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Working in the Warehouse: The Furniture Mall Volunteers at the Salvation Army

Remember the excitement you would feel on Christmas Day? Tearing through gift wrap and seeing that present you had so desperately wanted for so long, was a feeling that stays with us long into adulthood. Some children, unfortunately, don’t get to experience that, but that’s why the Salvation Army has taken a stand. Their Angel Tree program provides new toys and clothing to children in need during the holidays, through the support of donors. The Furniture Mall volunteered recently to help the ....

Help for the Holidays: Furniture Mall of Texas Volunteers at Marbridge Foundation

You turn down a long road, tires crunching the gravel. There is a white picket fence to your right, a field stretched out behind it, filled with horses and a little donkey grazing on the soft grass. Everywhere you walk, you are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the residents. Sounds like a dream, right? It’s real, and it’s called the Marbridge Foundation, a non-profit residential community that provides lifetime care to those with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Image by the ....

How to Make the Most of Your Small Space

Small spaces in your home are liable to feel cramped and cluttered. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to help your space look bigger and feel more inviting. Making the most of your space is just a matter of knowing how to open it up. Something as simple as adding pops of color to your furniture or filling empty corners with an eye-catching shelf of accessories can organize and expand upon your smaller spaces. Here are some good ways to minimize your mess, and maximize your space ....