Want a really special gift for that really special someone for Valentine’s Day? Uncommon Goods is selling these beautiful paper roses made out of elephant dung. What was that? That’s right. These Elephant Poo Roses are made out of elephant dung. It’s from a company called, appropriately enough, The Great Elephant Poo Paper Company. You’re […]
Entries Tagged as 'Conservation'
Elephant Poop Paper Roses – Really!
February 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Conservation, Uncommon Goods
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Save the Redwoods
January 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Conservation
If you ever visited the great redwood forests in Northern California, you can’t help but lift your head and stare in awe. The great redwoods have outlived kings and empires, having grown continuously lived for hundreds or even up to two or three thousand years. It’s a wonderful, humbling experience to look at these wonderful pieces […]
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Plush Turtles that project a peaceful, starry night and helps endangered animals
January 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
This Twilight Turtle AND Sea-Turtle Constellation Nightlight by Cloud B is an adorable and innovative way to give your little children assurance against the things that go “bump” in the night. These are two adorable plush turtles whose beautiful shells illuminate and also project a starry night sky on your walls and ceilings, making nighttimes not so scary […]
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Cute Dog Toys that Help Protect Wildlife
December 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation
This holiday season, as you’re buying gifts for the family, don’t forget the furry member of the family. These dog toys from New York Dog are so cute, I was almost tempted to buy some for myself. They are adorably made, and each has a module that makes the sounds of each animal: the Chimpanzee, […]
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Set of Glasses that Helps Wildlife Conservation
November 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Uncommon Goods
UncommonGoods is a great gift company that has some of the most creative and meaningful gifts on the Web. This set of four classes falls into that category. The Protect Our Wildlife Glasses – Set of 4 is the fourth in a set of special glasses that Uncommon Goods sells. As with all the glasses […]
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Spider Monkey Stuffed Animal
November 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Nordstrom
This is a great stuffed animal that is as well-made as it is educational. ‘Telinho’ the White-Whiskered Spider Monkey represents an actual species of monkey who lives in Cristalino State Park in the Brazilian Amazon. Origins has created this very detailed plush animal which makes both a great gift and teaches a fantastic lesson on […]
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Save the Coral Reefs with a donation to The Nature Conservancy
November 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a charity that has gotten among the highest ratings from CharityNavigator. Since 1951, their mission has been to protect land and water around the world in scientific, non-confrontational, and pragmatic ways. They’ve preserved land in all 50 states and over 30 countries. A great gift you can give from their site to the nature […]
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Drink the Fruits of the Rainforests (and save them too)
September 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation
The South American rainforests are getting scarcer and scarcer. Here’s a way to help, as well as have a taste of that which you’re helping. This is a fruit drink that’ll let you taste a unique blend of fruit from South American rainforests. It contains Acai, Cupuacu, and Yerba Mate. Never heard of them? Acai […]
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Beautiful Pearl and Opal Earrings that Help a Great Cause
April 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Novica
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. Of course, NOVICA supports human artists as well. Here’s a beautiful piece of artisinal jewelry created by an artist named “Caine” who lives in Bali, Indonesia. Pearl and opal earrings, ‘Harmony’ […]
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Elephant Paintings that help endangered elephants in Asia
April 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Novica
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. NOVICA is a great company that is affiliated with National Geographic Society. They identify artists all over the world, many in impoverished and developing countries, and give them a marketplace for […]
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