CLOSED: Join me in helping the Pampers Little Miracle Mission (A Pay-It Forward 50$ Gift Card Giveaway)

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

The Buzz:

In celebration of its 50th birthday, Pampers is recognizing how much parenting has changed over the years, and is sharing their belief that every baby is a little miracle that deserves to be celebrated, supported and protected, by unveiling its Little Miracle Mission campaign – a program that delivers acts of kindness to miracles and their families while encouraging parents to support others.

The brand recently kicked off the Little Miracle Missions campaign by delivering a giant act of support –donating care packages to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) across the country. Celebrities Joey Lawrence , Ali Larter, Mark Consuelos and LaLa Anthony were on-hand in New York City to personally deliver a care package and thank you basket to Mt. Sinai Hospital and their staff.



Do you want to help?:

YES?


Great!
Hop over to Pampers Facebook Page and click on the Miracle Missions tab to lock in your support. Once you do this go ahead and plan your "Act(s) of Love" for an expectant mother(s) you know or plan to bless upon through an organization or institution.


Will it make a difference if I skip committing my support on the Facebook page and just help out quietly? :

Oh yes it WILL make a BIG difference, here's why....
Once more than 2,500 people pledge that they have achieved this mission , Pampers will respond by giving 1000 baby showers to expectant mothers nationwide just in time for Mother’s Day.


Do I know someone in need?:

All of us know atleast one expectant Mommy in church, in the neighborhood or through a friend, who is struggling to get things together before her precious little baby arrives. There's so much you can do to help and guess what? It isn't hard at all!
Remember your gift for this baby does not have to be expensive nor does it have to be big. Every little hand towel pack or baby bootie counts!


I want to help but have no idea what a new Mommy would really want:

Buying baby essentials like baby clothes, towels and toiletries are important but something that is NEVER an unwanted gift is diapers. (especially considering how expensive they can be if you don't shop wisely)

Here's how I would make my 50$ Gift Card stretch out to its maximum worth. Feel free to do the same too....
Sign up for Amazon Mom (this is free) and order Pampers Diapers for the Mommy/Mommies you have in mind making sure you order using the SUBSCRIBE & SAVE option.
With this option you can buy diapers at 30% off the regular price, thus allowing you to buy MORE diapers within your given budget.

(Note: You can cancel the Subscribe and Save option at any time, without any penalties)

Now that we know what to do....LETS DO IT !!


Pampers wants to help one of you pay-it-forward:

One reader will have the opportunity to win a 50$ Amex Gift Card to use to bless upon an expectant Mommy/Mommies in whatever way he/she deems most appropriate.


Will this be the only Mission?:

Oh no! Pampers will issue different missions throughout the entire year to celebrate all aspects of parenthood, and with the help of parents, family and friends, they hope to touch the lives of every baby born in the next year.


Here's how you can win this Gift Card to bless on an expectant Mommy in need:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Tell me what how you would use your 50$ Gift Card, if you win? (Please be honest)


2. Love on the Sponsor-

- Follow Pampers on Twitter

- Like Pampers on Facebook

- Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win a 50$ Amex GiftCard from @Pampers & help support the Little Miracle Mission http://bit.ly/jfce6M (5/7) #PampersMiracles


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This giveaway is open to US Residents only, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on May 7, 2011 at 10 pm Central time.






** EBMR Disclaimer: Pampers will be sending me a GC in line with the Little Miracle Mission. This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way

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posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:49 PM 498 Comments

Put A Smile Upon A Child's Face....Partner With Operation Smile

Did you know that every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft condition?

And did you know that....


Losing one's child is any Mother's nightmare.

But you know that fear of losing one's child does NOT have to be a reality if someone steps up to help.
Operation Smile already has the resources needed in terms of the surgery required to correct that cleft condition and the Medical Professionals needed to conduct the same. All that is needed is your financial support. You CAN put a smile upon a child's face....
a child like Bryan.



I remember watching Operation Smile in action on television with my father-in-law and how each child's story touched us. We both wept with the Mothers across the world as their stories were translated for the broadcast and cried tears of joy when the children were wheeled out of surgery and reunited with their parents after having their cleft conditions corrected.

We were reminded that we had much to be grateful for and at the same time not be insensitive to the needs of those around us or even those who are oceans away.



There are different ways you can help. There's so much you can do.
Even if you support organizations that donate to Operation Child, like Campus Book Rentals, you will indirectly help to make a difference in atleast one child's life.

I pray God will move in your heart to make a financial contribution towards this worthy cause. Remember no amount is too small....every bit helps.

Labels: Give., help., Operation Smile

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 12:21 AM 0 Comments

Japan....How YOU can help.

You've seen it on the news, in print and it's all everyone is talking about since the past several hours. The people that have been affected by this terrible catastrophe in Japan are countless.

I know many organizations and ministries are rallying around to help. World Vision is one of them. (Thank you Resourceful Mommy for sharing this)

Currently, World Vision Japan has deployed assessment teams to affected areas to determine needs and formulate a relief response plan. World Vision U.S. has deployed an aid worker from Seattle who is en route to Japan at this moment. Several countries still face tsunami threats. The World Vision office in those countries is monitoring the situation closely.

For ongoing updates on World Vision’s relief response:

See updates to the World Vision Blog: http://blog.worldvision.org

Follow @WorldVisionUSA and @WorldVisionNews on Twitter

See the World Vision Facebook page for prayer-specific messages: http://www.facebook.com/worldvision

Any video available will be available on http://www.youtube.com/worldvisionusa

Fundraising:

Text to give option: Text “4JAPAN” to “20222″ to give a $10 donation

Website donations: http://bit.ly/Japan-Quake-Tsunami-Relief


Remember no donation is too small.

Labels: Give., Japan, World Vision

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:17 PM 1 Comments