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 […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Groupon Superbowl Commercials – Are they Using Charity for Crass Commercialism?
February 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Conservation, Developing Areas
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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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Rover, the book Ellen gave Oprah for Christmas!
January 4th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Amazon, Animal Causes
Hope everyone is having a wonderful New Year! While everyone is still recovering from the holidays and comparing Christmas presents, thought you might like a look at the present that Ellen gave to Oprah! It’s Rover, Woof Edition (Volume 2). This is a museum quality hardcover book which has 421 amazing pictures of doggies by […]
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Mario Batali Lunch Box
December 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Children's Charities, World Hunger
Remember the old days when you wanted to be the kid in elementary school with the coolest lunch box? You can relive those days when you arrive to work with your very own Mario Batali Ditali Commuter Bag Insulated Lunch Tote. This is a fashionable “lunch box” which you can bring to your workplace every day. […]
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Make a Kiva Microloan with a Groupon discount!
December 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Developing Areas
For a limited time, Groupon is partnering with Kiva to offer Groupon-like discounts for microloans you give to entrepreneurs around the world. Specifically, for every $15 you donate, Groupon will add on another $10 to give you a total credit of $25, which you can donate to Kiva projects yourself or give to someone as […]
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Hurry! $200 of Software for $19 at AppSumo today!
December 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Charity:Water, Developing Areas
I had the pleasure of chatting with Noah at AppSumo today. If you haven’t heard of it, the best way to describe it is it’s like “Groupon for Software”. Each day, they offer a bundle of great software at an incredible price. Today, they have an extra-special deal. For $19, you not only get $200 […]
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Give a National Wildlife Foundation Christmas Gift
December 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Conservation, National Wildlife Federation
On December 12, the National Wildlife Federation is offering a 30% off a Wild Animal Baby Bundle (1 year subscription, Plush & DVD). This is a great way to benefit a great cause, while teaching your kids about the importance of appreciating and taking care of God’s most vulnerable creatures. The one-year subscription will keep […]
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