↑
  • Home
  • About
  • Giveaways
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
    • HAIR
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • MOVIES
    • THEATER
  • Travel
    • NYC
    • WESTCHESTER
    • DISNEY
  • Education

Raising Three Savvy Ladies

NYC Lifestyle Blog

June 10, 2019 //

Show Big Tobacco We Mean Business by Signing this Petition!

This post was sponsored by Tobacco Free New York State as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Big tobacco is everywhere. Lately, I feel like I notice more and more younger people smoking and I can’t believe it.  For a long time, it seemed like the dangers of smoking were enough to stop people from smoking.  While growing up, both of my parents smoked.  Come to think of it, almost all of my friends’ parents smoked.  Out of that group, I can happily say that none of my friends smoke.  We saw what it did to some of our parents and we did not want any part of it.

Mother and daughter on a playground gym.

Maybe this young group of teens did not have experience with this and they don’t have the experience of seeing someone have health-related issues because of it.   Andy by young, I mean 13. Would you believe this is the average age of a new smoker! This is way too young!

Big Tobacco is Everywhere

The emergence of e-cigarettes has exacerbated the use of nicotine products among minors. It seems like more and more teens are trying this each year.  From 2014-2018 e-cigarette use grew 160% among high school students. This mom is joining NY in saying ENOUGH IS ENOUGH by signing the pledge!

Girl playing a Win Tobacco claw game.

Tobacco companies are spending billions to put their products in front of our kids in stores. Just like anything, the more kids see tobacco, the more likely they are to start smoking.  This makes me so angry that they would be targeting such a young audience. 

Mother and daughter standing together on the beach.

Two Easy Steps to Educate Your Kids on the Dangers of Big Tobacco

Big tobacco is doing its best to stay on our kid’s radar consistently and constantly. As parents, it’s up to us to fight this onslaught of tobacco messaging however we can. Luckily, there are two easy steps parents can take to help their kids say no to tobacco.

Talk to your kids  

I always talk to my girls about the dangers of smoking.  I have told them how gross my clothes smelled when I would go out dancing before “no smoking” came the norm.

Mother and daughter on a couch.

Talk about all those problems that happen when you smoke. Cancer and heart disease are just two of the many health dangers of smoking.  Having conversations in general lets your children know that they can talk to you about anything.

Pin This Image and Spread the Word About Saying No to Big Tobacco

Talking with our kids is an important first step, but the second step is supporting each other in the fight against big tobacco. By Pinning this image and signing the petition, we as parents can work together to spread the word and stand up to these companies that are targeting our children.

Sign the pledge against big tobacco image.

Sign the Pledge to Get Tobacco Out of Sight in Stores

Knowing that our kids are exposed to tobacco products in stores is enough to make me mad.  They have definitely seen enough. Walking past local convenience stores makes it so easy to see the variety of cigarettes and e-cigarettes easily available.

Boy looking standing at a convenience store counter and looking at cigarettes on the wall.

Sign the “Seen Enough Tobacco” pledge today to make New York a healthier place to live, work and play!  

Tell big tobacco our kids have seen enough by signing the petition here. 

 

 

Related

Filed Under: Health

Comments

  1. Amber says

    June 11, 2019 at 1:47 am

    I’ve signed the Pledge – thank you for sharing this important message!

  2. Dana Rodriguez says

    June 11, 2019 at 10:58 am

    It is really important to teach your kids the dangers of tobacco. This is a great post!

  3. Barrie says

    June 11, 2019 at 5:11 pm

    I read somewhere that more teens are using e-cigs. This creates more kids actually smoking when they are older!

  4. starchelle haynes says

    June 13, 2019 at 6:12 am

    Thanks for the message looking good

  5. VICKIE HEITMAN says

    June 13, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    Wouldn’t it be nice if people didn’t smoke?

  6. Kiara says

    June 14, 2019 at 12:59 am

    Nice message

  7. Helen says

    June 15, 2019 at 5:26 am

    I am so signing this. I hate tobacco and am so proud of my husband for quitting before we had kids.

  8. Rosie says

    June 15, 2019 at 9:09 am

    I know some states including mine have passed laws that help deter e-cigarettes being available to kids, anywhere up to 21 years old. Hopefully your legislature will take it up to help effect change. It started with parents gathering at Board of Education meetings, then getting the senators and representatives involved, to pass laws. It probably helps to have a small group of people who can put the time and effort in to champion the efforts. It is worth it for sure.

  9. VICKIE HEITMAN says

    June 15, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Smoking is such a nasty habit!

  10. shelly peterson says

    June 16, 2019 at 1:09 am

    I am glad that I have always been a non smoker. this is an important topic for sure to discuss with your kids.

  11. Sue E says

    June 20, 2019 at 10:31 pm

    I am signing! That’s the least I can do for our kids! I grew up with cigarette smoke ? being blown in my face! When we were riding in the car and eating dinner at the table, heck everywhere!! I refused to do this to my children and my grandkids. None of them smoke! Thank you Lord! ??❤️

  12. Christina Gould says

    June 21, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    I sure regretted the day I started smoking because it was very hard to quit. Thanks for posting!

  13. Angela Saver says

    June 23, 2019 at 3:46 am

    I hope everyone signs this petition! Such an important issue. Thanks for sharing this!

  14. Kelly Kimmell says

    June 24, 2019 at 1:28 pm

    Great post, shared on Pinterest. Wish everyone would just stop smoking.

  15. Karen Propes says

    June 28, 2019 at 1:43 am

    Signed, I’m glad they are having this. I don’t want my Grandkids to grow up smoking. I hate to be around anyone smoking,

  16. VICKIE HEITMAN says

    June 29, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    Good of you to promote this campaign!

  17. aviel says

    June 29, 2019 at 11:54 pm

    stop smoking is so hard after 15 years i know what it does and still cant stop…

  18. Betsy Barnes says

    June 30, 2019 at 10:49 am

    Great article! So very important to teach our children the facts about smoking in hopes they never start.

  19. VICKIE HEITMAN says

    June 30, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    Things we getting better until e-cigarettes got popular

  20. Nidhi C says

    August 9, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    I am definitely going to sign the petition. Thanks for the info.

  21. Tracie Cooper says

    August 27, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    Such an important cause! I plan to sign the petition!

  22. Debbie P says

    September 13, 2019 at 8:39 pm

    I know from experience how hard it is to quit.

  23. Tracie Cooper says

    September 14, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    Such an important topic and info! Thanks for such an informative post!

  24. Jessi Housel says

    September 24, 2019 at 9:15 am

    My house talks about healthy choices even with my kids who are 5yrs old and 7yrs old. They have heard about smoking and alcohol and drugs from my husband and I. We want them to know we value making healthy choices and it doesn’t make you cool, bring you more fun, etc. I think having a no smoking, drug, drinking education starts when they are young. Knowledge is really the best way to defeat peer pressure. Great article

  25. Sandy Klocinski says

    October 12, 2019 at 6:33 am

    Awesome pledge! Equally awesome blog post! Parents need to get involved

  26. John Smith says

    October 26, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    People need to understand that all tobacco, including “vaping,” is dangerous!

  27. Inga says

    November 14, 2019 at 3:30 pm

    Vaping is the new rage too, and it seem to be at least as unhealthy as a cigarette is

  28. Dorothy Boucher says

    November 15, 2019 at 11:39 am

    I am happy to see that tabacco is not showing up every where but still, its showing up where I don’t want it around my grandchildren.
    @tisonlyme143

  29. Michael DeFren says

    November 19, 2019 at 4:43 am

    great cause, ill help spread the word… cant stand smoking

Kerri has been blogging for over 9 years. Since Raising 3 Savvy Ladies has grown, her sister, Lauren joins her in sharing the latest trends. Raising 3 Savvy Ladies is a NYC lifestyle blog where we share our travel adventures, what life is like over 40 and our favorite movies and theater experiences.

The latest giveaways, reviews, tips and much more

From The Blog:

Interview with Director Nick Hamm Gigi & Nate

Win a $100 Netflix Gift Card #November #GiveThanks #BTEvents

21 Halloween Activities Kids Will Love

Win a $100 Disney Gift Card #Giveaway #BTEvents #backtoschool #September #HelloFall

Current Giveaways

.

Categories

Archives

Get Savvy & Subscribe!

Subscribe via Email!

* indicates required

Giveaways

  • Win a $100 Disney Gift Card #Giveaway #BTEvents #backtoschool #September #HelloFall
  • Enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Code #Giveaway #BTEvents #backtoschool #August
  • Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank in Theaters Now Fandango Prize Pack #Giveaway #PawsofFury
  • Win a $100 Target Gift Card #Giveaway #BTEvents #summerfun #July
  • Enter to Win a $100 Best Buy Gift Card #Giveaway #BTEvents #FathersDay #June

Travel

Our Visit to Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA

Celebrate Earth Month with Toyota #ToyotaEarthMonth

Sandals Foundation Celebrates 11 Inspiring Years

Come Visit Santa at the Danbury Fair Mall #SantaHQ

See More

Movies

Interview with Director Nick Hamm Gigi & Nate

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank in Theaters Now Fandango Prize Pack #Giveaway #PawsofFury

Interview with Cast & Executive Producer of Team Zenko Go

Interview with Carolyn Fe, Lola on Blue’s Clues

See More

Health

Wellness #Giveaway with over $400 in Prizes #2022WellnessGiveaway

Stay Healthy with Elderberry Immune Support

Staying Healthy with Sambucol Black Elderberry Gummies

Keep the Journey Going with Always Eat After 7 PM

See More

Fashion

KORE Essentials #Giveaway

Fashionably Ready for the Holidays

20 Disney Villains Inspired DIYs

Happiness in Hapari Swimwear

See More

15 Scone Recipes Perfect for Fall

August 30, 2022 By Kerri 7 Comments

Fall is on the way and I cannot wait to try some of these yummy scone recipes.  So many of these recipes have apples, maple, and pumpkin. All of my favorites!  Head to the links below to try some new recipes!   Apple Scones – Chisel and Fork Apple Cranberry Scones – Tasha’s Artisan Foods[Read More…]

Getting Ready for School Checklist – 10 Tips

August 25, 2022 By Kerri 3 Comments

Maybe it is because I am a teacher that I gravitate towards the early conversations of getting ready to go back to school. It is almost a season and other savvy moms like me are searching for the best deals on clothes, backpacks, and supplies. There’s so much that goes into getting ready for back[Read More…]

20 Halloween Decor Projects that You will Love

August 24, 2022 By Kerri 1 Comment

Halloween is coming and I have a round up of some fun decor projects to help get your house creepy and spooky.     DIY Halloween Glitter Witchs Broomstick – Anne’s Entitled Life DIY Halloween Tombstones – Craftivity Designs DIY Mix and Match Wooden Pumpkin Face Decoration – Drugstore Divas DIY Halloween Wreath for under[Read More…]

10 Ways to Get Ready for Back to School

August 23, 2022 By Kerri 3 Comments

As a mom and a teacher, I know that it is extremely important to start the school year off right. Of course, you’ll want the right supplies, but there’s more than that to help your child get ready for back to school. How to Get Ready for Back to School Ensuring a healthy, safe, and[Read More…]

savvymomny

NYC/Westchester Mom to 3 Teens who love to #travel #health #DisneySMC #teacher #westchester

Kerri G
So happy to kick off the holiday season with @macy So happy to kick off the holiday season with @macys and Santa! Last night, we took the train into the city to preview #Macys #Santaland I have to say it was quite magical. Although my youngest was 12, Santa was able to connect to her and put us all in the holiday spirit. 

I believe. I believe….

My mom also came with us. We started talking and I think it was almost 40 years ago that she took us to visit Santa at Macys. I was so happy to visit Santa with her and my youngest for a three generation experience.

Don’t forget to check out the beautiful window displays as you enjoy all of #NYC during the holidays! 

#MacysSantaland #Santa #NYCholidays #christmas #winterwonderland #travel #IloveNY
#ad Mental health isn’t talked about enough, but #ad Mental health isn’t talked about enough, but 1 in 5 adults suffer from mental illness and disorders today. 

Let’s reduce the stigma by opening up the conversation in the classroom and at home.
As a teacher and a mom of 3, I know how important it is to be there and be a good listener.

Conversations are super important. It’s never too early (or too late) to have these conversations with your students or your own children.

Operation Conversation is a check-in on kids’ mental health. When we start simple habits of conversations, we can learn about concerns or problems our students are dealing with, help them problem solve, and build their confidence for life’s difficult moments. 

Teachers can help to destigmatize mental health starting in their own classrooms by talking to their students about mental health using a free deck of conversation starter cards. Parents can also use these cards to support good conversations while at home. I know as a mom, I can use all the help I can get. 

#Giveaway Alert! 
I have 5 decks of Conversation Starter Decks of cards to give away to 5 lucky winners to help you get the conversation flowing! 

To enter:
1. Comment on this post as to why you would love the conversation starter deck of cards. 
 2. Follow @OnOurSleevesOfficial
3. Follow me @SavvyMomNY  I will pick the winners after 10pm on 11/22

Click on the link in my bio to learn more about Operation Conversation ❤️⚓️🦋
https://bit.ly/3gNv9ru

@OnOurSleevesOfficial

#OnOurSleeves

-#OperationConversation
-#MentalHealth
-#MentalHealthMatters
-#MentalHealthAwareness
-#StudentMentalHealth #teachers #socialemotionalhealth #SEL
Took a little trip upstate 💚 Visiting my oldest Took a little trip upstate 💚 Visiting my oldest and touring her sister on first college visit. Maybe it’s a sign that they should be together. Totally bittersweet and we went to visit Binghamton in October 2019 and only made it to two more before March 2020. I’m only thinking of bright skies ahead for the both of them filled with amazing memories and wonderful opportunities 💚
Thank you @baketivity for sending us the Duff Mons Thank you @baketivity for sending us the Duff Monster Cupcakes box. My teen loves to bake and the was perfect for her to get creative and try out new decorating idea with her cupcake monsters. We loved that the kit had everything she needed and detailed step-by-step directions too! @duffgoldman #baking #cupcakes #cupcakemonster #cupcakedecorating #teenswhobake #halloween #bakingforkids #bakingkits
#popinthecity #popinthecityusa #nyc #staycation #w #popinthecity #popinthecityusa #nyc #staycation #weekendvibes
New York state has so many wonderful places to be New York state has so many wonderful places to be a part of . From the bright lights of NYC, to quiet places of respite in its parks and wooded areas. Time to walk, hike and reflect. Being active and busy is something that I hope my teens learn from and something we can do together to enjoy all the beauty and nature it has to offer while keeping NY tobacco free. Did you know that our oldest generation of smokers are now dying? After them, you have me and a very large group of people who do not smoke at all. So, who’s next? Instead of taking cigarettes off the shelves, the tobacco industry views today’s teens as tomorrow’s customers, using menthol-flavored products to attract and addict kids – and it’s working. More than half (54%) of youth who smoke (ages 12-17 years) use menthol cigarettes. making it easier for kids to start and harder for them to quit. Menthol is not JUST a flavor, it attracts and addicts kids As a teen mom, I am sharing this so we can all take action! Learn more about the impact of Big Tobacco’s manipulative tactics on our communities and how you can take action to help end this injustice. Let’s keep our kids enjoying the wonderful things our state has to offer. Link in bio #NotJustMenthol #TobaccoFreeNYS #ad @tobaccofreenys
The Bounciest Pop-Up Ever to Hit NYC is Popping Up The Bounciest Pop-Up Ever to Hit NYC is Popping Up for
Four Weeks this Fall! Located in Midtown, my girls and I created fun memories and tons of laughs while bouncing through this super fun pop-up! I even went down the slide! 😂 we bounced. We laughed. We even got to get our groove on and dance!  Definitely an awesome way to relieve stress. Go with family or friends! Here are all the details:  Now through Thursday, November 17th the custom-built installation will occupy the plaza adjacent to Greeley Square Park on Broadway between 32nd and 33rd Streets. Pop In The City is a 120ft long walk-through experience consisting of a 
series of interconnected domes, each housing separate interactive elements that reflect an immersive and abstract take on New York, its people, and its culture.  #popinthecityusa #popinthecity #nyc #thingstodoinnyc #greeleysquarepark #nycactivities #kidsinnyc #childhoodunplugged #familytime #staycation #nycstreet #popinthecityusa
https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/pop-in-the-city-tickets-ZF4BWQ
Ticket to Paradise is in theaters today! Thanks to Ticket to Paradise is in theaters today! Thanks to @universalpictures we were invited to an advance screening of @tickettoparadise, enjoyed it and you will too! Always love #juliaroberts and #georgeclooney #tickettoparadise #romcom #movies
Copyright ©2023, Raising Three Savvy Ladies. All Rights Reserved.
Design by Pixel Me Designs
 

Loading Comments...