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Entries from December 29th, 2009

Aflaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaac!

December 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Macys

Check out this cute little guy. He’s none other than the Aflac duck! Just like last year, Macy’s is selling this little guy (in both a 10 inch version and his 6 inch little buddy) to benefit 32 children’s hospitals around the country. This year, he’s got a stylish Christmas tree throw on, complete with star […]

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The Big Bundle Benefitting Diabetes

December 26th, 2009 · No Comments · Diabetes

From now until December 31, visit http://www.trialpay.com/ada/ to purchase “The Big Bundle”. This is a great idea where for only $20, you can purchase goods and services totalling over $400 from major retailers around the country. No gimmicks, no catch. Here are some of the things you’ll get: * 1-800-Flowers.com: $20 Gift Card * 23andMe: $50 Off […]

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Free Christmas E-Cards where $1 goes to support art in schools

December 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Arts, Children's Charities

Need to send a quick Christmas e-card, and tired of sending and receiving the same free e-card from Hallmark or Blue Mountain for the umpteenth-and-a-half time? Here are some truly unique Christmas e-cards which help a great cause: support for the arts in schools. It’s no secret that in these tough economic times, often the […]

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Last minute Christmas Gifts that Help Toys for Tots

December 21st, 2009 · No Comments · 1-800-Flowers.com, Children's Charities, Toys for Tots

So you’ve done it again. You got presents for everyone on your list, but lo and behold you get something from someone you’d totally forgotten about. You could do the scramble to the local Starbucks and pick up that last gift card, the gift that says “I thought about you AND I have a Starbucks near […]

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Gifts from the Women's Peace Collection

December 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Developing Areas

In regions around the world torn by conflict, war and poverty, women are often the hardest hit. When the men in their families disappear or are lost, they are suddenly left not only to raise their families, but to support them. And worse, educational opportunities are often limited. And this feeds an endless cycle of […]

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Adopt a Polar Bear from the World Wildlife Fund

December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Animal Causes, World Wildlife Fund

See the cute little guy to the left. Now imagine him 30″ tall. That what you’ll get with a donation to the World Wildlife Fund when you adopt a polar bear. For a donation of $250, you get the giant polar bear and a framed certificate with a photo of a polar bear and her […]

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Cute Bear from Pottery Barn Kids

December 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Cancer, Children's Charities

This adorable bear’s name is Oatmeal. He’s available from Pottery Barn Kids for only $20. He’s a full 20 inches tall and is huggably soft.$10 will go to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support research and treatment for pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. It makes a wonderful and meaningful Christmas present, and can help […]

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Baby shirt and hat that helps ocean conservation

December 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Conservation, Uncommon Goods

Little Squirt BabysuitTM and Hat is a super-soft baby suit and hat made of 100% organic cotton and designed exclusively by UncommonGoods. There’s an oh-so-cute line drawing of a whale with the words “little squirt” on the front, and on the butt, there’s the logo of the National Marine Santuaries, a non-profit organization that creates […]

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Lush Charity Pot: the best lotion, helping some of the best causes

December 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment · LUSH

There are bath products, and there’s Lush. Lush produces some of the most innovative bath, soap, lotion and cosmetic products you can buy. Unlike the mass cosmetic companies, Lush is completely friendly to the planet. They use the freshest organic ingredients which are sourced in a ethical and renewable way, products are hand-made, products are never tested […]

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Beautiful Pillar Candles that help a great cause

December 8th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Every now and then I come across a product which is so incredibly good I just want to shout it to the world. This is one of them. A few weeks ago, Mara from Black and Light Co. left a comment asking if I could feature their company’s selection of candles which benefitted two important […]

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