08-08-08 is coming. What’s special about that date? It’s the start of the Summer Olympics in Beijing! While sometimes the rich and famous athletes are the ones that get the spotlight, one thing I love is hearing the stories of ordinary Americans living their dream. Most of the time, there’s no money in competitive swimming, […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Support Team USA with 2008 Beijing Olympics Wristbands
June 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, USA Olympics
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The Fiery 2008 Presidential Campaign – Presidential Candidate Hot Sauce
June 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, American Cancer Society, Cancer
So how many of you are glad the 2008 primary season is over, and we have two candidates in Barack Obama and John Mccain? When the primary season began, a company called Dave’s Gourmet started selling bottles of their famous hot sauce, inviting their customers to buy bottles of hot sauce to voice their […]
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Beautiful Sushi Serving Kit for a fantastic cause
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Arts, Bodanna Studio, Children's Charities
Every now and again I stumble upon a new charity that just makes me smile. Those of us who grew up in the New York area know that the term “mean streets” is an apt one. Kids growing up in the city don’t always have the most nurturing environments nor the privileges that other kids […]
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Stop Violence in the Home Lip Balm
June 10th, 2008 · No Comments · Domestic Violence, Fair Trade, The Body Shop
Domestic violence is one of the most horrible scourges of this society. It’s a crime that often goes unreported and results in the lives of women and their families being torn asunder. The Body Shop Stop Violence in the Home Lip Care Stick is a small way to show support for ending this scourge. $2 of […]
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Women's Fitness Gloves that go to help a great cause
June 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Cancer, Foot Locker
These Saranac Women’s Core Fitness Gloves available from Foot Locker are a great gift for the fitness nut in your life. They’re specially desined for female hands, are durable, and have an ergonomic gel padded palm. They’re great protect the hands during workouts and sports. A great gift for the woman who goes to the […]
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A thoughtful gift for someone who's lost a pet
May 17th, 2008 · No Comments · Animal Causes, Uncommon Goods
When Martha Stewart was devastated at losing her pet dog Paw Paw last month, of course there were those who didn’t understand what the commotion was about. But any of us who’ve had a pet we’ve loved for many years, who became part of the family, who is remembered in family photo albums and cherished […]
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Single Silk Rose in a Collectible Lenox Vase
May 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · 1-800-Flowers.com, Breast Cancer
From today until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. Here’s a deal that’s probably not going to last very long. 1-800-Flowers is selling a genuine Lenox bud vase, complete with a silk rose, for only $23.99 just reduced […]
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Beautiful Pearl and Opal Earrings that Help a Great Cause
April 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Novica
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. Of course, NOVICA supports human artists as well. Here’s a beautiful piece of artisinal jewelry created by an artist named “Caine” who lives in Bali, Indonesia. Pearl and opal earrings, ‘Harmony’ […]
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Elephant Paintings that help endangered elephants in Asia
April 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Novica
Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift. NOVICA is a great company that is affiliated with National Geographic Society. They identify artists all over the world, many in impoverished and developing countries, and give them a marketplace for […]
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