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“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” - Col 3:15

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Almost 3 years ago, I got a phone call from Dave Ryan (remember that guy from the morning show?) that there was a job opportunity in Sarasota, Florida at a station called “Life 89.1.”

I will admit that at that time, I thought, “God, I don’t know that I am fully qualified for such a job, and I don’t really think I even have a chance, but I don’t want to put you in a box…”

Isn’t it funny how God works?

Here we are, 3 years later, and God has been slowly illuminating the next few steps in the path He has cleared for my wife Debra and me. While I will remain with the Northwestern Media radio network (of which Life 89.1 is a part), Friday, August 14th will be my final day on the afternoon show for Life 89.1.

My wife Debra and I have been immensely blessed living here in Sarasota, and serving at Life 89.1. In sharing on the air how God has been working in my life every day, YOU have in turn invited me into YOUR life.

To me, there is no finer honor, and no greater privilege.

In addition to the blessing you have been in my life, I’ve also had the chance to work with some of the finest talents in broadcasting here at Life 89.1. I know I don’t have to go into just how talented the team here is - because I’m sure you already know that!

Thank you SO much for letting me be a part of your life. Feel free to contact me any time - Dan@Life891.com is my e-mail address.

God Bless!

-Dan Young

Volunteer vacations are available all over the country. Start planning by thinking about what’s important for you or your family. If there is a local hiking trail or campground you love, then find out what sort of programs they have available and save money on a flight. If you can afford to fly yourself to a new location, keep in mind many trips will pay for food and lodging so you’ll save money there.

Here’s a list of some great organizations that offer volunteer vacations. Add your own cheap eco-vacation suggestions in the comments below.

Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation

Cost: FREE!
Meals and lodging: Meals included; volunteers bring their own gear.
Explore the wilderness of Montana while helping to preserve and maintain the trails of the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. All ages are welcome – in fact the youngest volunteer to date was 8 years old and the oldest was 89.

Colorado Trail Foundation

Cost: Weekend Trips - $25; Full Week Trips - $50
Meals and lodging: Included.
The Colorado Trail was built by volunteers, back in the mid 1980s, and every summer volunteers come back to the Rockies to continue to remove downed trees, fix signs and markers, educate trail users, and generally keep the trails open for everyone to use. Volunteers must be 16 or older.

American Hiking Society

Cost: $275 for an annual membership, which includes one volunteer vacation, subscriptions to Backpacker and Hiker magazines, and discounts on gear.
Meals and lodging: Included.
Forests trails need your help all over the country. Some particularly beautiful vacation spots include: The Virgin Islands and San Francisco, and due to recent natural disasters there are many trails in desperate need of repair in the southern states. Volunteers can expect to clear invasive species and to build and maintain trails and bridges. Children 13 and up welcomed.

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

Cost: Membership - $20 for one person, $30 for two
Meals and lodging: Lodging is included, and meals are often included — fresh from the organic farm.
The World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) program gives you the opportunity to work at an organic farm in exchange for room and board. Don’t worry if your farming experience is limited to visiting your local farmers’ market; this program encourages the exchange of agricultural knowledge, so no previous farm experience is necessary. Trips are open to adults 18 and older, but many farms allow children accompanied by parents.

Pacific Crest Trail Association
Cost: FREE!
Meals and lodging: Included.
The Pacific Crest Trail traverses various terrains – deserts, snow covered landscapes and old-growth forests – and states – California, Oregon and Washington, giving volunteer vacationers lots of options for trip destinations. You’ll be rebuilding trails, and building new structures. All ages are welcome.

Fans of Steven Curtis Chapman submitted photos to be featured in a Father’s Day video tribute created to the song, Cinderella. The idea is to encourage fans to create their own tribute to their dad for Father’s Day. They had over 300 photos submitted & narrowed it down to 150. Enjoy the “Cinderella” slideshow…..

Father’s Day gift, anyone?

The Metal Detecting Sandals

These are the sandals that can detect metal while you walk, allowing you to find buried artifacts while strolling the beach. A copper coil built into the right sandal is powered via a battery pack that straps to your calf. Using beat frequency oscillation technology, the ring creates a magnetic field; when a metal object is underfoot–up to 2′–it distorts the field and the battery pack alerts you to the presence of metal using a flashing red light and either a gentle vibration or a clearly audible buzz. Requires one 9-volt battery (not included)–provides up to six hours of use. The sandals have non-skid soles and polyurethane foam footbeds.

Check ‘em out at Hammacher.com (and no, I’m not being paid to bring you this stuff… )

Not many of us have big piles of cash just sitting around these days… which means that sometimes, we need to be a little creative to make ends meet!

Bartering is becoming more and more popular - and why not? Not only do you get some much needed help from somebody, but you are also building community bonds, strengthening neighborhoods, and maybe even make a new friend or two!

Here are some great links to get you started:

· www.u-Exchange.com: cleaning and carpentry

· www.Swaptree.com: items like books and videos

· www.SwapThing.com: jewelry, home items

· www.Care.com: senior and child care

· www.BizXchange.com: business trading site

· www.Barterplanet.com: wide range from cookware to legal services

· www.Babysitterexchange.com

For when you need a ‘cute break’ today -

http://www.cutethingsfallingasleep.org/

Lots of videos of all things adorable… falling asleep!

Say it with me - “AAAAWWWWW!!!”

Sometimes, you just have to think outside of the box.

Nowadays, almost any job can be done on a contract or freelance basis. Check out sites like Sologig, which lead job seekers to contract, consulting, freelance, temp-to-hire and part-time project opportunities in your field.

You can also take a look at Jobvana, and place your skills up on a social marketplace - for example, if you know how to play an instrument, you can create a profile to start teaching lessons for cash!

What creative ways are you making a little extra money these days? Post your comment below!

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