Archive - September 2008
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5 Minutes of Caring and
More Time on Your Hands...
5 minutes of caring
- Get Off the Roller Coaster
by Sam Davidson,
September 30
Get into a carpool.
- Smile for the Camera
by Sam Davidson,
September 29
Be eco-friendly when taking pictures.
- But What About After This Weekend?
by Sam Davidson,
September 26
(1 comment)
There's a lot more that ServiceNation can help you do.
- About This Weekend...
by Sam Davidson,
September 25
Looking to plug in this weekend? Check out ServiceNation.
- Dispose of the Disposables
by Sam Davidson,
September 24
(2 comments)
If it's meant to be thrown away, don't buy it.
- Do It In the Dark
by Sam Davidson,
September 23
That's the night that the lights went out in Georgia.
- The Dollar Menu
by Sam Davidson,
September 22
(1 comment)
Feed someone with a dollar.
- What School Do You Go To?
by Sam Davidson,
September 19
(1 comment)
Even as an adult, you should be going to school.
- Get Bus-y
by Sam Davidson,
September 18
Before you hop on the bus, you need to know where it's going.
- Better Buy
by Sam Davidson,
September 17
What's the better option when shopping?
- Pay It Furward
by Sam Davidson,
September 16
(2 comments)
Help someone adopt a pet.
- Fight Childhood Cancer
by Sam Davidson,
September 15
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
- Hidden Talents
by Sam Davidson,
September 12
Use what you're good at to do some good.
- Thank the Messenger
by Sam Davidson,
September 11
(1 comment)
Give a note to the note-giver.
- Scavenger Hunt
by Sam Davidson,
September 10
(1 comment)
How well do you know your local community?
- The Right Stuff
by Sam Davidson,
September 9
Can't crush it? Stuff it before you throw it away.
- Mean It
by Sam Davidson,
September 8
Look someone in the eye and ask how they are.
- Torn Asunder
by Sam Davidson,
September 5
Rip that napkin in half to reduce waste.
- My What Big Hands You Have
by Sam Davidson,
September 4
(3 comments)
See how much you can carry out without a bag.
- Pencils, Glue, and Khakis
by Sam Davidson,
September 3
(1 comment)
Just like school supplies, school clothes are also in need.
- Nine for Nine
by Sam Davidson,
September 2
(1 comment)
Here are nine things to do in the ninth month of the year.
- A Labor of Love
by Sam Davidson,
September 1
Make working on a holiday a bit more bearable.
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more time on your hands
- Tour a Nonprofit
by Sam Davidson,
September 26
There are probably lots of nonprofits near you. I'm sure you could even rattle off the names of several, whether you learned of them by volunteering, seeing them on a billboard or commercial, or even found them on this Web site. But are you really aware of what they do?
- Join a Virtual Walk
by Sam Davidson,
September 19
It's Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and you can help fight this disease, from right where you are. CureSearch is looking for 12,500 people to be part of their virtual walk – the same number of kids that are diagnosed with cancer each year.
- Making Your Own Cleaning Kits
by Michelle Andrade,
September 12
How we clean our homes has a profound impact on the environment, which can also effect our health and well being. Here's a brief interview with the founder of one company who is trying to make the world a little greener, and a whole lot healthier.
- Walking Towards a Cure
by Heather Dubuque,
September 5
If you're looking for ways to get your family out in the community and making a difference together, consider participating in a local run or walk. In this article, Heather Dubuque, founder of The Lillian Nanny Agency, details what you need to keep in mind.
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