Happy Monday! I scoured the Internet for some great quotes about giving and thought that I’d share with you all. Enjoy…Oh, and let me know if you have a favorite that’s not listed below! “I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” – Dr. Maya Angelou “The love we give away is the only love we keep.” – Elbert Hubbard “If you would take, you must first give, [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2009
Intermix, has teamed up with artist Marilyn Minter to create the limited-edition Green Pink Caviar tote to commemorate breast cancer awareness month. Proceeds will benefit Bright Pink, an organization often featured on The Fabulous Giver. Bright Pink is a non-profit breast & ovarian cancer organization dedicated to early detection, awareness and education for young women. The tote is $48, and can be purchased at Intermix stores and online at intermixonline.com. Princess Rhi Rhi has been [...]
October is more than halfway over, but don’t lose your breast cancer awareness momentum! Most of the pink offerings by your favorite brands are month-long endeavors, meaning that you can still show your support. Here are some of my picks to get you through the end of the month (at least)! Bobbi Brown Cosmetics – Help kiss breast cancer goodbye with this limited-edition lip color set ($40). The lip gloss/lip balm duo will benefit the [...]
Today is my birthday and I know with extreme certainty that I am very blessed. As I celebrate this additional year of living, I can’t help but to think about all of those who have passed out of my life. People who I wish could’ve celebrated one additional birthday with me, or people who I wish could’ve celebrated an additional birthday with themselves. The American Cancer Society challenged its Bloggers Council to post a blog [...]
Hey, everyone!!! I’m so excited to share that I am a member of the American Cancer Society‘s Blogger Advisory Council, a small group of volunteers that advises the Society on its social media strategy. Part of our mission is to spread the word that we have power in the fight against cancer. Our first step is to build awareness and engage women, which I’m ALLLL about! If you didn’t know, ACS is the official sponsor [...]
Last week in reaction to the Derrion Albert killing and other violence in Chicago, I blogged about getting involved with our youth and the need to recognize community organizations leading the fight. While trying to think of my first spotlight, my mind immediately went to a story that I read in the Chicago Weekly about The Dreamcatcher Foundation. This organization was started by Stephanie Daniels and Brenda Myers-Powell, two Chicago-based survivors of the sex trade [...]
