This is a partnered post with the March of Dimes and the Motherhood. All opinions are mine alone.
There is nothing more terrifying than to be 7 months pregnant and to go into preterm labor. I experienced this first hand when I was pregnant with my first child. I did everything that I was suppose to. Followed all the instructions of my doctor but still this preterm labor was something I couldn’t control. Thankfully with the help of the doctors and nurses I was able to hold off my labor until my son was born at 36 weeks. He was healthy but still required care from the NICU for a few days due to his underdeveloped lungs. Today is a healthy (and super smart) 10 year old.
I am proud to announce that I am one of the 39 moms (MODSquad) chosen to help share and help educate parents about one of my favorite organizations, March of Dimes and the imBornTo campaign. The March of Dimes imbornto campaign celebrates the great things babies are born to do and thanks mothers and fathers who are the guardians and protectors of babies’ hopes and dreams. So why 39 moms? Each mom represents 1 week in a healthy pregnancy with 39 weeks representing a full term baby.
How Can You Help?
From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, the March of Dimes encourages consumers to shop, donate or take part in partner promotions to support the cause. You can visit imbornto.com to learn more about special Mother’s Day and Father’s Day offers from our partners. Here are a few of the offers you will find.
Chef Emeril Lagasse has teamed up with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and Meredith Corporation to help raise at least $30,000 for the March of Dimes by giving patrons the opportunity to add a donation to their check at participating Emeril Restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, Orlando and Charlotte. The promotion runs from 4/26/15 to 5/10/15 and from 6/7/15 to 6/21/15. Fans can also participate by joining the #TH2XU movement and sharing what they’re thankful for. Visit www.MarthaStewart.com/thx2u to learn more |
Customers of The Bon-Ton Stores will receive a $10-off coupon for every $3 donation to the March of Dimes made at checkout. In addition, when a consumer makes a $1 donation with a Women’s Fragrance purchase of $75 or more prior to Mother’s Day, they will receive an atomizer filled with the fragrance of their choice. Shop now at www.bonton.com/marchofdimes |
Mud Pie will donate $2 to the imbornto campaign for every Bella Bar, Mom Bar and Mommy and Me jewelry item purchased for Mother’s Day. In addition, Mud Pie will donate 10¢ from each baby headband or sock purchase to the March of Dimes throughout the year. Shop now at www.mud-pie.com/c-1039-march-of-dimes-imbornto.aspx |
Celebrate mom with A&E Jewelers as they donate 20% of the purchase price from each brand new twinkling Swarovski encrusted sterling silver March of Dimes Enchanted “Healthy Beginnings” Necklace. Shop now at www.aejewelers.com/index.php |
Visit eBay’s Charity Shop for Mother’s Day gifts where proceeds from your purchase support the March of Dimes. Also, from May 4 – 11 you’ll be able to make a donation to the March of Dimes in checkout when making purchases on eBay. Shop now at www.ebay.com |
ALEX AND ANI have designed their Special Delivery Bangle to honor all mothers. The Special Delivery Bangle is available in pink or blue, and 20% of each bangle sold will benefit the March of Dimes. Shop now at www.alexandani.com/pink-special-delivery-charm-bangle.html |
Celebrate mom with a gift of puppy love! From now until June 21 Kmart will donate $1 from the purchase of each mother/baby puppy ornament to the March of Dimes. Shop now at www.kmart.com |
Not only will you be helping to support a great cause but you will also be getting some amazing deals. It’s really a win-win. And so you know just how much this helps out, last year support to the March of Dimes provided 15,700 babies lifesaving surfactant therapy, developed by March of Dimes researchers, and gave 90,000 families with a newborn in intensive care comfort and information through NICU Family Support®.
Stay tuned next month because I will be bringing you even more special deals just in time for Father’s Day.