The Great American Teach-Off

Teachers shape our lives in so many ways. Here’s a great way to show your thanks for that special teacher in your life. Nominate them in The Great American Teach-Off.

Go to The Daily Good to nominate your favorite teacher.

GOOD is excited to announce the second round of the Great American Teach-Off, a nationwide competition to celebrate teachers who are making a positive impact in America’s classrooms.
Click here to nominate an outstanding seventh through twelfth grade teacher—this could be someone you or your children have had, or even yourself—by February 20. We’ll select finalists based on their innovation and creativity in the classroom, whether he or she has made a positive impact on their students and the impact he or she has made on their school community.
Ten finalists will be announced on March 5, and they will then go on to compete for your votes to win a $10,000 classroom grant.
Be sure to check out the other happenings at GOOD.

• Head on over to GOOD Maker and take part in one of our current challenges.  Cast your vote for our 30 Days of GOOD challenge and let us know what idea you think best promotes financial health in the community and deserves the $500 prize.
• While you’re there, take a look at the Get Healthy challenge. Give your vote to the idea you think will best get the community moving.
• Have you read a thought-provoking article or seen a great link or video worth sharing with the GOOD community? If so, post it on GOOD Finder, which features a collection of all things that are good now. Or jump in the conversation by voting for finds, or leaving a comment.

The Richardson Group has been selling Hilton Head real estate and Bluffton Real Estate since 1956. Currently, our agents share 150 years of local residency, along with a deep commitment to the people and places that make the area unique. We have two different locations, one in Hilton Head and the other in Bluffton. We specialize in helping you find homes for sale in Hilton Head.

Winter White

Today I’m finding inspiration in winter whites. January is all about a clean start, right? The color white seems clean, fresh, and the start of something new. So on that theme, I’ve pulled (from various sites) a mixture of my favorite things in white. Hope you enjoy!

From Habituallychic.blogspot.com

From Habituallychic.blogspot.com

From Habituallychic.blogspot.com

From Blueprintbliss.blogspot.com

From bunburybees on tumblr

From Chistawedding.wordpress

From dustjacketattic.blogspot

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattclaghorn/1715353611

From fordplantation.com

From neimanmarcus.com

From Simply Seleta blog

From Simply Seleta blog

From Simply Seleta blog

From Simply Seleta blog

From thelaurelhedge.blogspot

From thetinrabbit.blogspot

From tumblr

From whitehousemuseum.com

The Richardson Group has been selling Hilton Head real estate and Bluffton Real Estate since 1956. Currently, our agents share 150 years of local residency, along with a deep commitment to the people and places that make the area unique. We have two different locations, one in Hilton Head and the other in Bluffton. We specialize in helping you find homes for sale in Hilton Head.

Home & Garden Show in Savannah ~ January 20th-22nd

It’s that time again. The Home & Garden Show is back in Savannah this weekend (January 20^th – January 22^nd). Located in the International Trade and Convention Center, you’ll have thousands of square feet to find inspiration for your next project.

                                 

Here are a few things you can expect at the show:

• Find Everything for your home and garden!
• Flooring and Window Treatments
• Huge Plant Sale (Cash & Carry)
• The latest trends in kitchens and baths - countertops, cabinets, flooring, and more!
• Complete Home Improvement Alley - windows, doors, sunrooms, builder, remodelers, and so much more!
• Pools, Spas & Outdoor Living
• Home Security, Technology
• Interior Design and Accessories
• NASA Planetarium
• DIY Seminars
• Free Wine Tasting
• Shop til you drop in our Art, Gift, & Gourmet Center
• Large Landscape Area with Water Features
• Pet Zone with pet adoptions
• Bring the kids -  Interactive Kid's Zone with workshop by Lowe's

Link to the show

The Richardson Group has been selling Hilton Head real estate and Bluffton Real Estate since 1956. Currently, our agents share 150 years of local residency, along with a deep commitment to the people and places that make the area unique. We have two different locations, one in Hilton Head and the other in Bluffton. We specialize in helping you find homes for sale in Hilton Head.

This Week In Review, January 8th - 15th

What an amazing week we've had. Business is great and the weather has been amazing. The nights have been equally as exceptional. Anyone get a chance to see the stars? I absolutely love living in the lowcountry! I’m a lucky girl.
We’re excited for a little office get together and oyster roast this weekend. Again, perfect weather and who can resist a fire in the firepit and an oyster roast? Can’t wait to spend some time with friends and toast up some marshmallows.

Don’t forget to check out our Sunday Open Houses.

1.     

53 Spindle Lane

in Windmill Harbour from 1-4pm

2.     

114 Besselieu Court

in Heritage Lakes from 1-3pm

Have a great weekend!

The Richardson Group has been selling Hilton Head real estate and Bluffton Real Estate since 1956. Currently, our agents share 150 years of local residency, along with a deep commitment to the people and places that make the area unique. We have two different locations, one in Hilton Head and the other in Bluffton. We specialize in helping you find homes for sale in Hilton Head.

Bluffton Open House This Sunday

114 Besselieu Court. Great lakefront property open this Sunday. This 3BR/2BA home is located in the Bluffton community of Heritage Lakes. Stop by and see us on Sunday from 1-3pm. For more information Click Here

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Open House This Sunday

You're Invited to our Open House this Sunday. Location: 53 Spindle Lane in Windmill Harbour. Time: 1-4pm. See you then. Listed at $198,000

Pay it Forward Right Here in Bluffton

Found this great article from Good Afternoon (www.good.is/) . Check out what's happening in a small coffee shop in Bluffton. Here's the link Pay it Forward

The main conceit of the 2000 Kevin Spacey film Pay It Forward is that if one person does a kindness for three strangers, and those three people each do kindnesses for three strangers, and so on, one person can change the world. Rarely do we see this acted out in the real world the way it was cinematically—one scene finds a man giving away his brand-new Jaguar to a guy having car troubles—but on a smaller scale, these sorts of random niceties happen far more often than you might think. Today, it's selflessness at a small coffee house in Bluffton, South Carolina.

It all started two years ago at Corner Perk, a small, locally owned coffee shop, when a customer paid her bill and left $100 extra, saying she wanted to pay for everyone who ordered after her until the money ran out. The staff fulfilled her request, and the woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, has returned to leave other large donations every two to three months.

"People will come in and say, 'What do you mean? I don't understand. Are you trying to buy me a coffee today?'" the shop's owner, Josh Cooke, told the local news. "And I say, 'No, somebody came in 30 minutes ago and left money to pay for drinks until it runs out.'"

It took a while, but word has started to spread around the tiny coastal town, home to about 12,000 people. Now, more and more customers have been leaving money to pay for others' food and drink. Cooke says some people don't even buy anything when they come in; they just stop to donate and head right back out.

A medium cup of coffee at Corner Perk costs $1.95. That may not seem like a lot, but for a family struggling to save money in these tense and difficult economic times, two bucks saved at the right moment probably feels like a million. And a jolt of generosity is a better pick-me-up than caffeine any day of the week.


The Richardson Group has been selling Hilton Head real estate and Bluffton Real Estate since 1956. Currently, our agents share 150 years of local residency, along with a deep commitment to the people and places that make the area unique. We have two different locations, one in Hilton Head and the other in Bluffton. We specialize in helping you find homes for sale in Hilton Head.

Featured Listing in Windmill Harbour

Marguerite Carver | Windmill Harbour Real Estate | (215) 680-5650 53 Spindle Ln, Hilton Head, SC Best Buy in Windmill Harbour! Easy Lock-and-Go property or primary residence. 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $198,000 Year Built 1988 Sq Footage 1,273 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $244 per month DESCRIPTION First Level End-Unit Residence in picture-perfect condition. Hall entrance & kitchen feature new wood flooring. Sophisticated granite countertops complement med-blond solid oak cabinetry flanking new Maytag ref & dw. The dng area, with chair rail near Fr doors opens to a screened, ceiling-fanned porch adjacent to mature landscaping. Expansive lvg rm area features a wood-burning fp visible from the dng area & kit. Main rm has intricate denticulated crown molding & neutral carpeting that continues into both bdrms each w/its own full bath. Laundry rm near kit. New HWH. Ceiling fans thruout. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Hardwood floor - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Granite countertop - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio COMMUNITY FEATURES - Guest parking - Clubhouse - Swimming pool(s) - Gated property ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Contact info: Marguerite Carver Windmill Harbour Real Estate (215) 680-5650 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Jan 9, 2012, 7:42am PST

Great Sunset On Hilton Head

Sunset on Hilton HeadCheck out this great sunset picture taken on Hilton Head. We've all been enjoying this beautiful spring-like weather here on the Island.