COMMUNITY

Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Crafts to Keep Little Hands Busy

Nov 20, 2024 | Community, Wellness

By Kat Eftink Thanksgiving is a busy time, and with all the cooking and cleaning, it can be a challenge to keep little ones entertained. Why not give your kids a fun task to help out? Send them on a mission...

Lace Up for a Thanksgiving Tradition: The Memphis Turkey Trot

Nov 18, 2024 | Community, Fitness

By Kat Eftink Thanksgiving morning is all about food, family, and traditions—and in Memphis, it’s also about lacing up for the annual Memphis Turkey Trot! Held in Shelby Farms Park, this race has become one...

Race with a Purpose: St. Jude’s Marathon Weekend in Memphis

Nov 8, 2024 | Community, Fitness

By Kat Eftink Did you know that families of St. Jude patients never receive a bill for treatment, housing, food, or travel? Since Danny Thomas opened the doors of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in...

3 Step Guide to Thrifting the Perfect Holiday Gift Basket

Nov 6, 2024 | Community

By Kat Eftink As October ends, the hunt for Christmas gifts begins. Did you know that the average American spends about $997.73 on holiday-related items each season? A whopping 80% of that total goes directly...

Embrace the Spirit of Giving: Volunteer Opportunities in Memphis

Nov 4, 2024 | Community

By Kat Eftink We’ve lost the reason for the holiday season. With today’s technology and social media culture, the meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas has changed. These holidays were once about gratitude,...

Finding Thankfulness in the Small Things This Season

Nov 1, 2024 | Community, Wellness

By Kat Eftink As November begins, Thanksgiving quickly comes to mind, bringing with it thoughts of delicious meals, family gatherings, and a focus on gratitude. However, thankfulness is more than just a...

Raise a Glass: 5 Delicious Holiday Mocktails for Everyone!

Oct 21, 2024 | Community, Wellness

By Kat Eftink Thanksgiving is 38 days away. The countdown to Christmas is only 65 days, and in just 71 days the Times Square ball will drop marking the New Year. From now until then, calendars will be packed...

Trick-or-Treat Safety: Top Tips for Parents in Memphis

Oct 18, 2024 | Community

By Kat Eftink As Halloween approaches, kids get excited about the costumes, candy, and the thrill of trick-or-treating. But for parents, this spooky holiday comes with a few concerns about safety. Memphis is...

The Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Memphis

Oct 9, 2024 | Community

By Kat Eftink Halloween is the one night of the year where you only need to worry about two things: choosing a costume that’s either frightfully scary or delightfully sweet, and seeing how much candy you can...

Discovering Memphis’s Community Gardens: Growing Together for a Greener City

Sep 27, 2024 | Community

By Kat Eftink The concept of community gardens dates back centuries, with urban gardening movements gaining traction during times of hardship, like the Victory Gardens of World War II. In Memphis, the spirit...