Thanks to our work with fundraising for nonprofits, we at Bliss Auctions know first-hand just how many wonderful organizations are out there doing good work in their communities, and we decided we want to give them all a shout-out! To that end, we’re dedicating one of our weekly Moments of Bliss per month to shining …
09-29-2021 ~ Squirrelly Science
Have you ever thought, “that squirrel is super friendly,” or “wow, he is really lazy” or “that squirrel is a total jerk?” Well, you may not be far off in that assessment! Researchers have been studying our furry tree friends and have noticed that they display certain personality traits in four areas: boldness, aggressiveness, activity …
09-15-2021 ~ Power In Curiosity
When we set out to do a new task, sometimes we forget to look around us for the resources we might need to accomplish it. One man in his village in Malawi used items he had on hand to help improve his own life, and the lives of those around him. Colrerd Nkosi used his …
Hybrid Events: How To Please Everyone!
You know the old saying about “you can’t please all of the people all of the time”? Well, it’s as true about life as it is about gala planning! If you try to please everyone, there’s a good chance that no one ends up happy. Now that we’ve acknowledged the elephant in the room, let’s …
08-25-2021 ~ Overcoming Our Obstacles
No matter the challenge, we all face obstacles on our paths to success, and often times, it is how we respond to those obstacles that is the true achievement, when compared to the prize at the end of the race. Every time we persevere, each time we get back up after falling down, every instance …
Getting People Excited for Your Event
It’s time to tell people about your event. You are excited, your team is excited. The sponsored dinner is to die for and the auction items are out of this world. You even have, quite possibly, the most clever hashtag your team has ever come up with. What are the best ways to spread this …
08-18-2021 ~ Keeping Our Cool
Soaring temperatures have lately caused folks to find creative and innovative ways to get or stay cool, but this pup, Nelly, has gone the more traditional route: head-to-tail soaking in cool water. The level of relaxation and chill achieved by this sweet dog is enviable, though we know that not everyone has access to such …
08-11-2021 ~ The Wizard of Paws
Derek Campina, founder of Bionic Pets, discovered a way to combine his interests in design and 3D modelling with his love of animals and, in the process, pioneered his own field. Animal ortho care was not an industry that existed before Derek launched his company in 2005, and since then he’s helped all sorts of …
08-04-2021 ~ Fairy Tale Dreams Can Come True
It’s been six years since legendary pro skater Tony Hawk posted a tweet that went viral and shot Rayssa Leal to internet stardom as the fairy princess skater. She’s clearly been working hard since then, as she showed us all when she won the silver medal for Brazil at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021. …
07-28-2021 ~ Stand Here For Dance Party
What could be better than an impromptu dance party? How about a planned moment of surprise, delight, community and fun?! Organized by street performance group Improv Everywhere and featuring the dance troupe Dynamic Rockers, Stand Here For Dance Party was a wonderful mixture of performance art and culture jamming. The effects on the surprised on-lookers …