One of my favorite aspects of blogging is being able to share my experiences as a woman and mother while having a direct connection with readers who totally understand what I am going through. For those of you who shared your thoughts on my recent post, thank you. Your words mean more than you know.
The other reason I love this blog is that it gives me the opportunity to share things of interest happening throughout social media. Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that honors the many sacrifices that military families make by coordinating and creating baby showers for expecting military families. These special moms and dads receive gift boxes complete with baby necessities, supplies, clothing, books, toys and so much more. One long-term goal of Operation Shower is to reach every military base in the nation. Operation Give Thanks is a nationwide fundraising campaign to help Operation Shower continue their mission by reaching out and throwing successful baby showers for military families which eases the burden of deployment.
About One is a company that teamed up with Operation Shower by creating “One Million for $1 Million.” This campaign supports Operation Shower in their efforts to make life a little easier for military families so as part of Operation Give Thanks, the goal is to host 1 million tweeps at a Twitter party tomorrow supporting this cause in the hopes to raise $1 million for Operation Shower! The Operation Give Thanks #OGT Twitter Party will be held on Thursday, December 2nd at 9pm EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT). You can check out all of the Twitter Party details here and be sure to RSVP here.
I am so excited to share this information with you because Chic Mama is a proud sponsor of Operation Shower. I am so honored to be representing @TheChicMama throughout this event as we will be giving away some fantastic prizes throughout the night! I would love your support in not only attending this party, but supporting a great cause which gives back to so many families that sacrifice for us!
The second piece of exciting news is that Lauren, my amazing designer has done it again! She has started a new business venture which I know you are all going to LOVE. Lauren developed Cuptakes a brand new app featuring custom designed wallpaper for your your iPhone, iPod and iPad! These designs are locally stored with your app so no internet connection is needed.
Cuptakes are filled with colorful, fun and of course very girly wallpapers. With this new app, you can match your lock screen and home screen with coordinating designs. Cuptakes includes 50+ custom designed graphic wallpapers for your iOS devices, all developed by Lauren herself!
So be sure to check out this new app and purchase it for yourself which will be available beginning December 8th. You deserve it girly girls!
I was not compensated for publishing this post. I simply adore Lauren at Restored 316 Designs and fully support the non-profit organization Operation Shower.
I think what About One is doing is great! I’ve been using the software for a little while now and it’s really useful!
I will be part of the Twitter party tomorrow night! Hopefully the kids will all go to bed on time!!
And the Cuptake designs are super cute!! I will be installing the app on my ipod on the 8th!!
Awesome Jackie!!
It is such a great cause and we are so thankful that you are a sponsor for us! I am really excited, its going to be tons of fun!
Really excited to represent Chic Mama for such a great cause!
Heather, we are so grateful for you and Chic Mama’s involvement in this great cause. It’s inspiring, isn’t it, to work for a company that believes in doing good as well as doing business?
Thank you and Chic Mama for being involved!
So glad to be a part of it!
Heather, thank you so much for supporting Cuptakes! I’m getting so excited for it’s launch! Thanks a million!
You know how much I respect you and I am thrilled for you and this new venture!! Always here to support you!
xo
I’ll be there tomorrow night!
Awesome!!!
Heather, thank you so much for this! As an Army girl myself, and many friends who are as well it’s programs like this that can make such a huge difference, particularly to young and/or new Soldiers and their families.
Thanks Khara! It’s an amazing organization and I am so glad to be a part of it!
I can’t imagine what it is like to have someone you love so far away when you are getting ready to have a baby. This organization must be a like hug of support.
I can’t even imagine, which is why this cause is so amazing. A little support for these families goes a long way!
You have such a grateful heart!
Thanks chickie!!
What a fantastic cause! Truly reflects the spirit of the holiday!
Such an awesome cause!!
Lauren is so super talented. Wish I had an iPhone!