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Lip Balm that Helps Pug Rescue

March 10th, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Sephora

Sephora sells this  theBalm to the Rescue 0.25 oz lip balm, from TheBalm. It’s a lip balm made from all natural ingredients of jojoba and shea butter that’s infused with vitamins and great for your lips. There are no animal bi-products, no synthetic dies or fragrances or parabens, sulfates, or phtalates (whatever those are). What’s […]

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Coins from Iraq that help families of wounded soldiers

March 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Veterans and Military

Whatever your view of the war in Iraq, there are two things that everyone can agree on. First, that there are those in the world whose sworn purpose is to put an end to America and the freedom and way of life we take for granted. And second, the bravery and sacrifice of the men and […]

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2009 Doral Golf Championship Tickets that Help Charity

February 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Children's Charities

If you know a fan of golf, treat them to a trip to the 2009 World Golf Championships-CA Championship and you’ll be helping a great cause.   The TICKETS Fore CHARITY program is a way to buy tickets to the Golf Championships in Miami, while at the same time helping needy causes. 75 percent of your […]

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National Pancake Day

February 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Children's Charities, Children's Miracle Network

Mardi Gras is tomorrow (February 24). The name Mardi Gras, of course, is French and translates to “Fat Tuesday”. It’s the day before Ash Wednesday when Lent begins. In Ireland and the UK, the day was known as “Pancake Day”. Why? It’s because rules prohibited the eating of dairy products and rich foods during Lent, so people […]

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Cookbook to benefit Sloan-Kettering Memorial Cancer Center

February 20th, 2009 · No Comments · Amazon, Cancer

The cookbook Park Avenue Potluck: Recipes from New York’s Savviest Hostesses is a cookbook straight from New York high society. Compiled by food editor Florence Fabricant, the proceeds from this cookbook benefit the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.The recipes are actually very approachable. They’re not exotic hoity-toity fare, but actual dishes from the recipe files of hostesses […]

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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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