Family Fun: Celebrating Halloween in Your NeighborhoodFall brings with it so many fun holidays and when my daughter was little, we loved to celebrate them all. During each holiday, I always tried to find an activity we can do together that would focus on giving to others. This Halloween, "boo-ing" our neighbors was just the ticket.…
Community: Get Out There and Playgiving back • bettering communities
The yellow bus chugged away a half an hour ago, and yet, I hear nothing outside. No laughter, no games of chase, no bike riders wiping out ... nothing. It’s quiet, and honestly, that quiet bothers me. I know most people like to hear wind rustling through leaves …
Community: 22 Ways to Be a Good NeighborMaking a difference in your community can begin right in your own neighborhood—by being a good neighbor. Whether you're building relationships with or serving those who live closest to you, beautifying your neighborhood, or volunteering at the local school, you're contributing and helping make your neighborhood a safe, beautiful,…
Service: The Value of Sharing and Serving Your Neighborhoodgiving back • bettering communities
Everyone who comes into my life is my neighbor. Everyone who passes by is also my neighbor. My neighbor is not the next door neighbor, it is everyone. It is always a beautiful gesture to see people smile and actually say "Good morning or Have a good day!"…
Play: Playdates vs. “Can You Come Out To Play?”family fun • family fun-traditions
I’ve done my best this summer to provide fun activities for my daughter to enjoy every day. But the truth is this: I work from home. I work more than full-time; I’m often still working long after my daughter has gone to bed. I try very hard to take some…
