This Mother's Day, I'm working with Clever Girls in support of Macy's Heart of Haiti to shine a light on the "trade, not aid" program, which provides sustainable income to Haitian artisans struggling to rebuild their lives and support their families after the 2010 earthquake. Every culture has its differences, but every mother is the same. Mothers all over the world dream for their … [Read more...]
I think the worst gifts are the oh-no-it’s-almost-Christmas kind. I cringe when I see the things stores have out for last-minute shoppers. Ugly boxed costume jewelry. Boxed candies that was probably made and packaged at Easter. Car safety kits. I pity the mothers and wives who are going to unwrap a Chia pet or a pair of pajama jeans given un-ironically. And don’t get me started on the footie … [Read more...]
It’s back to school for much of America. Time for school also in Haiti--a nation rebuilding from a devastating earthquake and years of political unrest. Few schools are free for the children of Haiti. Either the schools are run by a charity (my church supports one in Dubuisson, Haiti,) or the parents must pay for fees, food, transportation and uniform. Because of low incomes and … [Read more...]
I have four kids at home and one husband, who is Ricky to my Lucy. He puts up with late dinners, occasional clean underpants shortages, and my madcap schemes.
