Archive for 'Life Tools'

Earthquake Charity Update & Survivor says iPhone Saved Him

Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by .

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This is a two-part post today – because I wanted to share a really neat article about a man who says his iPhone helped to save his life while stuck under the rubble in Haiti, and also give you guys an update on the fundraising we’ve been doing for Haiti! Fundraising for Doctors Without Borders-Update [...]

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How to Declare Independence from Email

How to Declare Independence from Email

Posted on 30. Jul, 2009 by .

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This post was written by Leo Babauta. Follow him on Twitter I’ve declared independence from email. After more than 15 years of dealing with email, of checking email multiple times a day, of responding over and over throughout the day, of deleting spam and unsubscribing from newsletters and unwanted notices, of filtering out messages and [...]

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Twitter Ties Try to Save the Life of Eric De La Cruz

Posted on 28. May, 2009 by .

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Social Marketing is being used to help save the life of Eric De La Cruz, a 27-year-old man in Nevada who direly needs a heart transplant. Eric has a preexisting medical condition and we cannot get health insurance. His sister, Veronica, has been trying to help him get Medicare disability, with no luck. Veronica is [...]

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Christmas Miracles – Can You Help?

Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by .

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There are a lot of families who are struggling to provide for their families this Christmas. This is a rough time economically and I think it’s a time that people can get together to help each other out. If you are interested in helping, I am in contact with several families and an organization that [...]

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Where is Holly Mann?

Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by .

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Las Vegas Home Base Hello everyone! I Just wanted to make a post, give a life update and catch up with people. Many things have happened over the past three to four months. Unfortunately, I don’t think it would be wise to dive into too many details about some of the events. But,I just wanted [...]

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Parental Advice – Gift to Leave your Child With

Posted on 23. Oct, 2008 by .

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Right before having my son, my sister told me an awesome piece of advice. She told me that the best thing I could do for my soon-to-be child was to start writing little letters or notes to him. Before his birth, afterward and for the years following. I took her advice on that.

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Providing Hope, Health & an Education-True Story

Posted on 26. Sep, 2008 by .

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I received an e-mail this morning from Meetup.com. I signed up to be informed of possible volunteer opportunities in Las Vegas (where I am now staying). The message I received was about Whitney Elementary School, in East Las Vegas, Nevada. The e-mail contained a link to this truly inspirational and touching story.

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