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• Site to Find Products Not Made in China

  

  No To China is not a charitable site per se, but it does represent a cause that I consider to be one of the most important facing our world today. Over the las... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Bamboo Socks from Australia That Help Animals

  

  My favorite animal is the panda. I could sit for hours at the National Zoo or the San Diego Zoo and watch one of those chubby critters sit, break, and chew on... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Great Gift for Cat and Coffee Lovers

  

  I had to do a double-take on this Etsy product called "Cat Coffee"-for a moment I thought it was talking about cat poop coffee, something I've heard about for... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• “Wishing” Bracelets

  Emma Dalby operates a store on Etsy called DollBeeDesigns. She offers cute and remarkably affordable bracelets for sale. The designs are invariably adorable;... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Rett Syndrome Necklace That Helps Retts Research

  

  There are lots of places you can find gifts that promote awareness for common diseases and ailments like cancer and heart disease. In fact, for some cases... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Soy Candles That Help Charity

  

  I've been seeing Dilly Dally candles all over Etsy and Amazon. The first thing they got right is the names of their candles. Here's a sampling of what they... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Best Dog Poop Bags

  

  Most states are starting to ban plastic shopping bags at grocery stores. One of the unintended consequences of that is that now dog owners around the country... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Portraits of Immigrants from President Bush

  

  Many ex-presidents have crossed the rubicon from being pilloried or ridiculed in the media to being respected elder statesmen. Richard Nixon managed to... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Children’s Book on Losing a Grandmother

  

  All too often, a child will lose a beloved grandparent at far too early an age. Too often, adults-sometimes stricken with grief themselves-are unable to... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Giant Rat Stuffed Animal

  

  If you're a parent, you've probably noticed that stuffed animals aren't as special to your child these days as they were to you when you were their age. When... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• COVID Post-Pandemic Thank You Cards from Black Tabby Studio

  

  As we start to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a good time to think of all those people since last March who have helped... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• And…we’re Back!

  It's been a while since I posted a charitable gift on this site and for good reason-six years ago a beautiful little girl came into my life and pretty much... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2021 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• The Cat in the Hat for President 2016 #catinhat4prez

  

  I normally don't get political on this blog, but I'm going to make an exception in this case, as The Cat in the Hat is running for president! Here are some... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2016 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• All Natural Deodorant, First Aid Cream, and Lip Balm from Green Goo

  

  For some reason, I am really, really allergic to just about everything you put on your skin. I can't use lotion, insect repellent, underarm deodorant, or... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2016 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Baby Bib from World Vision

  

  I usually post about World Vision every year around Christmas. But being a new parent, World Vision's mission is especially poignant this year as the... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2016 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Basketbox – T-Shirts, Onesies, and Other Clothing That Let You Wear Your State...

  

  I was born in New Jersey and spent most of my life there before moving to New York about 10 years ago. While to most casual observers outside of this area New... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Ultra Soft Balm from L’Occitane

  

  International Women's Day is coming March 8, and to commemorate the date L'Occitane has released a limited edition Shea Butter Balm to raise awareness for... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2016 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Stella Artois Buy a Lady a Drink Chalices

  

  As they did last year, this year Stella Artois is selling Limited Edition Chalices with designs representing a specific country in the developing world. Last... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2016 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Life is Good Book – the History of LIG and Wisdom from the Guys Who Started It

  

  For years you've no doubt seen this smiling Life is Good guy everywhere. I remember seeing my first Life is Good T-Shirt back in the 1990's and smiling. There... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2015 CHARITY, SOCIETY

• Yogitoes – Yoga Towels from Manduka

  

  Looking for the perfect gift for the yoga practitioner in your life? Manduka is a company that creates top-notch yoga gear, from yoga mats, to towels, to... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2015 CHARITY, SOCIETY