A few years ago during Hurricane Sandy, all of the power on Long Island went out for weeks. Now I thought I had been prepared, and had about 30 AA batteries charged, thinking that would be enough to allow me to charge my phone, power on a radio, and power my flashlights. All the batteries […]
Entries Tagged as 'American Red Cross'
The Best Radio to Have When the Power Goes Out – Eton’s FRX3
March 24th, 2015 · No Comments · American Red Cross
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Get reward points for things you do every day
October 22nd, 2013 · No Comments · American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House
If you list out things that you do every day, there are bound to be a couple things on the list: Watch TV Use a search engine What would you say if I told you that you could earn actual money by doing these things, and that this money could be donated to great charities? […]
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How to help the victims of the tragegy in Arizona
January 10th, 2011 · No Comments · American Red Cross
Like most of you, the news left me horrified and sick to my stomach. Over the weekend, a lunatic took a gun and killed three men and three women, and left a young, vibrant, popular congresswoman struggling for her life. The murder was indiscriminate, including a 76 year-old man and a 9-year old little girl. […]
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Organic Diaper Bags that Help Haiti
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · American Red Cross, Developing Areas
This stylish diaper bag is made by the good folks at Dandelion Earth-Friendly Goods, a company that produces high quality baby toys, bags, and feeding items using organic, natural, and recycled items.Their organic stuffed animals are the cutest little things you’ll ever see, and they have a great array of organic teethers, rattles, and developmental […]
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Best charities to donate to for Haiti Earthquake relief
January 16th, 2010 · 2 Comments · American Red Cross, AmeriCares, CARE International, Developing Areas, Doctors Without Borders
You’re probably seeing the devastation of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti on your TV screens, and you may be inspired to donate to help those who are suffering. But while it’s important to give, it’s also important to be very selective in your giving. Unfortunately, for as many wonderful, generous, and giving people there are […]
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Red Cross Emergency Hand-Crank Radio
December 29th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, American Red Cross
This Red Cross Emergency Radio makes a great gift for yourself or for anyone who might find themselves in a hurricane, tornado, thunderstorm, flood, or other situation where electricity is not available. It contains an AM/FM radio, as well as NOAA weather radio and TV bands. In addition, it contains an LED flashlight (bright bulb that […]
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