Flower Power

For each "Orphan Collection" t-shirt ordered, CommonThreadz is able to feed an orphan or vulnerable child for 1 month. Customer's names are also painted on a "thank you" school wall in Africa every quarter.

CommonThreadz is a nonprofit helping orphans & vulnerable children in developing nations to reach full potential through the empowerment of the children, their caretakers & the local grass roots community organizations that support them.

To read more about CommonThreadz, visit the site and pick up the Baez Moroccan Top or select from dozens of other designs. To order click the link below:  

http://tinyurl.com/255qmum

Be a Big Softy

And help stop human trafficking... which is the 3rd largest and fasted growing criminal industry in the world. 100% of the profits from the sale of this Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream will be donated to The Body Shop's global NGO partner ECPAT* International and national members of the ECPAT network, whose work helps to protect children and young people from sex trafficking 

(*ECPAT stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Child Trafficking.)

Made with Community Trade organic olive oil and Angelica extract (known for its soothing and protecting benefits) to condition and soften the hands. $10 for 2.5 ounces, sparkling green fragrance with fresh citrus notes. Great size for travel.

Click link below to order:

The Body Shop Soft Hands Kind Heart Hand Cream

Where is the Love?

It's right here... just when I thought there could be no way possible to develop a stronger affinity for my favorite Southwest Florida chocolatier... he outdoes himself.

Norman Love, founder of Norman Love Confections, and Samira K. Beckwith, President and CEO of Hope HealthCare Services, announced a new partnership that designates five percent of Hope-related sales at Norman Love Confections to the health care organization for one year.

Hope HealthCare Services, a registered d/b/a of Hope Hospice and Community Services, is a not-for-profit community-based agency that is recognized as a leader in providing high-quality, innovative care. Hope is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP), the national leader in improving the quality of care in the home-care industry, and is a recipient of the nationally acclaimed Circle of Life Award for excellence and innovation in patient care.

So whether you've been living under a rock for the past few years and haven't experienced "the Love" or whether you are a longtime fan, make your online chocolate purchases by clicking on the following link: 
http://tinyurl.com/2ar8l66

Fit To Be Tied

Lace up and save lives. Nike and (RED)™ are working together to leverage the power of sport to fight HIV/AIDS through a focus on two initiatives: education and medication. As a partner of (PRODUCT)RED™, NIKE will contribute 100% of its profits from the sales of (NIKE)RED Laces to the Global Fund (www.theglobalfund.org) and to support soccer-based programs to help fight AIDS in Africa. Visit NIKESOCCER.COM/RED for more information.You can purchase the laces here for $4:
http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?country=US&lang_locale=en_US#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-307448

Also available at Nike retail locations nationwide.

My Latest Crush

Is on the highly esteemed winemaking team that runs "The Fledgling Initiative"... and what in the world, you say, is "The Fledgling Initiative?"

Well, I am quite sure that my oenophile pals would agree that it is one of the coolest benefit projects ever. The Fledgling Initiative crafts fantastic wines for the benefit of Room to Read, a non-profit organization that extends literacy and educational opportunities to children world-wide. Check this out... every case sold will provide approximately 60 local language books and promote education in the world's poorest regions.

Click below to purchase a bottle or a case and perhaps make an extra donation to "Room to Read" while you are there:
http://twitter.securewinemerchant.com/index.cfm?method=pages.showpage&pageid=26b5452a-e0cc-fbc2-1592-152030f6d68b

Cheers!!

She's No Drag

Anything boys can do, girls can do better! And when you buy one of these Shakespeare rods, there's added incentive to show 'em up because a portion of the proceeds will benefit the early detection of breast cancer. The Ugly Stick Ladies Spincast Combo is designed specifically to suit a woman's fishing needs. Well, it's about time! 

Just don't let this "Legally Blonde" rod fool you into thinking it can't do battle with that snook... the 5'6'' two-piece rod is constructed using Shakespeare's unique Howald Process™ which combines graphite and fiberglass, so it's strong AND sensitive. Strong and sensitive? Sounds more appealing than most of the dates I've had recently ;) PLUS, the handle is smaller to provide a better fit for a delicate hand. The rod is also well-matched with Shakespeare's Synergy® Steel 6 Spincast reel. Reel features a stainless steel front cone and smooth adjustable drag. Pre-spooled with 6-lb test line (I suggest picking up an extra spool of 10 lb test). Tight lines ladies! Get 'er done!

Pick her up at your closest Bass Pro Shop or order by clicking on the below link:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98332_100003000_100000000_100003000_100-3-0

It's in the Bag

How can you not love this cool little pink tote!? It makes for a great travel companion or beach bag. And the best part is that you can personalize it by adding a few of your favorite vacation photos. You know the ones... you and your BFF toasting margaritas at that adorable oceanside restaurant or the pic of your Dad with his favorite fishing rod and trophy snapper.

No chance of your Coppertone falling out into the sand because it zips at the top. There's even an inside zipper compartment and two pouches for cell phone, sunglasses and other necessities. A percentage of proceeds goes to Pediatric Cardiology Research. At $11, this bag is a total steal. Get one now before they sell out:
http://www.femailcreations.com/products/product.aspx?sku=163301&dept=129