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Stylish Ties designed by Kids that Benefit the Children of Bellvue

February 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Children of Bellevue, Children's Charities, Macys

These Children of Bellevue Ties were all designed by young patients in Bellvue Hospital Center in New York City. Available in yellow, medium blue, and red, these 100% silk ties will complement any wardrobe. The designs are sure to elicit compliments from everyone who see them, not just for their quality and their reflection of the innocence […]

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PursePal – Keep your purse secure and help a great cause

February 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Conservation, North Shore Animal League

Ladies (and guys with “man-bags”), here’s one of those great ideas that you wonder what you ever did without. It’s an age-old question: what do you do with your purse when you go to a restaurant? Keep it in your lap all evening? Put it on the floor and risk getting it dirty or worse, […]

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Book for Animal Lovers – Rescuing Sprite by Mark Levin

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, Animal Causes

Mark Levin is a radio personality in New York, as well as one of the nation’s top constitutional lawyers. But this great book, Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover’s Story of Joy and Anguish, has nothing to do with politics or law. It has to do with a little dog, named Sprite. And it’s a great read. […]

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The perfect Valentine's Day Gift for Guys – The Product(RED) iPod

February 8th, 2008 · No Comments · (PRODUCT) Red, AIDS, Apple

It can be somewhat of a challenge to find a Valentine’s Day gift for a guy. While guys can shop for flowers, roses, jewelry, and spa baskets, ladies often have a harder time finding something to give in return. Your search has ended. Here is the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a guy. The Apple […]

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Valentine's Day Roses that Support the fight against Breast Cancer

February 6th, 2008 · No Comments · 1-800-Flowers.com, Breast Cancer, Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Every guy in the world will be getting her roses on Valentine’s Day, but if you really want to impress her, get these Valentine Roses that Support the Fight against Breast Cancer. These flowers are part of 1-800-Flowers’ “Fresh from the Growers” program. These flowers are sent directly to you from the grower’s farms, without […]

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New York Giants Women's Pink Jersey

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Foot Locker

Being a lifelong Giants football fan, I felt compelled to find an excuse to blog about the stunning 17-14 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. This post was originally written in 2008, of course. At the time, they sold a pink Giants jersey, which went out of stock. But as of the time […]

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Blinking Bicycle Tail Light

January 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon, Bike Advocacy

Here is a great gift for the bicyclist in your life. It’s a Blinking Bike Tail Light that can be seen up to a mile away. Last year, I made a determination to bike the 15 miles to work one day. I quickly found that New York roads and New York drivers weren’t exactly bicycle-friendly. At least […]

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Adopt an Animal (and get a Cute Stuffed Animal)

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation, based in Washington, DC, is one of the leading conservation organizations. You may recall its annual holiday wildlife stamps or its popular Ranger Rick magazine for children. One very meaningful gift is giving the gift of “adopting” an endangered animal. You don’t adopt an actual animal, of course, but it’s a […]

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Leather Pillows that help to support children and families in Africa

January 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Arts, National Geographic

There are throw pillows, and there are throw pillows. If you need a beautiful home accessory, consider these African Embellished Leather Pillows. They’re not mass-produced in some factory somewhere–these are high quality leather goods hand-stiched by women working in a Maasai village near the Tanzanian border, in the shadow of Kenya’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, and finished […]

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LUSH Charity Pot – Handmade, Fresh Lotion, Cosmetics and Bath Products that help great causes

January 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Animal Causes, Conservation, Fair Trade, LUSH

LUSH Cosmetics is a company that really takes “socially responsible” selling to the next level. If you haven’t heard of them, you will soon. Their products are among the nicest smelling, feeling, looking cosmetics in the world, and have a growing following. And unlike many of the big cosmetics companies, they are extremely rigrous about […]

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