5 things children’s books taught us
Our very first classroom was the nursery. Our first teachers were the voices who read the lines from someone’s imagination, the ones wild with hue. Children’s books have a peculiarly ingenious way of...
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Research finds taking and sharing pictures can enhance wellbeing. For something touted as a simple, modern way to connect, having a social media presence is complex. It can feel like a necessary...
View ArticleHow art can heal and bring people together
How art can heal and bring people together When art meets people where they are, magical things can happen. Even better: when art heals people in some of the most dark or unexpected places through...
View ArticleHow to add more hygge coziness to your life
“Hygge,” pronounced hoo-gah, is a Danish word for capturing a moment of bliss and an arguably healthy obsession of the way one views and lives life. It’s “the Danish art of coziness,” as explained by...
View ArticleCancer made me question my faith
A routine checkup at the dentist changed Sabina’s life forever. My name is Sabina Valerie, and I am a professional dancer. Modern and hip hop are two areas where I can be free, I guess, and like, move...
View ArticleHow to arrange grocery store flowers like a professional
Whether it’s a single stem or a bouquet, flowers make us feel emotion. The gift of flowers expresses love, joy, sorrow, and often so much more. For centuries, flowers have been given as gifts, and for...
View ArticleHow to pack for a summer picnic with thrift store finds
With summer right around the corner, it’s finally time to say goodbye to the frigid winter and spring weather and hello to perfect outdoor-fun temperatures. Finding quick, easy and inexpensive outdoor...
View Article9 reasons to make reading fiction part of your schedule
One of the most inspiring perks we’re lucky enough to have at Buffer is a free Kindle for each teammate (and her family!) and as many free Kindle books as you like, no questions asked. When we share...
View ArticleTips for thrift shopping as a beginner
I’ve spent the past two years learning about zero-waste, melting ice in the Antarctic, tears in the ozone layer and our overall environmental crisis. The issues at hand seemed, to say the least, big....
View Article10 quick tips for taking beautiful photos
If you want to take a beautiful photograph, point your camera at a beautiful thing. That seems simple enough, but it is amazing how many people miss this most basic rule. Once you have found something...
View ArticleOh, where a library card can take you
The bulk of my education has come from something I can fit in my wallet. As a little girl, I got my first glimpse at what true passion feels like when I got a library card. I will never forget the...
View Article6 easy costumes to find at a Salvation Army thrift store
Halloween is quickly creeping up, and you don’t want to be left out in the dark without a costume! But no need to fear, The Salvation Army is here. For those last-minute costumes, look to your nearest...
View Article23: How theater arts offer outreach and impact with Captain Mark Davey
Auditions, set prep, rehearsals, tech week, curtain call…show time. You’ll find that rundown at The Salvation Army in Casa Grande, Arizona, where the corps—the church—there hosts a monthly community...
View Article‘God Gave Us the Bible’ author Q&A
Author Lisa Tawn Bergren has a new children’s book, “God Gave Us the Bible,” out for 3–7 year olds. Featuring 45 stories from the Bible, it is a Bible storybook from the creators of “God Gave Us You.”...
View Article26: Go Backstage on Songwriting in Ministry with LT. Erin Wikle
What is it about music that connects to something deep within us? And how does someone who writes songs set out to share work that is so personal? That’s what Lt. Erin Wikle is sharing on this...
View ArticleI’ve seen the Spirit move through art
Who knew social media could bring over 50 recovering addicts from The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center to a place of hope, through art? After admiring the work of Bay Area artist Brian...
View Article5 things children’s books taught us
Our very first classroom was the nursery. Our first teachers were the voices who read the lines from someone’s imagination, the ones wild with hue. Children’s books have a peculiarly ingenious way of...
View ArticleA simple landmark of home
Handmade quilts serve as empowerment for women in recovery. When Barbara Kelly heard about The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Program (ARP) in Chico, California, during a yoga class, she decided...
View ArticleHow William Booth’s ideas on poverty continue to shape The Salvation Army today
If you’ve ever taken a trip on the London Underground, you cannot have missed the myriad signs pointing travelers in the direction of the “way out.” In operation since 1863, this network of trains...
View ArticleCreative ideas to start living a simpler life with less stuff
The idea of living a simple life with less stuff sounds attractive to many. But often, they begin to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and defeated around the idea of owning less. That’s too bad. Learning how...
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