Archive for December, 2011

December 30, 2011

Dear Readers

Our annual year-end letter to you


Our Year That Was

Our five most popular articles from 2011


December 29, 2011

The Dominance of the Rubber Bracelet

Silicon wristbands can still make an impact for charities.


A Green House

The U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide is the Bible of eco-friendly home improvements.


December 28, 2011

The Mighty Clothespin

Here are 49 great ways to repurpose clothespins.


Giving it All Away

So-called “new philanthropists” are changing what charity looks like.


December 27, 2011

Local is Cool

More people are buying local. Are you?


Out With the Old

Today is the perfect day to get rid of something.


December 26, 2011

How Online Philanthropy is Changing

Five predictions for how online giving will change in the next 10 years.


Twixtmas

Use this week to do something meaningful.


December 23, 2011

How Were You Inspired?

Christmas is Not Your Birthday 2011 is a wrap!


Waste Not

Quick tips for reducing holiday waste this weekend.


December 22, 2011

Easy Ways to Give to Others

Here are 30 ways to give to others without breaking the bank.


Your Water Pipes Are So Old…

Why your water bill will be skyrocketing very soon.


December 21, 2011

Only 10 Donating Days Left Until the End of the Year

Make sure you know the tax implications of your year-end donations.


To Grandma’s House We Go

Make your holiday travel as green as can be.


December 20, 2011

Dear Santa

Your letter to Santa can help raise $1 million for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.


Is Fair Trade Becoming Unfair?

Proposed changes to the fair trade certification process aren’t sitting well with some.


December 19, 2011

Are Food Drives a Bad Idea?

They may at least be terribly inefficient.


Flooding in The Philippines

Recent flooding has devastated The Philippines. Here’s how you can help.