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What has been going on with the bushfires in Australia lately is no secret, and if you are unaware, a quick Google search or heading here can fill you in. The devastation, heartache, and loss of life have been enormous, and once the fires in Australia are under control, the continent will need to rebuild. That is where you can help by purchasing from the country’s makers.
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It’s 2020. Yay! And a new year equals a new color. At least according to Pantone (see here to check out the Pantone Color of the Year 2020). This year’s color is Classic Blue, and I want to encourage you to let it inspire you to travel the globe to find the hue – or at least notice it a bit more as you journey the Pantone universe.
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It’s no secret that I adore St. Augustine, Florida. It’s filled with history, fabulous restaurants, and stunning waterway views. The historic district is fabulous for walking and riding bikes (my favorite!). On a recent trip, I learned something new. There are haunted hotels in St Augustine! I had the pleasure of staying at one – the St. Francis Inn – St. George Street.
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Are you curious about what to do with your cat when you travel? Cats love familiarity and basically despise car rides. Plus, taking your kitty on a “cat vacation” isn’t always feasible…especially if you are flying or staying somewhere that isn’t pet-friendly.
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Totally agree about the part that when an event happens, it goes away from people’s mindset when things calm down. It has always been like that in history. However, for the present, it is a great idea to help local businesses in Australia and to provide them with an income if they have been seriously hit by the bushfires. But with fires hitting Africa and South America as well (but are nowhere near getting the media coverage as that in Australia), we should be doing the same there. There are always problems going on in the world and us, humans, we need to get our act together somewhat and unite even more and support each other. But its a slow progress. Regarding Australia, I feel hopeless being in the UK. I wish I was out there helping the locals put out the fires. The only thing I can do right now is to donate money and hope that will go into the rebuilding efforts.
Oh wow! You’re right. I actually had no idea that the same was going on in Africa and South America, too. Media can be both a good thing and bad. Thank you for letting me know!
This is a great post. I feel like posts about local shops aren’t as common as self-promoting posts. I like your idea of supporting small businesses to support Australia.
I support your ideas of helping the people in the need. We have done some fundraising here to help the Australian as well. It is so sad that the bush fires hit this nice country and caused many lives to be lost.
Social media does have it’s positives! Never been one for IG but glad it’s having this effect. Let’s all buy an item!
I live in Southern California and experience fires almost yearly but nothing like what is happening in Australia. I love that IG accounts have been made to help locals rebuild, I had no idea these were created. Thank you for introducing me to them I’m following #spendwiththem @loveaustralianhandmade @buyfromthebush right now
Oh yay! I love that you followed them! <3
It is so very sad to read about the bushfires. My sister in law lives in Australia and has been giving us first-hand feedback. It is a good idea to highlight Australian companies to buy from. Supporting local communities like this does help them to survive through the downturn in business. Good to share this.
Ahhh LOVE all of these suggestions! What an amazing way to get involved and promote donating! I might have to buy a few gifts
The news about the bushfires is heart wrenching. I was following it in the papers here. What a colossal loss of life! These are some great sites to contribute to. I hope they get funds enough to tide over this huge loss.
I think it is a brilliant way of ensuring that the right kind of help reaches the affected people. And a win-win one too. I am going to be checking out some of this stuff – I anyway need to order some gifts. The images and hashtags that you share have some of the stuff that I know my friends would dig. Like those handmade soaps. Thanks for sharing this.