Category Archives for Charity.
If you have a desire to take your vacations a little deeper and not only see the local communities but help them with more than just your tourism dollars, there are many ways to incorporate volunteering into traveling. From taking a shelter pup out for the day in Kauai to spending an evening lending a hand at an Orlando village made for children with life-threatening illnesses, the possibilities are almost endless…
Life changes in a flash and you can find your family in a fight for their lives. The Fincher family saw their lives change in an instant as their toddler, Berk, was involved in a near-drowning accident around New Year’s. Now they are hitting the skies not for fun or work, but to see their three-year-old through the fight of her life…
One of my favorite things about the holidays is when people use it as an opportunity to give back. Of course, we all know that giving back shouldn’t be a seasonal activity as need lives on around the year, but we all get busy and sometimes need a reminder to look up and do something for someone else. The ‘season of giving’ can serve as that cue. Luckily for us in this hobby, we can give even more effectively than…
The number of recent hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, and more is simply hard to comprehend. It can feel overwhelming. It is overwhelming. However, people can overcome almost anything if they work together and look for solutions, and that is exactly what is happening with a group of AV Geeks turned relief workers in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Right after the storm, a small group of folks in the US “chartered a small, elderly prop plane with a goal of raising $10,000 and…
If you love airplanes, airports, and all things #avgeek there are some cool events you need to tune your radars for in the future. One group that hosts some really great events in conjunction with United is the Frequent Flyer Giving (FFG) crew. FFG is a nonprofit group that raises money for the United We Care Employee Relief Fund while at the same time having a fantastic time at some pretty unique United events. They have flown the island-hopper to…
Most of us who share this miles and points hobby are very blessed to be able to experience this nation and this world in ways that others couldn’t even dream of. I know that lots of people who love to travel are also very generous and love to lend a hand to others in need. There is always need, and right now is no exception with the impact of Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. In case…
As the mom of a young baby I’ll admit that my mind battles a bit against thinking through “worst case scenarios” for her. I have to push those sometimes terrifying images of dangerous things that can happen out of my mind, while at the same time learning from those thoughts if they are in some way warning me of potential hazards for her. When I hear of a ferry sinking somewhere in the world I think about what it would…
I’m sure you have seen images of the devastation in Nepal as a result of the recent earthquake. As the death toll creeps toward a staggering 4,000, it is clear that area is going to need substantial support from the global community. From here Nepal can seem like a very far away and distant location, but those of us fortunate enough to travel regularly know that nowhere in the world is really as “far away” or removed as it may…
I come from a social work background, and started out my experience as a parent by staying for free at the Ronald McDonald House with a baby in the NICU at the nearby hospital, so it should be no surprise that I have a pretty soft spot for helping kids, especially those who are facing some pretty serious illnesses. So, when I got an email today from a Mommy Points’ reader about drumming up some awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation…
Outside of travel, one of my personal passions is dog rescue. These days I don’t get to support the rescue effort as a foster home near as much as I used to thanks to having a young kid and a 14+ year old rescued grumpy husky in the house, but I try to use my wallet to support the efforts as much as I can. I also love to look for unique ways to combine travel and dog rescue, and…
Well, I am a married mom in my mid-30's. I have two rock star, adorable, beautiful, fantastic, mischievous, humorous, smarter-than-my-own-good girls. One is currently 8 going on 18 and the other is closing in on her 3rd birthday. I am obsessed with my adorable and insane kiddos, and also obsessed with earning and using airline and hotel points and miles to show them the world on a budget we can afford. Learn more about Summer