Friday Night Links

Do Good
While I was at SBSCon, I was given the opportunity to speak with an employee of espnW and hear more about some of their amazing philanthropic programs. While I plan to go into more detail about these programs in later posts, one program that I wanted to share was the Sports 4 Life grant program which they did in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation.

What is Sports 4 Life? It’s a new national grants program to try to increase the participation of African-American and Hispanic girls in sports. Why? Well it has been proven that by keeping the women involved with these programs, they’ve seen the increase of confidence, a more positive body image, a higher graduation ration, and a greater likelihood to attend college (among so many other benefits).

Who applies to these grants? Nonprofit schools, nonprofit organizations, or amateur sports leagues with a 501(c)(3) status. If chosen, these organizations are awarded grants of $5,000 and $10,000 to be used for coaching, curriculum, equipment, transportation and/or team building activities.

How can you get involved? As always, donating is the easiest way.

But you could also apply if you work for an eligible nonprofit or pass along their site to someone you know that is. You can also go even more local and find a girls sports team in your area to help support! Let me know if you end up getting involved!

On Something Good

• The best blogging tips I learned at SBSCon (plus my Friday night outfit).
• More shopping (and no one is surprised).
• This clothing line is a pretty big deal (especially for bloggers)
• I promise after this post, I’ll hold off on the swing dress posts (maybe).
• All the books I read in April, May, and June (plus a link up!).

Read Something Good
Over 20 options here!

Shopping

• ASOS’s sale section just keeps getting better….
• Can’t decide if I love these shorts enough to get them.
• I got this crop top recently and we’re basically in love now.
• Love the bows on the back of this dress!
• Yeah, yeah, yeah, we all know I love Madewell.
• These shoes are making my feet happy in the rain again.
• Speaking of sales, I’m having major FOMO about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Can I really make it until next Friday?
• The most popular item on the blog last month? This wrap (which I own in three colors-no joke). This dress was also a close second.
• Must resist this easy/pretty/comfy dress…..
• Best way to prep for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Sign up for Ebates and get cash back on your HUGE purchase (we’re all going to spend a lot of money, let’s just admit that now and get our cash back).

Around the Web

• I think more people who live by the water should do this.
• As if I needed another reason to love Mindy Kaling more.
• Have we been thinking about happiness the wrong way?
• I’ve already read the book recommended for me (INFJ) and I loved it.
• We may be one week out from the Fourth, but I can still appreciate this picture.
• She paid for college by selling jewelry on Etsy AND her pieces are beautiful.
• I’m glad J.Crew recognized what this employee did wrong and fired him for it.
• Adding a few of these hotels to my list….
• Don’t believe me, just watch.