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Giving & Helping: Doing it will increase the likelyhood you will do it again
Addiction is generally considered a bad thing. However, a new research study suggests that if you think about times you've been helpful or generous, you will want to repeat that behavior. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal... Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2012 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Renewable energy: Physics of a Hug
Posted Jan 9, 2012 at Dollar Philanthropy
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We love lentils, but I wish I knew a trick that would keep red lentils from turning that rather unappetizing gray color.
Commented Oct 27, 2011 on Seven soups every Saturday: red lentil soup recipes at Soup Chick®
Seven soups every Saturday: red lentil soup recipes
What's the difference between red lentils and brown ones? Color (obvious). Size (red lentils are smaller). Sweetness (yes, lentils can be sweet, and red ones are sweeter than brown). And, as fast as brown lentils cook, red ones cook even faster, which makes them perfect in soups. Red lentils m...
Tis The Season: Workplace Philanthropy - How Sweet It Is
Posted Oct 27, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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HH Dalai Lama Speaks on Having an Altruistic Attitude and Peaceful Mind
I follow HH Dalai Lama on Facebook because he always throws out great attitude adjusters to start my day. This morning's pearl: The more adept we become at cultivating an altruistic attitude, the happier we will feel and the more... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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This Week's Attitude Adjustment
Some days, weeks, months, and years are harder than others. This week it has been difficult to keep my cynicism, feelings of nothing will make much of a difference, and general pessimism at bay. There's no real cause, just the... Continue reading
Posted Aug 24, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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I'm going to see if I can get our church to hold an event. We have a goal of giving 15000 hours of service to the community in 2012. This would be a super fun event. I even know of an organization to whom we can give them.
I'm thinking big... maybe try to make 100+ cookies. I suppose sugar cookies would be the ones that would freeze the best. How long it take the icing to dry?
BTW - Thanks for all the comments.
Commented Aug 17, 2011 on One Frog and One Cookie Can Make a Difference at Dollar Philanthropy
One Frog and One Cookie Can Make a Difference
Guest post by Lydia Walshin, founder/director, Drop In & Decorate: Cookies for Donation Kermit knew it all, and he wrote a book about it. “One Frog Can Make a Difference” spelled out Kermit’s philosophy of life, and though the book parodied the self-help books of the 1990s, it also spoke more th...
We're getting lots of traffic from Drop In and Decorate enthusiasts. I hope you will make cookies and give a smile to someone who needs it.
I also hope you will trust me when I tell you that even the smallest amount of good let loose on the world is NEVER wasted!
Commented Aug 17, 2011 on Dollar Philanthropy helps spread the word about Drop In & Decorate at Drop In & Decorate
Dollar Philanthropy helps spread the word about Drop In & Decorate
One of our favorite blogs, Dollar Philanthropy, trumpets the difference we can make by combining our small actions into large impact. Carol Kirshner, who works with nonprofits in her professional and volunteer lives, publishes the blog and shares our commitment to working in our own communities ...
One Frog and One Cookie Can Make a Difference
Posted Aug 17, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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2011 Volunteering report just released...
2011 Volunteering report just released http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/ Click here for highlights http://tobijohnson.typepad.com/tobisblog/2011/08/just-released-volunteering-in-america-2011-report-.html Continue reading
Posted Aug 11, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Oh My! Stop this insanity now. I'm gonna look like a rabid dog with all this slobber. I have a weakness for BLTs and that sounds plain awesome.
Commented Aug 9, 2011 on Recipe for the world's best bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich at The Perfect Pantry®
Recipe for the world's best bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich
I know what you're thinking: a BLT is a BLT is a BLT, so what makes this the world's best bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich? Homemade basil mayonnaise, that's what. I used my immersion blender and an easy mayo-in-a-jar method from Pille at nami-nami (video recipe) to spin my pungent garden ba...
Benefits of Workplace Community Service
Posted Aug 5, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Carol Kirshner is now following GretchenRubin
Aug 4, 2011
Carol Kirshner is now following Colin Beavan aka No Impact Man
Aug 4, 2011
Cooking and Crying: Stoveman Episode 2
I just love the Paradigm Project fellas! They tell the story so well. The statistics are sad, but these videos educate me and actually feel a little jealous that I didn''t get to go on that trip. I am always... Continue reading
Posted Aug 3, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Where is the justice?
I usually prefer to talk policy rather than politics. I can be quite sarcastic when vexed. Also, I try hard not to let my favorite defense mechanism, cynicism, get the best of me. Today I fail... but I've got to... Continue reading
Posted Aug 3, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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What are your biggest questions about grants?
Posted Jul 28, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Advice on Fundraising with Children
Posted Jul 11, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Altruistic Arcs: Getting the word out about Social Entrepreneurism
There is a documentary film in the works called Altruistic Arcs which will follow three social entreprenuers and tell their stories. I can't wait to see it as it is completely in my wheelhouse. From their site: "In the film... Continue reading
Posted Jul 7, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Can a $40 stove change/save a life?
Posted Jun 27, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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Carol Kirshner is now following Tobi Johnson
Jun 26, 2011
I also think that some organizations are missing the boat by not finding ways to engage those that work during the day. I know of several organizations in my area that serve the poor and at-risk, but only M-F, 9 am to 4 pm.
There are some social problems that are 24 hour problems - poverty, hunger, abuse, neglect, unemployment, childcare, animal welfare, healthcare, and etc. Why not get creative and engage working people too?
Commented Jun 26, 2011 on Today’s Volunteers: Are You Really Ready for Them? at Tobi's Volunteer Management Blog
Today’s Volunteers: Are You Really Ready for Them?
Lately, I’ve heard plenty of volunteer managers complain that there simply aren’t enough people out there volunteering or that the extensive training and commitment required by their program “scares people away.” It seems they’ve given up all hope that volunteerism is still a viable way to d...
The Summer of the Hungry Child
When one thinks of summer, images of water balloon fights, swimming, and carefree times come to mind. For many children, summer is a time when their bellies are never full and the cupboards are bare. Lets face it--- growing children... Continue reading
Posted Jun 24, 2011 at Dollar Philanthropy
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So can you adjust the amounts of the ingredients so that this can be made in vat-sized portions cause my hubby would want to swim in it. YUM!
Commented Mar 31, 2011 on Recipe for roasted red pepper and garlic hummus crostini {vegan} at The Perfect Pantry®
Recipe for roasted red pepper and garlic hummus crostini {vegan}
My friend Louane hosted a progressive dinner with friends in our Boston neighborhood some years ago, and when it came time to selecting a course to serve at our house, I chose dessert. Now, you know I am a bake-o-phobe, but I was even more fearful of making the appetizers than I was of tacklin...
Carol Kirshner is now following Lydia
Mar 11, 2011
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