In Spring 2007, the National Geographic Society had a photo contest among some of its most gifted travel photographers. They were asked to photograph street markets in Fiji, Japan, Togo, Italy, Vietnam, Mexico, Senegal, Spain, the Dominican Republic, South Korea, and Myanmar. The result is the Glimpse 2008 Marketplace Calendar. It is a colorful and […]
Entries from November 30th, 2007
National Geographic 2008 Calendar
November 30th, 2007 · No Comments · Glimpse Foundation, National Geographic
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Wisdom from Mr. Rogers
November 28th, 2007 · No Comments · Overstock, The Fred Rogers Fund
If you’re like me, growing up you had three best friends. Your Mom, your Dad, and Mr. Rogers. It was always a beautiful day in his neighborhood, and always a thrill to see him bounding through the door, hanging up his coat, changing into his tennis shoes, and feeding his goldfish. Since we lost him […]
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Sierra Club Holiday Cards for 2007
November 26th, 2007 · No Comments · Conservation, Sierra Club
Click here to view Sierra Club Christmas Cards for 2008. The holidays are right around the corner. Each year, the Sierra Club puts out a phenomenal set of Christmas and holiday cards with absolutely stunning photography. This year is no exception. Take a look below at some of the amazing photography of this year’s selection. They […]
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Christmas Ornaments from Amy Calandra Davis
November 24th, 2007 · No Comments · Arts, Children's Charities, ChristianBook.Com
Christmas is just around the corner. Here’s a set of ornaments that are as inspiring as they are adorable. Amy Calendra Davis tragically lost her son Zachary when he was 4. But she turned her pain into something amazing. In 2001, she was inspired to start the company (named after the hymn she used to […]
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Bring a Smile to an Orphan This Christmas
November 23rd, 2007 · No Comments · Family Christian Stores, The James Fund
Here is a great idea from Family Christian Stores. See the cute little guy to the left? His name is Barnabas Bear. And for $5, you can make sure he’s in the hugging arms of an orphan this holiday season. Each year, the James Fund, a charity run by Family Christian Stores that focuses on orphans in […]
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Charity Shopping Bags: Feed the children of the world with the FEED Bag
November 22nd, 2007 · 7 Comments · Amazon, UN World Food Programme, World Hunger
NEW for 2011! While the original FEED Bag is no longer available from Amazon.com, you can get a much, much more stylish and comfortable Denim Bucket Tote or Canvas Tote from the Gap. Here is a great idea from Lauren Bush and Amazon.Com just in time for your holiday shopping. Starting on Thanksgiving Day 2007, […]
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New York Cookbook that goes to help Meals on Wheels
November 20th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, Meals on Wheels, World Hunger
Can’t make it to New York to dine this Thanksgiving or holiday season? Bring New York to your kitchen. The New York Cookbook is a phenomenal cookbook edited by Molly O’Neill, a food columnist for the New York Times. It’s a cookbook which took five years to compile, has won all kinds of awards, and has sold […]
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Pink Porcelain Music Box supporting Breast Cancer research
November 18th, 2007 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, ChristianBook.Com
The Wings of Hope Porcelain Music Box is a great holiday gift, new for 2007. It’s a collectible Ardleigh Elliott porcelain music box, featuring a beautiful pink pattern made of 22K gold accents, crystals, faux gums, rhinestones and an elaborately jeweled butterly. The top of the music box is made of pewter, and features a pink […]
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The Boy of Color
November 17th, 2007 · No Comments · Children's Charities, ChristianBook.Com
This is a children’s book where the story of how it was written is just as interesting as the story itself. Kid’s Club is an after-school, faith-based program located in Chicago which reaches out to high-risk children living in the inner city. The book is a great children’s book that also teaches an important lesson […]
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Crickey, It's a Croc! Gifts that remember the legacy of Steve Irwin.
November 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Australia Zoo, Conservation, Discovery Channel Store
It’s been a little over a year since the world lost Steve Irwin, but his absence is still felt. Steve Irwin passed away on September 4, 2006, but as a way to remember him one year later, the Australia Zoo chose today, November 15, as “Steve Irwin Day”. They chose it not as a day […]
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