Well, the long hard winter here in New York City thankfully appears to be coming to an end. There are definitely signs of spring, some trees are starting to bud, the birds are singing, and the bakeries are brimming with bright, happy cakes. If you can’t make it to New York, Bake Me a Wish […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Spring Cakes at Bake Me a Wish
March 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Bake Me a Wish, Veterans and Military
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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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Judd Apatow Humor Book
March 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Arts, Children's Charities
Judd Apatow’s humor is certainly not for everyone, but that’s what makes him the perfect editor for I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny At All. In it, he compiles stories from as diverse humorists as Philip Roth, David Sedaris, Steve Martin, Nora Ephron, Jonathan Ames, […]
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Beautiful Sari Scarf
March 1st, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation
This Sari Scarf from Uncommon Goods is available in blue, cinnamon, or red/cream color. It is an incredibly beautiful silk scarf, handmade in India. The process these scarves are made with is fascinating. Fine vintage saris are selected, cut into strips, and hand-stitched together with others to create beautiful, unique patterns (it’s almost like “quilting” […]
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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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Groupon Superbowl Commercials – Are they Using Charity for Crass Commercialism?
February 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation, Developing Areas
Every year, it seems every Superbowl advertiser wants to be The One that everyone talks about the next day. It’s no wonder, since advertisers can pay $2.5 million to $2.8 million for a 30 second spot. That’s $93,333 each second they’re on the air. So each year, advertisers get more and more outrageous. As a […]
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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
January 19th, 2011 · No Comments · First Book, Literacy
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie has become one of the children’s book classics of our time. It’s a beautifully illustrated children’s book that recounts the amusing story of what happens when a little boy gives a mouse a cookie. It’s sort of like a modern-day “I know an old lady who swallowed a […]
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Recipes from Vermont
January 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation
Dishing Up® Vermont: 145 Authentic Recipes from the Green Mountain State is a collection of recipes from Vermont. If you’ve ever experienced or dreamed of waking up on a snowy morning in a warm Bed and Breakfast in Vermont and enjoying a home-cooked gourmet meal, this is the closest you’ll come without booking a trip. […]
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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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Votive Holder that Helps Haiti
January 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Developing Areas, Uncommon Goods
This Haitian Flower Votive Holder is available at UncommonGoods. These are handmade votive candle holders made from recycled steel oil drums. A tea light is included, which will beautifully flicker through the spaces among the floral and vine design. It’s made in Haiti by the Comite Artisanal Haitian, an artisan coop of 170 artists in Port au […]
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