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Giving Back - How I am Choosing Optimism

Kara Whitten

Tags everyday, giving back, helping others

Giving Back - How I am Choosing Optimism

This post about giving back- how I am choosing optimism is sponsored by Frost Bank. All ideas, opinions, and thoughts are my own. While I don’t talk about my personal life much on here, I’ve been feeling the need to get out and share my strengths and time with others. I tend to get saturated with work and family, but with the kids starting back to school, I have had some time to reflect on ways that I can spread my talents and time with charitable organizations that need a helping hand. Not only that, but the boost of joy and happiness that...


Spreading Cheer with Small Acts of Kindness

Kara Whitten

Tags Frost, helping others, kindness

Spreading Cheer with Small Acts of Kindness

The post, Spreading Cheer with Small Acts of Kindness, is sponsored by Frost Bank and their Opt for Optimisim Campaign to spread joy through generosity. If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times. I am an introvert. But I love helping others and will always come running when a friend or family member is in need. However, getting me out of my comfort zone is a challenge. I am not usually one to strike up a conversation with a stranger, but I have always wanted to share my good fortune with others in more meaningful ways. When Frost...


3 Simple Ways to Help Others

Kara Whitten

Tags baking, cooking, floral, flowers, gifting, helping others

3 Simple Ways to Help Others

I am so honored to be a part of the HEB initiative, #TexansHelpingTexans, to help share 3 simple ways to help others during social distancing. HEB is my go to grocery store and they have been really stepping forward and helping out our community during this pandemic. So I am happy to share a few ways that I have been trying to do my part to help others as well. Everyone in our community is dealing with social distancing, quarantine, and uncertainty, that is why my family and I have been trying to spread a few smiles and give some joy to...