By all means, give. But, do it cautiously.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Charities are in need of donations now, more than ever. But the Federal Trade Commission wants consumers to ask smart questions before donating money to anyone.
Help restore vision and enrich lives
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Can you imagine what we'd do without our reading glasses? Well, an estimated billion people in developing countries worldwide are suffering from blurry up-close vision right now. Here's how you can help.
Help keep kids warm this winter - donate PJ's
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
A story on the Today show this morning gave me an idea of what I will donate this year to my favorite local shelter - cozy and warm kids' pajamas.
Shopping for a greener, cleaner world
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
“Every single purchase we make has an environmental impact because the making of things uses energy and water and resources,” Diane MacEachern explains. “At home, at work, where we volunteer, where we recreate - all of those purchases give us enormous power to get the world we want.”
Cupcakes for a cause
Monday, Oct. 20, 2008
Cupcakes! The perfect comfort food. Visually appealing and sweet, but proportionally correct so as not to derail your diet. This week, you can have your cupcake and help fight cancer in kids, too. Find out how....
Start your holiday shopping; save the forests
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
I've shopped from Plow & Hearth for years, so I was happy to hear about their new partnership with the National Forest Foundation. (And they have great fleece socks...now on sale!)
A happy ending for orphans in Guatamala
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
And now for today's GOOD news.... Maureen Casey's orphanage has been saved, which means eleven defenseless and disabled children will have a home and loving care for as long as they need it. I guess you could say it's a happy beginning!
How you can help hurricane victims
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
It was a weeked of tragedy for the millions of people on the Gulf Coast left in the wake of Hurricane Ike. If you want to to help them rebuild - even in a small way - CNN has published a comprehensive list of local and national charities that will help you do just that.
Preemptive strike for the victims of Ike
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Our neighbors on the Gulf Coast are going to need our help once again. Hurricane Ike - a truly frightening monstrosity - is striking the Galveston area right now and the misery, I'm afraid, is just beginning. Here's how you can help now:
Orphans in crisis
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
Maureen Casey runs an Guatemalan orphanage for children with mental and/or physical disabilities. These are the kids that nobody wants, and they're about to be turned out to the street. Here's how you can help avert a human tragedy...
Get cash for your cast-offs and be 'green'
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008
This great tip just in from Ronna, our blogging pal in Costa Rica - a Web site that pays you cash for your old gadgets or, at least, recycles them responsibly!
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