Ugly Kitty
Since Kerry got me addicted to Etsy, I’ve been in love with this Ugly Kitty. I’m not sure that you get anything with this purchase, but you donate the money you send to a No-Kill adoption centre in Annopolis, which is great. The centre is where this Ugly Kitty, Quasi was found. She’s so ugly she’s […]
Death in the name of art
If you have a spot in your heart for animals (or just a heart at all), go to this website, read about the inhumane actions going on in the name of “art”, and sign the petition against this horrible, HORRIBLE exhibition. This “artist” has been chosen to represent Costa Rica in Bienal Centroamericana Honduras 2008. His exhibit […]
Charitable donations by saying “Charge It”
What a brilliant idea! While getting yourself a much deserved new spring wardrobe on chosenstock.com, you could be donating to the Canadian Wildlife Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, the Humane Society of Canada, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, CARP or be purchasing Carbon Offsets.
Check out MBNA http://www.mbna.ca/special_cardList.html for a MasterCard that not only helps you get […]
super tuesday and misShapes
Today is the big day. Will it be Obama or Clinton?
The MisShapes’ votes are split.
Fashion Against AIDS - H&M Collection
H&M is teaming up with musicians, artists and designers to release a new Fashion Against AIDS line that will be available starting February 2008. Some of the big names involved include Rihanna, Rufus Wainwright, Good Charlotte, Jade Jagger, My Chemical Romance, Scissor Sisters, Timbaland and Ziggy Marley. All the artists are participating free of charge. Each […]
Carrot Cookies!
Like Shanna said, homemade cookies make great holiday gifts and cut down on consumerism and waste in society as well. Instead of the boring chocolate chip or sugar cookie, why don’t you try a healthier and tasty alternative with Carrot Cookies?
Here’s a simple recipe from The ABC’s of Fruits and Vegetables and Beyond:
1 cup whole […]
Give a gift to Mother Nature this year
As the holidays approach rapidly, here are some tips on how to help out mother nature and have fun.
My number one rule for the holidays, try to chill out. Christmas is often the most stressful time of the year. If you find yourself in the middle of the mall on December 24th with a panic […]
Helping people feels oh so good…
While watching opera the other day I heard about this wonderful site to help people out in other countries start up their own businesses, www.Kiva.org. For a donation of just $25 you can help someone in need start up their own business to help them support their families and help them towards economic independence.
Here’s how […]
Violet on the Runway
Violet on the Runway might be Melissa Walker’s debut novel, but she is no stranger to fashion or writing. Walker has worked for ElleGirl and Seventeen magazines as an editor and has even appeared as a fashion expert on VH1! Violet on the Runway is the story of one tall, awkward, small-town girl who […]
Time to Eco-Shop
Problem - Since the introduction of the plastic grocery bag in 1977, society has become accustomed to using more than 500 billion plastic bags annually. In the U.S., 12 million barrels of oil are used to produce plastic bags per year. In one U.S. city, they estimated that it costs 8.5 million dollars each year […]
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