There’s nothing like being able to do good by just clicking. Elizabeth Arden shares this philosophy and has launched #PinItToGiveIt, a charitable effort involving my favorite obsession – Pinterest! Instead of clicking, you’re now pinning! For every image repinned from the … [Read more...] about #pinittogiveit – elizabeth arden, pinterest and look good feel better
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The Dior Auction for Look Good Feel Better
I told you yesterday about Look Good Feel Better, a fantastic group that empowers women by helping them deal with the appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatments. One of their most exciting annual fundraisers is the online Dior LGFB Auction, which just went live on … [Read more...] about The Dior Auction for Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better: Helping Women with Cancer
Since becoming disillusioned with Susan G. Komen earlier this year, we have spent a great deal of time researching other organizations to feature during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We were happy to learn about Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) because it's so in keeping with our … [Read more...] about Look Good Feel Better: Helping Women with Cancer
Flip Flop Recycling
On my former blog, we featured a story about UniquEco – an award-winning African company that transforms discarded flip flops into innovative pieces of art and jewelry. It was a story that resonated so strongly with our readers, we decided to become UniquEco’s first collection … [Read more...] about Flip Flop Recycling
KONY 2012 and Invisible Children — Changing the World Through Social Media?
I feel I would be remiss if we didn’t talk about the KONY 2012 video which has gone viral over the past couple of days – and the criticism of Invisible Children, the organization behind it. So, first, here is the video. It’s received more than 50 million views on YouTube and … [Read more...] about KONY 2012 and Invisible Children — Changing the World Through Social Media?
The Fox News Grinch vs The Lorax
Over the past few weeks, Republican talk show host Rush Limbaugh has publicly called Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke a “slut” and a “prostitute” for supporting insurance coverage for contraceptives, Indiana Republican Rep. Bob Morris has claimed that Girl Scouts is … [Read more...] about The Fox News Grinch vs The Lorax
It’s Time to Re-Think Pink
I know it should no longer come as a surprise when a politician cheats on a spouse, a corporation lies or a celebrity makes a racist/sexist/homophobic remark -- but every once in a while a kind of betrayal occurs that catches you so off-guard, it hits you to the core of your … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Re-Think Pink
celebrating 11-11-11 with jamila tazewell, founder of 11:11
With the holidays too quickly approaching – Halloween seems to turn into Christmas/Chanukah overnight! – I thought I’d help you out with some great gift ideas so you can start your shopping early, online and by making a difference. In honor of today's date, I knew we had to … [Read more...] about celebrating 11-11-11 with jamila tazewell, founder of 11:11