Honor Women Around the World

The International Museum of Women's Women on the Map! allows you to pay tribute to the women who have made a difference in your life. The result will be a powerful visual representation of the vast, change-making impact women have on our world.  


Go to Women on the Map - International Museum of Women for more information.

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Calling All Photographers!

Submit by April 10 and You Could Be Part of an Exhibition in San Francisco City Hall

Submit your photography to the International Museum of Women'sPicturing Power & Potential, a new opportunity for photographers around the world to have their work displayed in an exhibition in San Francisco City Hall in the summer of 2010 and online at IMOW.org. Picturing Power & Potential is a collaborative project between I.M.O.W. and the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery. ELIGIBILITY: All living artists worldwide working in a digital photography format. Special attention will be paid to those who submit work created in the past five years. No entry fee required. SUBJECT MATTER: We are looking for works that demonstrate how women are participating in the current global economy as leaders and agents of positive change. MEDIUM: Photographic works that can be printed via a digital file are eligible. Submit your work through the I.M.O.W. online form. Visit our Call for Submissions for details. The deadline for submissions is APRIL 10, 2010. A project of Economica, this special photography exhibition will include a global celebration of women as economic change-agents. As many as fifty works will be selected from the submissions for display in both the physical exhibition in San Francisco and in a special presentation online at I.M.O.W.'s Web site. For complete submissions guidelines, click here.

Tropicana Introduces New Juicy Rewards Program!

As active Moms, we strive for many balances whether between work and home, personal and community life, or health and fitness. Keeping these various activities in check while considering our family, time, and budgets, poses a challenge to our lifestyle. While many of us already coupon clip and shop the sales, now comes a program that rewards us for keeping a nutritious lifestyle at the forefront! ??

Tropicana recently launched its Juicy Rewards program to thank their customers for choosing great taste and value. Specially marked packages of Tropicana Orange Juice contain a code for points that you can enter when you log onto Tropicana.com to redeem for discounts. You can also register for the chance to win the national sweepstakes for a Yosemite Adventure. ??

You can use your points for discounts on purchases with Tropicana's national partners such as Adidas, Coleman, and EA Sports, or for cool local activities such as a visit to the zoo or a trip to the spa. Each carton of Tropicana Orange Juice is worth up to $15 in savings. In addition to providing great tasting and nutritional juice for our families, Juicy Rewards gives Moms a chance to save in all areas of our purchasing.

To create your own Tropicana Juicy Rewards account, follow the steps below.  It will only take a minute!  

1. Go to www.tropicana.com
2. Set up your personal Juicy Rewards account
3. Use the following code immediately after you register to receive 1 free point right from the start! MOMCE-NTRAL.*
4. Visit the "Enter Codes" page within the site to enter your MOMCE-NTRAL code

 *This one-time use code is valid for new accounts ONLY. Must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.

Here are some other fun ways to follow and fan Tropicana on the platforms on which you are active!
•    Connect via Twitter - @TropicanaOJ 
•    Become a Fan on Facebook 

Kroger Cart Buster

Saving money on groceries is top of mind these days, and with the Cart Buster Savings Event EXCLUSIVELY at Kroger and the Kroger Family of Stores, the prices are so low you can stock up on all your favorite brands without breaking the bank (though you might bust your cart!)

From now through March 14th, shop the Cart Buster Savings Event and find the hottest prices around on your favorite name-brand products in over 60 categories at the Kroger Family of Stores, which includes Kroger, Ralph´s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy. Here are just a few of the great brands participating in the event: Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino´s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice and many more!  *FTC disclosure:  Kroger Family of Stores gift card, information, and giveaway were all provided by the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Census 2010 --- Get Counted

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 Dozens of wide-eyed children had a face-to-face meeting with Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer Tuesday morning as the U.S. Census Bureau launched its new campaign to help ensure children of all ages are counted in the 2010 Census.

The full Census occurs only once every 10 years, therefore a child born today will be in the fourth grade during the next national Census. Missing them this year means the child would spend their first decade of life with reduced health, education and community services because the federal government is unaware of the need.

"A complete and accurate count of our nation's youngest is critical to their health and education, and the future strength of our communities and labor force," said Robert M. Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau.

The federal government uses Census data to determine how to best distribute more than $400 billion in annual funds, including $26 billion earmarked for educational services and other programs to benefit children. Undercounting will mean some communities won't get the funds that they need.

Undercounting kids isn't new. Historically, the Census has missed young children at a significantly higher rate than other demographics, said Dr. William O'Hare, senior consultant and former director of the Kids Count program for the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 2000 Census missed approximately 750,000 children under the age of five, or about four percent of the total demographic. 

Today's event took place at Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1988, Mary's Center provides health care and other services to low-income immigrant families. Children of all ages were able to watch the new 2010 Census PSA featuring Dora and shrieked and clapped their hands as a life-sized Dora joined them on stage as a special treat.

Watch and share the Dora the Explorer 2010 Census PSA (in English and Spanish).

Maria Gomez, president of Mary's Center, said the children's reaction to the PSA shows it will be an effective tool in the campaign to make sure every young child is counted. She believes it will start a "ripple effect," where everyone who encounters the campaign will share the information throughout their communities. The end result will be a healthier community for children.

Visit the 2010 Census website to learn more about the campaign, download web buttons, facts sheets and more.

Meredith Video Studios is casting first time moms and first time expectant moms!

Are you about to embark on that wildly beautiful journey called parenthood? Do you want to be a part of a community of first-time expectants and new moms who are looking for helpful tips, encouragement, and a few good laughs?

Meredith Video Studios is looking for fun, savvy, and upbeat women to share and document their preparation for baby and their first months of motherhood with other first time expectants and recently new parents.

Selected participants will be given a small handheld camcorder to record and upload video footage on a weekly basis.  Your video submissions will be part of a special yearlong webisode series to be featured throughout broadband and on a nationally syndicated lifestyle television show.  Some participants may also receive products for baby, courtesy of the program’s sponsor.

 Profile:

-We are looking for a diverse group of women of all ethnicities and from all parts of the country in their mid-20s to mid-30s.

-You must be either a new first time mom who has given birth or adopted a newborn within the past two months, or a woman expecting her very first baby.

Submissions:

If you are interested in participating, please send…

1) Your name (and your baby’s name if you are a new mom)

2) City/Town and State

3) A photo of yourself (and a photo of your baby if you are a new mom)

4) Your age

5) Your baby’s birth date or due date

6) A brief bio or write-up about yourself

You also need to finish the following sentence.  “Having my first baby is/was/has been…”

To be considered, please email castingnewmoms@gmail.com with the above information as soon as possible. Submissions are accepted through March 15, 2010.

Fifth Annual Women in Islam Event

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Please Join Us as We Celebrate Women’s History Month

With

Our 5^th Annual Women in Islam Event

Date: Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Place: Muslim Association of Greater Rockford, 5921 Darlene Dr.

Come Enjoy Presentations by Rockford Muslims, a bazaar, free henna designs, ethnic food and fashion show.

* This Event is for Women and Girls only. Admission is Free and reservations are required.

Please RSVP to magr.sisters@gmail.com or call

(815) 397-3311 no later than March 12^th, 2010

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