Happy Wednesday! Here are a couple great Chicago service opportunities that I’ve come across!
7/11: From 10:45-2p, be part of an unique grocery shopping experience! Vital Bridges runs four grocery centers across Chicago that cater to the specific dietary needs of people living with HIV. Clients fill out their grocery menu …

Gratitude Ball Bracelet, $130
I’ve always wanted a sterling silver charm bracelet. Something about the style whispers classic femininity with a sense of individuality. Charity Charms is a company that not only offers beautiful styles,  but they allow you to raise awareness and funds for a charity of your choice.
Charity Charms …

Most of us volunteer just for the sake of giving back to our communities. However, that doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t also enjoy a “tangible” reward. Well, how about this?
When you volunteer for eight hours with a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, you qualify for either a complimentary night stay or 50% …

About a week ago, I mentioned that I would be in attendance as ULTA treated its inaugural scholarship recipients to an afternoon of pampering at the 18,000 sq. ft store and salon on Chicago’s State Street. I did and I had an absolute blast meeting some of the young ladies …

We all have something in our closets that we should consider giving away. You know which item that I’m talking about! If you’re in DC, then consider bringing your stash to Fashion Fights Poverty’s ReUse: 2009 Fashion Swap. This event will give you the chance to do one of the …

Hot Dots Note Cube, $30
Every adult should have a set of stationary for sending notes, Thank You cards, etc. As I get older, I find myself spending hours in Papyrus or the stationary section at Borders and Target. I’m now the proud owner of 3 sets of Thank You cards, …

I am very VERY excited to announce that we’ve launched a new and improved webpage for The Red Pump Project! I have to give a huge kudos to Luvvie for her tech prowess and all that she did to make this happen! Head on over there and let us know …

Gave That is a blog focused on great gift ideas. The selection of merchandise presented is vast and ranges from jewelry to housewares. Gave That also gives readers the chance to join invitation-only sample sales sites like Gilt Group, ideeli, and Billion Dollar Babes. Now, provided that you are a …

In keeping right along with my “Summer of Service” theme, here’s an opportunity to help prepare teenagers and young adults for career opportunities. Jobs for Youth is a Chicago nonprofit that provides workshops and development opportunities at no cost to participants.
This summer, JFY has plenty of opportunities for volunteers to …

While treatments such as chemotherapy are an essential part of fighting cancer, no one denies that it can and will change your appearance. And, of course, outer beauty isn’t everything, but things like the loss of hair or skin changes definitely have some effect on the way some women see …