Does the thought of attending your office holiday party make you yawn? Do you dread drinking warm eggnog while listening to your coworkers' decades-old jokes? There are plenty of fun options to have a holiday party that everyone will enjoy.

The sight of the iconic Salvation Army red kettle in front of a store is a sure sign that it is the holiday season. It is also an easy way to give back to the community during the season of giving.

For Karen Phillips, it all started with a small potbellied pig. When the veterinarian was working at a local shelter, a tiny pig came in, but the facility was not equipped to deal with the farm animal. So, Phillips took him home. And that was the beginning of Hope Haven, a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary.