Summer. At the mention of that word, sandy white beaches, no homework, relaxing days at the spa and long vacations come to mind. But why not use some of your extra time to volunteer with a local cause this summer? You can volunteer by yourself, but you can also get the whole family involved with a project or cause. Continue reading to learn more about some interesting volunteer opportunities near you. 1. MicroMentor.org If you have business skills or experience to share with others, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. MicroMentor.org is an online community of entrepreneurs and […]

An approaching hurricane can often leave people in a last minute frenzy to prepare for the storm. The Broward Sheriff’s Office works year-round with our local, state and federal partners to ensure the effectiveness of our emergency response during a hurricane. Just as we at BSO plan for unexpected weather emergencies, so should you. As we enter hurricane season, I strongly encourage you to be proactive. Create a disaster supply kit and have an emergency plan in place for you and your family. When preparing your disaster supply kit, the rule of thumb is, “hope for three, plan for seven.” […]

Julie Brasington, also known as the Happy Home Fairy, is on a mission – Helping Moms Build Happy Homes. Julie is both a coveted guest at moms’ groups around Broward County and was also a 2013 Parents Magazine Blog Awards finalist for her blog, happyhomefairy.com. Julie’s blog encourages and equips moms with creative ideas to bless their families and inspires her readers to fulfill the purpose for which God has uniquely designed them. On her popular blog, she refers to her husband of nearly 10 years, Ryan Brasington, who is the Worship Pastor at Rio Vista Community Church, as the […]

With summer vacation right around the corner, don’t be left scrambling to put a plan together for your kids. Below are a few great local summer activities worth checking out! Camp Eleven – Harbour Church Harbourchurch.org June 24 –28 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Camp Eleven’s theme is the quest for hidden treasure. Camp Eleven will take the children on a journey to discover that their heart is the Lord’s treasure. The camp will use creative teachings, worship, small groups and afternoon activities to minister to the children. Each day is a different adventure that will set the tone and […]

This year, National Women’s Health Week is May 12-18. WebMD reports that the top five health conditions women face include heart disease, breast cancer, depression, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases. Read on to find out more about a few of these health concerns, ways you can avoid them, ways to combat them, and fun events surrounding these issues that are taking place near you. Heart Disease Statistics show that heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women. The Center for Disease Control reports that in women specifically, heart disease is responsible for about 29% of deaths. Women are […]

One of South Florida’s most fun and philanthropic events of the year is coming up next month. 4KIDS of South Florida’s 6th Annual BiG Cardio Fitness & Fun Day will take place Saturday, May 4 at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. With a certified 5k run / walk as the main event, and a whole host of other fitness challenges and activities available, this event promises to be a day of fun for the whole family. Best of all, proceeds from the event will go to fund 4KIDS of South Florida’s initiatives to help kids in crisis right here […]