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Did you forget to get the dog a Christmas present? Run to Kohl's!

December 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Animal Causes

So, everyone in the family got a great Christmas present, right? Wait! What about the little guy with the wagging tail who make life so bright for all of you? Happily, Kohl’s is having a HUGE sale on Animal Planet pet items right now. These are all high quality pet items, where some of the proceeds […]

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Amazon Kindle Books that Give to Charity

December 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon

Whoops! It’s almost Christmas and you still haven’t gotten something? Well, never fear, here are some new books available for the Amazon Kindle which would make great gifts, each of which donate to charity. (Of course, you can also send Gift Cards by email too). Some of the more recent books: Off the Record – […]

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Honest Ade – A Good Iced Tea that Does Good

August 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Conservation

A few weeks ago, Honest Ade did something pretty fun. As part of the Honest Cities campaign, they set up stands of Honest Ade drinks in twelve cities around the United States. Then, they put a donation box where people who took the drinks were asked to deposit a dollar. The results are in. In […]

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Jane Goodall Lion

August 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Animal Causes

This cute little guy is a Lion from the Jane Goodall Collection, available at Amazon. Aside from being huggably adorable, it’s made of all natural cotten and certified non-toxic and chemical free. Made by miYim, each collectable toy is housed in a signature gift box, made with recycled paper, great for gift giving! If you […]

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Kauzbots Plush Robots to Help Autism, Trees, and Clean Water

July 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Autism, Conservation, Developing Areas

Kauzbots are ridiculously cute robots where 10% of the purchase price goes to help various charities. Pictured here is Karthy Kauzbot, which helps support Talk About Curing Autism, an organization providing resources to provide information, help, and support to families affected by autism. Karthy’s green sister Kale is dedicated to helping the environment, with proceeds […]

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Good Quality Baking and Kitchen Supplies

June 30th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Amazon, Children's Charities, Education

If you’re a cook in need of good quality basic kitchen supplies, check out the HIC Brands that Cook Essentials line of cookware and kitchen accessories. These are highly rated kitchen supplies that meet the specifications of professionals. They’re safer than the cheap supplies you buy in discount stores (for example, their silicone bakeware is […]

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Judd Apatow Humor Book

March 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Arts, Children's Charities

Judd Apatow’s humor is certainly not for everyone, but that’s what makes him the perfect editor for I Found This Funny: My Favorite Pieces of Humor and Some That May Not Be Funny At All. In it, he compiles stories from as diverse humorists as Philip Roth, David Sedaris, Steve Martin, Nora Ephron, Jonathan Ames, […]

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An expensive watch that’s great for hiking, mountain climbing, and snorkeling

February 26th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon

Paying $400 for a watch may sound like a ridiculous idea, but the Suunto Core Extreme Edition Everest Watch may be worth every penny if you’re a hiker, mountain climber, or do a lot of travelling. It’s a watch that does everything but give you a chauffeured drive to your doorstep. It includes an altimeter (which helps you […]

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Ana’s Story by Jenna Bush

February 23rd, 2011 · 2 Comments · Amazon, UNICEF

Well, since we highlighted a book by President Obama in the last post, I figured it’d only be fair to highlight a book by someone in the Bush family. In President Bush’s best-selling book Decision Points, he talks movingly and proudly about his daughter Barbara and her work with the nonprofit she founded, Global Health […]

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Children’s book by President Obama: Of Thee I Sing

February 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon

Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters is a wonderful book by President Obama. It’s framed as a letter to his daughters Malia and Sasha, beginning with the words, “Have I told you lately how wonderful you are”. He then proceeds to talk about thirteen great Americans, introducing them with the same phrase, […]

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