Smiles For Nevaeh.

Over the past year and a half, I’ve noticed a difference. I’ve been complaing less, forgiving more, not worrying as much, and being a little bit more grateful for each day. It’s probably because of a little gal named Nevaeh.

Nevaeh is heaven spelled backwards, and this l’il gal is definitely an angel… who happens to love dolphins, is convinced she is a mermaid, and has more courage and love for life than any kid I’ve ever encountered.

She also is battling brain cancer for the second time, and is the 5 year old daughter of one of my close friends.  

This post has been in the works for a while, but I couldn’t think of the right things to say, and wasn’t sure of the best time to do it. But finally I said, no more excuses. Time to help out my friend.

Here’s how.

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Beach Hair 101: Locks To Give

Braids, waves, ponytails, and messy buns. There are so many fun tips and tricks out there for those of us who have a simple, often taken for granted asset, our long hair.

Recently my close friend’s daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and after brain surgery and round 1 of vigorous chemo, she sat on daddy’s lap while they played “Beauty Salon” and shaved her head. She is 4.

Her response the next day to her mom… “Mom, we can’t be twins anymore.” The tears were flowing when I read the story.

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In case anyone out there is in dire need of some new shades, or just needs a reason to buy some for the sunny summer days… if I may sway you in one direction, let it be towards TOMS Eyewear. They are gorgeous shades, but what you accomplish buy buying one of them is beyond fashionable. The idea is simple. Buy a pair of TOMS Eyewear, and the company will give SIGHT to one person in need, all around the world (starting with Nepal, Cambodia and Tibet). The person will receive 1: appropriate medical treatment, 2: a set of eyeglasses, or 3: sight saving surgery. Charitable shopping indeed. Swoon. Favorite style? Love the Classic 201 in Dusty Blue. Now, if only we could figure out how this idea could catch on with bikinis. Toms bikinis: For every bikini purchased, a kid learns how to swim. Yeah, I’ll leave that one up to Blake Mycoskie.

In case anyone out there is in dire need of some new shades, or just needs a reason to buy some for the sunny summer days… if I may sway you in one direction, let it be towards TOMS Eyewear. They are gorgeous shades, but what you accomplish buy buying one of them is beyond fashionable.

The idea is simple. Buy a pair of TOMS Eyewear, and the company will give SIGHT to one person in need, all around the world (starting with Nepal, Cambodia and Tibet). The person will receive 1: appropriate medical treatment, 2: a set of eyeglasses, or 3: sight saving surgery. Charitable shopping indeed. Swoon.

Favorite style? Love the Classic 201 in Dusty Blue.

Now, if only we could figure out how this idea could catch on with bikinis. Toms bikinis: For every bikini purchased, a kid learns how to swim. Yeah, I’ll leave that one up to Blake Mycoskie.