This holiday, let’s reconnect.
If you’re like me, you’ve heard (and probably made) comments about the holiday season already: Why was jingle music playing while shopping for Halloween costumes? Why are snowy decorations overtaking stores before Thanksgiving? How will I afford gifts for everyone on my list and a sequined holiday outfit with my budget? And how much stuff do we really [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Gift from the Heart
Mother’s Day is a time when we look at the mothers in our life, appreciate all that they do for us, and try to give something back to them. Turning 30 this year made me realize I have been giving funny little gifts to my mother and grandmother over the years. Not only is it [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Don’t miss out on a full year of deductions!
Our Director of Programs was born on January 1st and her father always teased her that they missed an entire year of tax deductions. When my daughter was born, my uncle congratulated me on my “beautiful bundle of tax deductions.” Loving humor aside, I want to make sure I don’t miss out on any opportunities—including [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Last minute holiday gifts? No problem…
It’s the last few days before the Christmas holiday and I’m in countdown mode. Given the traffic, craziness in grocery store and mall parking lots, I know I’m not alone. How does the holiday always seem to sneak up on us? What I really want this Christmas is to make time stop and enjoy the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Creating New Traditions
Celebrating my daughter’s first Christmas makes this holiday extra special for me. I’m reminded of memories from childhood, and traditions shared with my family. We baked cookies with Grandma and decorated the tree with sparkling lights. We watched movies like Rudolph and A Christmas Story in our pajamas until the fire in the fireplace burned [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Perfect Gift for Graduates
For many of us, graduation was a long time ago. But if you know a graduating senior you can see something in his or her eyes that you’ll still recognize. It’s the dream to make a unique impact on the world. Graduation is a time for new beginnings, filled with hopes and dreams for the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Rethinking holiday gifts
Tonight, I’ll tell my one-month-old baby that I’m giving him a baseball stadium for Christmas. I figured this out at 3:30 in the morning when his cries made me appreciate the small conveniences of life. Take our bottle warmer: The process to heat a baby’s bottle is not really difficult, but in the early hours [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Celebrate Dad’s inspiration and life lessons
When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. – Mark Twain This Father’s Day, the JustGive team is sharing stories [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Be in love. Be inspired.
Celebrate love this spring Days are getting warmer, flowers are in bloom, and love is in the air! Spring is a time for fresh, new beginnings, perfect for weddings. From favors and gifts, to invites and cakes, couples want echo-chic and budget-friendly wedding ideas that reflect their lives together. JustGive’s Wedding Center has plenty of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Honoring the Legacy. Fulfilling the Dream.
Martin Luther King. Rosa Parks. Harriett Tubman. Jackie Robinson. We recognize their names and contributions to history quickly. During Black History Month we celebrate the progress they made possible for so many. This year, the inauguration of the first African American U.S. president, reminds us that progress doesn’t live in the past, but in our [...]
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