I received an advanced copy of Renewable: One Woman’s Search for Simplicity, Faithfulness, and Hope by Eileen Flanagan to review and share with my readership here on Divas With A Purpose. I’m one of those persons who always reads the back of the books and the reviews included. This quote from the Executive Director of Greenpeace …
I’m excited to bring you information on the The REAL Awards for the second year in a row. Last year I share how The REAL Awards were near and dear to my heart, my mother is a registered nurse and it was comforting to have her by my side during the birth of two of my …
Earlier this month, Melinda Gates shared what she feels is the most important statistic released each year. If you’re familiar with the Gates’ foundation, you’ll know that children’s health is one of their passions and it’s no surprise the UNICEF’s Child Survival Report is one that is monitored closely by them. The good news? The …
500 million children are infected with neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Instead of being able to walk to school, concentrate in class and socialize with friends, children with neglected tropical diseases suffer from severe anemia, malnutrition, fevers and intestinal pain caused by these often chronic and simultaneous infections. END7 works to raise the awareness, political will and …
After I gave birth to my youngest son, I was adamant that I was done. Our family was complete. Shop was closed. After a very trying pregnancy – physically, mentally and emotionally – there was absolutely no desire to experience those not-so-joyous 30-35 weeks again. In September 2010, when my youngest son was 2 years …
Advocating for newborn healthcare is nothing new to this diva. Last year, in support of World Prematurity Day, I shared my story and how important I felt it was to have proper and cost-effective healthcare available globally for newborns and their mothers. This is not something needed just for preemies, but for all newborns. The …
Happy Day of YOU, Divas!!! Yep, you read that right. For those that don’t know, March 8th is designated as International Women’s Day. Depending on where you are located, the day may have a different significance in your region. Some designate it as a way to celebrate, honor and show respect to women and the …
It’s something we’ve heard countless time – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For school-aged children, this is definitely true. It helps kick them into gear and focus on learning. With the rising costs of everything (it seems) many families struggle to feed their children. I’m not just referring to families at …
Yep! There’s an app for that. Charity Miles is an app that can easily be downloaded to your iPhone or Android phone. Every time you exercise – walk, run or bicycle – you can donate money to a well-deserving charity. How easy is that? Throughout the month of February, Charity Miles is partnering with the …
“A beautiful and artistic soul, Grace was truly a gift from God and represented all that is good in this world” ~Obituary of Grace McDonnell, Newtown Bee
Most women can relate to that wonderful time of the month where we’re made so aware of our womanhood. Many of us have that oh-so-embarrassing story where we wore white pants on the wrong day or had to purchase our pads or tampons for the first time from a male cashier. It’s part of growing …