Villas at Linfield Community Association

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

Are Digital Smart Health Communities the Future of Community Care?

A new report from Deloitte outlines the rise of smart health communities, small pods of consumer and provider interaction and motivated geared to upend community care approaches.

ESG: What it is and how restaurant operators can adopt

Investors, regulators, and consumers alike are demanding these changes.

How Are Senior Care Communities Caring For Couples?

Senior housing developers and designers are working to expand the housing and care options experienced by couples living in their properties. That's because spouses often have different needs at different times, which can sometimes make living together in the same quarters a challenge.

5 things restaurant operators must know about taxes and personal liability

Owners and operators could be personally liable for improper tax reporting and compliance

3 Principles Restaurant Operators Get Wrong, and How to Fix Them

There are three restaurant business principles operators get wrong that get in the way of them having a life outside the restaurant. The consequences of getting these principles wrong is they are prisoners to their restaurant business and not making the money they deserve. Let’s talk about the business principles operators get wrong and then how to fix them.

Why Restaurant Operators Should Turn to Automation to Fill Scheduling Holes

Whenever I talk to an automation technology purveyor, they bend over backward to say this new efficient automation or ultra-efficient technology will augment staff members, not replace them. As anyone

Children and Families Thrive When Communities Care

by Marilyn Price-Mitchell PhD. How do communities show they care about children and families? Through collaborative efforts that bring forth small, sustainable, grassroots actions.

Restaurant Operators Look to Conserve Water Use, Survey Finds

National Restaurant Association research found that more restaurateurs are conscious of their water use and are taking steps to reduce it.

Does your online community care?

One of these three thoughts instantly crossed your mind. It was either: I don’t have an online community, of course, they love me, or no, they don’t and I forgot the passwords anyway. None of these thoughts will lead to a engaged online community.

Community Cares Program Offers Virtual Learning Assistance

Community Cares Program Offers Virtual Learning Assistance

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

The 7 Health Benefits of Flaxseeds

Research has also found that flaxseeds may help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.