Category Archives: Pebble Tossers Blog
- 26-3-2018
15 Ways Everyone Can Care for the Environment
by Pebble Tossers Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and spring is in the air! During this season, we are reminded of the beauty of our world. As we watch seasons transition, we also remember that we all play a part in caring for the Earth. Each day we make many choices that Continue Reading
- 23-2-2018
“You Get Used To People Passing By”
by Jen Guynn Terence Lester, the founder of Love Beyond Walls, wanted to help others understand the realities of those experiencing homelessness and poverty. He was challenged to become homeless himself, and he decided to learn more about what it was like. Reflecting on his experience, Lester says, “After a while, you get used to Continue Reading
- 30-1-2018
How to Help a Broken Heart
by Jen Guynn A nurse noticed something unusual as she listened to newborn Caden’s heart. She was not sure anything was wrong, but she was not convinced otherwise either. She decided to seek some follow-up. Within hours of his birth, baby Caden was having open heart surgery to repair a heart defect no one would’ve Continue Reading
- 2-1-2018
What Is A Good Citizen?
What does it mean to be a good citizen? To display good citizenship? In the United States, our citizenship is bestowed at birth. We do nothing to earn it. However, we have a choice in how steward it. Will we spend our time and energy looking out for only ourselves? Will we snap a dozen Continue Reading
- 31-3-2017
Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day, first recognized in 1970, remains a special day celebrated in over 193 countries on April 22 each year. Earth Day represents a time for us to appreciate our environment and the importance of its preservation. One activity that typically takes place on this day is the planting of trees. Also, you can bet Continue Reading
- 26-2-2017
Cabot Community Celebrity Award
As you all know, our volunteers at Pebble Tossers are truly some of the best in Atlanta, if not the whole country! And this month, we have an opportunity to prove it by highlighting one superb volunteer through a partnership with Cabot Creamery. Cabot Creamery is a co-operative of Northeast dairy farm families who have Continue Reading
- 26-2-2017
Gift of Humility
The Gift of Humility Being a good parent in today’s world means praising your child so they will feel good about themselves, right? Yes and no. It’s great to raise a self-assured child, but even more important to understand how to temper your praise with an appropriate dose of humility. Social media gives our children Continue Reading
- 2-2-2017
Be a Valentine Volunteer
Volunteer for Valentine’s Day! This year, make Valentine’s Day mean more than cards and candy. Research shows the average American spends almost $120 on Valentine’s Day. Think how much good could be done by local nonprofits with that money. After the Christmas holiday spike in donations and volunteers, many nonprofits suffer. Here are 10 great Continue Reading
- 10-1-2017
Enjoy Better Health in 2017!!
Did you know that volunteering is great for both mental and physical health? It’s true! In addition to the many positive mental benefits of volunteering, giving of your time and efforts benefits your physical health as well. Studies show that people who volunteer feel more socially connected, less lonely and are better able to avoid Continue Reading
- 1-12-2016
Give More. Feel Great.
Give More. Feel Great. Try Volunteering over the Holidays. Holidays or Holidaze? For many, the holiday season isn’t always merry. From emotional highs and lows to overwhelming ‘to-do lists and stress levels, your physical health can suffer. A study in the BMC Public Health journal claims volunteering helps treat the symptoms of depression and other Continue Reading