Amanda Evan's (amandahall) Blog

GIVE BLOOD...PLAY HOCKEY! Did you know that tattoo's and body piercings don't disqualify you from donating blood?Did you know that when you donate blood, you lose weight?For more interesting facts about donating blood such as 1 blood donation per year helps save 3 lives, check out Part I of Blogg...

2008 is widely predicted to be a year of economic stress in American Households. When considering your budget for 2008, if charitable contributions are an item being reviewed, you'll be pleased to know that you can still budget to help others in need. It's a budget and a gift of your time.There a...

We've all read the stories of the Natural Disasters that can strike without enough time to plan ahead.  From tornadoes and hurricanes to wild fires and floods, Mother Nature can strike swiftly.  Have you ever wondered after the smoke has cleared or the water has receded what it would be like to f...

You might be surprised to discover that the Texas State Comptroller's office has a check with your name on it.  From utility deposits to payroll checks to jewlery and stock certificates stashed away in a forgotten lock box, unclaimed and abandoned property is surrendered to the State Comptroller'...