There are some people out there who swear by the health benefits of the ocean. Of course, water does have health benefits, being active does have health benefits, and of course, sunlight has health benefits. But there are some things that spending time outdoors just can’t fix. That doesn’t mean...
There is one topic that is talked about often in Orange County, homelessness. There is a big homeless community in Orange County and southern California in general. Luckily, we are a community of people who are working to improve the world and charity always starts at home. That means there are...
Did you know that you can donate hair to many different causes? Mainly, people donate their hair to help those with cancer who have lost their hair to treatments. But there are many reasons and ways to get the hair you aren’t using anymore to people in need. In fact, now might be the best time to...
Do you prefer hot weather or cold weather? Some people say they prefer hot weather because of the activities associated with it. But those who live in hot climates agree that it is hard to escape. You can dress in thin clothes but if it’s really hot outside it won’t matter, you will still be...
We find it acceptable to tip waiters and waitresses, drivers, food delivery workers and many other people throughout our day to day lives. But there are people who work for us regularly, even daily that some of us are completely ignoring. To make things worse, we are going through a trying time...
There was a time when donating was as simple as cleaning out a closet in your home and taking whatever, you do not want or need to a drop off location. However, times have changed and used items can be a danger to those who receive them. There are some charitable organizations that have always...
There is nothing wrong with donating to bigger food banks or organizations, they do get those items to the people who need them the most. But we often forget that there are people who live right here, in Orange County who need help. Your neighbor may need help, your coworker, your friend, even...
We are heading into the colder months of the year. That means a lot of us will be bundling up as much as we need to in order to stay comfortable. But there are always those among us who just do not have the means to stay warm. Luckily, many of us are cleaning out our coat closets and are ready to...
There are many misconceptions about doing good in the world. Some people think they cannot help because they are not as successful as others, they are just one person, the issues are just too big, they do not have enough money, or they just don’t have helpful skills. But these are all wrong....
The world is filled with different issues that need attention from society. We are a global community and as such should be willing to help each other when and where we can. The hard part is deciding which organizations you want to help today. Unfortunately, we cannot all help every organization,...
There are a few things that every household has on standby for when they need them. A toolset is one of those things. Everyone knows that having even the most basic of toolsets around is a good idea because you never know when you may need it. You could use it to put together Swedish furniture,...
Mistakes happen in life; we all have made mistakes. But the world operates in a way that makes perfection seem like the only route. Unfortunately, no one is perfect, and things happen, life happens. However, it is important for us to remember that change happens. In fact, the only way to rebuild...