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Fantastic Macy’s cookbook that helps end childhood hunger

July 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Macys, Share Our Strength

Great Gatherings: Star Chefs Entertain at Home Cookbook is a special cookbook exclusively available at Macy’s which puts together over 100 amazing recipes from the top chefs in Macy’s “Culinary Council”. There are 16 occasions highlighted, with six amazing recipes for each. The recipes are what you’d expect from top chefs as far as their flavor [...]

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Pink Cuisinart Appliances for Sale at Macy’s

July 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Macys

This coming October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’ll be highlighting some of the coolest pink “for the cure” products from various online retailers. I’ve already started the search for the best products. But for those who can’t wait, here’s a sneak peek. Right now, Macy’s has a sale on some of Cuisinart’s basic appliances. [...]

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Andy Warhol Rugs

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Andy Warhol Foundation, Macys

Are you looking to accessorize a hardwood floor? You could go for the same old cookie-cutter rug from somewhere like Ikea or Bed Bath and Beyond. Or you could check out this amazing set of rugs from Macy’s, and bring some beautiful artwork into your home. They are ground breaking designs directly influenced by actual [...]

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Stylish Ties designed by Kids that Benefit the Children of Bellvue

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Children of Bellevue, Children's Charities, Macys

These Children of Bellevue Ties were all designed by young patients in Bellvue Hospital Center in New York City. Available in yellow, medium blue, and red, these 100% silk ties will complement any wardrobe. The designs are sure to elicit compliments from everyone who see them, not just for their quality and their reflection of the innocence [...]

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Macy’s “Path to Peace” collection of baskets handcrafted in Rwanda

January 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Macys

The Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace Collection is a great example of how a big company can make a difference. In 1994, the African nation of Rwanda was torn apart by a brutal genocide. In about 100 days, close to one million Rwandan citizens were murdered. Left behind was a population of 70% women, widows [...]

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Cute Stuffed Animals from Gund: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2007

October 15th, 2007 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Macys

These Gund Stuffed Animals are more than just adorable–$5 from each sale also goes to help the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can choose from “Heart”, a chocolate-colored puppy, or “Soul”, a cinnamon-colored puppy. This is an exclusive, limited edition product for Macys, and available for a very limited time only. Get it while you [...]

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Pink KitchenAid Mixer for a Breast Cancer Cure

October 7th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Breast Cancer, Macys, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

This is personally my favorite pink product for breast cancer research support. It’s a KitchenAid 5 quart Stand Mixer, part of KitchenAid’s “Cook for the Cure” campaign. Available at Macy’s, it is sold for the same price as all of their other mixers, but the best thing about this version–a full $50 of every purchase will [...]

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Estée Lauder Cosmetics: Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2007

October 1st, 2007 · No Comments · Breast Cancer, Macys

As of 2007, Breast Cancer continues to be the most common form of cancer among women. Over a woman’s lifetime, there is a 1 in 8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer. This year alone, about 175,000 women in the United States have been diagnosed with the disease. It is still the second leading cause [...]

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Whatever It Takes Mug Collection

September 25th, 2007 · No Comments · Anti-Slavery International, CARE International, Macys, OxFam, Trade plus Aid, UNHCR, UNICEF, WaterAid

Here is a great idea available from Target and Amazon: the Whatever It Takes Mug collection.It’s a collection of mugs, great for drinking tea or coffee. On each one, a famous celebrity sketched and signed a self-portait of himself, herself, or themselves, along with some other doodles, and the whole thing was made into a [...]

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