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Getting an iPhone 5s? Give a little more to (PRODUCT) RED

September 20th, 2013 · No Comments · (PRODUCT) Red, Apple

If you’re an Apple fan, you probably know by now that the new iPhone 5s launches today! I’ve been stuck with my 4s for years, so I’m one of those who jumped at the chance to upgrade. The iPhone 5s comes in three gorgeous colors: “Space Grey” (their fancy word for “black”), Silver, and Gold. […]

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Help the USO this Independence Day with this great deal from LivingSocial

July 3rd, 2013 · No Comments · USO, Veterans and Military

LivingSocial is back with a great deal that’ll help the USO, and I’ll give you a little secret on how to make the deal even sweeter. Go to LivingSocial and click “Deals”. You’ll see the deals for your local area. On the top of the page, you’ll see a menu that says “all deals”, “restaurants”, […]

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Feed USA – Great new products are out of the Bag! #FEEDUSA

June 27th, 2013 · 1 Comment · Target, UN World Food Programme

Back in 2007, one of the most popular posts on this blog was our introduction to FEED USA, where Lauren Bush helped introduce a simple reusable cloth shopping bag made of burlap, the same kind of material the UN used to deliver food to children around the world. Nowadays, you see reusable shopping bags all over, […]

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Tie-Dyed Roses in Red, White and Blue or any color of the rainbow.

November 4th, 2012 · No Comments · USO, Veterans and Military

A bouquet of flowers is still one of the most romantic and meaningful gifts you can give. Receiving a bouquet of flowers is a thrilling moment, and the roses can brighten a desk or house for weeks. Admittedly, it gets a little old to give the same red roses year after year. Which is why […]

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The Perfect Souvenir for Brooklyn, New York City, and Anywhere Else

February 22nd, 2012 · No Comments · City Harvest, World Hunger

Last year, I visited San Francisco. After a nice walk on the Golden Gate Bridge bridge we stopped at the little gift shop by the parking lot. I went in thinking I’d buy a nice little replica of the Golden Gate Bridge or a T-Shirt or something. But looking at the label, every stinkin’ thing […]

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What's that new song on the radio? Find out with Shazam RED only $1.99

December 2nd, 2011 · No Comments · (PRODUCT) Red, AIDS

How many times have you heard a song on the radio, only to miss what the name of the song is? If you haven’t heard of it yet, Shazam is an amazing piece of software for the iPhone or iPad where you can hold your phone or tablet up to the song that’s playing. A […]

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A Great Charity Bakery – Cookies and Brownies that do good and taste great!

November 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Charities

Colleen, an intern working for Baking for Good, contacted me last month and told me about their online bakery, where they donate 15% of all purchases to one of over 200 charities that the buyer chooses. Now of course, being a consummate professional blogger, I asked Colleen if she could send a sample for me […]

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Oatmeal Cookie Mix from Williams-Sonoma

September 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Share Our Strength

Williams-Sonoma always has some great mixes and kits. Here’s one that makes a great gift. Their Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Mix comes in a reusable glass jar and already has everything you need to make delicious chewy oatmeal cookies. All you need to do is add butter and eggs and you’ll end up with three dozen […]

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Justin Bieber Perfume, for those days when you want to smell like Justin Bieber!

September 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Make-A-Wish Foundation, Sephora

Okay, perhaps not the most appealing title to a post in the world, but it got your attention didn’t it? 🙂 Sephora is selling a limited edition bottle of Justin Bieber Someday Eau de Parfum Spray. This is a perfume that’s been getting rave reviews on sites like Macys and Amazon, raving about its Mandarin, […]

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Click to Help Charity at The Hunger Site

August 24th, 2011 · No Comments · American Heart Association, World Hunger

One of the easiest ways to give to charity is to visit TheHungerSite.com and click on the bright yellow button on the home page button. Every time someone clicks, it helps bring cups of food to families in need in the U.S. and abroad. How do they do it? It’s pretty simple: after you click the […]

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