crawl in Naperville
Keeping my boys entertained can be a little bit of a challenge sometimes. They largely like the same things but still there are noticeable shifts in what they want to…
Tue Fab: My July Favorites List
July was the month where it really started to feel like summer. We spent more time outside enjoying our garden and doing fun family activities on the weekends. As a…
5 Ways to Instantly Feel Better
No matter how smoothly our day is going or how many things are going right, there are just things that can happen to take us from highs to the “blahs.”…
Bloom: A Summer Service Challenge for Families
It’s no secret that I love guiding my boys to be caring and community-minded. So, I wanted to do expand on our Family Giving Plan and carve out some time…
Helpful Questions to Ask Before Joining a Nonprofit Board
Joining a nonprofit board is an important decision. You’re choosing to invest your time, talent, AND treasure in the future of one specific organization. I applaud you if you’ve chosen…
A Historic 36 Hours in Alton, Illinois
In May, my sister and I traveled downstate to Alton, Illinois for a historic and personal moment. My mother’s brother, David A. Goins, was sworn in as the first Black…
Tue Fab: My June Favorites List
I have loved everything about June so far. I’ve been doing some personal resetting with Whole 30 and also still tending to my gardens. I’ve been able to see more…
Green Goddess Chicken & Berry Salad
I may have found THE salad for my summer. It has bright flavors from summer berries, some crunch and the plenty of dark leafy greens. I present to you my…
How to Fight Summer Hunger in Your Community
When we created our family giving plan for the year, we chose to support our local food pantry and help address hunger locally. This includes monthly recurring donations and quarterly…
