After traveling the world and living in a Buddhist monastery in France for a year, John Baskett decided that he did not really need all his material possessions. Meanwhile, Kristen and Dave Edge were very passionate about being environmentally friendly and sustainable and decided to walk their walk. Both of these households live in Tiny Houses to accommodate their needs for simplicity and sustainability. Tiny Houses are part of a national movement that advocates living simply in a building … [Read more...] about Living Small Brings Big Benefits
Elizabeth Hellstern
Girls 4 Good Volunteering as Friends
Almost 15 children are in the Flagstaff Family Food Center’s reading room on a Wednesday night. Hannah and Maia Mahanti, twin sisters and juniors at BASIS High School, both encourage kids like six-year-old Levi to pick out a book and read it with them. Afterward, Levi gets a sticker and chooses a prize. “They’re safe here in this area. I’d rather have them here than out on the streets,” said Levi’s grandmother, Annette Bobadilla. “I want them to learn respect, love and how to play nice with … [Read more...] about Girls 4 Good Volunteering as Friends
