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.…
Giving Back: Neighborhood Service Projectgiving back • tips for giving back
Once a year, my community does a neighborhood service project. Our local church leaders find different families that may need extra help. They might be single mothers, widows, the elderly , or someone that is sick or unable to care for their yard on their own. Families are invited…
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,…
Relationships: How to Strengthen Relationships With Your NeighborsWhen I think about strengthening relationships, I usually think about family or friend relationships. After a neighborhood BBQ last week, I started thinking about how important it was to have a relationship with my neighbors. How many of you actually know your neighbors? Having a relationship with our neighbors…
Building Community: Invite Your Neighbors Ingiving back • bettering communities
I used to live under the burden of perfectionism. If I wanted to host a gathering, the lawn needed to be mowed, the house spotless, and the scent of baked goods needed to be reaching out from the oven. My perfectionist attitude kept me from many things, but the…
