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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The best charities to donate to for Hurricane Sandy relief
One of the sad realities of any disaster is that criminals and charlatans will invariably come and try to profit off of them by trying to pass themselves off as …
Free Plants vs. Zombies for Halloween from PopCap Games and the American Dental Association
My wife got me hooked on Plants vs. Zombies on my iPad a while ago, and since then I’ve been hooked. Over 120 million people around the world play it …
A useful Wedding Favor or Groomsman Gift: Dogtag bottle openers by PopTag
In the weeks leading up to my recent wedding, my fiancee and I were throwing out all kinds of ideas about wedding favors. We tried looking on TheKnot, but in …
Gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2012 – Part 2
Here are some more great gift and shopping ideas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2012: 6. We’ve talked about A Lot to Say before. They are an eco-conscious, toxin-free lifestyle line that …
Gifts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2012 – Part 1
Since this site started, for the last few years during the month of October I’ve traditionally posted throughout October on new products and promotions that help breast cancer awareness. Breast …
Why a Wedding in a Botanical Garden is a Great Idea
I had the pleasure to tying the knot last week, on October 7. I’m a lifelong resident of the New York area, and my fiance’s been here since her childhood, …
Building Up From the Ashes–Literally. A Unique Art Auction Featuring Ash from the Colorado Wildfires
This past summer was one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in Colorado history. It cost six lives and destroyed over 600 homes. It also took over 5,000 firefighters to …
Bill O'Reilly and John Stewart Debate on Saturday October 6, 2012
I’m one of those strange people who’s a fan of both Bill O’Reilly and John Stewart. Liberals tend to brand Bill O’Reilly as a demagogue. Conservatives tend to brand Stewart …
Join some Olympic Swimming Greats in Helping Water For People
Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte and Conor Dwyer thrilled us with their amazing performances at the 2012 London Olympics. They’ve lent their time and fame to support a wonderful charity called …
Patriotic Christmas Ornaments
It’s not too early to start thinking about trimming the Christmas tree (okay, maybe it is, but I’m thinking about it anyway). This year, the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation …