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Knitting for a good cause

January 2nd, 2008 · No Comments · Amazon

I was trying to figure out which gift would make a good item to start out the New Year. This one jumped out at me, just because it’s such a great idea. There’s something I noticed lately. Knitting is “in” again. It’s not just for grammas anymore. My sister, who’s a professional veterinarian and graduated at […]

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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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Beautiful Christmas Cards Book

December 25th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon

Alexandra Adami is an advertising professional in London who for the past 10 years has amassed an amazing collecting of the some of the most beautiful Christmas cards ever made. Beautiful Christmas Cards is a collection of 60 of those cards, which have been reproduced into this book. The book is a must-have for anyone who […]

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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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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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Eat Like Royalty: A cookbook from Darren McGrady, Personal Chef to Diana

December 9th, 2007 · 1 Comment · AIDS, Amazon, Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Eating Royally is a cookbook with an interesting story. Darren McGrady was a chef for the Royal Family, and continued to serve as Princess Diana’s personal chef until her death in 1997. In this book, he presents an amazing look inside the Royal Family, from photographs, to picture of actual menus printed for each of […]

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United We Stand Magazine Flag Covers from July 1942

December 7th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, Red Cross

United We Stand is a fascinating book. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and United States’ entry into World War II, there was a wave of patriotism in this country. Hollywood’s support for the war effort is well documented, but the print media also took a part of supporting America’s fight against tyranny. In July 1942, […]

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Monopoly National Parks Edition

December 5th, 2007 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation, National Parks Foundation

Winter may be here, but you can remember the beauty of our country’s fantastic National Parks year-round with this special edition of Monopoly dedicated to National Parks. The board itself is decorated with images from America’s National Parks, which players can “buy, sell, and trade”. It’s a great way to teach the family about all […]

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Charity Shopping Bags: Feed the children of the world with the FEED Bag

November 22nd, 2007 · 7 Comments · Amazon, UN World Food Programme, World Hunger

NEW for 2011! While the original FEED Bag is no longer available from Amazon.com, you can get a much, much more stylish and comfortable Denim Bucket Tote or Canvas Tote from the Gap. Here is a great idea from Lauren Bush and Amazon.Com just in time for your holiday shopping. Starting on Thanksgiving Day 2007, […]

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