7 Creative DIY Wine Rack Ideas That Use Upcycled Materials

Good News Notes: “DIY-ing your home decor is not only a fun project, but it also makes for a great conversation piece. You get to show off your creativity and crafting skills while also making something you can enjoy in your home. And now, you can make a DIY wine rack using upcycled materials. Upcycling is the process of…

Jetty Is Turning Recycled Plastic and Oyster Shells Into Clothing

Good News Notes: “Surf Culture in the U.S. is often skewed towards the West Coast and Hawaii. California is of course the center of the surf industry. And Hawaii is the birthplace and unofficial home of high-performance. Well, what about the East Coast? It’s arguably kicked out more champions (see Kelly Slater, Lisa Anderson, Caroline Marks). It’s…

Yale drama school to stop charging tuition after receiving $150 million donation

Good News Notes:  “Yale University’s drama school will stop charging tuition for its students starting in August after receiving a $150 million donation. The donation came from philanthropist David Geffen, the drama school said in a statement. It’s the largest donation on record in the history of American theater. The donation also makes the school the…

Public invited to thank local heroes with celebrity-designed charity pins

Good News Notes: “Some of the UK’s biggest music, sport and screen stars have tried their hand at designing for a new volunteer-driven campaign recognising the unsung heroes of the Covid-19 lockdown. #PinYourThanks sees a range of pin badges dubbed the ‘people’s medal’ created for the public to buy and gift to people who did…

Singer Meghan Trainor helping to feed Connecticut health care heroes

 Good News Notes: “This week, Connecticut hospitals will receive lunches from local restaurants — thanks to a Grammy-winning musical artist. Meghan Trainor, a singer/songwriter whose hits include ‘All About That Bass’ and ‘Lips Are Movin,’ is donating funds to feed health care workers at hospitals in greater Hartford, in conjunction with local restaurants. Trainor was…

Therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines

Good News Notes: “Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles…

25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips For When You Can’t Be There in Person

 Good News Notes: “Field trip out of the question? Think again. Thanks to technology, it’s now possible for kids to visit all kinds of places from the comfort of their classroom (or home!). We’ve compiled a list of the best virtual field trips for you, so enjoy your “visit”! Note: For anyone who needs it,…

Fans Are Applauding Taylor Swift’s $1 Million Donation To Nashville Tornado Survivors

Good News Notes: “Many big-time artists that we know and love call Nashville home, even if they don’t live there full-time. The recent tornado devastations have brought the entire Middle Tennessee community together, including famous artists from this great state. Nashville native  Taylor Swift donated $1 million to Middle Tennessee tornado relief and fans are applauding…

Music therapy helps Parkinson’s patients reconnect mind with muscles

Good News Notes: “Care providers are now turning to music to help people with Parkinson’s Disease improve their quality of life. With the help of a certified music therapist, pairing rhythms with exercise can help patients regain some movement and possibly slow down the progression of the disease, experts said. In the ballroom of the Clara…