My apartment is in desperate need of a style lift. I’ve lived there for over 4 years, and it still looks like I just moved in. I think the fanciest thing that I’ve done is hang gorgeous purple curtains in the living room and buy some gray/purple/burgundy pillows for my couch. I have always been in a state of transition in that apartment and that has been the sole reason for my lack of decoration. [...]

Today is the third day in my 29-Day Giving Challenge, and I’m feeling great! Doing good deeds for others, no matter how small, really does deflect some of life’s pressures off of me. Here’s a recap of my gifts thus far: Day 1 – I bought a children’s book to donate to Borders’ Holiday Book Drive to benefit local children’s organizations. Day 2 – I volunteered to help find a venue for the Multiple Solutions [...]

Happy Wednesday! Here are a couple great Chicago service opportunities that I’ve come across! 7/11: From 10:45-2p, be part of an unique grocery shopping experience! Vital Bridges runs four grocery centers across Chicago that cater to the specific dietary needs of people living with HIV. Clients fill out their grocery menu and you shop the food pantry for the items. For the details, click here. 7/25-7/27: If you speak fluent Spanish and have great communication [...]