Thank you to The New Family
Posted: February 8, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children Leave a comment
ECHOage was so thrilled to be profiled in the The New Family: Modern Views On Family Life. We loved their piece: 7 Tips for a Less Commercial and More Meaningful Holiday. These tips apply all year round. We agree, a resounding: Yes! Thank you to The New Family, from ECHOage XO.
It’s fun to shower our children with toys. But when multiple sets of grandparents and other relatives are doing the same, it can add up to a crazy amount of presents that can leave us feeling a little queasy, especially when you consider that many people in the world aren’t lucky enough to have the funds for even a very basic holiday, let alone an extravagant one.
It’s time we start teaching our children that getting less and giving more is one of the foundations of a happy life.
Consider how powerful even a group of children can be when they decide to take a philanthropic approach to their birthdays.
Generosity makes kids happier
Posted: February 6, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, Gifts, Huffington Post, kids birthday party ideas Leave a commentECHOage would like to thank Dr. Samantha Rodman, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and founder of DrPsychMom.com for her fantastic article in the Huffington Post about ECHOage. Much of what Samantha wrote resonates with all of us at ECHOage. See below and have a look at the full article. You’ll be impressed. Love ECHOage XO
When kids’ birthdays turn primarily into an occasion to receive new toys to clutter up the house, I think there is an opportunity lost. Research shows that giving to others makes people happier than just buying new stuff, and this isn’t just true for adults. Children can be exquisitely sensitive to the issues that others face who are less fortunate. This is why it is so important to model charitable behavior for our children. If kids don’t learn the importance of giving back when they are young, it sets them up to be self-absorbed adults later in life. So many of my clients struggle with feeling truly happy. Despite what many of us learn from the media, true happiness doesn’t come from continuously accumulating more “stuff.”
Chloe thinks about other kids
Posted: February 1, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Make-A-Wish Canada, Stories about children Leave a commentDuring Christmas time, Chloe received a lot of treats from her grandmas. She asked her mom: “What happens to children who don’t have any grandmas? How do they get treats?” So Chloe and her mom found an organization that focuses on less fortunate children, helping them get ‘treats’ or ‘wishes’ too. Make-A-Wish Canada got new funds donated to them from Chloe Kim’s 9th Birthday. Thank you Chloe. You inspire us and surely your actions will inspire others. Happy Birthday to an amazing girl. Love ECHOage XOXO
CHLOE KIM IS OUR HERO
Today we celebrate Chloe Isabelle
Posted: January 31, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas Leave a commentChloe makes us smile. She also brings a few tears to our eyes. At 9 years old this amazing girl knows how to celebrate. She hosted an ECHOage party for her friends in support of World Animal Protection because she loves animals and wants to protect them.
In her own words Chloe says: “I don’t want animals to get hurt by humans. Animals are more than what they look like, they are beautiful and have an amazing soul.”
See, kids can do so much more than adults think. Ask any child. Ask a child like Chloe. You’ll see. Thank you Chloe for being our hero. Love ECHOage XOXO
Posted: January 30, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas Leave a comment
It’s easy to be inspired by ECHOage. Look at our Hero Wall any day of the week and you’ll see why. It’s kids like Ahmad! He had an ECHOage party when he turned 10. In the words of his mom: “Celebrating A Decade of Ahmad!” — and what better way to celebrate than to help kids who have cancer.
In the words of Ahmad: I chose: CancerFree Kids because my friend E got cancer and I wants to help all people with cancer.
Ahmad, you’ve got us in tears, and hugging, and smiling. Wow. We salute you. Love ECHOage XOXO
Posted: January 29, 2018 Filed under: Because I Am A Girl, Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, ECHOage Heroes and Amazing Birthday Ideas, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Make-A-Wish Canada Leave a comment
Every month ECHOage selects HEROES to be featured in our Hero of the Month Newsletter. Your children are part of a growing community of kids who made their birthday parties more meaningful. ECHOage is just that – A Better Way To Celebrate! Tell your friends you are are hero. You’ll inspire others to follow in your footsteps. Love ECHOage XO
Riley Rocks!
Posted: January 22, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Heroes and Amazing Birthday Ideas, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Make-A-Wish Canada Leave a commentWhat a special girl! Riley is our hero of the day. At 6 years old this amazing girl knew how to celebrate. She chose Make-A-Wish Canada as the recipient for the funds she raised at her ECHOage party and she’s getting an iPad. She doesn’t have to share with her brother any more! Go Riley. We are all smiling for you. Love ECHOage XO
We Love Leo
Posted: January 17, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas Leave a commentEvery so often you encounter a boy like Leo. This amazing 5 year old chose to host an ECHOage party for his birthday in support of World Animal Protection Canada. What a fantastic cause this is and ECHOage is so proud to be partnered with them. This charity has worked for over 30 years to expose animal cruelty and prevent animal suffering. Leo, you really made a difference in the world. You protected so many animals. We congratulate you. Love ECHOage XOXO
Isabelle Shines Her Light
Posted: January 16, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children Leave a commentEvery once in awhile you meet a child who changes your perspective. Meet Isabelle.
In her own words:
“I was born 2 months early and was diagnosed with Hirschsprungs. I spent the first two months of my life in the hospital and was taken care of by some amazing doctors and nurses. The hospitals I stayed at were UAB Hospital and Childrens Hospital, Birmingham AL. I choose to support SickKids to give back because there are a lot of kids that need help.”
And why did Isabelle choose Bloxels Build and Kano Kit as her gifts?
“I love coding and building things as well as playing Minecraft and digital games. I thought it would be cool to learn how to design my own video game and build my own computer.”
Isabelle, you are a child who has impacted the adults around you. All of us at ECHOage are feeling this way. Happy Birthday to you, you are an amazing girl. Kids can do so much more than adults think! Our smiles and thanks go to you Isabelle, Love ECHOage XO
Our Baby Turned Double-Digits!
Posted: January 15, 2018 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas Leave a comment
Our baby turned double-digits. ECHOage celebrates its 10th birthday this year and 10 MILLION DOLLARS raised by children for the charities they love! These amazing kids supported schools, libraries, hospitals, food banks, animal shelters, camps and other causes in need of funding. We celebrate each child who helped make their birthday party something really special. Here’s to 10 MILLION raised and all the generous, thoughtful kids who make ECHOage a better way to celebrate!
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