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 […]
Entries Tagged as 'Causes'
Adopt an Animal (and get a Cute Stuffed Animal)
January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, National Wildlife Federation
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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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A steak knife kit that helps fight hunger
January 14th, 2008 · No Comments · Cooking.Com, SOS Anti-Hunger Program, World Hunger
The Henckels 8-pc. Stainless Steak Knife Set with Wood Case is one of the best-selling steak knife gift kits on Cooking.Com. Henckels is one of the world’s premier manufacturers of knives. These knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel. The handles are countoured and have been polished to a dramatic shine. The edges of the […]
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Hot Chocolate Set for Breast Cancer Research
January 8th, 2008 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Cooking.Com, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
The weather outside may be frightful, but here’s a sure cure. This pink Bonjour 4-pc. Hot Chocolate Making Set is a bit of a throwback to antique chocolate pots from the 1800’s. You’ll be astounded at the creamy hot chocolate that it makes, and you can even watch the automatic mixer as it combines the […]
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Give a Teddy Bear to a Child with Cancer
December 31st, 2007 · 1 Comment · American Cancer Society, Cancer, Children's Charities
United Airlines has teamed up with the American Cancer Society to do something pretty cool. For every $50 that you donate to the American Cancer Society between now and January 31, 2008 (the Web site says December 31, but you have all of January to do it), you’ll not only be helping the ACS in […]
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Open a California Pizza Kitchen in Your Dining Room
December 21st, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, Children's Charities
If you’re like me, you look forward to every time you get to go to a California Pizza Kitchen. But sometimes the cost and the hassle of eating out keeps you from going as often as you’d like. Luckily, many of the secret recipes are available in this official California Pizza Kitchen Cookbook written by the […]
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Frosted Glass Platters that Help Charities
December 17th, 2007 · No Comments · AIDS, Alzheimer's Disease, Habitat for Humanity, Uncommon Goods
These are frosted glass platters sold at Uncommon Goods, each of which goes to help a separate great cause. The platters are all designed and handmade in Pennsylvania and support various great causes in the western Pennsylvania areas. Each reflects the mission of the cause it supports. Forget Me Not Platter for Alzheimer’s The illustration […]
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The OLIVER Book: Stunning Nature Photography
December 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Arts, Children's Charities, Conservation, DreamYard, The Nature Conservancy, Uncommon Goods
The photos you see to the left were taken by J. Oliver Lewis, an incredible nature and adventure photographer. His story is at the same time heartbreaking and inspiring. Oliver died in 1998 at age 26, while kayaking and working in Ecuador. But even at such a young age, he had already produced an incredible collection of […]
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Mercury Glass Ornaments
December 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Aid to Artisans, Arts, Uncommon Goods
Here’s another great idea from the good folks at Uncommon Goods: Mercury Glass Ornaments. “Mercury glass” or “silvered glass” was a popular and beautiful type of glassmaking in Bohemia, England, and the United States from the mid-1800s through the early-1900s. (Contrary to the name, they don’t actually contain mercury). These ornaments are great examples of […]
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