What the heck is Indiegogo?

I've just recently learned about 'crowdfunding'.  If you're unfamiliar (as I was), here's a definition:

"Crowdfunding (alternately crowd financing, equity crowdfunding, crowd-sourced

fundraising) is the collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money, usually

via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other people or organizations" Wikipedia

Sounds cool right?! But I didnt think it could apply to me.  And who would just GIVE me money for this dream of mine anyway?? But the more I looked, the more businesses and startups I saw that use it.  You pretty much are pitching your business/service/product to the world! You set a funding goal, and wait for some kind souls to donate to you. 

So I read a little further, and I see I saw that even FAMOUS people use crowdfunding!!! (And we just love doing what the rich and famous do, don't we?)  For example, Spike Lee used popular crowdfunding site Kickstarter to raise $1M for a new movie! And the ridiculously handsome James Franco raised $320,000 to produce films based on his book on Indiegogo!!!

So after so research, I did decide to make a campaign on Indiegogo.  Its really great because you can pretty much set all your own parameters.  You choose your “funding goal” or how much money you want to ask for, you can offer your contributors perks like offers or samples and things of the like.  You can also set the contribution tiers.  For example, mine are $10, $15, $25, $50 and $100.  Indiegogo gives you all the templates to tell your story, upload pictures, and really capture your audience of potential contributors!!!

One thing the campaign does a good job of doing is offering a level of complete transparency.  They ask what your plans are for the money youre raising, and ask you to really share and sell yourself.  So you guys should check out my campaign! And if you feel so moved, feel free to donate!! Lol

Heres the link: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/from-the-same-cloth-childrens-resale/x/5079965

and heres a little badge to take you right to the campaign!

My sick toddler

So, I've been busy lately. Taking on a couple new extra curricular activities and catching up on some of my old ones. But the number one thing consuming my brain right now? MY SICK TODDLER

You know how you might be nervous about some things but there's that ONE THING you are absolutely terrified of? This is it for me. As a first time mom there's always sources of anxiety and opportunities for you to tell yourself "it'll be fine" or "lets just get this over with" (those awful appoinments that require multiple shots), but I've never been able to ease my mind at the thought of an infant/toddler with a cold.

And let me tell you, my boy has the cold of all colds.  Collectively my household has been sick for two weeks. But my baby for just one.  It started with crusty eyes and a little nose running-signs his allergies were bothering him, but nothing for mom to panic over. Then suddenly I was sick. Like stayed home from work, congested, stuffy/runny nose, chills exhausted,  sick. Over the course of that day home I started to feel better but baby got worse. By the evening he was coughing, and had a runny nose. And the cough just got worse and worse.

Eventually my sweet boy was coughing so hard he'd have to stop walking or playing to wait for the fit to be over. And when it was he'd give the most pitiful whine. Naturally I was devastated.

So, you moms out there, what are your go to home remedies for your sick children? I tried the vaporub on the feet although Im not certain of how effective it was becaise he was also getting a cough suppressant. I also used his cold vapor humidifier, but I've never found that thing to work. Right now we're six days in and on a regular daytime cough and cold medicine schedule that seems to be working but that's about it.
On the up side though,  he's kept his normal demeanor.  Hes fast, active and has lots to say so I'm glad that hasn't changed. But we have GOT to get him healthy. What do you suggest?

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