This post is mainly for a free (pretty frugal, eh?) event in Arlington, MA to benefit homeless pets.

Don’t live in the Boston area but still want to give a gift? Please consider dropping off some of the suggested items (list below) at your local shelter, making a donation to the ASPCA or, if this just isn’t your cup o’tea and you need a birthday, Valentine’s, housewarming or some other type of present, visit one of my older posts for some great gift ideas or hire me for special sleuthing services! (Pssst! Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it!!!)

Helping Hands for Homeless Pets is a New Year’s party and donation …read more

You don’t have to donate all your time to hand out dinners on Thanksgiving day, you don’t have to spend money you don’t have. If you can just donate ONE item or even ONE dollar you can make a positive difference.

Of course, if you have the time and inclination – go for it! Spend Thanksgiving with those less fortunate or give a hefty donation to a charity, however, don’t make the mistake of thinking that you have to do something big to do something extraordinary.

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Your spare change could make a difference!

Think local – I did a Google search for Thanksgiving Food Donations Boston, MA and was presented with many results. It literally only …read more

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What is a gift that can help the environment and is free? I thought of a wonderful way to help you celebrate Earth Day!  The simple act of donating your unused items to a charity. If you have things that are in good condition and you donate them to a charity, you are keeping items out of landfills, allowing them to be used by somebody else who may need those items and you are helping a charity all at the same time. This is truly a gift you should can feel good about giving. Many communities have churches and organizations that accept donations of furniture, clothing, books, medical supplies, used and surplus building materials and other household items. So, that couch that you replaced because it didn’t match your new decor? Find it a good home! …read more