Monday, August 30, 2010

Something To Think About - Ending Global Poverty Begins with Women

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One third of the world's population lives in poverty; most are women. About 2.3 billion people live on $1 a day. Imagine trying to live on just $1 each day. In Nicaragua that one dollar might buy 14 oz of rice, one egg, a little bit of cream, a tortilla, and maybe one other tiny item, and that may need to feed a family of six. If one of the children gets sick that entire dollar would have gone to antibiotics and that same family would not eat that day.
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One organization that's making a difference is -Women Thrive Worldwide.
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Women Thrive develops, shapes, and advocates for policies that foster economic opportunity for women living in poverty. They focus on making U.S. international assistance and trade programs prioritize women. They bring together a diverse coalition of over 50 organizations and 40,000 individuals united in the belief that women are the key to ending global poverty, and empowering them is not only right, it’s also the most effective long-term solution to world poverty.
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Why Women? Worldwide, women are at the greatest risk of being poor. Research and experience have also shown that women in poor countries are more likely to use their income for food, health care and education for their children, helping to lift entire communities out of poverty. However, women face unequal social and economic barriers that prevent them from earning a living and supporting their families. Women Thrive works to ensure that U.S. policy is addressing these barriers and supporting women’s efforts to find their own path out of poverty.
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P.S. Don't forget to check out the "Shop The Cause" section of their website. You may be able to find a unique gift or item you can purchase and help out that way!
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Friday, August 20, 2010

Kids Are Back In School - Time To Get Walking

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Now that my kids are back at school it's time to get out and start walking once again, it's also time to stock up on some of my favorite gear.
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Athleta - my favorite go-to online sports store. Shoes, hats, pants, jackets - they've got it all! Whether you're into yoga, walking, running, tennis, or cycling you can find everything you need here.
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iPod Nano - loaded with great workout tunes via iTunes.
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U Tablets by NUUN - Yummy Flavored Tablets in lemon chai, tangerine ginger -- that replace electrolytes without adding any calories.
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Hydropak Purebot Water Bottle - a sports bottle free of BPA.
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Immortelle Very Precious Fluid SPF 40 - I have very sensitive skin and am light complected so I haven't been able to find an organic alternative in a face cream that provides enough SPF. For now, L'Occitane is still my favorite.
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Any Great Fitness Watch - Timex has a few great choices with features that tally steps, calories burned and even heart rate -- priced at or under $100.00 (not bad).
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And now - I'm off for a walk!!
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(Photos Courtesy of Jupiter Images)
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