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Want to Participate in Giving Tuesday? This Guide Explains Everything About Donations, Deductions and Volunteering

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As the holidays approach, we set up decorations, plan for holiday gatherings and buy gifts. Oasis, A Haven for Women and Children Oasis, A Haven for Women and Children , located in Paterson, New Jersey, works to break the cycle of poverty by providing meals, social support, clothing and education.

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Local ‘Buy Nothing’ Group

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The yoga ball and hand weights you vowed to use daily sit in the corner collecting dust, the workbench your husband received as a gift five years ago remains unopened in its original box, not to mention all the clothes and games your children have outgrown. She recently gifted several reusable container lids. “I

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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And then there are the environmental harms caused by the gifts themselves, which could include polluting fast fashion items , plastic toys made from fossil fuels, or sweet treats that are driving deforestation. . Editor’s note: One of the greatest gifts you can give is the gift of lifelong learning. Outdoor gear . A parks pass.

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Step Into Christmas at the 9 Best Christmas Markets in Europe and the US

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Of course, no Christkindlmarket is complete without the iconic Nuremberg Bratwurst. The Rathaus Christmas tree, gifted by different Austrian provinces, takes center stage surrounded by a large nativity scene. Shoppers can find all kinds of gifts, from clothing and jewelry to skincare products and sweet treats.

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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Of course, this includes every one of its employees. And, of course, ensure that HR remains involved in assisting employees and keeping up-to-date in inclusion initiatives. Involve them in charitable causes such as food and clothing drives. Even corporate parties and gift-giving makes a difference.

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Local ‘Buy Nothing’ Group

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The yoga ball and hand weights you vowed to use daily sit in the corner collecting dust, the workbench your husband received as a gift five years ago remains unopened in its original box, not to mention all the clothes and games your children have outgrown. She recently gifted several reusable container lids. “I

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What I Learned the Year We (Nearly) Skipped Christmas

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My suitcase was packed, my traveling clothes all laid out. This trip was part birthday gift, part Christmas escape, part Florida homecoming. Of course we were all looking forward to this vacation. My mom tried to help by encouraging me to like stuff that other girls my age liked: clothes, boy bands, teen magazines.

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