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18 May: 8 Ways to Fill Your Travel Fund Jar at Home

COVID-19 has everybody stuck at home, that’s a fact. The problem is that it has impacted people’s finances and future plans too. Sadly, travel plans are the first to get discarded in times such as this. For the vast majority of people, travel plans are now looking even further away.  However, that doesn’t mean you should give up plans of seeing the world and of becoming a global explorer completely! With budgets stretched thin, some tricks for saving money at home for your future travel plans will keep you motivated and hopeful. Keeping your travel spirit alive is essential to…

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13 May: Why You Should Fundraise Now for Travel Later

Travel is life-changing. Meaningful travel is what makes people come together and understand how equal they are, and it’s a good way to send stress away. Right now with the COVID-19 pandemic, people’s level of stress has been sky-high, and many are wondering when they’ll be able to travel again. Traveling abroad or domestically is the perfect way to recharge from all this craziness when it’s over and a good way for people to remember how important it is to explore the world and forge new connections. Even though it isn’t possible to just hop in on an airplane now,…

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17 Mar: 9 Creative Senior Class Fundraising Ideas

Senior year is the time to get nostalgic. A new life is about to start and anxiety hits in. It’s even more stressful when your class decides to buy a senior gift for your school. We know that this is expensive, and that parents won’t be happy if they have to pay for it themselves. It doesn’t matter if the gift is a monument, a new water fountain, a new school sign, or even a big donation to a charity — money shouldn’t be the problem.  We also know that sometimes the money for your senior class is for something…

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25 Feb: Your Guide to the Best Food to Have at a Fundraiser

Nothing brings the people running like a tasty treat! So, if you’re planning on hosting a fundraiser, you need to know how to satisfy your guests — sweet tooth and savory tooth alike! Unless you’re a trained chef or professional cook, this might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. We have some practical tips on the best food to have at a fundraiser, fundraiser dinner ideas, and even suggestions for some easy food to sell and make money as your guests are supporting you from the comfort of their own home. As you plan, remember that the two biggest…

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18 Feb: How to Raise Money to Hike the Appalachian Trail

There is something magical about the mountains: the snowy peaks, wooded trails, the solitude, the whisper of trees and bird songs all around you. If you’re an avid hiker, the mountains feel like home, and every trail is a rush of adrenaline. It’s no secret that the Appalachian Trail is an adventure at the top of every hiker’s bucket list. The 2,100 mile trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia, to Mount Katahdin, Maine, takes you through 14 states of gorgeous wilderness. The six month journey on the AT requires not only physical and mental stamina, but financial stamina in order to…