Product Love: Nature Box

Quick tidbit about me: I hate grocery shopping. I become completely overwhelmed by all the options, the labels, and the crowds. My anxiety levels rise when I am trying to make healthy choices, and those damn Fritos call to me.   

My solution: I have healthy foods delivered right to my door. I have posted about Full Circle before, and I swear by it. I have even gotten a few of my friends hooked. Now, I introduce to you….

Nature Box

A variety of healthy snack foods delivered once a month. No chemicals. No High Fructose Corn Syrup. No artificial ANYTHING. They are natural… and most of them are actually vegan! You can choose which snacks you'll receive or if you like the element of surprise, they can choose for you.

I received my first box yesterday, and the contents all look delicious. Dried cranberries, citrus granola, flax crisps…. Yum!

If you are interested in giving them a try…. You can use this code: REFER25You will get 25% of your first order. That’s a great deal considering a box is only $19.95/ month.

Another bonus, as if the deliciousness and the discount isn't enough.... for each box delivered, they feed a child in need.

"For every NatureBox delivered, together we’re helping to feed the hungry through our partnership with Feeding America. NatureBox donates one meal for every box to feed the over 14 million children in America who go hungry. We believe in doing good and eating well."

feel more better

                 Here's another organization with a mission to change the world.


Feel More Better is on a mission to make the world a happier place for women and girls, and as part of that, they have launched a women's contemporary t-shirt collection, StoryTee's.

With every StoryTee purchased, Feel More Better gives a new book to an underprivileged little girl through their partners at FirstBook.org in Washington, DC, one of the country's leading literacy organizations.

 

I want this one:

 

 

Photo of the Week

Remember when I posted THE GIFT OF SIGHT ? 

Well, I received my TOMS Sunglasses today! 

One for One: for every pair of sunglasses sold, a person in need receives corrective lenses. 

Photo of the Week: See Change

The Gift of Sight

I have been wearing corrective eyewear (i.e., glasses or contacts) since I was 6 years old. SIX! I can't remember a day where I woke up and could see the time, or my own face in the mirror. Doing so would be a miracle. While I was not blessed with great vision (thanks, Dad) I have been privileged and fortunate enough to have always had glasses or contacts; not every one is so fortunate. 


As you may know through THIS BLOG POST I enjoy supporting organizations and movements that do good in the world. TOMS, known for their shoes…. has developed a brilliant new movement: Eyewear! 


For every pair of sunglasses they sell, a person in need receives corrective lenses. I remember the moment where I put on a pair of glasses, and could read the letters on the wall. Even now, at 24… I get excited when I can see just a little bit better (my eyes keep getting worse). I am excited to be a part of someone's experience of receiving sight. 


Of course they are a little more spendy than TOMS shoes. But that makes sense considering they are producing corrective lenses. They sell them on their website - but they're also at NORDSTROM if you're like me and want to go in and try them on. I'll be purchasing mine soon. 


I like these ones: 

The One For One Story 

Top 6: Causes I Support

It may not be a surprise that a girl who is studying to become a social worker would be interested in different organizations that promote human rights, assistance for those in need, and progression. 

I feel blessed for the opportunities that I have, and realize how privileged I truly am. I enjoy supporting efforts that I feel passionate about, and have a special connection to. 

Here are my Top 6 efforts/ organizations I love to support: 

1) Etsy For Charity: 
Etsy is an online shop and all items are handmade. All proceeds go to the listed charity. 
Click HERE for more info and to shop around! 


2) Work Opportunities: 
Work Opportunities is an agency that provides vocational services to individuals with disabilities. They are non-profit, and work hard to promote equal opportunities for employment. The participants create fabulous art work that is sold to support the great work they do. I have a beautiful stepping stone! 
Interested in learning more? Click HERE




3) TOMS: 
For every pair of shoes purchased, TOMS will give a new pair of shoes to a child in need. 
This goes far beyond stylish shoes, but allows you the opportunity to protect a child from disease and injury. Someday, I hope to participate in a shoe drop. 
Click HERE to drop TOMS, not bombs. 

My bestie got me these! 

4) FCKH8.com 
FCKH8.com’s latest video takes on the forces of H8 behind the “Teachers Can’t Say Gay” Law in Tennessee. FCKH8.com will give 25¢ for every Facebook “Like” or Twitter tweet of the new video - up to $25,000 - to the Tennessee Equality Project! With a portion of every T-shirt sale donated to charities fighting for equal rights, they've raised over $250,000 for the cause.
Click HERE to buy an awesome shirt like mine: 

5) Out of the Darkness

This is a fundraising event and all proceeds go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Last year I raised $250 for my team. 

Click HERE to learn more 

In Loving Memory of Shawn: October 2010

6) The 'It Gets Better Project': 
As someone who identifies as Bisexual, I have a strong support for this project. I believe that everyone has a right to express every dimension of themselves- and who you love should never be ridiculed. Support Dan Savage in his efforts to spread the word to the LGBTQ youth that - it gets better. Click HERE to sign the pledge - or purchase a t-shirt. Mine will be arriving in a few weeks! 

So, there ya have it. Here are a few efforts I feel strongly about. I challenge you to take a look at what's out there…and show support for something that's important to you.