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 […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Beautiful Sushi Serving Kit for a fantastic cause
June 13th, 2008 · No Comments · Arts, Bodanna Studio, Children's Charities
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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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New children's book from Laura Bush and Jenna Bush
April 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Amazon, Literacy
Read All About It is a book that was released today, from first lady Laura Bush and daughter Jenna Bush. Most people know that Laura Bush is a former teacher in Dallas, Houston and Austin, and has always been passionate about reading. She was an Honorary Ambassador for the UN Literary Decade, and at the White […]
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Barat Cheese that is delicious and supports a great cause
April 19th, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, Cooking.Com
If you’ve never been to the beautiful area of Dutchess County, New York, you’re missing out. While everyone thinks of New York as skyscrapers and business, this area is a quiet, beautiful, bucolic place. You see beautiful fields, quietude, and yes, happy cows. It’s these happy cows that produce this igourmet 8-oz. Barat cheese. Barat cheese […]
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