There are lots of places you can find gifts that promote awareness for common diseases and ailments like cancer and heart disease. In fact, for some cases fundraising through gift giving has become an industry in itself. I’ve spent a lot of time over the years highlighting those kinds of products, and of course I’ll […]
Rett Syndrome Necklace that helps Retts Research
June 17th, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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Soy Candles that Help Charity
June 8th, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I’ve been seeing Dilly Dally candles all over Etsy and Amazon. The first thing they got right is the names of their candles. Here’s a sampling of what they have on Amazon. Amber Noir Apples & Maple Bourbon Autumn in New England Black Raspberry Vanilla Black Currant Absinthe Black Sea Cinnamon Stick Citrus Basil Clean […]
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Best Dog Poop Bags
June 6th, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Most states are starting to ban plastic shopping bags at grocery stores. One of the unintended consequences of that is that now dog owners around the country have to go and buy expensive Hefty or Glad bags to take care of their best friend’s business, resulting in even more plastic being sent to landfills from […]
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Portraits of Immigrants from President Bush
June 4th, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Many ex-presidents have crossed the rubicon from being pilloried or ridiculed in the media to being respected elder statesmen. Richard Nixon managed to rehabilitate his image by the end of his life to be recognized as a foreign policy thought leader. Jimmy Carter left office ignominiously but is recognized today for his humble charity work. […]
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Children’s Book on Losing a Grandmother
June 2nd, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
All too often, a child will lose a beloved grandparent at far too early an age. Too often, adults–sometimes stricken with grief themselves–are unable to explain to their children why they’ll never see the person they loved again, at least not on this side of heaven. This is a book written by Tracy Harding and illustrated […]
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Giant Rat Stuffed Animal
May 31st, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably noticed that stuffed animals aren’t as special to your child these days as they were to you when you were their age. When we were kids, our parents could maybe afford one or two stuffed animals that we’d cherish throughout our childhood. But as manufacturing has gotten cheap, it […]
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COVID Post-Pandemic Thank You Cards from Black Tabby Studio
May 30th, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a good time to think of all those people since last March who have helped you. From doctors, nurses, and EMT personnel to delivery drivers, restaurant owners, and volunteers of all kinds, a lot of people stepped […]
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And…we’re back!
May 29th, 2021 · No Comments · Uncategorized
It’s been a while since I posted a charitable gift on this site and for good reason–six years ago a beautiful little girl came into my life and pretty much removed any free time I had, and then three years ago I got a job as an executive at a major company. Well, my little […]
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The Cat in the Hat for President 2016 #catinhat4prez
July 26th, 2016 · No Comments · Uncategorized
I normally don’t get political on this blog, but I’m going to make an exception in this case, as The Cat in the Hat is running for president! Here are some reasons why The Cat deserves your vote this November: If he can balance a cup and a cake and two books and a fish […]
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All Natural Deodorant, First Aid Cream, and Lip Balm from Green Goo
July 14th, 2016 · 1 Comment · Children's Charities, Developing Areas, St. Jude's, Veterans and Military, World Vision
For some reason, I am really, really allergic to just about everything you put on your skin. I can’t use lotion, insect repellent, underarm deodorant, or sunscreen without really bad allergic reactions. As a result, during the summer while everyone else is at the beach, in the woods, or playing summer sports, I’m usually cowering under […]
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