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 to Share Our Strength.

Share Our Strength is a national nonprofit that inspires and organizes individuals and businesses to share their strengths to help end hunger. We raise funds in innovative ways–from holding volunteer-led special events across the country, such as the Great America Bake Sale® and Taste of the Nation, to developing cause-related marketing ventures and corporate partnerships.

I’m not usually a huge fan of electronic greeting cards (although saving a tree is always good), just because I’m a bit of a traditionalist here… but when you can combine a bit of festive cheer with a bit of festive charity, why not?

Pick from the selection of seasonal photographs for your snowglobe scene — or upload your own photo, for a truly personal greeting.

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A new collection of eCards has just launched, designed to allow pet care providers and other pet lovers, to keep in touch.

PetsitUSA.com has lots of cute free eCards made for pet owners who want to say thank-you, as well as eCards for pet sitters, dog walkers, and doggie daycare owners to tell their clients how much their business is appreciated. The greeting cards are available in both postcard and flash, and in a wide range of art styles.

Although there are other eCards out there, what makes ours unique is that, in addition to general pet-themed eCards that anyone can send, we have many that have been designed specifically for people who work in, or are customers of, pet care businesses…

says Therese Kopiwoda, owner of PetsitUSA.com.

Due to busy schedules, many people don’t have time to run out to the store and pick up a card, and the fact that so many of us spend quite a bit of our time at the computer makes eCards a fun and convenient way to keep in touch.

All eCards have a pet theme and are available for many occasions, such as to send a friendly hello from one pet lover to another, to wish someone a happy birthday or happy holiday, or to send condolences on the loss of a beloved pet.