Posted on October 28, 2009 by mommybanker
Money Matters for Kids: Earn it, Save it, Spend it, Share It! Traveling Exhibit and Workbook Launch * Nov. 7, 10 AM
It is never too early to teach our children to be financially literate. When we start young, we can be wise savers, careful spenders and smart consumers! Through a sponsorship grant [...]
Filed under: advocacy, books, family, financial literacy | Tagged: book launch, Money Matters for Kids, Museo Pambata | Leave a Comment »
Posted on October 15, 2009 by mommybanker
Three words. Reduce plastic waste.
I was shocked to learn about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vortex of over 3.5 million tons of plastic spanning 10 million square miles. 80% of the garbage comes from land-based sources, and 20% from ships at sea.
It’s a horrifying twist to the saying “Don’t shit [...]
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Posted on November 2, 2008 by mommybanker
Tired of the endless back and forth of the two parties? Confused as to whom to vote for? The talented kids of Atlanta’s Ron Clark Academy have broken down their key arguments and set them down to music. Their key message:
Obama on the left
McCain on the right
We can talk politics all night
And you can vote however [...]
Filed under: advocacy, politics | Tagged: election, viral videos | 1 Comment »
Posted on September 13, 2008 by mommybanker
Today’s youtube surfing session yield a treasure of a clip which was written and produced for Word Alive International Outreach. Parents would do well to share this with their toddlers.
Got a college-bound teen? Share this:
Start them young on the path of financial literacy so that they don’t make the bad decisions [...]
Filed under: Finances, advocacy, baby, budget, education, family, financial literacy, parenting | Tagged: dr seuss, education, financial literacy | Leave a Comment »
Posted on August 26, 2008 by mommybanker
When we were still little, more often than not, we were told that we were too young, too idealistic, too [fill in the blanks] to deal with the harshness of the real world. But then again… if not now, then when? We were also taught not to speak unless spoken too… [...]
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Posted on August 25, 2008 by mommybanker
Financial literacy is, unfortunately, something which is not taught in most schools. How many of us have graduated from high school or college without knowing how to make a budget, balance a checkbook or plan for retirement?
Before you sign the back of that pre-approved credit card or sign the dotted line of that [...]
Filed under: Finances, advocacy, budget, education, financial literacy, personal | Tagged: personal finance, workshops | 1 Comment »
Posted on August 24, 2008 by mommybanker
If there is anything positive that came out of the continuing debate on the rising cost of power, it is that the general populace is increasingly aware that our natural resources are finite. It took a major shock to the wallet to do it but at least now more and more people are [...]
Filed under: Finances, advocacy, financial literacy, lifestyle | Tagged: environment, Saving Money, tipid tips | 1 Comment »
Posted on March 6, 2008 by mommybanker
Maxed Out: Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders is a documenatary film which seeks to raise awareness on how credit and lending issues are affecting American society. While it is targeted for Americans, it could very well be telling our own story. We as a nation and as individuals are also [...]
Filed under: Finances, advocacy, financial literacy | Tagged: debt, Maxed Out, society | 2 Comments »
Posted on February 24, 2008 by mommybanker
I see them everywhere.. the ubiquitous “I’m not a plastic bag” bags which have become such a rage that they are being sold for hundreds of dollars on ebay and mass marketed by pirates.
Did you know where they came from and what they stand for? The Anya Hindmarch bags were just one of the many initiatives [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2008 by mommybanker
Related Links:
Anton: OAP’s Random Thoughts on Branding the Philippines
Philippine Daily Inquirer: Branding the Philippines in a flat world
A recent article by Junie Del Mundo and Robert de Quelen presented some very interesting ideas on the Philippines as a brand. You can download the article by clicking Branding the Philippines (in an Increasingly) FLAT WORLD.
Key Insights:
1. The [...]
Filed under: advocacy, family, philippines | Tagged: Branding the Philippines, country branding | 3 Comments »