Everyone needs a USB card reader, whether you need to move files from one computer to another or view your digital photos on someone’s computer. Barnes and Noble is selling a high quality IOGEAR card reader that plugs into any USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port. It reads virtually all kinds of SD memory cards. […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Unique Gifts at Novica to Help Find a Cure
October 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Breast Cancer
Novica, an online gift store in association with National Geographic, is a unique store that aggregates handcrafted goods from artists all over the world, many in developing areas or areas torn by war or poverty. They sell more than just unique gifts–these are as beautiful and authentic as you can get (why get a trinket […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2011
October 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Breast Cancer
Disclosure: We participate in the eBay Partner Network (EPN) meaning we may earn a commission when users click on links to eBay and make purchases. As most of you know by now, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer charities were among the first to really popularize “cause-related shopping”, as you’ll see from the sheer […]
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White Board in the Shape of a Speech Bubble
September 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Arts
Who said whiteboards had to be boring? This Umbra Talk Magnetic Dry-Erase Whiteboard is a high quality and affordable whiteboard that’s in the shape of a speech bubble. It’s perfect to hang in a dorm room or outside the door, or in an office where you want to break up the monotony and spur a little […]
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Heart of Haiti Collection at Macys
September 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Developing Areas
While the 2010 earthquake in Haiti isn’t in the news anymore, the poverty-striken country that was decimated is still working to rebuild today. Macy’s has a great collection of handcrafted jewelry, crafts, and home furnishings called the “Heart of Haiti Collection”. More than just a charity handout, these are handicrafts done by citizens of Haiti […]
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Keep the Lights Over the World Trade Center
September 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Arts
For those of you who read my post on September 11 this year, you’ll remember that I mentioned how after the towers went down, for months afterwards there seemed to be an awful “hole in the sky”. For months, I left the curtains in my window overlooking the World Trade Center closed. The hole was […]
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In memory of September 11, 2001
September 9th, 2011 · No Comments · Disaster Relief
I used to work at Merrill Lynch in downtown Manhattan between 1999 and 2001 at 222 Broadway, a block from the World Trade Center. I’d have a little ritual every other day after work. I’d walk down Fulton Street, cross Vesey, walk into the World Trade Center and cross the walkway into the World Financial Center, and down to the Merrill Lynch Fitness Center. From time to time, […]
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Free calls home for military personnel from overseas
September 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Veterans and Military
As much flak as Google’s been getting lately for their various missteps as a behemoth corporation, here’s something really nice they’ll be doing at least through the end of 2011. For any troops overseas with a .mil email address, Google is letting them call back home to the United States for free, as long as […]
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The Perfect Get Well or Cheer Up Gift – Homemade Chicken Soup
August 27th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Cancer
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. […]
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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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