Cultivating a Sense of Community ✔️Welcome new families: one of the easiest things you can do to make your neighborhood feel closer is welcoming new families when they move in. Make them feel like they’re part of the community. ✔️Supporting local businesses: is a great way to connect with other locals. There is also something very special knowing you are supporting someone’s dream. And, with every dollar spent, approx two-thirds stays in the local community. ✔️Spend some time outside: cultivating a community feel doesn’t have to be super complicated or require a lot of effort. Spending time outside on your porch or going out for a walk is an easy way to casually run into other locals and strike up conversation. ✔️Beautify your neighborhood: community is not just about connecting with others that live near you. It’s also about showing your community some love. You can do this by participating in a neighborhood or beach clean up or improvement project. This is a fun and active way to spend a weekend off, meet new people, and help your community looks its best. ✔️Volunteer for an organization in the community: nothing will make you feel more like you’re part of something bigger than giving back to the community. Find a local organization that you feel passionate about and donate your time. Thank you to @sandcastlekit for representing what it is to cultivate a sense of community. 😍