As mentioned in last week’s post, this month is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Here in Chicago, there is a great organization that is extremely dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer through research funding and support of the families fighting the illness. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation is using this month to raise funds and awareness with their September “Support the Bear” drive. This month, they have teamed up with some great local businesses. Dine and Drink: [...]

This charming bracelet to the right is a special edition creation designed by Chic Gems to benefit The Red Pump Project. As some of you may remember, I started the The Red Pump Project with Luvvie, of AwesomelyLuvvie.com, as an initiative to spread awareness about the effect of HIV/AIDS on women and girls in the US. The bracelet will be available for purchase on the Chic Gems website later in the week. In the meantime, [...]

Hey, hey, hey! How’s everyone been doing?  It’s been busy, busy, busy here in Chicago and I think the fantastic weather has had something to do with it! Here’s my mini-recap of what’s been happening in my world: I started bikram yoga classes on Thursday! If you haven’t heard of it, bikram is yoga in a room heated to 105 degrees. Yes, I’m absolutely serious. I’ve already taken two classes and must say that I’m [...]

Two great jewelry designers are using their beautiful designs to help raise money for various causes… TFG friend, Sarah of Chic Gems, will be donating March online sales to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation of Chicago. The foundation provides support and educational materials to the medical community, the newly diagnosed, survivors, family members, friends and the general public regarding the facts, treatment options, and recovery process for brain aneurysms. To take part in this great offer, you [...]

Sarah, the owner of Chic Gems, has to be one of the BUSIEST women that I know! Every time I turn around, she’s hosting an event, planning another, or selecting an organization to support with sales from her fabulous jewelry! Her partner organization this month is CAASE (Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation). For the remainder of February, you can support the organization through your Chic Gems online purchase. Through February 28th, Sarah is donating 20% [...]

To my Chicago ladies, I know that the weather is testing your nerves, but don’t let it get the best of you! Try altering your beauty routine to help you feel better! Lather Salon is hosting events tonight and tomorrow designed to not only pretty you up, but also to raise funds and awareness for P.A.V.E. (Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment), an organization committed to using education and action to fight domestic and sexual violence. Read the rest of [...]

  This month, Chic Gems will be partnering with PAVE, a national organization dedicated to raising funds for domestic abuse awareness and prevention. Chic Gems is no stranger to supporting charitable causes. Past partners have included Imerman Angels and UCAN, an organization supporting Illinois youth and families. For a list of locations where Chic Gems jewelry is sold, please visit chicgemsetc.com/stores. -kb Update: If you purchase Chic Gems on the website and use the code [...]