Recent studies have shown that as little as 20 minutes of doing improv can increase creativity, well-being and our ability to tolerate uncertainty. For some of us, the idea of being the center of attention while having to make stuff up on the spot is something that would make us Read more…
Charity streams are bringing in big bucks for the organizations that participate, as seen with Jingle Jam 2022 raising over $4M for 12 wonderful charities, including Dogs for Autism. We’ve written before about the power of gamers and streamers to raise money for charity with their community in our post Read more…
This month’s Nonprofit Spotlight is for a wonderful organization called Wildcare. Each year, Wildcare treats over 3,500 ill, injured and orphaned wild animal patients! In addition to that wonderful work, they also reach over 20,000 kids and and adults through their education programs. Based near San Rafael, CA, this nonprofit Read more…
To combat isolation and loneliness, groups like the Aloha Caftan Society and Men’s Sheds provide space for a community to develop and connections to be made. We all know by now that feeling lonely is detrimental to our health and yet many of us struggle with the feeling from time Read more…
How (and why) to develop a daily gratitude practice. By now, we’ve all heard that practicing gratitude is good for your mental, physical and emotional health. Numerous studies have shown a connection with stronger immunity, better rest and decreased stress. Who wouldn’t want all of those things? Once you’ve accepted Read more…
To honor Veterans Day, we dedicate this week’s Moment of Bliss to those who serve our service members! Since we at Bliss Auctions partner with so many nonprofits, we thought it would be fitting way to honor Veterans Day by highlighting a few wonderful organizations who work with veterans and Read more…
By focusing on making a proven life-saving tool accessible to all, Sea Tow is saving lives. Studies show that wearing a life jacket can be the difference between life and death in all sorts of water-based situations. The folks behind Sea Tow Foundation believe that by making life jackets accessible Read more…
Our favorite confection-based art installation in Seattle is at it again, with a whole month of creative scenes to celebrate the Halloween season! We first shared the story of this ever-evolving Little Free Peep Show in a post from 2021, Jeepers, Creepers, Where’s You Get Those Peepers?, and we have Read more…
A smiley surprise awaits drivers on Oregon 18 every fall. In rural Polk County, Oregon, drivers travelling along Hwy 18 will encounter this delightful installation- a giant smiley face- designed and planted by Hampton Lumber in 2011. It appears every fall when the larch trees’ needles change color to yellow-orange Read more…