Another Christmas season has come and gone. As I take down the tinsel, box up the ornaments, and pack away my Christmas decorations, I reminisce on this past season of joy and giving. This Christmas was very special because of a crazy thought I had last January. I love Christmas and one of my favorite […]
Just a Few Words About How Much We Waste: Wrapping Paper: From Thanksgiving to New Years Day, household waste increases by more than 25%. Added food waste, shopping bags, packaging, wrapping paper, bows and ribbons – it all adds up to an additional 1 million tons a week to our landfills. (EPA and Use Less Stuff). […]
Occasionally donated items arrive that make staff and volunteers look at each other and wonder, “What in the world?” We’ve assembled our favorite holiday head scratching finds in a top 10 Arc’s Value Village White Elephant gift list just in time for the holiday season! Do you give gag gifts or exchange white elephant gifts with friends […]
Now is a great time to start planning what you are going to do for all those kids on your Christmas list. It’s also a great time to shop for costumes. Last year I decided to do something different for Christmas gifts. I gave my nephew and two nieces dress up bins full of costume […]