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Sell Electronics on eBay, Get $5 and Give $5 to a Great Cause

April 24th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Conservation, eBay

Disclosure: We participate in the eBay Partner Network (EPN) meaning we may earn a commission when users click on links to eBay and make purchases.  Do you have some old electronics lying around? eBay is going green by encouraging you to sell selected old electronics. Until April 30, check out their special site at green.ebay.com. You […]

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Gwen Stefani eBay Auction

April 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Disaster Relief, eBay

Disclosure: We participate in the eBay Partner Network (EPN) meaning we may earn a commission when users click on links to eBay and make purchases.  From April 11 to April 25, Gwen Stefani is holding a special Charity Auction auctioning off a huge number of personal items, from a chance to meet her for tea at […]

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Spring Cakes at Bake Me a Wish

March 10th, 2011 · No Comments · Bake Me a Wish, Veterans and Military

Well, the long hard winter here in New York City thankfully appears to be coming to an end. There are definitely signs of spring, some trees are starting to bud, the birds are singing, and the bakeries are brimming with bright, happy cakes. If you can’t make it to New York, Bake Me a Wish […]

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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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Charity Flowers for Valentine’s Day 2011

January 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Organic Bouquet

Valentine’s Day is coming up again! I’ll admit, I sometimes have a hard time justifying to myself buying flowers. I mean, they’re beautiful and there’s hardly a better gift to give a woman to capture a “moment”. But after the moment is gone, the flowers start fading and dying, and there’s that uncomfortable moment afterward […]

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Gordie Howe T-Shirt

January 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon

The Hartford Whalers Gordie Howe Vintage NHL Alumni T-Shirt is a great T-Shirt that’s a replica of the great Gordie Howe’s #9 Jersey with the Hartford Whalers. It’s available in every size from Small to XX-Large and is made from 100% cotton. The official team logo is on the front, while Howe’s name and number […]

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Cute organic toddler doll

January 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Amazon, Cancer, Children's Charities

This Dandelion Organic Toddler Doll comes in brunette (shown) or blonde. It’s a really cute doll that’s made of organic cotton fibers, and filled with natural corn fiber filling, with absolutely no harmful toxins at all. It’s perfect for baby because it’s 11 inches tall and machine washable, so you can easily wash away all the […]

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