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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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Going Places provides a necessary social component “Joy is a piece of our social-emotional health that is often overlooked when people think about charities,” Blomquist explains. “We We tend to think about our other basic needs such as food, clothing, water, shelter and medical support.

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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. Learn more here. ].

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3 Companies That Give Back to the Community Year-Round

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And that doesn’t just mean bountiful gifts to friends and family. While some companies opt for one-time gifts, social enterprises build giving back into the fabric of their operations. Our bag drop events are unlike anything else out there, but I realized we didn’t want to pigeonhole ourselves,” he says. billion for U.S.-based

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

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Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. Shelly Berman Rubera on learning from experience Business Strategist You are either stuck by life’s events or you are propelled by them…your choice.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. We need to take the shame and stigma out of wearing [or] using thrifted [or] consigned clothing and see it as a boon to everyone!”

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Get organized for back to school

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Keep it in a centralized location where family members can easily add their events. August is the second-biggest sales month for clothing retailers. Are you ready to tackle cloth shopping? It’s not only back to school, it’s also back to sports, back to scouts, back to PTA, back to choir, etc. Get the schedule working early.

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Eco Friendly Entertainment Options for Your Next Corporate Party

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Why not invite an organic chef to come and teach a few recipes that will not just be good to everyone’s taste buds, but their overall health and well-being? You can even serve the prepared meals afterwards on cloth tablecloths and “green” tableware rather than plastic. Do something outside. Electric-less entertainers.

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