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My Top Five Favorite T-shirts and Why: From A Sixteen Year-Old Boy

Posted by Lisa Johnson on May 12, 2016

I have to say the following is a guest blog from my son, who has amassed a huge amount of t-shirts. He has never been into "brands," and instead, like me, chooses what to wear based on how fashion reflects who he is as an individual, and whether the item has a story behind it. Here, he talks about which of his t-shirts he enjoys wearing the most, and why: I love t-shirts. My obsession started when I was 7 years old, as a relatively normal child who saw the most majestic t-shirt: “This is what cool looks like!” it said, which...

CONSERVING CREATIVELY WHILE BUILDING COMMUNITY: How to Hold a Successful Tag sale / School PTA Fundraiser in Several Easy Steps

Posted by Lisa Johnson on Apr 12, 2016

I have been independently chairing school tag sales and book sales for the past 10 plus years, and decided to condense some of what I’ve learned here, in hopes that others will try this fun and profitable type of fundraising. To me, a successful tag / garage / yard / rummage sale is not about how much money you make, but more importantly, how much stuff you get rid on, how many happier homes you find for your unwanted things, and to build a sense of community. New friendships develop when putting together events like these. Romantic relationships are often...

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