A few weeks ago, I was contacted by representatives of a company called Spoonful of Comfort, an organization which delivers, of all things, Chicken Soup Gift Baskets. As happens from time to time, I asked if they could send me a sample of their product so I could share my experiences with all of you. […]
Entries Tagged as 'Cancer'
The Perfect Get Well or Cheer Up Gift – Homemade Chicken Soup
August 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Cancer
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StinkyKids and Books, Bears, and Bonnets Supporting Those Fighting Cancer
August 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Cancer
StinkyKids (pictured above are Britt, Julie, and Trey) are adorable dolls produced by Alexander Dolls and created by Britt Mendies, the daughter of Merrilly Mendies. Merrilly is the founder of the charity Books, Bears, and Bonnets. For five years, Merrily watched her sister undergo tough treatments for cancer. After Emily passed, Merrily decided to turn her […]
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$35 of Stand Up to Cancer Charity Merchandise for $15 at Groupon
May 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Cancer, Groupon
Every now and then Groupon, instead of offering half price offers to things like restaurants or spas, will offer “deals” to support a worthy charity. Today is one of those days. Starting Monday, May 23 2011, Groupon will be offering $35 worth of merchandise from the Stand Up to Cancer online store for only $15. You’ve […]
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Guaranteed entry to the NYC Marathon
May 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Cancer
It’s almost as hard to get into the NYC Marathon as it is to run it. In order to get a guaranteed admission, you need to fall under one of the following categories: Members of NYRR since 1/31/10 who have completed 9 NYRR races and either volunteered for one event or made a $1000 donation […]
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Behind the Scenes at the X-Files
March 7th, 2011 · No Comments · American Cancer Society, Cancer
Back in December, this book, LAX-Files: Behind the Scenes with the Los Angeles Cast and Crew was published which is a must-read for any fan of the X-Files. It’s the result to two years of deep work by Erica Frager which has deep meaning besides just being a fan book. X-Files director Kim Manners passed […]
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Win 2 Free Tickets to see Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, AllStar Weekend in Southern California on March 20, 2011 to benefit City of Hope
February 10th, 2011 · 27 Comments · Cancer
To be eligible to win a pair of free tickets to this concert, click the Facebook “Like” button on the right of this page, and then post a message with your favorite Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, or AllStar Weekend song (you’ll need to provide your email address but don’t worry–it won’t be published and it […]
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Cute organic toddler doll
January 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Cancer, Children's Charities
This Dandelion Organic Toddler Doll comes in brunette (shown) or blonde. It’s a really cute doll that’s made of organic cotton fibers, and filled with natural corn fiber filling, with absolutely no harmful toxins at all. It’s perfect for baby because it’s 11 inches tall and machine washable, so you can easily wash away all the […]
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Cool Diaper Changing Bag
November 14th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Amazon, Cancer
Let’s face it–“diaper changing bags” and “cool” don’t usually go in the same sentence together. The company 2 Red Hens changes all that. The pictured 2 Red Hens Rooster Diaper Bag is a stylish and versatile bag which holds a laptop, files, or books and has plenty of interior and exterior pockets for your keys and […]
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Health bars that help charity
September 21st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Amazon, Cancer
thinkThin Chocolate Orange Bliss bars are chocolate bars that are healthy (gasp!). The bar is fortified with 17 essential vitamins and minerals and if the Amazon reviews are any indication, they’re pretty good tasting (if not the most reliable product to get shipped to you on a hot summer day). In addition to being good […]
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Write a Review for Shopping.Com, Give to Charity
July 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Cancer
Zoe from Shopping.com wrote in to talk about a promotion they’re running for the month of July. Hi! I’m writing to you about a Shopping.com promotion for the month of July, in which the site will donate a dollar to cancer research for every product review people leave on the site. While Shopping.com normally pays […]
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