Coast 2 Coast Mom

Returning to Our Routines Post Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy and Nor-Easter Athena have kept me from updating Coast to Coast Mom these past few weeks as I've been spending all of my available time catching up on work and gearing up for my busiest time of year (now through Valentine's Day). But I wanted to share our experience surviving Hurricane Sandy in North Jersey. . . We're lucky that we don't live in a flood-zone or coastal area, so our town wasn't as impacted as the demolished homes, beaches and businesses we keep seeing on the news. Instead, our main fear during storms is the wind. We're... Read more →

Win One Give One Laptop with Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks

Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks has taken on the task of providing kids in Africa with laptop computers, and in the process encouraging kids here in the U.S. to help. By doing so, you could even win a laptop of your own. In conjunction with the non-profit organization One Laptop Per Child, for every 100 UPCs entered online at WinOneGiveOne.com, Betty Crocker will donate one XO Laptop to a child in Africa to help them become more technologically saavy. These laptops are built with wireless capabilities and a screen specifically designed to be seen in direct sunlight for outdoor classroom... Read more →

12 Days of Change ONE.org Campaign - Day 8 May Linger

I'm excited to write about our experience participating in the ONE.org campaign "12 Days of Change." My friend SelfishMom and ONE.org have enlisted a dozen mom bloggers to try one of 12 ways to help better the world by starting in our own communities and families. I hope this inspires someone to try one of these ideas to help make a difference - without spending a dime. . . So what did I choose to do to support ONE.org in building awareness and bettering the world? After dinner, turn off all electronics for one night and enjoy an evening with... Read more →

Ford Warriors in Pink supporting Komen Race for the Cure for the 17th Year

2011 marks the 17th year that Ford has been supporting Komen Race for the Cure through the Warriors in Pink program. To date, Ford has dedicated more than $110 million to help promote breast cancer awareness, increase early breast cancer detection and help find a cure. The Warriors in Pink program is one way they raise funds, partially through the branded line of apparel (for women, men and even tots!) and accessories (scarves, ties, hats and mugs, etc.), for which - get this - 100% of the net proceeds for each item goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure!... Read more →

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Submission Deadline Monday

We were watching NBC's Chuck the other night when C2CDad and I looked at each other and laughed at the tongue-in-cheek product placement of the new Toyota Sienna during a stake out. It reminded me that there's less than a week left to enter Toyota's "100 Cars for Good," where 100 nonprofits in the US will receive a Toyota vehicle as voted by the public. I come into contact with so many deserving nonprofits throughout my day-to-day life and I don't always have more time or money to offer them, so I'm happy to share the news that Toyota's giving... Read more →

Wear Red on Friday and Capture My Flag for Heart Health

February is all about hearts and Diet Coke is reminding women not to forget about their own. In support of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's effort to celebrate American Heart Month with The Heart Truth campaign, Diet Coke is helping to send an important message to women about the risks of heart disease, the leading cause of death for American women. Diet Coke's Capture The Flag campaign places heart flags both in the real world and online. When you find one in your real life (check in using Facebook Places) or find one online on popular websites, you... Read more →

Design Your Own T-Shirt for Komen For The Cure

In another nod to help find a cure for breast cancer, Hanes recently launched their Design and Buy program that allows you to design your own t-shirt with messages to support the cause. They even offer some t-shirts designed by Melina Kanakaredes of CSI:NY available for purchase, or simply to inspire your own creations. Hanes is donating 10% of the proceeds from all of the custom designed t-shirts to Komen for the Cure. While you're on their site, be sure to check out the cute Hanes Pink Collection with all of their Passionately Pink for the Cure products. This year... Read more →

Three "Pink" Tech Accessories Worth Buying

You can't really enter a store or open an email this month and not realize that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It's fantastic seeing pink ribbons everywhere, and hearing about all of the money - and hopes - being raised to find a cure for the disease. There's a comprehensive list of all of the websites and tech-related items supporting the cause this month on Techlicious. Three of my favorite tech accessory items with a pink twist are the Otterbox "Strength" Blackberry Curve case , the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000 Susan G. Komen Special Edition and AblePlanet's foldable... Read more →

GIVEAWAY: Extend Your Summer with Coldstone Creamery and Make-A-Wish

I remember the first time I entered a Coldstone Creamery. It must have been about nine or ten years ago when we walked into the Town & Country location in Palo Alto. The line was out the door, and we could hear the singing staff members announcing to everyone that they’d received a tip. It was a joyful atmosphere, aside from the smiles that a bowl or cone of ice cream can illicit on its own. I waited my turn in awe, pointing out the signs featuring concocted mixtures of candy, pie, cake and ice cream on the wall to... Read more →

Cupcakes for a Cause this Saturday in Ridgewood

Okay, so I don't need a reason to stop into Cupcakes by Carousel this weekend, but now I absolutely cannot NOT stop in. This Saturday, June 5th, Cupcakes by Carousel will host "Cupcakes for a Cause," with proceeds from their S'mores cupcake benefitting Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp for children ages 7-17 who have experienced the loss of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. The camps are located in New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Texas and Virginia and the children attend free of charge. Cupcakes by Carousel's goal for the day is to cover the cost for a child to... Read more →