Magnolia Potter

Some seasons like the time around Thanksgiving and Christmas encourage more charitable giving than others. However, as a business, giving isn’t something that should be only seasonal. In fact, an increasing number of organizations are realizing that giving can be one of many keys to success. Business giants like Walmart, Wells Fargo, and Chevron are evidence of this, as they spend hundreds of millions on charitable giving annually.

While one of the core purposes of every business is to make a profit, there is always room for giving, too. In many ways, it could help boost your finances as well

Going through a divorce will invariably shake up your life. Relationships with those you’ve known for years will change, your financial situation goes into flux, and it can overall leave you feeling a bit lost and adrift.
While divorce is a big change in your life, it doesn’t have to be an entirely negative experience, as you can use the opportunity to take control of your life and how you want to live it, making improvements and setting yourself up for a happy future.
3 Tips for Improving Yo...

Since 2014, when the Colorado Amendment 64 became law, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults over 21, 10 states and the nation’s capital have followed suit. That’s good news in a legal sense, as marijuana users in those states no longer live in fear of incarceration for simple possession. But legalization also comes with downsides, and state legislators are scrambling to figure out how marijuana fits in with current policies.
One area where legalized recreational marijuana is problemat...

There is no mistaking that humans are having an incredibly profound, as well as an incredibly negative impact on the surrounding environment. Thousands of climate and ecological reports have reiterated the same information: humans are deeply disturbing the ecological health of the planet, destroying entire ecosystems and raising the overall global temperatures at an unprecedented rate. Without substantial changes to our day to day lifestyles, the world as we know it will likely disappear with...

The gig economy has truly taken off in recent years. Roughly one-third of the US population is made up of gig economy workers — but what does that mean, exactly? Gig economy workers are those who don’t necessarily work a 9-5 job, or work for a specific company or boss. Instead, they work for themselves, turning things like side hustle jobs into their full-time careers. Pet sitting is a popular gig economy job that can lead to a full schedule and a lot of success when it’s done the right way.
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Most of America’s oldest buildings are ancient dwellings in the desert Southwest, primarily constructed from adobe and mud. Early settlers in what are now the northeastern states, however, preferred timber-frame construction. The oldest of these timber frame houses is the Fairbanks House in Massachusetts, a National Historic Landmark built around 1637.
Early colonists borrowed much of their architectural style from England, where the Georgian style of architecture was widely popular throughou...

If you are into self-improvement you might want to consider developing greener habits. When you hear the term ‘self-improvement’, what comes to mind? It may be reading more books, working to get to the peak of your career, or making use of your dormant gym membership. These are all great ways to improve yourself, but what if you could do them and do them all while thinking ‘green’? Helping the world around you while improving your bad habits can be a rewarding feeling.
Self-improvement and gr...

By Magnolia Potter
The United States is at a cultural crossroads when it comes to the perception of refugees and immigration as a whole. While those on the left generally accept and argue for the inclusion and lifting up of those who are fleeing persecution and sexual violence, the right seems bent on preventing refugees and immigrants from entering and participating in U.S. society.
Republicans and the Far-Right are intent on spreading the lie that immigrants and refugees are a drain on the ...

The digital nomad lifestyle appeals to many people, and with good reason. The idea of traveling around the country, relocating on a whim, and working online sounds romantic, freeing, and exciting. Just think of the adventures you could have!
While it’s true that many digital nomads are young, single individuals, plenty of parents and families are embracing the digital nomadic lifestyle, too. It’s absolutely possible to travel with your kids, and this eccentric lifestyle can even give your chi...

Employees are an integral part of every company, as they bring the vision to life. It is nearly impossible for an organization to stand without talented people, which is one of the reasons that retention is an area employers should invest in.
As an employer, you may be wondering how you can keep your most valuable employees around — a good question to ask, and one you should find answers to ASAP, seeing as high turnover rates could result in major losses. Specifically, studies predict that wh...