Shopping for a Cause Part 2 - Midlife at the Oasis

Even if you don’t need glasses, you’ll want one of Raindrop Boutique’s unique eyeglass holders which are so sharp-looking, they can be worn alone as stylish necklaces. Take a look at this Red Agate Circle Loop Eyeglass Holder – it’s beautiful on its own but is also a far more sophisticated landing pad for your glasses or sunglasses than the top of your head or the neck of your shirt. Your gift recipients will love you for this. Proceeds benefit: The Harbor

There’s nothing better than homemade cookies for the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you have to be the one making them. Let Nana’s Cookie Company take care of your list for you — all you have to do is choose from 20 different varieties, including rich Double Chocolate and kid-favorite Peanut Butter. All of Nana’s products are baked with only natural ingredients, and contain no refined sugars, preservatives, hydrogenated oils or trans fats. These cookies are so healthy, you may want to add yourself to the gift list.

Proceeds benefit: Generation Rescue

Proceeds benefit: Spirituality for KidsIt’s tempting to call these Soulful Charms bracelets charming but their appeal goes so much deeper than that. Handmade by Laura Bucholtz to honor the amazing women in her life, these leather bracelets feature charms that each symbolize good luck, from the horseshoe to the Hamsa to the elephant. Wear an armful and send out positive energy. Don’t be surprised when these bracelets literally become your good luck charms.

Proceeds benefit: Breast cancer researchThis is a must-give stocking stuffer, Secret Santa surprise or one-night-of-Chanukah choice. The Green Garmento is a trifecta of environmental consciousness, serving as a place to throw your dirty laundry, a carryall to bring it to the dry cleaners and a protective hanging garment bag to get it home safely. Those plastic bags from the dry cleaners are so bad for you, your clothes and the environment, and this is the easiest way to “Be fantastic. Use less plastic.” For every bag you buy using coupon code DFS, The Green Garmento will donate one bag to the Los Angeles chapter “boutique” of Dress for Success and take one dollar off your purchase. This is truly a gift that keeps giving!

Proceeds benefit: Dress for SuccessMade from recycled sterling silver, these quietly-beautiful necklaces from Searcey Designs are as meaningful as they are good-looking: the Key to My Heart necklace …..is a tribute to the life-saving heart transplant co-designer Grant Searcey received; and the Awareness Bar.. symbolizes breast cancer awareness with the words “health,” “celebrate,” “hope” and “awareness.” It’s never been easier .to wear your beliefs around your neck.

Proceeds benefit: Hearts with Hope Foundation
and National Breast Cancer Foundation

Proceeds benefit: O Raphael FoundationOur shoulders are complaining about those mega tote bags they’ve been holding up, so we’re going to do them a favor and switch to these adorable Gadget Bags from Jennie Wu Designs. Our cell phone gets securely snapped into the pocket on the outside, our credit cards get safely zipped away and there’s still room for cash and keys. Best of all, this light, no-fuss, hands-free lifesaver will make it easier for us to carry more shopping bags. Use coupon code “SSS” for a special 15% discount off your total order.

Proceeds benefit: Best Friends Animal Society

Proceeds benefit: Alzheimer’s Association

Looking for a surefire way to light up a room? Set your sights on Mary Ann Eissa’s “Chandelier” series of vintage-inspired necklaces. Laden with vintage clear Lucite teardrops, mother of pearl and Miriam Haskell baroque faux pearls, these are all unique pieces which can look dressy or funky – or a combination of both! – depending on what you pair them with. The combination of vintage materials and modern style is simply timeless.

You can hold the power to help educate a child in the palm of your hand – your very soft hand — with this luxurious lotion bar from Moisture Drops.
O Raphael, a non-profit organization founded on the premise that lack of education begets poverty, has teamed with Jordan Essentials to create this luscious, lavender/tea tree scented lotion bar to raise money to build schools for some of the poorest children in the world. Made from the best natural oils and butters, it is a treat for your skin. It’s also PSA-approved for air travel so you can visit these kids one day.

No one will ever miss your house again when you dress it with these Green & Counting Address Numbers from Alicia Is Firmly Planted. They’re so much fun, require no maintenance and make everything around them come alive. Complete the look with all-weather Green Dreams pillows that look as lush indoors as they do in your backyard. You may be going green, but your neighbors will be going green with envy!

This post originally appeared on my former blog, StyleSubstanceSoul.

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