When promoting your event, fundraiser or anything else, the right message or messenger can attract some of the most interesting visitors! Don’t be afraid to advertise in spaces that you haven’t thought of before. Be the Match, a bone marrow donor directory, was able to add thousands of potential donors to its list by partnering …
Adjusting The Sails
The winds of change have been blowing for some time now, ebbing and flowing like the sea, returning after a period of quiet to demand more of us. Reflection and re-evaluation are part of the growth process for any individual or organization, and moments like those of the past few months provide a unique and …
07-13-2020 ~ Go For It
There are times when we are asked to do the seemingly impossible. Whether the ask came from within ourselves or from someone else, the choice to rise to the occasion and to act if it is possible to do it in the face of evidence to the contrary, that choice is ours to make. Like …
07-07-2020 ~ Full Bloom
There is something so relaxing and yet inspiring about the way a flower blooms. Normally it happens too slowly for the human eye to really take in the phenomenon, but thanks to time-lapse photography, we can now witness the whole journey from bud to bloom, and not just the pop of beauty when the journey …
06-28-2020 ~ Innovation Meets Compassion
Fireworks, whether legal or illegal, are a constant feature of American summer nights in many cities and towns across the country. What was once limited to 4th of July is now experienced night after night, for hours on end. And while that sounds like every kid’s dream, it can be a nightmare for pets and …
Bliss Action Fund
Black Lives Matter. We are at a crossroads in American history. We can choose to ignore the pleas from our BIPOC brothers and sisters or get involved. We here at Bliss Auctions feel that it is necessary to get involved. We have seen through the work that we do with nonprofits and schools that a …
05-18-2020 ~ Just “Eat It”
Some celebrities have done a great job connecting with fans during the past few months of social distancing and sheltering at home, while other celebs have missed the mark. This video is a great example of the former, as the comedians poke fun at the much-maligned “Imagine” sing-a-long from March. At the end is a …
05-12-2020 ~ It’s All About Perspective
Sometimes, shifting your perspective is the best bet for success. Just because we aren’t able to go and do all the things that we remember, doesn’t mean we can’t recreate them. Take the time to appreciate the things that are around you and you can be riding the tea cups in no time. (video source: reddit/r/aww)
Live Virtual Galas: Curiouser and Curiouser
When history looks back on the spring of 2020, it will have a massive trove of content to peruse to understand how those of us living through it coped, most of which will at some point mention this “unprecedented time” and how strange it all is. It seems redundant to say or write such words …
05-05-2020 ~ Glow Up
Mother Nature has been putting on a phenomenal nightly show along the coast of southern California for the past week or so and this video captures the playful spirit of the dolphins as they swim alongside the boat. When things look dark, be like these dolphins and help share the light. (video source: reddit/r/orangecounty) (Photo …