Charitable Gift Giving

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and I’ve got a great company for you to support because of how much it supports others: Bauble Stockings I’ve often wondered–when you look at pictures of Christmas fireplaces and see gigantic red and white stockings, were those stockings ever used for practical purposes? Well, the answer […]

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These seamless high-waisted leggings were named by Oprah as one of her favorite things last year. They’re machine washable with a waistband that sits high on the waist and provides a seamless fit. Reviews say that they provide just the right amount of compression (make sure to order one size up if you don’t want […]

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The pandemic has had a big impact on many industries, but perhaps none as much as the restaurant business. It’s not just the restaurant owner that’s impacted when they’re forced to close their doors due to lockdowns. It’s managers, hosts, wait staff, busboys, cooks, back office workers, maintenance staff, and everyone we take for granted […]

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One of the long-lasting unintended effects of the pandemic and its lockdowns is a rise in mental illness. For everyone that the lockdown “saved” from contracting the COVID-19 virus, one wonders how many more people paid a price in terms of increases in thoughts of suicide and hopelessness, an increase in drug use, and an […]

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These are beautiful heart-shaped jigsaw puzzles that you can customize with any photo, whether it’s a photo of a mother with her baby, a family photo, or even a cherished drawing from your child. All you need to do is provide Minted with a copy of the photo you wish to turn into the puzzle, […]

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For Valentine’s Day this year, instead of giving the same old flower bouquet, why not shake it up a little with this amazing salami bouquet. Created by Olympia Provisions and sold on Food52, this unique gift puts together an assortment of three or six salami sausages, wrapped together in butcher’s paper and a bright red […]

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New York City is probably best known for its skyscrapers, traffic jams, sidewalks covered with litter, and subway tunnels populated by rats. But something that people don’t realize is that the five boroughs of Manhattan are some of the world’s most impressive botanical gardens. They’re literally an oasis that a urbanite weary of the hustle […]

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These friendship braces were #7 on Oprah’s list of gifts that give back to charity. They’re friendship bracelets that come in a wide range of colors and styles, all beautiful without being too ostentatious, sort of like a good friendship. It comes in one of seven styles, each with a unique medallion accent, braided cord, […]

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BOBS shoes from Skechers are among the most comfortable shoes you’ll come across. This slip-on clog is a good example–it’s lined with faux-fur (polyester fleece) to keep your feet warm and cozy, and the insole is made from Skechers memory foam for good comfort and support. This is one of many shoes in the Bobs […]

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The Giving Keys is company based on an amazing idea. Here’s how it works. First, you purchase a beautiful piece of jewelry from them. As you can probably tell by their name their signature design is a charm shaped like a key. They have keys in the classic familiar shapes you’ve used all your life […]

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