So you’ve done it again. You got presents for everyone on your list, but lo and behold you get something from someone you’d totally forgotten about. You could do the scramble to the local Starbucks and pick up that last gift card, the gift that says “I thought about you AND I have a Starbucks near […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Last minute Christmas Gifts that Help Toys for Tots
December 21st, 2009 · No Comments · 1-800-Flowers.com, Children's Charities, Toys for Tots
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Gifts from the Women's Peace Collection
December 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Developing Areas
In regions around the world torn by conflict, war and poverty, women are often the hardest hit. When the men in their families disappear or are lost, they are suddenly left not only to raise their families, but to support them. And worse, educational opportunities are often limited. And this feeds an endless cycle of […]
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Adopt a Polar Bear from the World Wildlife Fund
December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Causes, World Wildlife Fund
See the cute little guy to the left. Now imagine him 30″ tall. That what you’ll get with a donation to the World Wildlife Fund when you adopt a polar bear. For a donation of $250, you get the giant polar bear and a framed certificate with a photo of a polar bear and her […]
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Cute Bear from Pottery Barn Kids
December 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Cancer, Children's Charities
This adorable bear’s name is Oatmeal. He’s available from Pottery Barn Kids for only $20. He’s a full 20 inches tall and is huggably soft.$10 will go to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support research and treatment for pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. It makes a wonderful and meaningful Christmas present, and can help […]
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Baby shirt and hat that helps ocean conservation
December 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Conservation, Uncommon Goods
Little Squirt BabysuitTM and Hat is a super-soft baby suit and hat made of 100% organic cotton and designed exclusively by UncommonGoods. There’s an oh-so-cute line drawing of a whale with the words “little squirt” on the front, and on the butt, there’s the logo of the National Marine Santuaries, a non-profit organization that creates […]
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Tribute Album to Woodie Guthrie
December 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Arts
Moses Asch founded Folkways Records in 1948, with a mission to record and document music from around the world. It was an early supporter of artists like Pete Seeger, Leadbelly and Woodie Guthrie, whose music went on to influence nearly every genre of music today, from country music to rock. Upon Asch’s death in 1968, […]
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United Airline Bear to support kids in need
November 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Cancer, Children's Charities
For the third year in a row, United Airlines and the American Cancer Society are releasing a limited edition teddy bear sporting the name of a cute-but-horrendous pun. Year one saw the huggable “Kenny Hugyou”, followed by his sister the next year “Maye I. Hugyou”. This year’s bear is the third-born in the family, “Holden […]
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Give a Feed Bag on Thanksgiving 2009
November 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Children's Charities, World Hunger
NEW for 2011! While the original FEED Bag is no longer available from Amazon.com, you can get a much, much more stylish and comfortable Blue Denim Bucket Tote or White Canvas Tote from the Gap. Two years ago on Thanksgiving Day 2007, the World Food Programme introduced the FEED Bag, an ingenious idea where purchasing […]
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Polar Bear Calendar for 2010
November 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Amazon, Animal Causes
Not all of us can visit the arctic to see a polar bear in person, but this Mama Bear 2010 Polar Bear Calendar will let you see one every month of the year. Thomas Kotka and Linda Drake both braved the elements so you don’t have to. The result is this calendar featuring mother polar bears and their cubs […]
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Kate Spade Women for Women Knits
November 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Developing Areas
The good folks sat Kate Spade have created a program called the the Hand in Hand program in partnership with Women for Women International. They sell various knit items, from dog sweaters to mittens to scarves. You can see them here:http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?view=all&categoryId=3896905What makes these unique, other than their colorful and unique designs, is that they are […]
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