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One of my New Year resolutions this year was to make a monthly donation to a worthy charity and to use this blog to give the charity a little free PR. I’m a bit behind on that goal, but plan to catch up this month. Today I’m promoting a project that is near and dear [...]

   

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2009 Resolutions to Build a Better Community

by Karen Goodman on December 27, 2008

in About Arch City Homes

I don’t consider myself an environmentalist. I don’t believe that the suburbs are going to destroy our cities and that if we don’t switch to alternative fuels tomorrow that we will be causing the world as we know it to collapse. (But I do think that it is time to get started working on options [...]

   

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Today was both a joyful and sad day in University City. Witnessing History: I spent my 50 minutes in line waiting to vote this morning talking with a mother that was bursting with joy over participating in this historic Presidential election. The woman in line behind me brought her elementary school aged son and teenage daughter with her so [...]

   

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For the last few years, I have volunteered for a charity event that helps disadvantaged kids get ready to go back to school. This year, I am one of the co-chairs of this amazing one day annual event, so I’m going to put out my plug for volunteers and hope you will consider joining us. [...]

   

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Dining Out for a Cause

by Karen Goodman on February 22, 2008

in Entertainment

If you are looking for an excuse to try a new restaurant, you should participate in the Foundation for Children with Cancer’s Dine to Make a Difference. On Monday, February 25, if you eat at one of the St. Louis area participating restaurants, a portion of your bill will be donated to raise funds to [...]

   

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Home Improvement Tax Tips for 2007

by Karen Goodman on December 26, 2007

in Homeowner Tips

With only a few days left in 2007, time is running out to take advantage of some home related tax deductions. If you make energy efficiency home improvements to your primary residence by the end December 31, 2007, you may be eligible for a tax credit. Tax benefits are available for: windows doors skylights insulation heating equipment cooling equipment [...]

   

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