<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="0.92">
<channel>
	<title>The Fabulous Giver</title>
	<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com</link>
	<description>Give. Gave. Fab!</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:45:10 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs>
	<language>en</language>
	<!-- generator="WordPress/3.0.3" -->

	<item>
		<title>Monday Motivation: What&#8217;s Your Mission Statement?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While reading Inc.com this morning, I stumbled across a post titled &#8220;A Powerful (Mission) Statement,&#8221; which focused on the powerful and motivating mission statement for Holstee, a Brooklyn-based company. Although the words are meant to describe the company&#8217;s motto, it also embodies a group of people and ideals. The company actually sells their manifesto on a poster, and has been surprised (but not really) at how it has resonated with people. This got me thinking&#8230;What would [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/02/monday-motivation-whats-your-mission-statement/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Perfect Hot Pink Bag</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week, I spied the cutest and brightest hot pink bag on the floor of my co-worker&#8217;s office. Instantly smitten with the item, I made a note to later ask her about it. In true KB fashion though, I ended up forgetting about the bag until I stumbled across this tweet: Could it be? Did they have the scoop on my bag obsession? I clicked the link and VOILA&#8230;It was THE bag! It turns out [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/02/the-perfect-hot-pink-bag/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Are You Focused in Your Giving?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week, I am obsessed with “focus.” Mainly, I’m obsessed with strengthening mine and learning to be more effective with my time and to-dos. And, for me, the key to this is focus. I’ve spent way too much of my life being a mutli-tasker, and frankly, it has totally burned me out. I feel like a spaz more often than not, and the problematic avoidance of that overwhelmed feeling has led me to the point [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/are-you-focused-in-your-giving/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>I Dare You to Dream</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;You can find your greatest cause in your greatest failure.&#8221; – Pastor Matthew Barnett Last week, I had the opportunity to listen to Pastor Matthew Barnett tell the story of his journey as the co-founder of The Dream Center in Los Angeles. The Dream Center is a church that never sleeps nor closes, and instead offers residents (and everyone else ministry) around the clock. More than just a church, The Dream Center is a vital [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/i-dare-you-to-dream/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>I Love Pinterest!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Even though I love Twitter, I can honestly say that I’ve never had an official obsession with the site. In fact, I always found pride in the fact that I’ve never really been officially obsessed with any social network. But that, my friends, was before Pinterest. When I first received an invitation to check it out, I dabbled around with it but didn’t really take the time to explore and get all into it. However, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/i-love-pinterest/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Recap: Cocktails, Conversations, and Coats</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lovely Ladies: Audarshia of 312 Dining Diva, Patrice of Afrobella, DJ Niena Drake, and Aramide of The Sassy Peach As a perfect way to end 2011, Red Pump partnered with Swish Dreams, Afrobella, and Blogging While Brown to host a coat drive for U Can Chicago. You know that I love to party for a purpose, and the coat drive was just that. Thanks to DJ Niena Drake, we were able to host the event [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/recap-cocktails-conversations-and-coats/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>VOTE for Red Pump in the Inaugural BCG Awards!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My baby, The Red Pump Project, is a finalist for Best Cause Campaign in the Inaugural Black Celebrity Giving Awards. While we’re technically a nonprofit, our call to encourage women to rock red pumps to represent the strength and courage of women affected by HIV/AIDS ramps up every year around National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10th). I don’t know who nominated us but I love what they submitted: I would like to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/vote-for-red-pump-in-the-inaugural-bcg-awards/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Challenge Update: Not Quite 53&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today is January 4th, otherwise known as my mother&#8217;s birthday and my deadline for completing my 53-hour service challenge. Well, the GREAT news is that in 3 weeks, I was able to log 43 hours of community service (yay!), but I didn&#8217;t hit my goal of 53 (not-so-yay). However, I am not a quitter so I&#8217;m extending my challenge through MLK Weekend which is perfect because Chicago Cares is hosting their annual MLK Serve-a-Thon on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/challenge-update-not-quite-53/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Happy Fifth Birthday to Bright Pink!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Bright Pink is a kick-ass organization and I am a huge fan of almost anything that they do. This week marks their fifth anniversary and I am loving the beautiful post written by the Founder, Lindsay Avner. Lindsay is equal parts fearless leader and a true sweetheart with a dose of fabulousity sprinkled in for good measure. While reading her post, I was particularly inspired by her decision to not only undergo a double mastectomy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/happy-fifth-birthday-to-bright-pink/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Is It January Already?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi, everyone! I have really missed you all&#8230;More importantly, I have missed blogging! It&#8217;s not that I didn&#8217;t have any updates for. I just couldn&#8217;t muster up the energy to formulate a complete thought, let alone a full blog post. But, I am really excited to get back into the groove of things. Later on this week, I will share my wishes for 2012 and what I have up my sleeve. In the meantime, enjoy [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2012/01/is-it-january-already/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Heart-Warming Acts of Random Holiday Kindness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.&#8221; -Arthur Ashe I always love hearing about random acts of kindness, especially during the holidays. The season is about cheer and goodwill and the stories just reinforce that! This week, I’ve been particularly touched by the following three things: 1. A Twitter outpouring of love, support and money to helped a Chicago young lady who was struggling to pay for her mother’s funeral service. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/12/heart-warming-acts-of-random-holiday-kindness/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Seen on TV: Gifts that Give Back</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This morning on Live with Kelly, Kelly Ripa aired a segment focused on gifts that give back. There was something for everyone on the list. The items included some TFG favorites like TOMS, (Belvedere) Red Limited-Edition Vodka, and Philosophy Charity Shower Gel, but also featured products that I didn’t know about! Apple (PRODUCT) Red iPad Smart Cover – Each purchase supports the Global Fund to fight AIDS/HIV in Africa. Tory Burch Foundation Cosmetic Case – [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/12/seen-on-tv-gifts-that-give-back/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Rachel Roy x Heart of Haiti Jewelry Collection</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I’ve always had a sweet spot for Rachel Roy. In fact, she’s my NYC socialite alter-ego. But, Ms. Roy is more than just a staple on the NYC social scene. She’s a mother, designer, businesswoman, and (my favorite) a philanthropist.  She’s been involved with many causes, including OrphanAid and charity: water. And, she recently teamed up with Macy’s Heart of Haiti program. In September, she traveled to Haiti with Macy&#8217;s CEO Terry Lundgren and Martha [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/12/rachel-roy-x-heart-of-haiti-jewelry-collection/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Give the Gift of (Viva) Glam This Holiday</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re still on the prowl for a stocking stuffer, why not give someone the gift of glam? The M.A.C. Viva Glam Melt Your Heart Away Bag contains two shades of the fan-favorite Gaga Glam lipsticks: the rose-colored Glam Gaga 1 and the nude Glam Gaga 2. Like all of the Viva Glam products, 100% of the purchase will benefit the M.A.C. AIDS Fund. Also available is the Kids Helping Kids Tree Teddy Holiday Ornament. The adorable ornament [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/12/give-the-gift-of-viva-glam-this-holiday/</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>What Do Bingo and Cereal Have in Common?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday, folks! Did you all have a great weekend? I had a great Saturday with a not-so-great Sunday thanks to a nagging cold and an agonizing Bears loss. But, it&#8217;s all good today. It&#8217;s a sunny 40 degrees in Chicago, which we will definitely take considering that it&#8217;s the middle of December! On Saturday, I participated in two service projects which I discovered on the Chicago Cares website. The first was Birthday Bingo at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thefabulousgiver.com/2011/12/what-do-bingo-and-cereal-have-in-common/</link>
			</item>
</channel>
</rss>

