As unbelievable as it sounds, even the best brownies get stale after a while. The same policy holds true for bake sales. A good fundraiser needs fresh energy – and at some point, common community events stop providing. With a little creativity and organization,...
You come home from work at six-thirty, digging for your keys in your briefcase, and it happens: you look up for a split second and make painfully awkward, drawn-out eye contact with the neighbor as you both try to figure out what to say. They moved in a month ago, but...
Achieving success as a local business has never been easy. With the advent of the Internet, it has only become more difficult. An increasing number of people would rather order something online instead of visiting a local store to purchase the product. Yet local...
When families think about some of the best activities that they can do together, volunteering might not be at the top of the list. However, every family should consider engaging in volunteer work at some point. It’s one of the best ways that parents can teach their...
In today’s hyperconnected world where every friend and family member is a click or call away, you would think that community bonds are stronger than ever. Yet, a study released last year reported that one-third of Americans don’t even know their neighbors. There are...
