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Celebrity UGGs

Celebrity UGGs

In this season of boots and giving, some intnernational celebrities have climbed on board with Art & Sole, UGG Australia’s annual auction in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s fascinating to see actors and musicians explore their visual-artistic sides… even more so when the canvas on which they’re painting a message of hope [...]

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Two Days for a World of Good

Two Days for a World of Good

Hint, hint! Saturday and Sunday, December 1 and December 2, would be a wonderful time to jumpstart your holiday shopping… On those first two days of December, 50% of all proceeds from www.worldofgood.com will fund health and education projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. www.worldofgood.com works with 142 artisan cooperatives in 34 countries to [...]

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Chocolate for Lunch

Chocolate for Lunch

Blame the UPS delivery guy. I had every intention of eating a nice nutritious lunch today, something green and lo-cal and full of vitamins… but then a sample package of Ferrero chocolates showed up at the door. What’s a girl to do? And they were the new Rondnoir rich dark chocolates, too. Made in Germany [...]

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Snowglobe That Gives Back

Snowglobe That Gives Back

The folks who spread the good word about Ferrero chocolates (a traditional stocking-stuffer in our family) dropped a note the other day about a new way to help fight childhood hunger in this no-holds-barred season of holiday treats. And how appropriate… Send a virtual snowglobe to a friend by email, and Ferrero makes a donation [...]

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Pink Ribbon Quilts

Pink Ribbon Quilts

There’s something about the comfort of a handmade quilt that’s a natural match for a good cause. And since October is Breast Cancer Awareness (Pink Ribbon) month, it’s a perfect time for making a quilt in pink. Rosie’s Calico Cupboard gives us a free pattern for her Ribbon of Concern Quilt, with pieced blocks that [...]

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