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Knit Ski Cap of US Olympic Team from 2010 Vancouver Opening Ceremonies

February 13th, 2010 · US Olympic Shop, USA Olympics

USA Olympic Team winter knit ski cap

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UPDATE: Unfortunately, it seems that this knit hat is almost impossible to find. If you’re desperate, you can try bidding for it on eBay–they are bona-fide collectors items, so the going price is about 2x to 3x their original price of $75.

In a previous post I mentioned the stylish Polo down jacket worn by the USA Olympic Team. Well, after searching far and wide, I found the super-cool knit hat which Team USA was wearing as they entered the arena during the opening ceremonies. It’s also made by Polo Ralph Lauren, and its available from the US Olympic Shop. It makes a fantastic gift, will be the single most stylish fashion statement of the season, and supports the US Olympic Team as well.

The cap is a knit cap with the U.S. Flag sewed between a blue pattern. The main part of the cap is designed with blue knit moose, trees, and other winter scenes. The top is a knit red and blue pattern, and a stylish tassel completes it. It’s one of the nicest stocking caps I’ve seen.

If you’re in the market for a knit cap, this is the one to get. But hurry, after the Olympics are over, this is going to be extremely difficult to find. In fact, it’s already the hottest item of the Vancouver Olympics…it keeps selling out on the US Olympic Shop web site, but keep trying.

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US Olympic Team Jacket from the 2010 Vancouver Opening Ceremonies

February 12th, 2010 · Macys, USA Olympics

If you were watching the 2010 Vancouver Olympics opening ceremonies, you’ll have seen the USA Olympics team walking in sporting some very stylish garb. And it’s no accident. Polo Ralph Lauren designed the outfits that the US athletes wear during the opening and closing ceremonies. And you can buy your own Offical Opening Ceremony Olympic Games Down Jacket.

The jacket was inspired by fashion from the 1930s and 1940s, with a modern sensibility. As pricey as these outfits are, you should get them now if you can–as we learned in the Beijing Olympics two years ago, once they’re gone, they’re gone.

The super-cool knit cap they were wearing don’t seem to be available yet, but as soon as I see it I’ll post it here. 🙂

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Flowers for Valentine's Day 2010

February 9th, 2010 · 1-800-Flowers.com, Amazon, ProFlowers

Valentine’s Day 2010 is Sunday February 14, coming up quicker than you think! It’s not too early to order your Valentine’s Day flowers. Here are some great deals from the top online flower sellers that go to help a great cause.

valentine's day 2010This year, 1-800-Flowers has teamed up with 15 year-old Canadian pop phenom Justin Bieber to sell the Justin Bieber Bouquet. Justin gives one of these bouquets to one fan at each of his concerts.

They’re made up of rare “red intuition” roses, not your ordinary bouquet of roses with its unique deep red streaks, swirling pattern and unique texture. It even comes with a special Valentine’s Day card from Justin.

Some of the proceeds will be donated to Pencils of Promise, a non-profit organization that helps build early-education schools in developing nations.

valentines flowers cally lilyProflowers is still selling their bouquets that benefit Susan Komen for the Cure. This bouquet of Pink Gerbera Daisies is a nice choice this year if you want to try something other than the standard red roses.

Daisies signify innocence and purity. It’s a great way to show your affection for someone you love without the deep romantic message of red roses.  This bouquet comes with twelve Gerbera daisies, as well as three waxflowers and greenery and a vase.

The daisies are long lasting and come in various shades of pink. 10% of the purchase price will help find a cure for breast cancer, and the bouquet comes with valuable information on breast health.


Last but not least, these Action Against Hunger Haiti Relief Yellow Rosesare a set of yellow roses that go to help rebuild Haiti, with funds going to the reliable charity Action Against Hunger. These are beautiful yellow roses, perfect for a mom, aunt, sister, coworker or friend. These flowers are organically grown and VeriFlora certified organic.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to Action Against Hunger, on the ground in Haiti helping set up sanitary facilities, clean drinking water, and nutrition to those trying to recover in the most difficult of circumstances.

Here are some hints for how to shop for Valentine’s Day Flowers:

1) Place your order NOW to lock in prices. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the price of these flowers will invariably go higher. This isn’t the flower companies gouging their customers–it’s a simple law of supply and demand. There is a finite supply of flowers at flower growers (especially red flowers, whose supply has already been depleted from Christmas flowers), and so as demand gets higher, so will the prices.

2) Schedule your delivery for the week before Valentine’s Day. Why? There are two reasons. First, the flowers mentioned above come shipped in a box, and often they’re still in bud form. By getting them early, you can arrange them and put them in warm water, helping them to open and giving you something presentable. Secondly, getting them delivered early ensures that you’ll have the “pick of the crop”, the best flowers available. By the time Valentine’s Day comes around, the best flowers are all gone.

This year, let her know not just that you remembered, but also that you remember those who are less fortunate.

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Nail Care Products for Men

February 6th, 2010 · Amazon, Cancer


There are umpteen pink products which support breast cancer research and support, of course, but Anthony Logistics has introduced a line of products to help men with prostate cancer.

Anthony Logistics For Men: The Tool Kit is a handy set of essentials for keeping your nails in great shape. It contains a nail file, tweezers, nail clippers, and grooming scissors, all made of stainless steel.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this product is donated to prostate cancer research..

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Protect your child with this cover up providing 40+ UPF (Ultraviolet Protection)

February 3rd, 2010 · Cancer, giggle

This Terry Cover Up is an outfit for your child that provides sun protection with UPF of 40+ (by the way, UPF stands for “ultraviolet protection factor”).

They say that the most important time to protect skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays is during childhood. Most light clothing only provides UPF protection of around 5. The makers of this cover up, Cabana Life, offer an entire line of clothing that blocks out the bulk of harmful rays from the sun. Plus, it’s absolutely adorable.

 Cabana Life donates some of its proceeds to help organizations like The Skin Cancer Foundation.

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City Map Plates

January 31st, 2010 · Uncommon Goods

City Plates are beautiful dishes which are as beautiful as they are useful. They’re porcelain plates featuring a downtown area of a major city printed on a black background. Cities available are Chicago, Berlin, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Washington D.C.

If you purchase the New Orleans plate, 15% of proceeds will go to recovery and rebuilding of 1300 acres of city parks which were damaged.

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Southern Gospel Cookbook

January 28th, 2010 · Amazon

Two of the greatest joys in the world are Southern Gospel Music and Southern Cooking. The Southern Gospel Music Cookbook: Favorite Recipes from More Than 100 Gospel Music Performers combines both of them.

The book contains a brief history of Southern Gospel Music, and then goes right into the recipes for appetizers, drinks, soups, salads, breads, entrees, side dishes, breakfasts, and of course desserts. Each recipe is from a familiar name in the Southern Gospel community, from Alfred Brumley to Anthony Burger to The Cathedrals to the Gaithers to a hundred others.

The recipes are wonderfully delicious, but also approachable. Why not get the cookbook and invite your friends over for a good old fashioned All-Day Sing with great food?

A portion of the proceeds is being donated to the Southern Gospel Music Museum.

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Hope for Haiti Now Album Downloads

January 25th, 2010 · Apple, Developing Areas

hope for haiti concern musicChances are last Friday you turned on the TV and saw the telethon for Haiti with a star-studded cast coming together to raise money for Haiti. So far, they’ve raised $57 million and counting. Huge stars from every musical genre were on hand to lend their support.

You can help the cause by purchasing the entire televised event on iTunes video.

You can also purchase the entire Hope For Haiti Now Album on Amazon.com for $7.99. Or if you prefer, you can purchase individual tracks from your favorite artists below.

Of course, 100% of the proceeds goes to help earthquake victims in Haiti.

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Buy a Joseph Abboud suit to support Haiti

January 22nd, 2010 · Developing Areas, Doctors Without Borders, Nordstrom

Of course, the best way to donate to Haiti Earthquake relief is to give directly, especially to one of the best charities to Haiti.

On the other hand, if you happen to be in the market for a suit, from January 24 through January 30, Joseph Abboud is supporting aid efforts in Haiti by donating 10% of net sales at Nordstrom to Doctors Without Borders. Click to learn more.

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Portable Water Dish and Leash: A Great Gift for the Dog

January 19th, 2010 · Animal Causes

portable water dishYou may be wondering why the World Wrestling Federation changed its three letter acronym from WWF to WWE.  The short version of the story is, WWF belonged to the World Wildlife Federation. I say this so you know that the purchase of this gift will go to help endangered animals and not Big Show or The Miz

This is a very convenient set of three items for your dog. The first is a portable water dish made of nylon, which is easy to clean and which you can take anywhere, fill with water at a local drinking fountain or rest room, and let your buddy drink to his delight. The second and third are a sturdy collar and leash. All are embroidered with the distinctive WWF Panda logo, letting the world that your buddy cares about his fellow animals around the world who are not lucky enough to have a master who waits on them hand and foot (or paw and paw). The set is yours for a donation of $50.

On the next hot summer day when you’d otherwise be saying “dang, I forgot to pack the water dish”, he or she will be grateful you remembered!

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