Hi,


“Mom, can we go to Disney to meet Mickey?!”


For years, my heart broke when I heard those words. I was a single parent, and I just wasn’t sure that I would ever be able to afford to take my kids on the Disney trip of our dreams. I imagine it’s the same way for many families with children with special needs, as well as foster and adoptive families. Heck, for a lot of two-parent households, a vacation to the most magical place on earth is a budgetary stretch.


But do you know what? Last fall, I did it. I didn’t have to tap into the kids’ college fund, and I didn’t have to eat ramen noodles for months. It took a lot of planning and preparation, but it was so worth it. My kids really did have a magical time, and so did I.


Now, I’d like to share my methods, in hopes that it will help another family do the same, whether they rely on a single income, or there are other circumstances that make money a little tight. I’m working on a blog post now — it’s gonna be about 750 words long and full of practical tips that any parent can use. Can I send it to you (for free) to post on your site? I think it may be just the type of information your readers are looking for, and it could even bring you some new ones. :)


Just let me know if you’re interested, and I’ll send it right over. Thanks so much!


Alexis

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Alexis Hall

[email protected]

Singleparent.info

Hello,

I noticed that your site is linking to pages that discuss addiction and I thought I would reach out to you about the great work you are already doing.

My name is Ella Mendoza, and I am a member of the Content Team at Addictions.com, a site that helps people find resources for recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. We believe that community connections are key to reaching those in need.

While millions of people struggle daily with addiction to drugs or alcohol, we want to build awareness of the resources that are available to help. That is why all of the content on Addictions.com is medically reviewed by a team of doctors, nurses, and therapists, ensuring we always have the most up to date information. You can learn more about our medical team, and the high quality of our content standards here: https://www.addictions.com/our-contributors/

Would you be so kind as to provide me with the contact information of your site’s Content Manager, so that I may discuss possibly adding Addictions.com as a resource on your page?

Thank you for your time,

Ella

Hi there,


Could you make a small update for me?


I’m working on a national initiative to help raise awareness on new ways to help those suffering from Anxiety.

>> https://www.drugscience.org/anxiety/


Would you mind sharing it perhaps on your page here?: https://www.upliftfamilies.org/anxiety_and_depression


Dr. Freeman felt there wasn’t a strong guide out there and I’m tasked with promoting it so ….


THANK YOU!


Warmest Regards,

Hallie Garret

Director of Public Relations


Anxiety Initiative

Consider making our fifty-three parenting norms bumper stickers available to the attendees at your events/conferences. Parenting norms on vehicles will be read 1000s of times by 1000s of people of all ages for years to come…a unique and powerful way to get quality parenting information out to the community. Visit advancingparenting.org to read about what we do, why we do it, our plans for the future, and how to order sets of the fifty-three parenting norms bumper stickers.


The best strategy is to have them laid out on three tables… and it does take three tables. Tell the attendees that they may choose one or two for their car(s). Handing them out doesn’t work as well. Some folks don’t put stickers on their cars and everyone who wants one will appreciate the opportunity to make their own choice.

I registered for the conference on the 28th, can you please send me a receipt?

Hello! I am so excited that I came across your website. I live in Cedar City, UT and my husband and I are coming to the parenting conference. Wow, thank you for doing this. I think it’s amazing! A few months ago I started the Iron County Parents Coalition. I am actively searching for ways to help us get started. I would love to receive any advice that you have to offer. My passion is helping the children/youth but I believe that adults need to help themselves in order to be able to help the youth. That’s why I love your name and I love your mission statement. You’re basically doing what I want to do in Southern Utah. I don’t want to waste time “reinventing the wheel” but I want to use the resources that we have in Southern Utah. There are so many good, helpful, passionate people in our area. I want to help organize that and make a difference in the lives of my community members. Collin Kartchner is actually the one that inspired me to start a parents coalition. I am looking forward to learning more. Thank you for your time!

Good Morning,


I’m writing you to see if you are open to adding a new valuable resource for your students on your page, www.upliftfamilies.org/resource?


My name is Samantha and I work with Drugrehab.com, a free online resource that provides information about adolescent bullying, addiction, and mental health issues.


We recently published an educational guide about bullying and substance abuse:


www.drugrehab.com/guides/bullying/


I believe this guide would be a valuable resource to share with your students and parents. Would you consider adding it on your page to help spread awareness?


Thank you for your time. Have a great rest of your day!

Hi,


For parents of newborns, it can be difficult to find time for romance in between feedings and diaper changes.


I’d love to offer some advice to exhausted couples on how they can find time to connect after the birth of their baby.


Will you please let me know if you’d be interested in posting my guest article on this topic?


Thanks for your time!

Emily Graham

Mightymoms.net

[email protected]

Hi there,


As you likely know, a pregnancy can cost anywhere from $9,000 – $250,000 (https://www.thebump.com/a/how-much-pregnancy-costs), depending on whether the mother has health insurance.


But that amount doesn’t even take into account other pregnancy necessities, such as maternity clothes, pregnancy books, prenatal vitamins, morning sickness meds, sleep aids (body pillows, noise machines, and earplugs), stretch mark prevention cream, and more—that are essential for getting through any pregnancy comfortably (or as comfortably as possible!)


Can I write a guest article for your website? I’d like to offer advice on budget-friendly pregnancy prep. My hope is that the tips and resources provided will help alleviate at least some of the money worries new moms face.


If you’re interested, please let me know, and I’ll get started on the article.


Thank you!

Emily


Emily Graham

Mightymoms.net

[email protected]

Hi there,


As you likely know, a pregnancy can cost anywhere from $9,000 – $250,000 (https://www.thebump.com/a/how-much-pregnancy-costs), depending on whether the mother has health insurance.


But that amount doesn’t even take into account other pregnancy necessities, such as maternity clothes, pregnancy books, prenatal vitamins, morning sickness meds, sleep aids (body pillows, noise machines, and earplugs), stretch mark prevention cream, and more—that are essential for getting through any pregnancy comfortably (or as comfortably as possible!)


Can I write a guest article for your website? I’d like to offer advice on budget-friendly pregnancy prep. My hope is that the tips and resources provided will help alleviate at least some of the money worries new moms face.


If you’re interested, please let me know, and I’ll get started on the article.


Thank you!

Emily


Emily Graham

Mightymoms.net

[email protected]

Consider giving away our parenting norms bumper stickers at your conference. Parenting norms on vehicles will be read 1000s of times by 1000s of people of all ages for years to come….a unique and powerful way to get quality parenting information out to the community. Visit advancingparenting.org.

Why does your contact us page prominently feature a wedding band?

None of your photos show the diversity of families. Two moms, 1 mom, 1 dad, two dads, mixed race couples, etc.

how do I download the The Resiliency Toolkit: A Busy Parent’s Guide to Raising Happy, Confident, Successful Children. I know we only have a day left.

I am a relationship coach specializing in helping couples with young children. I would like to volunteer to speak at your upcoming conference. Who could I talk to to get more details?

Hello,


My name is Kevin, I was looking through your site and saw that you share information Mental Health with Mental Health America (MHA).

We wanted to thank you helping spread this information along people.


If you’re still updating your site, here are a few resources we recommend, together

we can help a lot more people.


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3357438/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/mental-health

http://www.outpatient.org/resources/ten-things-to-do-for-your-mental-health.html


I hope these articles are of your interest, if you’d like to read more please let us know.

I am part of Healthy Relationships Utah, through Utah State University’s extension. We offer a variety of classes free to parents. Would you be interested in posting our resources on your website?

I am program chair for the Salt Lake Chapter of the American Association of University Women. We are a nonprofit organization with the mission of empowering women and girls through advocacy and education. I have been through your site several times and am impressed with the resources you have for families. Would it be possible to have someone from your organization come to our November 10th meeting and tell us about how you came about, what you do for families in our community, and what volunteers can do for you?


If you would like to know more about us you can go to this link https://www.aauw.org/


Best Wishes,

Theresa Otteson

Hi, I purchased two tickets on 9/4 with my visa but received no confirmation email. Just wanted to make sure it went through. Once I hit the button to purchase tickets I got a message on the site saying: thanks for your donation. Do we not need tickets this year?

Hi. We just purchased 6 earlybird tickets to your conference for Sept. 29 at UVCC in Provo, but after giving our credit card info, it just said that we made a donation to Upllift Families and didn’t send a receipt page for us to print or give any validation that we purchased the 6 tickets we entered and/or what amount was charged to our card. Please let us know asap how to obtain a receipt of the $90 we spent for us and our two adult kids and their spouse and finace to attend. Thank you, Tom and Louise (801)489-8484 (landline, no texts)

I purchased 2 tickets and did not receive the early bird discount of $20. It was $30, just inquiring!

I can’t wait to attend again! This will be my 5th or 6th year going. I love it so much!!