Hand-Knit Dolls that Help Feed Hungry Kids
The teddy bear turns 124 this week. Back in November 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt went bear hunting in Mississippi, and after a long day with nothing to show for it, …
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Christmas Cards that Donate to Charity – 2012 Edition
Well, each year I like to highlight Christmas Cards you can buy where a portion goes to charity. Here are the top ones I found for 2012: The National Wildlife …
The Best of Today's Dogg
In a world where political cartoons in the paper sometimes get too shocking or controversial or just plain maddening, there’s something special and reassuring about Today’s Dogg, a syndicated cartoon …
Eco-friendly Dolls
If you’re looking for a brand new kind of doll to give for Christmas, here’s a colorful alternative to Barbies and Bratz. They’re called Zeenie Dolls, and are a new …
Book of Dog Photography and Quotes
Dogphoria is by far one of the coolest books I’ve read all year. It makes a fabulous holiday present for any dog lover in your life. The book itself is …
Macy's Letters to Santa Campaign and How To Get a Real Response from the North Pole
Every day on my commute home through Manhattan I pass by the Macy’s on 34th Street. This time of year is always fun, because they’ve just launced the new store …
Charity Bracelets at KiteChild
When I visited the Web site of KiteChild, I was immediately struck by the statistics flashing in the corner. On of them said that every day, 5,760 more children become orphans. …
What the original Purple Heart looked like
The patch you see to your right is a replica of a Purple Heart. While everyone today thinks of the Purple Heart as a medal given to soldiers who are …
Imagine There's No Hunger 2012 – John Lennon Inspired Gifts That Combat Childhood Hunger
Each year, the Hard Rock Cafe, Hotels, and Casinos, as well as hardrock.com, dedicate November and December to a wonderful cause: fighting childhood hunger and poverty. For the last five …
Tie-Dyed Roses in Red, White and Blue or any color of the rainbow.
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 …
Help Small Businesses Devastated by Hurricane Sandy
As most of you who read this blog know, I live in the New York City area. I was one of the fortunate ones to whom Hurricane Sandy meant a …