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The cardboard boxes, rumpled cartons and plastic containers have handwritten descriptions of the onetime-treasures inside. Ornaments. Nativity sets. Santas. Volunteers with Donna’s Christmas Trees may know what’s inside the donated boxes, but they’ll never know the memories that were once attached to them by someone at some time. They only know — hope —  those same items can make new memories for families in need this year. The Lake County nonprofit is one of hundreds of small Northeast Ohio organizations that do big things with big hearts and little money. ...

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new ideas.” ~Marcel Proust ...

If you like rock and roll and everything having to do with rock and roll, then you'll like the third annual Music & Friends Garage Sale Holiday Edition. Vendors and musicians from Northeast Ohio are selling concert photos, posters and other memorabilia. On hand will be musicians and others connected to Northeast Ohio's music scene. ...

Does your space match your place — where you are in life?

If not, why not? Local stylist Traci McBride of Zhooshing Spaces with Tee  is our guest; and she’s got lots of ideas for zhooshing, or refreshing your home without spending a lot of money. We talk about trends, inexpensive makeovers and how to find your style.

Next Half, Best Half is sponsored, in part, by Greater Cleveland Volunteers.

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Our warmer-than-usual autumn temperatures have given us extra time for gardening, and that includes gathering seeds to plant next spring. Here's how to to grow more of the plants you love next year with what you already have. ...

What are you reading? Does your mind go blank when someone asks that question? Worse yet, does it go blank because you’re not reading anything at all? ...

Meet a true webmaster, get winter heat help, and did you know that Ralphie's back? We've got the roundup in our Worth Noting section. ...

Should older adults avoid pickleball? While it can cause various injuries, there are many advantages to pickleball: It's easy to learn, provides a good aerobic workout, boosts hand/eye coordination, and can help with balance. And since it's also fun and social, pickleball can be part of a good strategy for senior fitness. ...