DoGoodedness

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November 30, 2009
by Matt
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Have an Active Winter

Time to Move Indoors? December begins tomorrow.  You know what that means – things are about to get chilly. Your diet is most likely headed south.  Holiday dinners and parties are slowly taking over the schedule.  This is a tough … Continue reading

November 28, 2009
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The United Way

Howdy!  I hope everyone had a delightful Thanksgiving! If you (like myself) snuck in a bit of football watching on Thursday, you probably saw a United Way message being played during each of the pro games.  The halftime show at … Continue reading

November 23, 2009
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The Bike (Part One)

When laying the groundwork for this site, I spent quite a bit of time deliberating over the logo.  With a focus that spans three primary categories (health, community, environment) I wanted to find one object that could bring everything together.  … Continue reading

November 20, 2009
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ThanksGiving

Thanksgiving is coming up in less than a week.  I hope that you are planning some quality time with family and friends. Personally, I have much to give thanks for: a great family, a roof over my head, a job, … Continue reading

November 16, 2009
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Benefits of Rowing

Throughout my early years, I attempted just about every sport imaginable.  My poor mother was constantly driving from one practice to another.  Being tall for my age, and overly competitive, I was good at pretty much everything. Unfortunately, once puberty … Continue reading

November 13, 2009
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Creative Fundraising

If you have participated in any fundraising efforts in the past year, chances are you have become quite familiar with the word “no.”  Asking for donations nowadays is a crash course in rejection and frustration.  Unfortunately, with the tough economic … Continue reading

November 10, 2009
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Moss Rock Festival

My wife, dog, and I spent a few hours on Sunday attending a local event known as the Moss Rock Festival. The opportunity was appealing for all of us; Lucy could make a few dog friends, my creative half wanted to peruse the regional art, and I was interested in the eco-friendly products that would be on display. Different from the typical convention-style corporate gathering, this was a chance for small companies and retailers in our area to show the end user how they can make a positive environmental impact. All in all, it was a great way to spend a beautiful fall afternoon.

After browsing the hundred or so booths, listening to countless sales pitches, and picking up a handful of flyers, we called it a day and went home to sort through all the swag. Using criteria based upon practicality and originality, I did my best to whittle down the stack to a notable few products/services that were worth a mention. Here are my favorites:
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