January Urban Hero Project – Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women
Domestic violence. It swells when we are silent. The statistics are staggering. This picture cannot be painted pretty because the power that it possesses is absolutely petrifying. 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Victims need a voice and they need it now, because a safe place shouldn’t be a struggle. […]
December UrbanHero Project – The Holiday Project
The sounds of the season are here! And the joy and merriment that surround us never fails to shine. It’s a wonderful time of year. But for some, it rings a different bell. It can be lonely, sad and anything but delightful. Individuals bound in a hospital, nursing home or other residential institution don’t […]
November UrbanHero Project – Can Do Canines
Fido. Man’s best friend. A loyal companion to many, but to some, a life saver. An answer to debilitating impairments, disabilities and life threatening conditions, canines can be trained to literally save their companion’s life. One such type is a seizure assist dog. They are trained to help people during and after a seizure. They can […]
October UrbanHero Project – C.A.S.E.
If you’ve been following our UrbanHero program, you’ll notice that we’ve designated a second month to C.A.S.E because we’re not just changing one life, we’re changing a family’s life. Read last month’s post about C.A.S.E., here. Your participation with our October UrbanHero partner will tie you to an impactful organization that’s giving second chances to […]
September UrbanHero Project – C.A.S.E.
Love is innate. But sometimes it comes with damage or instability. Foster care and adoption are a significant blessing to those without a family. But it can often be presented with unique challenges connected to the experience. It doesn’t mean these children aren’t deserving of a good home, it just means they need some extra […]
August UrbanHero Project – Special Olympics
“USA! USA!” can be heard loudly chanted by many in living rooms across the country this month as we cheer on the athletes who represent this great nation in the Summer Olympics. It is a fun time to be an American. We band together to support and cheer on those competing to bring home gold. Athletes have dedicated […]
Healthy Overnight Oats for Breakfast on the Go
Overnight oats are one of those recipes that make mornings easy. They are so simple to throw together the night before. Then, all you have to do is grab them on your way out the door the next morning. The best part about them, besides their simplicity, is each overnight oats recipe is kind of […]
Quick Ways to Dress up Your Summer Casual Clothing
It feels like summer was just made for casual clothing. When it’s hot, and we’re out having fun with family and friends, we want to be comfortable, but we can’t always lounge around in shorts and a t-shirt. Sometimes, we want to dress up our casual outfits a bit, without becoming too formal. When it […]
Try Something New this Summer: Go Camping
Summer is a great season. The days are long, the weather is beautiful and since the little ones are out of school, we have more time than ever to spend with them. Minnesota summers are particularly special. During the winter months, we never really become used to hiding in our homes, shielding ourselves from the […]
Product Spotlight: Patriotic Apparel for Summer Olympics
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics are just a few weeks away, and we are gearing up for the games, ready to show our support for the athletes who proudly represent the USA! Whether you’re a hardcore competitor, a dedicated spectator or somewhere in between, we have line of fitness headbands that will go perfectly with your patriotic attire this […]