January 25, 2016

Save for a Rainy Day

January 25, 2016/ Nikke

There are times when I run out of engaging things to do with the little ones.

It's usually when it has been raining for days. And it's cold. This past weekend, there also happened to be a little snow. It's times like these when I might call up a teacher friend for some ideas. (Shout out to Chantell and Sarah!) And here's one I'd like to bookmark.

So simple, yet I always forget about this opportunity that is right under my nose! After a really good scrub down and disinfection, I filled up the kitchen sink with soapy water.

Add some small containers, et voilà!

You would've thought that I'd filled the sink with a bunch of cuddly puppies or cute kittens. I don't mean to brag, but I did get a "You the best mom ever!" (From the two-year-old.)

Oh...the bonus is that you'll inevitably mop the floor right after. You're welcome!

Living the Mad Dash

Calling all Do-Gooders! Want a super easy way to help others, that you can literally do from your phone? Like…right now? Pop over to www.landahandoff.org to help us raise supplies for students heading back to school. One backpack with supplies for an elementary student can cost upwards of $75. With your help, we can assemble enough elements to donate 8 complete backpacks, and every little bit helps. Give what you can, keep the good vibes. We’ll take care of the rest. #landahandoff #northfultoncommunitycharities #bethechange #nfcc

Behind the scenes of our #handofftohandsonatl Book Drive. There are 1,353 books in these boxes. We’re grateful for the partnership with @handsonatl to get these books distributed. Also, sending high fives to all the donors and supporters- we see you! #handsonatlanta #bethechange #livingthemaddash

We did it! The #handofftohandsonatl Book Drive has wrapped. Going well beyond our target of 250, the total hand off was 1,353 books. 😳That’s one thousand, three hundred and fifty three books that are already being distributed by way of Hands On Atlanta. Just in time for summer. This is amazing! We appreciate every like, every share, every encouraging word and, of course, every donation! Support came in from all over the country: from Washington state, to Connecticut, Miami, my hometown Gainesville, FL and right here across the Greater Atlanta area. Way to go! We thank you. Head to landahandoff.org for more information. #handsonatlanta #bethechange #livingthemaddash

“Raise your hand if...” you love it when the new neighbors have kids. 😍 #livingthemaddash

Just a small group of people doing something mighty. Want to see something cool? Swipe right! Good does not begin to describe this feeling. Thank you to all who have supported this book drive, near and far. Final tally and hand off coming soon! #handofftogandsonatl #handsonatl #bethechange #livingthemaddash

#handofftohandsonatl This is incredible! We’ve got 30 min left in this book drop off today and the response has been fantastic. We will absolutely exceed our target of 250 books because of support from this group and neighbors that we’ve just met. Look out @handsonatl 😊

Friends! Please check out this book drive and consider donating your gently used books to address the gap in accessibility to books. We’re partnered with @handsonatl to distribute books to students and families in the Atlanta area. Book Drop-Off is on May 2nd 10a-1p at Ocee Park in Johns Creek. New book donations through our Amazon Wishlist will be accepted through May 10th. Check out ww.landahandoff.org for more details #handofftohandsonatl #bethechange #livingthemaddash

Hand Off to Hands On Atlanta book donation drop-off is coming up on Sunday May 2nd 10a-1p at Ocee Park in Johns Creek. You’ve got another day or two to look through your bookshelves! We’ll gladly take your gently used books and redistribute them to students & families via @handsonatl - just in time for summer break. If you can’t make the drop-off and are local to Greater ATL please message me. So many of you have sent your support from afar through our Amazon Wishlist and WE THANK YOU!! Donations are accepted through May 10. www.landahandoff.org

This. Is. Happening. We’ve already received several BOXES of book donations ahead of our Drop-Off on May 2nd at Ocee Park, and today our first deliveries from the Amazon Wish List have come in! Let me tell you, this is so exciting! Thank you to everyone who has responded. @handsonatl #handofftohandsonatl #livingthemaddash

What feels better than purging your bookshelves? Passing books on to someone who will love them as much as you do. Greater Atlanta area folks, please check this out! Drive by drop off on May 2nd in Johns Creek. Details at landahandoff.org or link is in the bio @handsonatl #handofftohandsonatl #bethechange #livingthemaddash