Category Archives: Charity
Reverse Advent Calendar
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
Funding Education
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
Joys of Buy Nothing Groups
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
Tear up some Rags
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
Set Up a Donation Box
Chances are, there are plenty of items in your house that you no longer need. By keeping a donation box in a convenient spot, you’ll be encouraged to consistently add to it. Not only will you feel more organized, but those items will … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 