No Funds For CPS National History Day Student #EvaLewis

 

Here’s a story about the South Side of Chicago that you probably haven’t heard about mainly because it doesn’t contain any of the three G’s, “Guns” “Gangs” and the “Ghetto”. No, this is a story about a beautiful, young, African-American girl who has risen to a level of success that is noteworthy on a National level. Her name is Eva Lewis [Read more...]

Join Miss Lori at Go Red Girls Night Out 2013

Last year I had the great fortune to attend a spectacular event. It wasn’t memorable for the food, though that was delicious. It wasn’t mind blowing for the decor, though that was breath taking. It wasn’t even memeorable for the brand integration, though that was immeasurable. No, the Go Red Girls Night Out event was memorable for the heartfelt camaraderie of the women in charge and in attendance. [Read more...]

Miss Lori offers 4 ways to give this holiday season beyond money

The holidays are really about giving not receiving, and what better time to kick off the spirit than with Giving Tuesday. I know that we all have the desire to do for others, but we don’t always have the means to make straight financial donations. That doesn’t mean you can’t participate in philanthropy. Here is a list of 5 dynamic ways for you to give this season to a variety of worthy organizations and causes. [Read more...]

Bob Evans Farms will help fund Diabetes research by feeding you on World Diabetes Day

 

When I think of Bob Evans Farms I think of family, and not just because I am related to their CEO, or  because when I eat at a Bob Evans Farms restaurant it feels like an extension of my mother’s kitchen, with good “home cooked like” food. No, I think of Bob Evans Farms like family because like family they have our backs, particularly the backs of those diagnosed with diabetes. This coming Wednesday 11/14/12 they are wrapping their proverbial familial arms even tighter around the community by donating 15% of their food sales to JDRF in honor of “Worldwide Diabetes Day”. [Read more...]

Miss Lori wants #FilterFresh hydration to be music to your ears

If you are a frequent reader of my blog, or a frequent attendee at my concerts, you know that I am on a mission to get children and their families hydrated. Well, I am not alone on this quest, Whirlpool is right alongside with me. They recognize the value of good clean filtered water in a healthy life plan. [Read more...]