Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

Tell our readers a little bit about yourself. We want to get to know you better! I am a wife, mother, friend, reader and writer. I live with my family in the dry heat of the Arizona desert. I received a B.A. in Communication with a minor in English from The University of New Mexico and spent ten years working in corporate America. I currently have a few works in progress and am co-writing with a self published author.  What’s it been like volunteering for Rock & Roll Saved My Soul? What is your favorite thing about it? I love working with Rock & Roll Saved My Soul! Being admin for our Facebook page is an awesome way to connect with others. Writing for our blog's advice column keeps me writing about current, everyday issues. I am grateful to share helpful and uplifting information. I also share about our charity publishing at author takeovers on Facebook. My favorite part of working with RRSMS is sharing how we are changing the world one story at a time ...

Sandy:  I was in a pretty bad car accident in 2015. My best friend and tons of others, sent things for me. It was very overwhelming when I opened the box. It is something I am and always will be grateful for. Aisling:  About a year ago there was a house that caught fire here in town. Everyone got out safely thankfully but the people that lived there lost literally everything they owned. One of their family members started a fundraiser to help them raise money to help them get by and people also donated clothes and other necessities to them as well. Michaelle:  Fourth of July this year, we scrounged up our change to take an unexpected road trip to family a little over an hour away. When we got to the gas station, I took our change into the clerk. I told her I had change to pay for some gas. She was very sweet, took the change and then looked in the change container left by others. She found double the amount I had given her and added it to our amount! I thanked...

Gina: Not usually Kate: Haha, nope Sandy:  Heck yeah Renee: N o, even I don't like the sound of my voice Aisling: No Twinkle: Yup  Sid:  Yes! I never take a shower without my tunes. My favourite to sing when I start the day is "Good Morning Baltimore" from the musical Hairspray. Heather: No Lori: Nope Radeyah: Always Jen: No Colleen: No

There are a few volunteer opportunities available here at Rock and Roll Saved My Soul! If you're not a writer, but want to help us make a difference, consider joining the social media team.  Available volunteer positions: Social Media Marketing Specialist--LinkedIn Social Media Marketing Specialist--WattPad Social Media Marketing Specialist--Medium  Advertising Specialist To inquire, please message Kate Marie Robbins  or e-mail us at: rockandrollsavedmysoul2014@gmail.com No experience necessary. 

Gina: No Kate:  If I actually did any cooking, yes. Sandy:  Sometimes Renee: No Aisling: No Twinkle:  All the time Sid:  Yes I do, I listen to childhood faves like the Jonas Brothers often and dance when I cook. Which has caused me to fall in the kitchen before.  Heather:  Sometimes Lori: Nope Radeyah:  Sometimes Colleen: Not usually Jen: No  

Our Cancer Journey  By  Shauna Young March 24, 2006 started out like any other day for our family. I got the two oldest (who were 10 and 11 at the time) up for school and everything was normal. Spent the day with my husband and the two youngest while they were at school we went to the park and had a great day. Little did we know that everything in our lives were about to change!! The boys came home from school and our oldest went inside did homework and ran out the door to go play. However, our 10 year old was walking slow, not being himself, and complained of a headache. So I gave him some medicine and let him take a nap. When he got up we had his favorite dinner, but he didn’t eat much and still complained about his head hurting. I had figured his sinus infection had come back with a vengeance. So I kneeled down in front of him….looked up at him and noticed this huge lump in his neck. I was determined to find out what this was without telling him what I was seein...

Breastfeeding: Aisling:  Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to feed your baby. Besides being a great source of food and nutrients there are a lot of reasons why people prefer to breastfeed.  It helps your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and reduces post-delivery bleeding. It makes it easier to lose those pregnancy pounds (you burn up to 500 extra calories a day nursing). It may reduce your risk of postpartum depression and breast and ovarian cancer. It can delay the return of your period (although you should still use some form of birth control when you resume intercourse). It saves money (no formula!). Breastfeeding is a learned process; none of us (not even Baby) are born knowing how to do it. To improve your chance of success: Try to breastfeed within the first hour of birth. This helps your uterus contract and provides that valuable colostrum. Also ask to have Baby room in with you at the hospital so you can feed on demand. ...

Gina: O f course, about 75% of my shirts are so. Kate:  Frequently. And I always have a band hoodie on when it’s cold Sandy:  All the freaking time! Renee: No Aisling:  Sometimes Twinkle: Nope Sid:  Yes, I have an A Day To Remember shirt, an Alex Goot shirt, and an Admiral of Black shirt. Heather:  I sadly don't own any. Lori: Nope Radeyah: No Colleen: I have a few  Jen: Yes 

On Wednesday's on the RRSMS blog we like to feature articles and essays written by special guests. If this is something that you would be interested in, please contact us via our e-mail: rockandrollsavedmysoul2014@gmail.com What are we looking for? Anything relating to any of our published anthologies or current submissions. Those topics include: music (concert experiences, how music has impacted your life, music inspired stories and poetry), random acts of kindness (giving or receiving), domestic abuse, rescue animals, miracles, invisible illnesses, acceptance within the LGBT+ community, bullying. Since this is for the blog, try to keep the essays short. No more than 4k.  If you have any questions, please contact us at the e-mail given above. We can't wait to hear from you!

Vacation destinations on a budget: Aisling: Sandy:  Vacations are something we all love to take. However, they can be pretty pricey as well. Here are some tips on ways to save on your next vacation!! Flying makes traveling easier and faster however, if you are going with others driving would be better and would save you a little bit of money as well. While driving, be sure to bring a cooloer with ice. You can pack in some water or if you prefer pop/soda. You could even bring snacks alone as well. When I was yonnger we had stuff in the cooler as well as snacks like cheez its. This is a great way to play games in the car as well. Now you might think there are hotel stays. It is possible however if you are like me you have about at least one decent friend in about every state. Chances are they may let you crash for the night. So you can save money as well. Now these may not seem like a lot but if you break it down you save on having to stop at hotels at night, eati...

Richard Michael "Richie" Giese, (age 27) known professionally as Social Repose, is an American singer, songwriter and YouTube personality. Albums: Paradise (2011, EP) The Modern Age (2012) Reckless Closure (2013) Crazy Manic Love (2014, EP) Yalta (2015) Covers (2015) Social Media: Facebook Twitter YouTube Where to Buy Music: Amazon iTunes Google Play

September Volunteer of the Month: Michaelle Madrid ! Michaelle Madrid is a wife, mother, friend, reader and writer. She lives with her family in the dry heat of the Arizona desert. She received a B.A. in Communication with a minor in English from The University of New Mexico and spent ten years working in corporate America. She currently has a few works in progress and is co-writing with a self published author. Michaelle's Muses is a Facebook page she has just recently created and dedicated to all of her different writing; please follow along. A Message From the RRSMS Team: Kate: I am so incredibly blessed to have you as a friend and teammate. You stepped in when we were in need and have done so much to help RRSMS grow. You are a blessing. Much love soul sister!  Sid: Thank you for all your hard work, Michaelle! It's a pleasure to work with you. Andrea: Thanks for all your hard work! You're amazing! Renee: Congratulations! You are a treas...