7 Ways to Pay It Forward This Season
I can still feel the butterflies I got as a little girl walking up to the giant Christmas tree inside of the Seattle Center. It…
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10 Small Community Ideas for Big Summer Impact
Ah, summer. A time for vacationing, sand between toes, sitting by the pool, and watching as an ever-increasing percentage of your paycheck goes to paying…
Summer, Swimming, and Snowmen? How to Celebrate Christmas in July
The weather outside likely isn’t so frightful, but the warm and sunny days of July can still be delightful for a Christmas celebration. While it’s…
Why I’m Hopeful a 17-Year-Old Can Make a Difference — and Why You Should Be Too
Since I was a rather loud but nonetheless compassionate freshman of barely 15, I’ve been told by teachers, community organizers, and article headlines that my…
How to Give Back This Holiday Season (Even if You’re Busy and Broke)
The holidays are a magical time of year, but also a busy one. We’re trying to fit in time for friends, family, and faith, and…
Thoughtful Thrifting: 5 Good Reasons to Shop Secondhand
I still remember stepping out of the car and looking furtively around the parking lot, squinting in the sunlight and with the full throttle of…
4 Ways to Overcome the Anxiety of an Overwhelming World
Reading and watching today’s news can send you into a panic attack. Global poverty, ice caps melting, congressional chaos, nations threatening one another. It can…
Low-Cost Ways to Brighten Someone’s Day
I like to think of myself as a positive person — someone who can shake things off and always believes blue skies are around the…
Make the World a Better Place: Your ‘Giving Back’ Guide
Fall is finally here! (If you just drink your PSL and ignore the unseasonably warm weather. Thanks, climate change). Autumn is a season of caramel…
3 Steps to Having a Positive Impact through Your Career
The final year of college is tough. For every party you attend, assignment you ace, or new connection you make, you’re forced to answer the…