I think we can all agree that an extremely worthy cause right now is the Gulf Oil Disaster, which is going to affect us all for far longer than we even care to ponder. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have not heard about a lot of ways we can help. Thanks to etsy, there is now a way to contribute to two organizations who will help the Gulf Coast recover. OxFam and (pending approval) Audubon International will split the profits from this special etsy shop to which etsy sellers have donated items, the profits for which will be donated to relief efforts. Shop for any of the items in this shop, and 100% of the profits will go to Gulf Coast relief efforts. Not only will you get a cool, handcrafted item, but your money will go directly to helping the people directly affected by this awful tragedy. If you are my friend or family member, don’t be surprised if you see items from this collection on your next birthday or holiday. Growing up 30 min from the white sands of Siesta Key, I can’t help but feel sick when I think about how this spill is going to taint our coastlines. Do your part and help!!!
Archive for the ‘Shopping Smart’ Category
Hope for Haiti Necklace
04.23
Actress Patricia Arquette and jewelry designer Satya Scainetti have come together to design this cute necklace, 100% of the profits for which go to Arquette’s charity, Give Love. Give Love provides sustainable housing, sanitation, and water filtration solutions to Haitians affected by the recent earthquake. If you never gave to the cause, this would be a great way to do so and get this meaningful necklace, too. Not only does your purchase go to a good cause, it may inspire others who see you wearing it, as well!
http://www.satyajewelry.com/catalog/charity-give-love-c-115_197.html
Great article for shoppers
04.22
Here is an article from ABC News that lists ten ways you can shop Earth smart and reward both yourself and, in some cases, charitable causes (the Arbor Day Foundation, for one). Thanks, Maria, for sending this link! Click away!





