Pay It Forward

Great story about a high school girl who is paying it forward.

Simple Ceiling Fan Hacks To Save On Energy Bills

Looking for ways to save some money on your energy bills? Try these simple "Ceiling Fan Hacks" from The Simple Dollar.

23 Ways To Beat The Heat

It's the middle of July and hot in most places. Real Simple posted a great article that lists "23 Ways to Beat the Heat."

Two Websites Trying To Make A Difference

By MAD21

This week, I found two groups that are doing what they can to make a difference in the world. Go check them out.

Gift Card Giver "Four friends had an idea to collect gift cards and give them to people in need. They went to a gathering and asked 8 people how much money in unused Gift Cards they had in their wallets and walked away with $50 in Gift Cards to help people in need. GiftCardGiver.com was born...We collect and distribute the cards to appropriate Non-Profit Organizations that can use those cards to help others."

Pig Tail Pals was created by a stay-at-home mom named Melissa Wardy who, "wanted something different for her daughter. You won't find any princesses or drama queens here...[she] wanted role models for her daughter that exemplified courage, intelligence, and independence..." Ms. Wardy states regarding her company, they are "...committed to being... socially responsible... Every decision we make takes into account what message our actions send to young girls, what impact our actions have on our customers, and what size footprint our actions will leave on our environment... Pigtail Pals supports our local community, our nation, our world. Pigtail Pals endeavors to teach girls that with success comes the ability and responsibility to help others. Every month Pigtail Pals will show girls that they can change the world through good works." Every shirt they sell contributes to the charity they have chosen for that month. They "...partner with charitable organizations whose projects focus on children's education, health care, and access to clean water and food."

Thinking Positive

By MAD21

How do you create a positive attitude in your family's day-to-day life?

I recently read an article in Body and Soul Magazine that had some really great ideas that were sent in by readers to try with your family that help build strong relationships and help us to have a better overall attitude in our daily lives. Here were a few of them:

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