When we think of "back-to-school," we often picture younger students with crayons and backpacks. But families sending teens to college also need tips for college success freshman year to make the transition smoother. Sending a student off to college is exciting but…
Let's be real: high school looks like it should prepare students for college. With AP classes, standardized tests, hours of homework, and maybe even a few dual-credit courses, it feels like teens are getting a head start. But when college actually begins, many…
From Road Rage to road manners, civility on our roads seems to be at an all time low. It's almost like a thing of the past. The far past. Boise is ranked #2 in the country for worst drivers. How can this be when Boise is supposed to be friendly, kind, nice, and…
Photo courtesy of Nick Page. By Jerry Mooney. When we discuss kindness, it often revolves around person to person interactions where the kindness is obvious, direct and isolated. For example, a Boy Scout helps a lady cross the road. This is a kind act and a heartening…
Keep Boise kind.™ was born in the summer of 2018 in response to the rapid growth we saw happening around us. We realized growth to our city would have both positive and negative effects. While growth brings economic prosperity for many, it also brings economic…
The back-to-school season brings excitement—and a lot of stress. College-bound students face a steep learning curve. That's where The College Companion comes in. This small but mighty book is a dorm room essential. It's just 5 x 7 inches—easy to toss into a backpack…
From road rage to road manners, civility on our roads seems to be at an all time low. It's almost like a thing of the past. The far past. Boise is ranked #2 in the country for worst drivers. How can this be when Boise is supposed to be friendly, kind, nice, and…
Keep Boise kind.™ recently donated 600 KBK postcards to Seven Oaks Elementary in Eagle as part of the school's act of kindness week. The positive letter writing activity allowed the kids to write a postcard to someone they appreciate. This included teachers, lunch…
By Jerry Mooney and Lila Eidi. Music festivals attract a lot of people and Treefort is no exception. Hundreds, and we mean hundreds, are already descending upon Boise to catch more than 400 bands, art, food, film, stories, and so much more. As the already populated…
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