I was surfing BlackCelebKids.com and came across the cutest baby onesies and tees. Not only are they super cute, Sprunky Sprout will donate 100% of the proceeds to Reach the Children, a not-for-profit organization that provides underprivileged African children opportunities for self-reliance by strengthening families and communities. There are other items which will benefit the organization as well…You can check out the entire product lineup by clicking here! -kb

For all of you ladies in DC who make it a point to stay stylish and chic, you should check out the District Sample Sale on March 18th. This sample sale is part shoppers’ paradise and part philanthropic act. Hosted by Labels for Love, a nonprofit organization devoted to hosting fashionable events for charities, this event will benefit both a women’s charity and a children’s charity. Kate Michael (aka K Street Kate) has all the details [...]

We all know that we’re in a recession…Blah blah blah. So, there are folks out there who can’t do things because they simply can’t afford it. However, some of you are faking the funk as an escape route. Recently, there was an article in The New York Times talking about how people are using the recession as a way to get out of doing things with (or for) people. Interesting… My opinion? I don’t think you [...]

To benefit Save the Children’s Rewrite the Future campaign, Bulgari recently launched a limited edition ring in honor of their 125th anniversary. The campaign focuses on securing quality education for the millions of children out of school due to war and armed conflict. It features Save the Children’s logo engraved on the inside.  Each ring sells for $290.00, of which $60.00 will be donated to the Rewrite the Future campaign. Also, when you visit Bulgari.com, you can also take a look at [...]

Ladies!!! Shecky’s famous Girls Night Out event is making its way back to Chicago for THREE days of fashion, beauty, and fun! From Wednesday, 3/18, to Friday, 3/20, you’ll have the opportunity to shop emerging designers at discounted prices, sip cocktails, and enjoy sample beauty services (think manis and massages). In addition to everything else, one of my favorite reasons to attend Shecky’s GNO is the Famous Goodie Bag that everyone receives. The bag, valued at [...]

Today’s edition is dedicated to shoes…Shoes, shoes, and more shoes. I’m starting to get spring fever and a big part of that is refreshing my shoe game. I’m tired of my winter boots, and have found myself staring at shoes for next season. I can’t help it!!! Am I the only person feeling this way? Quote of the Week: “Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.” – Bette Midler Shoes [...]

The Chicago Auto Show is hosting a food drive to benefit the Chicago Christian Industrial League. When you bring in 3 canned good items from 2/18-2/20, you will receive 1/2 off adult ticket prices. Questions? Click here. This Thursday (the 19th), the Auxiliary Board of the Chicago Red Cross is hosting a networking event for young professionals to meet board members and learn the benefits of joining. The event will take place at one of [...]

“There was an old lady who lived in her Choos…”  That’s how the story starts in my head, and I’m sure that’s how it starts in some of your heads too! If you’re devoted to your shoe collection and are borderline obsessed, then you should look into joining the “Hello Stiletto” Shoe Club. No, this is not a drill.  The shoe clubs meet all over the country for evenings of mingling, shopping, and, most importantly, [...]

There’s always time to party for a cause, especially when you do it right! After a brief but noticeable hiatus, Tickled Pink, a party benefit for breast cancer, returns this Friday, February 20, in a big way! Chicago hotspot,  The Underground (56 W. Illinois) serves as this year’s partner and will welcome guests with a pink carpet and delicious cocktails served by local celebrity servers, including Billy Dec (Rockit Ranch Productions) and one of my favs [...]

Okay, folks. I have a confession to make. In the past, I haven’t been good at fundraising for the causes closest to my heart. Now, I’ll volunteer all of my time and give my own money in a heartbeat, but I never really been comfortable asking others for their time or money. Why? Well, because that requires a bit of story-telling. You know, sharing with others my connection to the cause. And, until recently, I’d [...]