Charitable Gift Giving

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Silk and Cashmere Hoodie

February 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Red Envelope

Not sure whether to give her a luxurious silk blouse or a comfortable cashmere sweater? Give her both at once with this Silk and Cashmere hoodie from Redenvelope. It’s 58% silk, 42% cashmere, and just about the lightest and most luxuriously soft gift you can buy. The bright red heart is perfect for Valentine’s Day […]

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Sammy the Bear to Support Jewelers for Children

February 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Children's Charities

If you’ll be giving your sweetie some beautiful jewelry this Valentine’s Day, get this Sammy Bear supporting the Jewelers for Children Charity. Instead of just giving a jewelry box, why not give this bear holding a jewelry box? All proceeds from the purchase of the adorable and soft Sammy Bear go to the Jewelers For […]

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Green Roses for Valentine's Day or Any Day

February 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Amazon, Conservation

If you want to give something different, but your relationship is not quite at the point where you feel comfortable enough to give poo, here’s another unique way to say “I love you”.  If you’ve given red or pink roses for the last few years and feeling like doing something unique this year, you can “go green”–literally! […]

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Elephant Poop Paper Roses – Really!

February 2nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Conservation, Uncommon Goods

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 […]

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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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Great 2009 Christmas Clearance Gifts that benefit St Jude's Children's Hospital

January 4th, 2009 · No Comments · Children's Charities, St. Jude's

Looking for post-Christmas deals that help charity? Check out the Hope Gift Book from St. Jude’s Chilren’s Hospital. This is a collection of stylish gifts that St. Jude’s sold throughout the 2009 Christmas season. How stylish? There are high quality clothes from from Juicy Couture, children’s toys from Melissa and Doug, bags from Liz Claiborne, […]

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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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The Aflac Duck Stuffed Animal…who quacks! Get him while you can at Macys.

December 28th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Children's Charities, Macys

We all know him and love him, the Aflac duck. This past holiday season, Macy’s had this little gem for sale. It’s the Aflac Large Holiday Duck, 10″, a 10 inch plush version of your favorite duck that pays bills, orders Chinese food, and confuses Yogi Berra’s barber. It’s an adorable cute stuffed animal that […]

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Childrens Art for Charity

December 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Children's Charities

This beautiful scarf you see is the work of Stephanie, Age 9. It’s one of many incredible gifts you’ll find at ChildrensArt.Org. This is a site run by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. It features all kinds of gifts, from scarves to ties to greeting cards and stationery to ornaments […]

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Autism Speaks Necklace

December 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Autism

This beautiful blue quartz necklace is crafted in sterling silver and 18k gold. It’s designed by famed luxury jewelry designer Judith Ripka, and features a center blue quartz gemstone suspended within .o4 carats of dazzling diamonds. The clasp on the back is a finely crafted logo of the organization Autism Speaks, a puzzle piece symbol. All net […]

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