Category Archives: Charity

How to Find Purpose in Life

Posted on February 12, 2024 by msw blog

After losing my husband, I really needed to find purpose in life again. After much thought of various things I could do, I decided that ‘decluttering’ my home would keep me busy during the winter months until Spring when I … Continue reading →

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Reverse Advent Calendar

Posted on January 20, 2024 by msw blog

Rather than receiving gifts, create a “Reverse Advent Calendar.” Each day, place an item from your pantry into a box. On Christmas Eve, donate the box to a local food bank, spreading joy to those in need. You could also … Continue reading →

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Funding Education

Posted on December 29, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “A blue note: School jazz … Continue reading →

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Joys of Buy Nothing Groups

Posted on December 23, 2023 by msw blog

This past Christmas, partly as an experiment in avoiding the commerce of the holidays, I got my entire extended family — 14 people — thoughtful, personal gifts that fellow Buy Nothing-ers bestowed upon me. (I did this over a period … Continue reading →

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Tear up some Rags

Posted on October 28, 2023 by msw blog

Tear up some rags: If something is in such disrepair that it can’t be donated — like, say, sheets — tear them apart for reusable dust rags. It’ll save you lots of money on buying rags or using rolls and … Continue reading →

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