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 'Charities'
Adopt an Animal (and get a Cute Stuffed Animal)
January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Conservation, National Wildlife Federation
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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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Gift that supports Make-a-Wish Foundation: Keepsake Box
January 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Make-A-Wish Foundation, Things Remembered
One of the fun things about shopping in January is looking for great deals from retailers who are looking to clear things from their inventory that they’d stockpiled for Christmas. Here’s a great Make-A-Wish Keepsake Box from the folks at Things Remembered. It originally sold for $35, but they’ve slashed the price to only $15. […]
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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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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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Heavenly Skies and Lullabies
December 27th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, World Vision
What happens when you put together a Foot and Ankle doctor in New York City with a Manhattan actor and restauranteur? Only one of the best reviewed and most loved children’s books of 2007. Dr. Kathy Reilly Fallon and Frank Pellegrino (best known for being the owner of the famous Rao’s restaurant in New York) […]
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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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NYPD Toy Cars and NYFD Fire Engine
December 13th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, NYFD, NYPD
September 2001 taught the world what a lot of us who lived in the New Jersey/New York area have known for years. That the New York Police Department really does live up to its name as “New York’s Finest”, and the New York Fire Department does live up to its name as “New York’s Bravest”. […]
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