Welcome to our Bettering Communities page. Enjoy tips and ideas for being a better neighbor, getting involved in a local service project, and doing random acts of kindness. This list highlights our most popular posts, or scroll down for the most recent tips and ideas.
Embrace a Refreshing Start With Dry January: Rejuvenate Mind and Bodylifestyle • activities • bettering communities
This post is sponsored by The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism at NIH (NIAAA). All opinions in this post are my own. The start of a new year is often synonymous with resolutions and new beginnings. One popular trend gaining momentum worldwide is "Dry January." This practice involves …
#gno information! • giving back • #gno featured • bettering communities
As we live in uncertain times, we see how getting together with friends, hosting a celebration, or finding ways to give back can be a bit tricky when trying to remain safe and not put any of our loved ones at risk. Add in trying to give back and things …
Going Green: Easy Ways to Recycle Household Itemsgiving back • my world • global causes • bettering communities
Going green begins with three easy steps: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. We've talked about ways in which we can reduce and reuse everyday items, so today we will explore the wonderful world of recycling. Recycling used to be complicated and time consuming, but those days are over. You have…
Thanksgiving Neighbor Gifts: Pastries Are a Delicious Way to Show Gratitudegiving back • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
Thanksgiving—I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called "Holiday Yummies." I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more. As I was looking through my board, I…
Raising Giving Children: How to Teach Kids the Benefits of Givinggiving back • bettering communities
Giving can be defined in many ways. For me, giving can be defined in words, actions, and through memories. When I think about what giving means to me, I think about my mom. When I was younger, it used to drive me crazy when my mom would volunteer to sew…
FALLunteering! Family Fun Service Ideasgiving back • bettering communities
‘Fall’ into fun family service! Make time for giving back this Autumn—attack your friends and neighbors with random acts of kindness, plan fall family service projects, and remember to insert lots of FUN! 7 Family Volunteering Ideas Try one of these seven different ‘Fallunteering’ ideas!
