Food banks can stretch your dollar further by buying what they really need at wholesale. This year, don’t grab a few sale cans to throw in a box — donate that money to the food bank directly. If you’re able, make it recurring.
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Visit a museum, stroll through an arboretum, or attend a local show. Be a tourist in the place you live and bring new eyes to the experience, or gift a local experience to someone for the holidays. Get to know your own city in a new way.
The busy holidays are approaching. Put important cultural dates on your calendar now, and raise those dates when scheduling meetings, exams, or other important events.
Cultural Calendaring Find Out How »
You voted…that’s it, right? Not so fast! Ballots go uncounted because signatures don’t match, or other issues arise. (Yes, of course the GOP weaponizes this…) Check your elections board to verify your ballot, then cure it if there’s a problem! You usually have a couple of weeks post-election. Then spread the word, or volunteer for a phone bank. (Check Mobilize.us)
The end of the Gregorian year brings important fiscal deadlines. Plan any financial moves that will save you money or deny the administration tax revenue now. Tax codes have a number of year-based requirements, but there are other things to consider, from estate planning to vacation time.
Give your holiday entertaining a purpose! Plan a dinner with single-serve desserts and have an auction. Plan a bingo night with proceeds to the food bank. Let guests know the plan up front, and turn up the volume on funding the resistance!
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