An email landed in my inbox a couple of months ago about the Cleaning for a Reason Foundation, an organization that provides cleaning services free of charge to cancer patients undergoing treatments. Over 600 cleaning companies across the 50 states have agreed to donate their services to local residents. According to the website, the Foundation “will not be accepting any new applications until Monday, December 7.” If interested, I would check back then for details [...]
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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 as well as ULTA President and CEO, Lyn Kirby. First of all, if you’ve never been to the ULTA store, then you do not know [...]
As a budding yogini, I’ve decided that I want to get some new (read: official) yoga gear. I remember reading about a partnership between lululemon and Bright Pink, so I decided to check out the website and see if their charitable spirit was a one-time deal or if it was a staple in their world. To my amazement and sheer thrill, lululemon absolutely believes in the power of giving back. The lululemon Charitable Program [...]
If you’re going shopping this weekend, you should check out the stores of Gap, Inc. This weekend is Family and Friends weekend at the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Not only are they giving you 30% off your purchases, they will be donating 5% of sales to one of six charities. That’s right! You can contribute to the following organizations: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Teach for America Feeding America Boys and Girls Club [...]
On Sunday, I posted about Campbell Soup’s support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red initiative! Well, it’s hard to discuss Go Red without also recognizing Macy’s committment to the cause. In addition to the funds being donated through their corporate foundation, Macy’s is allowing us to show our support and save! Starting today through Sunday, February 8th, you can save 20% in Macy’s stores when you wear red! No red in your closet? Well, [...]
Have any of you guys ever visited Argo Tea? I popped into the Randolph street location last year around this time, and have been hooked ever since! Now, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m totally on “Team Coffee,” but every now and then, tea does my soul and, some would argue, my body some good. Well, I recently learned that I can also do good for a local charity by ordering “ChariTEA.” I [...]
