It’s hard to keep kids engaged when school is out. Here are three do-it-yourself kid activities, which will help not only occupy their minds and hands, but delight, educate and create useful things your kids can be proud of.

These days it’s all about those little techy apps that make our lives easier, entertain us on the subway and transform us into instant artists.

What do abolitionists, fire fighters and drummers have in common? They’re all featured in original programming daily on Halogen.

The Salvation Army is going digital for Christmas solicitations. While the iconic bell and red kettle will still be around, bell ringers will also carry a mobile payment device that will accept credit card donations for shoppers who don’t cash on-hand.

Here are some examples of ways one can start to shop for gifts that can help spread the giving a little bit further this year.

The history of Thanksgiving is much deeper than you think. Plus, a Thanksgiving jam recipe.

Ten thousand volunteers signed up to help build the houses, along with multiple contractors and hundreds of skilled tradesmen who also joined the project. The goal? Build seven homes in seven days.

With a little preparation, you can create a beautiful space for your family to celebrate that tells them just what you are thankful for.

Aid and relief organizations that fought for the closure of the Son of God Orphanage in Carrefour, Haiti, continue to work to find children who the groups say remain missing after children from the orphanage were relocated to other orphanages in Haiti.

The health benefits of apple cider vinegar stretch back further than its modern-day hype. Add an extra splash of health and flavor to your holiday season this year by getting to know apple cider vinegar.