In 2016, Parents’ Day is celebrated on July 24. Like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Parents’ Day recognizes, uplifts and supports the important role of parents with a national day of celebration. With both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day occurring in the previous months, it might be difficult to plan a new and unique day with your parents. Don’t worry—if you do these 11 practical things for your parents, they will really feel appreciated. You don’t have to spend much to have a special day with your parents.
Selling your old car and getting something new can be a long and tedious process. When you are looking for a new vehicle, whether it be new or used, check for these weather and environment damages before your buy. Flood Damage In the spring and summer, bad weather pops up all over the United States. […]
Residents of the Annapolis, Md. area have a great opportunity to help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic this August. On Aug. 24, you can attend Wishes on the Water, an evening event that includes dancing, dinner, drinks and a view of the Chesapeake Bay. The proceeds from the event help Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic grant more wishes for kids facing […]
If you’re looking for ways to give back to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana this August, we have two great ideas for you. Aug. 14 will be the BIG Wish Gala in Kentucky and Aug. 16 will be the NEO Comic Con Charity Raffle in Ohio. Both events will benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
There are so many different types of products that can be recycled that most people don’t know about. When you donate your car it either gets recycled or sent to auction, allowing another person to be able to reuse it instead of putting a new car on the road. The metal isn’t the only thing […]
If you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space in your garage, driveway, shed, or other storage space, you can donate your car and let it become a wish for a child with a critical illness. This Independence Day, celebrate the great feeling of knowing that your donated vehicle will help to grant the wish of a local child in your community. Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish, and help to bring hope, strength, and joy into the lives of children who need it most.
When you have an older car with too many problems to fix, you are often stuck with a tough decision. Is it better to try selling the car or fix it up so you can continue driving it? Or is it better to just scrap it in order to get rid of it quickly? There […]
Each year more than 1,000 cyclists and volunteers participate in the Wish-A-Mile event, Make-A-Wish Michigan’s single largest fundraising event. On July 27-30, you can be a part of this year’s event. Wish-A-Mile, or “WAM,” is a 300-mile three-day cycling tour across the state of Michigan. Participants can also choose to do a one-day cycling tour, […]
There are gorgeous state parks all over the United States. If you’re planning a trip and don’t want to go somewhere that is going to be packed with tourists, here are some amazing hidden state parks: Arizona When you think of Arizona what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most people would say […]
This year, the longest day of the year, June 21, lands on a Wednesday. Despite the Summer Solstice landing on a work day, you still have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors on this extra special day. The longest day of the year is the perfect time to do something different, so here are […]
On July 13, Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana is hosting its first ever nighttime Walk For Wishes. Usually Walk For Wishes events take place on weekend mornings, making this event a little different. Cincinnati participants can head to Sawyer Point right after work on Thursday evening for the walk. The Walk For Wishes is a […]
It can be quite difficult to shop for Dad on Father’s Day. Whether you are looking to make a big purchase for Dad or you are making him something by hand, here are 17 gift ideas that will ensure a great Father’s Day for your family. Big Gifts TV: Few things excite dads more than […]
If you live in North Dakota, there are three fun ways to help grant wishes this July and they all involve cars. The 3rd Annual Bike and Classic Car Run is July 8 and the Thunder Road Wish Rally is taking place with a vintage car show and more on July 18. The third way […]
It’s that time of year when your car gets dusty and dirty from the rain. Do you hate waiting in long lines at the car wash? Wait no more; you can have your kids help you wash your vehicle by hand at home! If they are too young to reach the top of your vehicle, […]
June 5 is World Environment Day, a time to reconnect with nature and take steps toward saving the environment. One of the largest detriments to the environment is transportation—particularly cars. It can be difficult and expensive to make huge changes to the way you commute, but you can make small changes in your life to […]
Summer is almost here! If you are lucky enough to have a boat or personal watercraft (PWC), you are probably taking them out of storage and getting them ready for boat season. If you just bought a boat or PWC and aren’t sure what the rules of the water are, most states have boating laws […]
For many people, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Most of us look forward to barbeques, going to the lake, attending a parade or just having a day off work on Monday. It's also important to remember the real reason for Memorial Day – honoring those who have lost their lives while serving […]
If you've got a motorcycle and want to help grant wishes this summer, Make-A-Wish South Dakota has three different ways for you to get involved. Angels With A Dream, the Ride For Wishes Poker Run and Hot Harley Nights are all taking place this June and July. Tune up your bike and learn how you […]
Have you been looking for a fun event to partake in this summer with your friends? On June 10 from 7-10p.m. you can participate in this premier event. The Summer Wishes Cocktail Party, hosted by Emerging Leaders Board, will be an entertaining evening full of drinks, food, music and lots of dancing. This event not […]
Has there been a time that you were wandering around the parking lot trying to find your car? Maybe you had to even hit the car alarm to find it. There are many different items you can buy for your car to dress it up or make it unique so it stands out. You can […]