Archive for March, 2010

Day 21 – Hug a Baby $

March 31st, 2010 Categories: 365 Things To Do In Miami

Did you know that there are hospital volunteers whose job it is to sit and hold a baby?  The power of touch is amazing.  At Miami Children’s Hospital, this isn’t overlooked.

But if you think babies are too delicate for you, there are so many other ways you can help out as a Miami Children’s Hospital volunteer.  Take a cart filled with activities around to the outpatients kids; support patients (training provided); support the great nursing staff; encourage kids in the play areas; help out at the gift shop.  There are so many ways that your time can be put to good use at Miami Children’s Hospital.  Get in touch with them today!

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Day 20 – Raise a Hammer $

March 30th, 2010 Categories: 365 Things To Do In Miami

In continuing the “do unto others” theme of the week, here’s today’s idea.  A very worthwhile cause is Habitat for Humanity.  Habitat for Humanity seeks to help people and families change their lives by providing safe, simple and affordable housing.

Like all non-profits, you can help Habitat by making donations.  But you can also volunteer your time to help build the homes.  Anyone can volunteer at Habitat for Humanity.  You don’t need to be a contractor or even physically able to jump on the roof and lay shingles!  You can paint, you can hammer, you can move materials.  Have an eye for detail?  You can paint the trimwork!  Or you can make sandwiches and help feed the crew.  Any way you can help is deeply appreciated.

Get in touch with Miami’s Habitat for Humanity and find out how you can help change the lives of a Miami family.

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Day 19 – Pass it On $

March 29th, 2010 Categories: 365 Things To Do In Miami

Pass what on?  Some of the abundance you have going on in your life.  I think this week calls for Things To Do In Miami that involve giving back to the community and those less fortunate.  You may even enjoy yourself while doing it and keep it up.

Pass It On Ministries has been helping the hungry in South Florida since 1985.  It should be noted that over half of those helped are children.  There’s something wrong with someone going to bed hungry when there is so much to go around.  When it’s a child, even more so.

And they don’t just give the man a fish, they hook him up with a fishing rod for the future.

So contact them and drop off some non-perishables.  And if things are tight right now, give them your time.  All of their foods are collected, sorted and distributed by volunteers.

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Luxury Homes For Our Canine Friends in Miami

March 28th, 2010 Categories: Local Resources, South Florida Living

No, this is not my latest listing in Pinecrest.  This is one of the cutest dog houses I’ve ever seen!  I was driving west on 152^nd Street and had to do a 180 so I could appreciate these little homes closer.  They impressed me to no end.

The luxury dog houses are created by Ricardo and Janeth.  He is a master carpenter who specializes in custom yacht carpentry.  As the luxury market had dwindled a bit, so did the amenities associated with it.  In a moment of inspiration they decided to make custom homes for our furry friends.

My precious Fifi and Lola would love to live in any one of these homes.  There’s the little red shingled barn, a boat house with its crisp white paint, chimney stack and shiny golden anchor (look at those porthole windows!), and the stone villa, with its textured walls, and windowed gable.  Sooooo cute!

The attention to detail in these homes is impressive.  To order your own custom home for your furry best friend, you can contact Ricardo or Janeth at 786.285.9431 and tell them Maggie sent you.

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Day 18 – Deering Seafood Festival #6 $

March 28th, 2010 Categories: 365 Things To Do In Miami

Enjoy the 6th Annual Deering Seafood Festival at Deering Estate at Cutler.  Get swept away in the magical sights and sounds of the Caribbean with the rockin’ rhythms of the Bay Roots Reggae Band, Symphony of Steel, the free-spirited fanciful moves of the Bahamian Junkanoo, scrumptious seafood, cooking demos by local celebrity chefs, art exhibits, the Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone, pontoon boat rides, tours of the historical Deering Estate and more.

Bring your family and friends and plan to spend the day!  Today from 11:00 – 6:00  Click link above for more information.

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Day 17 – ANYTHING Outdoors $

March 27th, 2010 Categories: 365 Things To Do In Miami

You may think this a cop out, but the day is too gorgeous to not take advantage of.  So-o-o-o-o, today’s thing to do is ANYTHING which gets you outdoors. 

It is a mild 70 degrees in Miami right now.  In contrast, it is a chilly 35 degrees in Jackson Heights, NY; 41 degrees in Chicago and 30 in Saskatchewan.  Yikes!  Just typing that makes me shiver-r-r-r.

Here’s a link to the county’s park directory so you can visit a park if your lawn is not too appealing.

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