In two weeks, the United States will be celebrating its 250th birthday. Something a lot of people don’t realize is that there’s an official organization, created by Congress, to celebrate the Semiquincentennial. It’s called America250, and you may have seen their official logo around. It’s actually reminiscent of the bicentennial logo from 1976. While there […]
Entries Tagged as 'Conservation'
4Ocean Bracelets: Gifts That Give Back (and Help Clean Our Oceans)
April 23rd, 2026 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
Our oceans are under threat from plastic pollution, and 4Ocean has built a unique model that lets everyday shoppers make an impact just by buying products they’ll actually wear. 4Ocean has turned everyday accessories into a movement: for every bracelet purchased, they fund the removal of plastic and trash from oceans, rivers, and coastlines, typically […]
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Top 10 Pura Vida Charity Bracelets by Cause
April 16th, 2026 · No Comments · Amazon, Animal Causes, Birth Defects, Conservation, Veterans and Military
If you’re looking for a small, affordable gift that supports a real cause, the Pura Vida Charity Collection is one of the easiest places to start. Most bracelets are priced under $15 and typically donate a fixed dollar amount per bracelet sold to a designated nonprofit partner. That combination — low price, clear cause, wearable […]
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Durable Insulated Bottle for Daily Use: MiiR Wide Mouth Water Bottle
April 9th, 2026 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
Water bottles are something you carry everywhere—work, errands, gym, or just around the house—so it’s worth one that keeps water cold (or coffee hot) without leaking or denting easily. MiiR’s Wide Mouth bottles (20oz or 32oz sizes, stainless steel with double-wall vacuum insulation) are a nice pick. The wide opening makes filling/adding ice easy, the […]
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Who Gives A Crap 100% Bamboo Rolls: Toilet Paper that Wipes Away More Than Just You-Know-What
April 2nd, 2026 · No Comments · Conservation
Toilet paper is just one of those household basics you don’t want to run out of—better if it’s soft, strong, and doesn’t add to the trash pile of plastic wrappers or tree loss. Who Gives A Crap’s 100% bamboo toilet paper (e.g., 16-roll or 48-roll packs, double-length 3-ply rolls with 330–370 sheets each) is a […]
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Eco-Friendly Cleaning Basics: Blueland Tablets and Dryer Balls
March 5th, 2026 · No Comments · Conservation
We got into Blueland a few birthdays ago when my wife’s best friend gifted her a starter set, and it’s stuck around because it just works for our daily routine without the usual plastic hassle. The dishwasher tablets (like the 100% plastic-free ones in lemon zest or unscented) dissolve fully and leave dishes feeling clean—no […]
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Compostable Trash Bags that Give to Charity
January 22nd, 2026 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
I was happy to have stumbled upon this product: Healthy Earth trash bags. They come in 13 gallon (kitchen) size and 2.6 gallon (small trash can) size. The material is surprisingly thick relative to other compostable bags. They also donate 10% to local cleanup programs.
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Hand-crafted bouquets by mail that helps the New York Botanical Garden
January 25th, 2022 · 1 Comment · Conservation
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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COVID Post-Pandemic Thank You Cards from Black Tabby Studio
May 30th, 2021 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
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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The Cat in the Hat for President 2016 #catinhat4prez
July 26th, 2016 · No Comments · Children's Charities, Conservation, Literacy, World Hunger
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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