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The famous vacation destination is launching a Nursing Mothers Amenity Program—the first of its kind in the hospitality industry. The program helps busy, traveling moms by providing them with everything they need while they’re on the road.

What does that include? Hard Rock partnered with Medela, a Breast pump Manufacturer, to provide moms with access to breast pumps, freezers, and  accessories right in their rooms. The program costs $30 per day, with proceeds benefitting local families at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago through the Jackson Chance Foundation—an Illinois based non-profit that provides support to NICU families.

Below are a few ways you can donate to those affected in Oklahoma:

• Donate to the Red Cross, or text REDCROSS to 90999 from your phone to donate $10
• Donate to the Salvation Army, or text STORM to 80888 to contribute $10.
• Donate to Operation USA, or text AID to 50555 to contribute $10.

We at KIWI are thinking of those in Oklahoma during this difficult time, so let’s show our support for their community.

How does it work? Shoppers can scan a product’s barcode with their smartphone, and then see which businesses own certain purchases  The app displays the corporate “family history” of your merchandise—all the way to the top parent company.

Here’s the cool part: Once you create a username, you can select a few user-generated “campaigns” to follow. Some of the top campaigns include “Demand GMO Labeling,” “Avoid Sweatshops & Child Labor,” and “Vegan & Cruelty-Free.” If you follow these campaigns via Buycott, you’ll be notified when products don’t align with your family’s ethics.

For example, let’s say you’re in favor of labeling genetically modified foods. Currently, the government doesn’t require that a label be put on these products—but that doesn’t mean GMOs are good for our health or the environment. (Learn more about GMOs here.) But if you scan your purchases with this app and follow the “Demand GMO Labeling” campaign, you can view which corporations oppose labeling genetically modified foods. Check out the image below to see the app in action:

Do you think this app could help you make more informed decisions at the grocery store? What are your thoughts on GMOs? Sound off in the comments section below, or tweet your opinions to @KiwiMagazine.

(Hat Tip: Forbes)

Have you read about the recent tragedies at three factories in Bangladesh and Cambodia? To date, over 1,000 people have been killed—the largest of which took place when a clothing factory collapsed in Bangladesh on April 24.

Just as the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire brought consumers to their feet in the U.S. during the early 1900’s, (where 145 workers died in New York City), this tragedy has done the same—calling direct attention to the inhumane working conditions that exist overseas.

A recent New York Times piece highlighted how eco-conscious consumers (like you!) are demanding that companies be more stringent with production regulations and share information about where their products come from. Shoppers are recognizing that they can make a change with every purchase they make—and they want to make as educated a choice as possible.

One way to do that: Look for the Fair Trade USA seal on products you’re buying.  Known for helping consumers identify products that are both socially and environmentally sustainable, the organization has recently expanded to partner with clothing lines. Currently, three partners are listed on its website. The agreements with the companies directly benefit the farmers who grow the cotton for fabrics, as well as the workers who create and sew the finished product.

Want to learn more about where your clothing comes from? Check out writers like Elizabeth Cline, author of Over Dressed, and Kelsey Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing. These writers discuss overseas manufacturing, big business, and exactly what goes on in the clothing industry.

Will you look for Fair Trade clothing in your area? What do you do to make sure your family is making world-friendly purchasing decisions? Sound off in the comments below, or tweet your thoughts to @KiwiMagazine!

The winners of the KIWI Mom Day Photo Contest are… (drum roll, please): Jennifer G., Sarah G., Holly S., Sarah J., Cambria C., Nicole N., Meg T., Natalia R., Alicia, and Kat. Check out their heart-warming pictures in the slideshow below! You can also click the images to read the story behind each photo.

Thank you to everyone who sent in photos! We loved reading your touching memories, and had a difficult time selecting only 10 winners.

Want to enter another prize-filled KIWI contest? Be sure to check out our giveaways and sweepstakes page, or follow us on Facebook for all the latest updates!