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There’s An App (Er, Mobile Site) For That

Dec 23, 2009

Lise’s mom came into the office the other day. We had met before, and when she saw me she said, “I remember you! You’re the one with all the apps!”She […]

” You Just Never Know When Someone’s Going Into Labor On Your Back Seat.”

Dec 22, 2009

Yep, that’s what I heard from one of our disaster volunteers who responded to a housefire that took an unusual twist. Patty was on the scene after the firefighers were […]

Even Santa Can Have A House Fire

Dec 21, 2009

OK, maybe not THE Santa. But one of his local helpers, with his own homemade red Santa suit, which is now in ruins. It goes without saying that house fires […]

Gifts From Hipster to Health Nut…

Dec 21, 2009

After reading Tara’s post, I’m reminded that if you want to give a tangible gift (vs. a virtual one), we’ve got some great suggestions for nearly everyone on your list… […]

Doing Good While Looking Good, Part II

Dec 21, 2009

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: doing good and looking good go together like pigs and blankets. I found this cute little recycled t-shirt tote on etsy.com […]

Santa Donates Blood

Dec 19, 2009

As everyone knows, Santa Claus is quite busy this time of year. Wrapping presents, taking the reindeer on test flights, making visits to area malls and special events. He did […]

Celebrating Another Year Of Life

Dec 18, 2009

Today is the last day we’re accepting hero nominations. Today is also a very special day for a few local heroes…and the person whose life they saved. Here’s their story: […]

Facebook Funtime

Dec 17, 2009

Facebook. Where would I be without you? No really, where would I actually, physically be without you? Certainly not on my couch wrapped up in my Snuggie with my laptop […]

You Can Ring My Bell

Dec 17, 2009

Now’s the time of the year when non-profits have volunteers out ringing bells and collecting change. Here in Portland, that’s not our style…but in the Netherlands, well, they make collecting […]

The Spirit of Giving

Dec 17, 2009

Are you in the spirit of giving this holiday season? Do you have a list of gifts to purchase that you are checking off? A few weeks ago I stumbled […]