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October 21, 2011 at 12:14PM | Elinor Smith

A Roundup of Great BCA Products

It’s only mid-October, which means you still have a chance to buy great products to support Breast Cancer Awareness. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite finds below. Check ‘em out now! Stella [...]

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September 8, 2011 at 4:30PM | Emily McKenna

Vermont Farm Recovery

The state of Vermont, known for its thriving food and farm culture, is near and dear to me.  Right now, my fiance lives there, and in about a month I will too.  Irene hit [...]

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January 21, 2011 at 3:06PM | Kristin Appenbrink

Help Etsy Share the Love This Valentine’s Day

Growing up, I was the girl who made her own Valentine’s Day cards to take to school. They weren’t always perfect or even that inspired, but I enjoyed making them. And this year I’m going to be making some again as part of Etsy’s project: Special Delivery Share Your Love 2011.

 

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Keep reading to find out how you can join in on the crafting fun.

 

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January 21, 2011 at 1:02PM | Erin Kane

Delivering Homemade Meals to Friends in Need

Last weekend I took a little spill while skiing with my family. OK, actually it was more like a major wipeout that I’m grateful no one caught on video and posted to YouTube. I ripped a tendon and had to come down the mountain in the ski patrol sled. It will be remembered as one of the single most humiliating days of my life.

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January 18, 2011 at 3:13PM | Julee Wilson

H&M Teams Up With Boys & Girls Clubs Of America To Give Back!

Charity and fashion go hand-in-hand thanks to the folks at H&M and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America now until February 9th!

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December 4, 2009 at 8:13AM | Simply Stated Contributor

Would You Give Up One of Your Holiday Gifts for Charity?

When I was in college, I lived with four roommates. Instead of giving each other holiday gifts, we pooled our money each year to adopt a local family in need. Two of my roommates shopped for things on the family’s wish list, and we wrapped and delivered their gifts. I thought it was a great tradition—instead of receiving some tchotchke that I probably didn’t need, I felt that we were able to do something meaningful.

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September 25, 2009 at 7:40PM | Simply Stated Contributor

Favorite “Pink Product” – So Far

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and “pink” products are popping up everywhere I look – from cookies to socks to skin creams. This makes me happy for 2 reasons:

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