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	<title>The Fabulous Giver &#187; Personal Development</title>
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		<title>Empowerment Never Felt So Soft</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/08/empowerment-never-felt-so-soft/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Pottery Barn Teen a.k.a. PBTeen is my latest obsession. I spent a lot of time on the site last week researching tween gift ideas for work and found myself doing a little shopping for myself. There are so many CUTE things to choose from but one of my favorites would have to be the series of organic pillow case covers ($29) that feature various messages of encouragement and empowerment. My favorite saying would have to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Levi&#8217;s Says Donate to Goodwill</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2010/01/levis-says-donate-to-goodwill/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charitable Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donating clothes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Levi&#8217;s wants you to donate those old jeans to Goodwill instead of throwing them away! Continuing their partnership with the nonprofit organization, Levi&#8217;s rolled out the &#8220;A Care Tag for Our Planet&#8221; initiative this month. Levi’s jeans now feature a care tag that encourages owners to donate to Goodwill when no longer needed, with the hopes of reducing the billions of pounds of clothing that end up in landfills. Donations of gently used clothing and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Little Service, A Little Brunch</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/07/a-little-service-a-little-brunch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:20:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer Opps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bottomless closet chicago]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been wanting to put together a volunteer outing for a loooong time, and finally decided &#8220;Why not now?&#8221; SO, on August 8th, I&#8217;m asking for peeps to join me at The Bottomless Closet (445 N. Wells) from 8:30a-12p to volunteer at their monthly intake. Here&#8217;s how it works: People drop off clothing and we receive it and help sort it out. Doesn&#8217;t sound too bad, right? And, to top it off, we&#8217;re going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Super Recession Sale</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/07/super-recession-sale/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/07/super-recession-sale/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bottomless closet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chicago]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, it&#8217;s time for you to get your shop on without stressing about the economy (or lack thereof). The Bottomless Closet, a non-profit that assists women in job transition, is inviting you into their office to shop new and gently used women&#8217;s clothing starting at $5. Inventory includes suits and tops, as well as accessories ranging from shoes to belts to purses. Every now and then, Bottomless Closet hosts these sales to reduce inventory [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bobbi Brown Discusses Giving Back</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/06/bobbi-brown-discusses-giving-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bobbi brown cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dress for success]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[forbes.com]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Entrepreneur and beauty maven, Bobbi Brown, is involved in many charitable causes, including Dress for Success. She recently chatted with Forbes.com to discuss how she balances her career with giving back, and why it&#8217;s important for women to make a difference. Here&#8217;s an excerpt: Why did you want to get involved? Just look at what I do for a living and who I am as a person. I can help a woman take care of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stop, Drop, and Shop (or Sip)</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/06/stop-drop-and-shop-or-sip/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/06/stop-drop-and-shop-or-sip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Causes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donating clothes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sensual steps chicago]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[three peas art lounge]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Okay, folks&#8230;You know that I&#8217;m always pushing you to donate your gently used and wanted clothes to charity. Well, if it seems like too much for you to drive to your closest thrift haunt, then why not stop by one of these two local Chicago businesses instead? Bronzeville shoe retailer, Sensual Steps, has an ongoing clothing drive for women&#8217;s clothes and shoes. All items donated will benefit local women&#8217;s shelters and second chance programs designed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blog Fab: DC Goodwill Fashion</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/06/blog-fab-dc-goodwill-fashion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TFG Spotlight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dc goodwill fashion blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goodwill industries]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Based on previous posts, including &#8220;Goodwill (Dress) Hunting,&#8221; it&#8217;s no secret that I&#8217;m a huge fan of thrifting, particularly for a great cause. I discovered the DC Goodwill Fashion Blog earlier this year, and peek in every so often to catch up on the latest fashion trends and to also see what kind of treasures what been unearthed by the wonderful DC Goodwill Fashionista. Her blog is such an entertaining read! I encourage you all [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Goodwill (Dress) Hunting</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/06/goodwill-dress-hunting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[KB's Journey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goodwill industries]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This weekend, my sister and I drove down to Alton, IL to watch our aunt and uncle renew their vows in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. The ceremony was beautiful and we had a great time getting reacquainted with our mother’s hometown. Yesterday, we decided to do some exploring and check out some of the shops. Across the street from our hotel was a Goodwill store. While we went in there just to look [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NYC Event: SoHo Stroll</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/06/nyc-event-soho-stroll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[billionaire boys club]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nyc charity events]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[programs for the homeless]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I just checked the weather in NYC this weekend, and minus a couple of showers on Thursday-Friday, you all will have some beautiful weather! Why not take full advantage of the sunshine and take a stroll around some of SoHo&#8217;s best shops and restaurants? From June 11-13, you can receive exclusive access to discounts and promotions in each participating store, gallery or restaurant WHILE raising funds for the Association of Community Employment Programs for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Y.E.S! Chicago Happy Hour</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/05/y-e-s-chicago-happy-hour/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/05/y-e-s-chicago-happy-hour/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 02:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cheers!]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women's Causes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bull and bear chicago]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ladies of Y.E.S! (Young Executives for Success), a great group who supports Dress for Success, will be hosting a Happy Hour this Wednesday at Bull and Bear (431 N. Wells) from 6-8p. It&#8217;s supposed to be 80 degrees in Chicago on Wednesday, so if you&#8217;re looking for something to do after work, definitely come by and join the fun! Attendees are asked to bring a pair of Queen-sized flesh (neutral) tone pantyhose to the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Continuing the Conversation About Black Philanthropy</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/03/continuing-the-conversation-about-black-philanthropy/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/03/continuing-the-conversation-about-black-philanthropy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Causes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inside Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, I posted my second article on the Examiner.com discussing African-American philanthropy. For this article, I had the chance to talk with David W., a friend of a friend (Brian), who is involved with many charitable organizations and serves on the board of some Chicago nonprofits as well. You can read the article here! In the article, I also plug an event for the Primo Center for Women and Children. The event, RedHot Cocktails will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pants for Goodwill&#8230;$15 off for YOU!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/pants-for-goodwill15-off-for-you/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/pants-for-goodwill15-off-for-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:30:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charitable Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shop for A Cause]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ann cares program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ann taylor]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I got home last night, I noticed a stack of vouchers on the front desk of the lobby. The first thing that caught my said was something about 15% off. Upon closer inspection, I learned that the voucher was advertising the &#8220;Out with the Old, Save on the New&#8221; event that Ann Cares, the philanthropic program of the Ann Taylor stores, is hosting to benefit Goodwill Industries.  From Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March [...]]]></description>
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		<title>NYC Event: Divas in the City Benefit</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/nyc-event-divas-in-the-city-benefit/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/02/nyc-event-divas-in-the-city-benefit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:57:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The word &#8220;diva&#8221; gets a bad rap&#8230;People tend to think that divas are egotistical, selfish, loud, and obnoxious. When in reality, divas are confident, focused, well-spoken, and persistent. Not to mention &#8220;the female version of a hustler.&#8221; Haha&#8230;Sorry, for the lame Beyonce reference, but I had to do it! Okay, let me get back on track! While twittering, I somehow came across Divas in the City and noticed that this organization was hosting a networking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kimpton Hotels: Charitable and Swanky!</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/01/kimpton-hotels/</link>
		<comments>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2009/01/kimpton-hotels/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KaBrianne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Charitable Companies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV/AIDS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Support the Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dress for success]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[kimpton cares]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kimpton Hotels, a group of boutique hotels across the US, is not only skilled at providing swanky hotel stays, but they also do a great jobs supporting charitable causes. The hotels have lasting partnerships with Dress for Success and the Trust for Public Land, and also contribute to local HIV/AIDS organizations in the cities of their hotels. In addition to the various events hosted by Kimpton Hotels, they also offer you the opportunity to &#8220;Join [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ATL Fashionistas &quot;Encounter&quot; Some Charitable Shopping</title>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2008/12/a-clothes-encounter/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thefabulousgiver</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people tend to feel a certain way about thrifting, consignment shopping, etc. Some love it&#8230;some hate it. Well, yours truly absolutely enjoys it! I mean, there are the definite &#8220;watch outs&#8221; but for the most part, you end up with some great deals! I tend to enjoy it even more when the merchandise is amazing and my purchases benefit a worthy cause. In Atlanta, a new upscale consignment boutique, A Clothes&#8217; Encounter, recently celebrated [...]]]></description>
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