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Putting the Fun Back into FUNdraising

It’s fall, school is back in and it’s time to start the fundraising efforts that PTA’s launch every year in an effort to raise funds for the school. When I was a kid, I didn’t pay much attention to the fundraising efforts beyond what prizes could be won. My daughter was thinking in a somewhat similar vein when she brought home her fund raising package on Friday. But I thought about it over the weekend and last night, she and I sat down to discuss the FUNdraising that needed to be done and why it needed to be. I asked … Continue reading →

More Thoughts on Invisible Illnesses

Living with an invisible illness can be a struggle. But you don’t have to suffer in silence! Here are some things experts suggest to help make life with an invisible illness a little easier. Find a support group for people with your condition — either online or in your area. Spending time with people who understand your condition can really make a difference. This is a good place to share coping techniques and life experiences. Be educated. Learn about your condition and keep up to date on studies and research. Encourage friends and loved ones to learn about the disease, … Continue reading →

Paying For Your Pet’s Surgery

When Moose was hit by a car last June, the final bill for his care was close to a thousand dollars — that includes x-rays, the surgery itself, painkillers and antibiotics, and aftercare. Thank goodness I had some money saved up for emergencies. My parents sent me several hundred dollars to help, too. Many people don’t have an emergency fund when a pet needs surgery. So what can you do? Don’t despair… there are always options. Ask the veterinarian about the possibility of a payment plan. For major surgeries, your vet may be able to let you pay off your … Continue reading →

The Pro Bono Question

I get asked for a lot of free advice. You wouldn’t think so since I’m not really an “in-demand” sort of professional–not a lawyer, or doctor, or nurse or anyone you’d think has a bevy of well-earned education. My background is in nonprofit management–particularly fund development, public relations and marketing for start-ups and organizations in transition. Throw in my freelance writing work and, well, any conversation that starts with “What do you do?” ends up with me being asked for advice. I imagine that it is similar for a lot of you who specialize in “something.” Over a pleasant cocktail … Continue reading →

The Week in Review: September 9-15

Good morning! I hope you’re having a great weekend. I’m introducing a new feature here in the Family Fun blog that I’ve been doing in some of my other blogs. This is the Week in Review where we’re talk about the highlights and more for the week. Please let me know what you enjoyed about this week and what articles were the most useful to you! September 9 We talked about Family Activities: Building Fun Baskets for Teachers and how you can make it a family project to honor your child’s teacher or teachers. We can do this in any … Continue reading →