Give a little, Get a little.

Hellllo all! I know that as of recently TOL is trying to keep us all updated on things going on in our community that we can offer our services to, so here are two of mine that are A - incredibly easy! and 2 - incredibly fun!

First and foremost, not sure if anyone of you watch TV as frequently as I do but as of lately there has been a new advert on for AT&T with a man named Blake discussing a company that he started called TOMS Shoes. TOMS Shoes is an organization started by Blake Mycoskie that is now being supported and followed by an extremely large amount of fans and celebrities alike. It was first brought to my attention by Hanson who sell costumized TOMS on their website as well as sell them before their shows (immediately after the 1 mile barefoot walks they do to bring attention to the cause) TOMS Shoes is an awesome organization because you're not just buying shoes for yourself when you purchase these shoes (that range from about 30$ - 60$) but you're also buying a pair for a child in a third world country. Yes, that's right, for every pair you purchase TOMS Shoes makes a trip to a third world country to give it's occupants a simple pair of shoes... something that all of us (especially me!) are guilty of taking for granted. I literally have a disgusting shoe collection and I've found it only proper that I add TOMs to that collection... it gives you a feeling of purchasing for yourself AND for someone else. Like Christmas, but better! Anyway, I could talk about TOMS for forever since I did a speech on them in my speech class last year but instead I will just tell you about what they are doing. On this Thursday (April 16th) they are asking all of their followers to go barefoot for one day.

Now, living in NYC, I know this is a feat. You are bound to step on at least 1 dirty thing/piece of glass. But I am going to carry with me a pair of flats and I fully intend to have my shoes off whenever I see fit (and MORE than just in the comfort of my own apartment). People may think you're crazy but they WILL ask questions. That I know is for sure. You can explain to them what you are doing and how you are bringing attention to something as simple as buying a pair of shoes to help someone else across the ocean.

NEXT! I would love to bring attention to another volunteer option that isn't really going to save the world but, seeing as everyone on here loves music, it might save your summer! Bonnaroo is looking for 18+ year olds to come and volunteer in Manchester, TN for the big show June 11th - 14th. Acts include MGMT, Bruce Springsteen, Al Green, Wilco, Girl Talk and so much more! My friends and are planning on volunteering and sleeping in a tent for the 4 days that we're there. It's a great, fun time and a good way to volunteer, get something on your resume and get into a 300$ show FOR FREE! Plus, I'm sure you'll get to meet really cool people. So ch-ch-check it out and let me know if you're planning on going!

Much love, One Lovers!

xxx Lauren