The prevention of bullying is a cause near and dear to my heart. The actions made by bullies can seem insignificant and easy to the bully, but the effects on the victim can last a lifetime or even end a life. There should be no tolerance for bullying in this day and age, whether it be in school, at home or at work.

I’m partnering with X OUT, a new skincare line from the makers of Proactiv, for this week’s DIY. X OUT enlisted the help of DIY bloggers to make dresses that will be part of an auction with all proceeds going to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center. I truly hope that we can change the behavior of bullies by changing people’s attitudes and changing the rules in schools and offices, making this a zero tolerance hate crime.