Charitable Gift Giving Blog: Gifts That Help

Here’s a great idea for kids from Ralph Lauren and Macys that helps a really great cause. But hurry-this item will almost certainly not be available for munch longer. Visit Macys.Com and type into the Search Box the words “Paint Your Own Polo“. If it’s still in stock, you’ll see a product that Macys sold [...]

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We all know him and love him, the Aflac duck. This past holiday season, Macy’s had this little gem for sale. It’s the Aflac Large Holiday Duck, 10″, a 10 inch plush version of your favorite duck that pays bills, orders Chinese food, and confuses Yogi Berra’s barber. It’s an adorable cute stuffed animal that [...]

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  This Christmas as you’re gathering and celebrating with your family, remember to take just a brief moment to say a prayer and remember those who are going through tough times. And among those who are going through the toughest times are kids who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. The American Cancer Society is [...]

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See this cute little goat? She can be yours with a $25 gift to the Maximum Impact Fund of World Vision. And more importantly, the $25 you donate will be used to help provide clothes and medicine for children in the most poverty-striken areas of the world. With every donation of $75, you can do [...]

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This beautiful scarf you see is the work of Stephanie, Age 9. It’s one of many incredible gifts you’ll find at ChildrensArt.Org. This is a site run by the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. It features all kinds of gifts, from scarves to ties to greeting cards and stationery to ornaments [...]

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This beautiful blue quartz necklace is crafted in sterling silver and 18k gold. It’s designed by famed luxury jewelry designer Judith Ripka, and features a center blue quartz gemstone suspended within .o4 carats of dazzling diamonds. The clasp on the back is a finely crafted logo of the organization Autism Speaks, a puzzle piece symbol. All net [...]

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Here’s a great holiday gift idea from a site “Lesley’s Life Is Sweet”, which Lucy submitted a comment about last month. This is a site that sells artisanal chocolates, where 20% of the proceeds go to charity. The item you see to the right is their box of holiday chocolates, where the proceeds will go to [...]

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This gift is this beautiful glycerin soap cube from The Literary Site. It’s a soothing, aromatic, Vitamin-E enriched soap available in citrus scent, herbal scent, and cinnamon scent. This is one of those great gifts that “give three times”–you can give one to your recipient; for every soap cube sold, The Literary Site will donate [...]

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Celebrate the “dog days” of August by giving a youngster this little Rescue Pet.  This is no ordinary stuffed animal. Tell him to “sit” (or clap once), and he’ll sit. Tell him to “stand”, and he’ll stand. He’ll chew on his bone, and when you blow a whistle, he’ll do tricks. Feed him real water [...]

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It’s always nice to come across products that give and give and give. These Preserve Junior Toothbrushes make a great gift for kids. These are great kid’s toothbrushes designed for children ages 2 to 8, This toothbrush has an ergonomic, pea pod shaped handle designed for young hands to grab on to. The soft bristles protect [...]

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