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Offer Extended-Blank $25 Checks for Charity

February 5, 2010

(Update:  We posted this awhile ago but we have just received word that this offer has been extended through 2/10 due to a great response!) A few months ago Mindy and I reviewed a Hana Professional Flat Iron and Hair Dryer. They have just contacted us and passed along some great news. They want to [...]

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Penny Experiment Project 2/1

February 1, 2010

Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions “What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?” He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food [...]

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The Penny Experiment- My first Food Bank Drop Off

January 29, 2010

After a C-R-A-Z-Y stressful and not so great week, it felt good to make my first drop off to our local food bank for the Penny Experiment.  I found out some great information- they accept all types of food and have plenty of storage for frozen and refrigerated products which will make stretching my coupon [...]

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The Penny Experiement

January 26, 2010

Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions “What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?” He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food [...]

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Penny For Your Thoughts Book Participants Needed

January 21, 2010

I’ve recently gotten involved in a really cool project to raise a million dollars worth of food for local food banks called The Penny Experiment. Coupon bloggers are a huge contribution but I wanted to let our readers know that you don’t have to be a blogger to get involved. There are many ways to [...]

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Hana Helps Haiti and You Can Too!

January 20, 2010

A few months ago Mindy and I reviewed a Hana Professional Flat Iron and Hair Dryer. They have just contacted us and passed along some great news. They want to get you in the charitable mood. They will send you a blank check for $25 that you can use for any charity you wish when [...]

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The Penny Experiement Project

January 3, 2010

I’m a procrastinator. I haven’t made an official New Year’s Resolution nor I have made a year-in-review post that most bloggers have done. I have good intentions, I’m just extremely busy with my one year old, two year old and a couple of part time jobs to be able to commit time to various projects [...]

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Click to Give

November 16, 2009

Here is a very easy way to contribute to a number of causes. It’s free and it only takes a second. Click to help fight cancer, stop child abuse, end animal cruelty, feed the poor, and shelter the homeless! You can choose to contribute to one or all of these great causes just by clicking! [...]

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"Share the Goodness" with Contest from Dole

November 5, 2009

This Holiday season DOLE asks you to help “Share the Goodness” with family, friends and your community. It is easy as 1, 2, 3! 1)Share your favorite Holiday memory by submitting a photo to be a part of the virtual DOLE mosaic poster at www.DoleShares.com and also be entered for a chance to win $5,000 [...]

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Help Support Toys for Tots

November 4, 2009

Kidorable is supporting Toys for Tots by donating $1 for every new Kidorable Facebook Fan that signs up between Nov 1-Dec 25! (up to 500 fans). In addition, if Kidorable reaches 2,000 Facebook fans by Dec 25, they will donate 250 umbrellas to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. Join Kidorable on [...]

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Dove Self Esteem Fund: You Can Help!

October 28, 2009

Every Dove purchase helps build self esteem – when you enter your Dove UPC on Facebook here and select a charity, Dove will donate $1 to inspiring self-esteem programs at a charity partner of your choice. These charity partners include: Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Girls Inc. This is a great [...]

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Bright Starts for Breast Cancer

October 27, 2009

Bright Starts™ for a Brighter Tomorrow To support the Pink Power Mom program, Bright Starts, an award winning infant brand, will donate a portion of the proceeds from its top-selling Pretty in Pink™ collection to support breast cancer research. According to Bohannan (the VP of Bright Starts), “Our signature Pretty in Pink Collection was created [...]

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Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October 13, 2009

Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be highlighting ways you can contribute and make strides towards curing this disease. Since we all love to shop many (but not ALL) of the ways you will be able to contribute will be through making special purchases where the proceeds go towards the cause. Gaiam.com will [...]

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Breast Cancer Awareness- Adding to the Prize Pack!

October 13, 2009

Three Lollies makes organic, all natural and drug free products that help soothe queasy tummies. They are available in four forms- Preggie Pops & Preggie Pop drops which are marketed to pregnant women experiencing morning sickness and Queasy Pops and Queasy Drops for anyone with a need for relief of nausea. The formulas were developed [...]

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Support Breast Cancer Awareness

October 9, 2009

Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be highlighting ways you can contribute and make strides towards curing this disease. Since we all love to shop many (but not ALL) of the ways you will be able to contribute will be through making special purchases where the proceeds go towards the cause. I think [...]

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pediped Helps to Raise Funds for Make-A-Wish Foundation

October 8, 2009

One of my favorite companies, pediped, has joined to help raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is my favorite philanthropy. I have mentioned before that Make-A-Wish was my philanthropy for my sorority in college and I whole-heartedly support them, so it is only natural that I tell you about a great event coming up. [...]

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Free Greeting Card from Snapfish!

October 5, 2009

Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be highlighting ways you can contribute and make strides towards curing this disease. Since we all love to shop many (but not ALL) of the ways you will be able to contribute will be through making special purchases where the proceeds go towards the cause. This October, [...]

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$5 off $10 purchase at Ulta.com

October 4, 2009

Since it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be highlighting ways you can contribute and make strides towards curing this disease. Since we all love to shop many (but not ALL) of the ways you will be able to contribute will be through making special purchases where the proceeds go towards the cause. Stop by [...]

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It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

October 1, 2009

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 40,000 people die from breast cancer in the US each year. Globally, according to the World Conference on Breast Cancer, 400,000 people die annually from this disease. There are so many things you can do to support Breast Cancer Awareness and the search for a cure. Throughout the [...]

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Text-a-Thon for a Cause: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

September 10, 2009

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Kelly Ripa and Electrolux have partnered together to help raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund whose mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. Throughout September, you can donate $5 to the cause by texting “KELLY” [...]

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Text-a-Thon for a Cause: Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

September 10, 2009

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Kelly Ripa and Electrolux have partnered together to help raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund whose mission is to fund research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. Throughout September, you can donate $5 to the cause by texting “KELLY” [...]

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Purchase a Blizzard on August 13 and Support Children’s Miracle Network

August 12, 2009

Purchase a Blizzard from Dairy Queen on August 13 to support Miracle Children’s Network. We don’t need an excuse in our house to have a treat, but this will definitely make us take the trip. Find a location here near you that is participating. For your daily dose, check out the latest freebies, sweeps & [...]

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Pay Tribute to MJ and Raise Money For Underprivileged Kids

July 16, 2009

Following the passing of Michael Jackson, www.ImissyouMJ.com was formed to pay tribute to the king of pop and in tandem to help to raise money for Rock For Kids. Imissyoumj.com is a collective photo memorial that includes 10,000 photo plots available for purchase. The plots come together to form a mosaic of MJ’s famous white [...]

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Promote Strength in Unity with this Fabulous Tee-Shirt!

July 7, 2009

I received this beautiful tee (pictured left) from KC Tees http://www.kctees.com/ and absolutely love it. When I first received it, I thought there was no way I was going to fit into it because I have ummmm bigger boobies. This shirt fit SO well and I am so pleased with it that my big boobies [...]

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Donate $5 and Get $5 in Kellogg’s Cereal Coupons

June 25, 2009

Visit Kellogg’s Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Kelloggcares or website: www.kelloggs.com/feedingamerica to make a donation of at least $5 to Feeding America and they’ll send you $5 in coupons for Kellogg’s Cereals. The donation program will run for three months or until they reach their goal of $1 million in total donations, and distribute coupons to 200,000 consumers. [...]

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$3.50 Purina Coupon Reset

June 9, 2009

I’ve gotten this coupon a few times and it has been reset! If you have a four-legged friend and could use a great coupon, you can get a $3.50 coupon from Purina and the Give a Bowl Program. Take a simple quiz to receive the coupon. Purina will also donate $1 to the shelter of [...]

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Purchase pedipeds and Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

June 2, 2009

Beginning May 27 and running through June 10, pediped™ Footwear will host a Purchases with Purpose fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. During this period, select styles of both Originals and Flex shoes will be marked down. Fifty percent of sales from this fundraiser will be donated to the charity to help grant the wishes [...]

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Buy Pampered Chef and Support Brady’s Smile

May 2, 2009

Beginning May 1st, Brady’s Smile Pittsburgh Liaison, Lindsay, is hosting an online Pampered Chef party to benefit Brady’s Smile! 20% of your order will go directly to helping children and families in the ICU! Please follow the below directions carefully to ensure that Brady’s Smile receives the donation! HOW TO ORDER ONLINE: Log onto the [...]

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Create Bread Art and Help Feed America!

April 22, 2009

I just wasted half my day creating bread art because it is so much fun!  You can even upload photos and have the image toasted right on to the bread.  It is so cool!  The good news is, it wasn’t actually a waste because for every piece of bread art created at www.gowiththegrain.org the Grain [...]

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Organ Donor Awareness Month

April 18, 2009

April is organ donor awareness month. My father-in-law was the recipient of a donor liver which extended his life. I am very grateful because I may never have had a chance to meet him had it not been for his donor. Yummie Tummie creator and co-founder Heather Thomson’s son also received a liver transplant when [...]

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Free Dental Care

January 31, 2009

The American Dental Association’s Give Kids a Smile program is offering free dental care to kids of low income families on Friday February 6th.  Visit The Discount Hero for more details.

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Help Rescue Pets!

January 29, 2009

By downloading the dogpile toolbar, you help save and rescue pets. I just did it so that I can help out my furry friends. Please help support the cause. Find out more by clicking the banner above.

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Free Lemonade Stand

January 29, 2009

Sorry Guys!  Apparently this is an old offer that has expired :(  I apologize! It might be the dead of winter, but plan early for a good cause!  Get a free lemonade stand from Sunkist and teach your children about making a difference.  Just fill out this form, pick a charity and pledge to donate [...]

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Support "Operation No Kid Hungry" and Help End Childhood Hunger

January 23, 2009

Share Our Strength is an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger. Some food banks across the country are reporting a 40- to 50-percent increase in demand. Share Our Strength’s “Operation No Kid Hungry” works with the Mobile Giving Foundation to raise funds for food banks across the country. By simply texting the word “SHARE” to [...]

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Help Support Tom’s of Maine Dental Health For All program & Giveaway

January 16, 2009

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 120 million Americans lack dental care. The Tom’s of Maine Dental Health For All™ program supports community organizations that provide dental care to people who would otherwise go without. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and throughout January, with the purchase of any Tom’s of Maine natural care [...]

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Help Rescue Pets this Holiday Season!

December 16, 2008

You know how we are pet lovers here at Mommies With Cents. Download the Dogpile Toolbar and rescue pets by the sleighful. Click Here

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Giveaway and Great Charitable Opportunity: Wings of Hope Wall Calendar

December 15, 2008

**This giveaway has ended. Be sure to check out our other giveaways HERE.** Wings of Hope is a 13 month wall calendar with inspiring images of children adorned in WINGS!The calendar is adorable but more importantly ALL proceeds are donated to the photographer’s local women’s shelter – so it is a socially beneficial gift as [...]

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Get in the Spirit of Giving this Season

November 7, 2008

Raise Money for Pet Related Charities without Spending a Dime! Power of Paws gives people the chance to still get that warm fuzzy feeling of helping a worthy cause, without ever opening their wallet. The Power of Paws program http://www.powerofpaws.com/ enables dog, cat, hamster, lizard and even ferret owners to help raise money for pet [...]

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