What does a B Corp mean? B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. As a B Corp, they aspire to use the power of markets to solve social and environmental problems. There is a growing community of more than 1,600 Certified B Corps from 42 countries,and over 120 industries, working together toward one goal: to redefine success in business. If you’d like to read more about it, see www.bcorporation.net.

Here’s a message from Stonyfield:

At Stonyfield we believe that we are all in this thing together – and by thing, we mean the world. Thinking about the social and environmental impact of everything we do helps our business, helps the people around us, and ensures a happy future for the cows that make our milk. We’re super excited to join a global movement of people using business as a force for good! We’re now a certified B Corporation.

To celebrate, Stonyfield sent me a little goody bag of B Corp items that I am excited to use. These companies are all B Corporations and believe in the same quality and environmental standards as Stonyfield Organic. Of course, Stonyfield included some of their amazing yogurt – Greek Organic 100% Grassfed Whole Milk Yogurt in two flavors. There were also some goodies from King Arthur Flour, Preserve Products, Purely Elizabeth, Pukka, Method and Pete & Jerry’s .

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

I have an ongoing relationship with Stonyfield Yogurt as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

As a new year begins, people are starting fresh after a holiday season filled with family and fun. A lot of folks also choose to give back during the holiday season. Whether you volunteer, donate food, time or money, every little bit is worth it.

The Foundation sends care packages to caregivers all across the country, they sponsor “Stay Glam” nights at salons welcoming loved ones in for a night of pampering, and their greatest accomplishment is giving grants to caregivers who are forced to leave their jobs to care for a sick loved one.

A caregiver can be a spouse, parent, brother or sister who is caring or has cared for someone who is struggling with a long term illness. Their goal isn’t to cure cancer, but instead to give hope and a little boost to the people who need it the most.

Amanda is such a warrior and I admire her so much. Cocktails and Chemo is close to my heart. I have lost family and friends to cancer, but also because Mira is the same age as ToddlerLnC – they were born days apart. Our whole Orlando community rallied behind them and are still #JoeStrong. I can’t imagine what their family has gone through, and am so amazed at the good that has come out of it. They are helping and inspiring families every day .

The Cocktails & Chemo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations, not just monetary, are always helpful and you can find out how to help here. There is also a great option to donate through Amazon Smiles. Simply go to Smile.Amazon.com and choose Cocktails and Chemo Foundation. A portion of your Amazon purchase, at no additional cost to you, will be donated to the Foundation.

I hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Let’s pay it forward and start this year off right!

Until next time,

LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

I have an ongoing relationship with Stonyfield Yogurt as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.

After Thanksgiving, the holiday cards come rolling in. I love seeing pictures of kids growing from year to year, and hearing how my family and friends have been. I also start decorating for Christmas. Minted is the perfect place for both cards and home decor and I absolutely love everything on their website.

Minted makes holiday card shopping a breeze. With so many options to choose from, sometimes I can’t decide which card is my favorite. They have cards with single or multiple photo options, folded, flat and postcards too. The Foil Holiday Cards are absolutely gorgeous! There are also great interior and backer options for the cards you choose. Minted also has envelope liner and label options.

My absolute favorite part of ordering a Minted card is the recipient addressing! As much as I *love* writing out all the addresses, yeah right,  my handwriting isn’t the greatest – Minted takes care of everything so beautifully! The recipient addressing looks gorgeous and matches the design of the holiday card you choose.

Ornament Cards are absolutely adorable and such a great way to display your Christmas cards. Imagine a tree full of fun Ornament Cards from all your family and friends – too cute! You can even create a fun centerpiece with birch branches to hang the ornament cards from.

If you love letting family and friends know about your previous year, and usually write a letter, then you are going to love the Holiday Booklette™ cards. With 8 pages of photos and text, the Booklette™ cards are the annual newsletter with a modern and fun twist.

Minted Home is perfect for Holiday Decor. The Foil-Pressed Table Runners, Tree Centerpieces, Foil-Pressed Table Confetti, Felt Garlands and Paper & Glass Ornaments are the perfect addition to your holiday home decor. Don’t forget the custom wrapping paper to tie everything together.

My newest favorite section on Minted is the Holiday Party Decor. The themes of Evergreen & Amber, Peppermint & Gingerbread, Coastal Freeze and Into the Woods are adorable. I can imagine creating a dessert tablescape with the Evergreen & Amber table runner and napkins. There are also holiday party invitations and matching menu and seating cards for your holiday dinner table.

Here’s the really fun part – I have partnered with Minted to host a giveaway. 2 lucky readers will each win $125 prize code to use on Minted.com.

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

*Prize provided by Minted.com. Pictures shown from Minted. Contest open to U.S. Residents. Contest runs through 12/5/16 at 11:59 pm PDT. I have an ongoing relationship with Minted. I receive product, coupons and/or compensation for posts featuring their products. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. As always, all opinions are my own.