5:00 Fridays TM – Birthday Clink

I never did cozy up to being 47. Tomorrow ushers in my 48th year so I guess it’s too late to get used to being 47 now. Everyone who knows me knows that I LOVE my birthday. I have no shame in aging. It’s a privilege, really. They say the wrinkles bring wisdom. So far I’m feeling like the wrinkles are winning, and the wisdom has some catching up to do.

Admittedly, one of the best things about a birthday are the presents. If you claim to not like gifts you’re a liar. While I have a Pinterest board full of stuff I covet, I realize I have everything I need and more. Well, except for that Louis Vuitton bag I’m ashamed to say I’ve been drooling over for years.

What I really want for my birthday is some help cushioning the blow that world feels these days. I have the family I always dreamed of when I was a kid. I pour my heart into helping children around the globe. From hyper local to global, there are causes near and dear to me. Shower me with birthday love by donating to one of the causes I use my voice for. Apparently I only support organizations with green in the logo.

• Protect a child from abuse. SAFEchild

• Feed a child whose family is in financial crisis. Cecilia Rawlins Fund

• Vaccinate a child in the developing world. Shot@Life

Maybe together we can donate the cost of that bag I covet.

 

I can get down with toasting my 48th year. Give this a shot.

Birthday Clink

3 ounces prosecco

1 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur

squeeze of orange

Here’s to clinking a glass with you all! xo