Charitable Gift Giving Blog: Gifts That Help

As July 4 weekend approaches, fire up the grill like a pro!
This is a Steak Grilling Cookbook published by Weber (the ones who make the grills) that will make you look and cook like a pro with expert tips and recipes for backyard barbeques. It was compiled by former, reserve, and active members of the Marines, […]

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Happy Independence Day! On this July 4, consider getting this book for your kids aged 3-6. Called, quite simply God Bless America, it’s the work of illustrator Lynn Munsinger that’s set to the words of Irving Berlin’s timeless song.
The book is about a bear dad and his two cubs on a road trip across the […]

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08-08-08 is coming. What’s special about that date? It’s the start of the Summer Olympics in Beijing!
While sometimes the rich and famous athletes are the ones that get the spotlight, one thing I love is hearing the stories of ordinary Americans living their dream. Most of the time, there’s no money in competitive swimming, or […]

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Have you ever heard of the Amazon Kindle? This is an impressive little device that’s the size of a paperback book, but holds the contents of an entire library. 
It’s a strange name for an ebook reader. I’ve seen some people spell it “Amazon Kindel” and other spell it “Amazon Kindal”. For the record, the right […]

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So how many of you are glad the 2008 primary season is over, and we have two candidates in Barack Obama and John Mccain?
 
When the primary season began, a company called Dave’s Gourmet started selling bottles of their famous hot sauce, inviting their customers to buy bottles of hot sauce to voice their vote […]

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Until Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, I’ll be focusing on great gifts for Mom. Check back every two days for another fantastic gift.
Here’s a great gift to give to Mom to tell her you love her and want her to stay happy and healthy for a long, long time.
The Betty Crocker Cookbook, Heart Health […]

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Read All About It is a book that was released today, from first lady Laura Bush and daughter Jenna Bush. 
Most people know that Laura Bush is a former teacher in Dallas, Houston and Austin, and has always been passionate about reading. She was an Honorary Ambassador for the UN Literary Decade, and at the White House, […]

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You’ve heard of Dean Koontz, you may have even read some of his suspense novels.
Life is Good is a book by Trixie Koontz–Dean Koontz’s golden retriever. It’s a cute gift not just for Koontz fans, but for dog fans in your life.
Cute, touching, and beautifully done without being corny or sappy, it’s a book of […]

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If you know someone grow plants in containers, this is a must-have!
Whenever I’ve had potted plants, I’ve always used flower pots that had drainage holes.
I’ve actually never known what to do with pots that had no holes in the bottom of them. It wasn’t until recently that I learned that people put rocks or clay […]

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California Wild is an amazing book filled with some of the most beautiful nature photography of California you’ll ever see. It makes a great gift for anyone in your life who appreciates stunning nature photography or the beauty of California.
The book is a large, 11 x 10 x 1 inch book, but as Signals said, […]

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