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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And…we’re back!
It’s been a while since I posted a charitable gift on this site and for good reason–six years ago a beautiful little girl came into my life and pretty much …
The Cat in the Hat for President 2016 #catinhat4prez
I normally don’t get political on this blog, but I’m going to make an exception in this case, as The Cat in the Hat is running for president! Here are …
All Natural Deodorant, First Aid Cream, and Lip Balm from Green Goo
For some reason, I am really, really allergic to just about everything you put on your skin. I can’t use lotion, insect repellent, underarm deodorant, or sunscreen without really bad …
Basketbox – T-Shirts, Onesies, and other Clothing that Let You Wear Your State Proudly
I was born in New Jersey and spent most of my life there before moving to New York about 10 years ago. While to most casual observers outside of this area New …
Thick, Soft, Warm Socks made from Bison (Buffalo) Down #comfysocks @unitedbyblue
When you think of luxurious socks, you’ll usually think of sheep and goats. Sheep’s wool has had a monopoly on warmth for centuries, while the wool from cashmere goats are …
Baby Bib from World Vision
I usually post about World Vision every year around Christmas. But being a new parent, World Vision’s mission is especially poignant this year as the first-ever Mother’s Day and Father’s …
The Best Schoolbag / Backpack for Kids from Will Leather Goods @willleather #shareyourwill
Recently I had a great privilege of getting an introduction to Will Adler, the founder of a company called Will Leather Goods. Many of you are familiar with Will Leather Goods …
Mystery Box of Handcrafted Charity Gifts
A few weeks ago I wrote about the FabFitFun box, something I dubbed “the ultimately goodie bag” for women. Recently, I came across GlobeIn’s Artisan Gift Box. It also follows a …
A FitBit for the Kids…Sort of
It’s not hard to see that one of the hottest gifts this year is going to be wearable electronics for the purpose of tracking your fitness and exercise. For years, …
Life is Good Book – the history of LIG and wisdom from the guys who started it
For years you’ve no doubt seen this smiling Life is Good guy everywhere. I remember seeing my first Life is Good T-Shirt back in the 1990’s and smiling. There was just something about the …