This week’s post isn’t about a product to buy nor a gift to give. But I felt compelled to write about something that’s been in the news lately. For the last few days, we’ve been hearing about Chen Guangcheng. All the major news outlets here in the United States refer to him as the “The […]
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Rhino-friendly Rhino Head for Your Trophy Room
January 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Looking for rhinoceros head to mount in your trophy room, but don’t really feel like slaying a giant rhino today? UncommonGoods has the answer. This Rhino Head is handmade in Haiti from 100% recycled newspaper, cardboard and paper. Its green head and white horn will made a great conversation piece and addition to your den. […]
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Give a Computer to a School in Africa with Camara
December 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
This Christmas, want to give a powerful computer to someone who desperately needs one for only $20? Believe it or not, it’s possible with Camara Education, a charity that’s working to alleviate poverty in Africa by using the power of education and technology (Camara is a west African word that means “one who teaches with […]
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2011 Aflac Duck from Macy's
December 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Well, it’s that time of year again. Macy’s is selling the Aflac Duck. In 2008, he was wearing a red parka. In 2009 he wore a Christmas tree outfit. This year he’s back, this time with a hunter’s cap (how ironic) and a stylish knitted scarf. He comes in both a 10 inch version and […]
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A New Charity Shopping Web site: Buy4.com
December 5th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
On this blog we like to identify gifts where a percentage is donated to a great cause. But wouldn’t it be great if ANY gift you bought could go towards a great cause? There are a few sites out there like this, and the newest one is Buy4.com. Buy4 works on an affiliate model, meaning that […]
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Gifts for Book Lovers at GoneReading.com
November 20th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Developing Areas, Literacy, Uncategorized
When talking with my sister at dinner a few weeks ago, the subject turned to reading. As kids, we were voracious readers. When the Scholastic Book Club newsletter came to us in our grade schools, we’d circle all the books we could, great books like Encyclopedia Brown, The Cricket in Times Square, The Phantom Tollbooth […]
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Cute Baby Stuffed Animals that help Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
September 21st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
The baby company Carter’s has a great deal going on now where you can buy some of the cutest stuffed animals around for baby, and all proceeds will benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society under their Light the Night program. You can choose from the three cute critters shown above, a gorilla, a giraffe, and […]
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Wedding Registry for Charity
August 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Traditionally, the giving of wedding gifts was a way for friends and family to help a young couple get started as they move out of their parents’ home and start their new life in an empty new home. Of course, these days couples are waiting longer before getting married. So what happens when the bride […]
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Solar Power for your iPhone or cell phone
July 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Developing Areas, Uncategorized
I was shopping at the new REI in Carle Place, New York the other day and stumbled across this. I love my iPhone, but one of the annoyances is how quickly the battery runs out. When I first got my phone, I thought that surely the battery must be defective. I’d leave the house with […]
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Jetblue’s Celebrity Bag Auctions
June 3rd, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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. Hurry! You only have hours left to bid on bags signed by celebrities in the The Celebrity Baggage Auction, a clever set of eBay auctions being sponsored by JetBlue where 100% […]
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