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Upcycling Earth Month Project
April is Earth Month. When we think about taking care of our earth, we typically think about using less water, recycling plastic bottles and cans, and picking up trash especially on our coastline. We do not often think of reuse and its importance. I recently decided...
St. Patrick’s Day
Wear green proudly, the St. Patrick’s Day tradition began more than a thousand years ago as a religious festival in Ireland. The event is named in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who was known for bringing Christianity to the country. Today,...
Frame Your Story
I really enjoy displaying pictures of my family, especially those from vacations and holidays. However, over the years I’ve become pretty creative with how I use displays to tell a story. The next time you are putting together a photo collage, consider the theme. Are...
Gifts for a Great Valentine’s Day
It is not too early to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. I think some of the most memorable gifts I have ever received were made just for me. I have put together a short list of some of my favs: - A handwritten poem that was full of our special memories. I loved...
Winter Accessories
Gloves, beanies and scarves have to be my favorite winter accessories. Keeping my hands and ears warm are an absolute must when I am spending more than 2 minutes outside in the cold. I am a heat monger at heart and will stop at nothing to stay warm. Some of the best...
Winter Wonderful Savings
If you know me, then you know I don’t like paying full (even sale) price for anything. Winter sports gear is no exception. Why would I pay hundreds of dollars for an outfit I’m going to wear a few times during the season? With the kids, I know whatever I buy this year...
How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Happen
Every year, around this time, I think, “Next year I’m going to work on being a better wife, I’m going to call my parents more often, I’m going to get in shape, I’m going to start writing that book, and…” the list goes on. In my experience, thinking of New Year’s...
Getting Organized After the New Year
Christmas lights, ornaments, tinsel, cookie jars, and wrapping paper. So much stuff is needed to decorate for the holidays. Where do we store all of this stuff the rest of the year? Storage bins are near and dear to my heart because they keep all of my treasures safe...
We Believe in the Power of Work
We Believe in the Power of Work The holidays are a busy time of year for Goodwill Industries of San Diego County (GISD). We are blessed to have such a generous community that shares our passion for getting people jobs. Our great partnership provided over 1400 jobs...
Job Hunting Over the Holidays
You might think the holidays are a tough time to be in the job market. I was searching for a job during this time and I never thought I would be successful. Everyone is so busy with preparation for the holidays and year-end accounting, I couldn’t imagine any...