by Colin Smith | Contributor My uncle grew up poor, but he was determined to go to college. He did, and although he had his financial struggles while he was there, he graduated and went on to do well for himself. Whenever his alma mater solicited donations, he…
“…family giving offers an opportunity to exercise human excellence.” – From The Cycle of the Gift, by Hughes, Massenzio, and Whitaker, 2013 by Kevin Margolis | Contributor Charitable giving can be immensely rewarding personally; many of us have a cause we support, and in 2014, Americans donated $358.8 billion to charity. …
At this time of year we wish for good will and peace on Earth. But what about when you can’t even guarantee peace within your own family? by Deb Silverthorn When your children have more than one home, “home for the holidays” can get complicated and potentially lead to hurt…
Is your family coming into town? Are you ready for the holidays? I love this time of year, but I know that we all could use some new tips and tricks for getting through this crazy time. By Suzan Dees / Contributor Use duct tape to attach one of the…
by Jeff Anderson | Contributor You may have seen lots of cute sayings on Facebook or in the art section of Hobby Lobby about having the best marriage possible. “Acceptance is the Key to Happiness.” “Today is the Only Day You’ve Got, So Make it Count.” “Always Believe That…
Reading this article will make you younger and healthier. I (almost) guarantee it! by Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor I have some amazing news for you! Researchers have discovered that when we feel joy there are some amazing benefits that we never realized. Feeling joy causes a healthy chemical change in…
From the Julian Krisnky Camps and Programs Blog A resume is one of the most important documents to building your personal brand. Crafting this masterpiece early on and updating it often is a key to success. However, creating your first resume can be quite daunting. It is difficult to know…
Leave the Salacious Details to the Tabloids by Brad LaMorgese | Contributor Whether it is from tabloid TV shows, pop culture magazines, or online gossip pages, it is hard not to feel inundated by today’s celebrity-driven media coverage. That said, these outlets might be forgiven for digging up and…