More Affordable Pink Products

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (and my own mother’s battle with the evil disease) I am continuing to spotlight products whose profits will help educate women about early detection and treatment. In doing so I hope you will be inspired to assist those whom awareness of breast cancer is a 12-month-long commitment—–not just a few weeks during the fall. There are dozens of companies offering pink products during the month of October, but truth be told, some of the items are rather expensive. The following products don’t require rearranging your household budget to afford. Quilted Northern. For every … Continue reading →

Fashion Forward: Charitable Cosmetics

What mom doesn’t owe Bird Bird, Elmo, Ernie and Mister Rogers a debt of gratitude? If you are not a regular contributor to the Public Broadcasting Service, which broadcasts family-friendly favorites such as Sesame Street, Between the Lions and Reading Rainbow, here’s a chance to give back and smell good while doing so. As you well know, PBS is a non-profit organization that relies on donations, mostly from viewers. To help out the network that airs so many educational programs, the famous beauty brand, Philosophy (which is extremely popular with celebrities) has decided to support the network’s fundraising efforts by … Continue reading →

Expensive Handbags We Can Only Hope to Afford One Day

As a work at home mom, unless I win the lottery, chances are I won’t be carrying any of these handbags any time soon. Actually, even if I DID win the lottery, I think it would make me terribly nervous to carry a handbag that cost thousands of dollars. But, we can dream, can’t we? Here is a list of some of the most expensive handbags out there – look for them on the arm of your favorite actress! The Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Handbag At $42,000, this isn’t the most expensive handbag on the list, but it certainly has … Continue reading →

Celebrity Inspired Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Sure, a red rose is a symbol of love, but I don’t know any woman who would turn down a bouquet of pink roses, especially if the flowers were paired with a fragrance that would last long after the arrangement wilted. Enter famous fashion designer Vera Wang. The popular wedding dress creator knows that roses are always in fashion on Valentine’s Day and she’s using that to her advantage. This year Wang is teaming up with FTD.com to offer “Love Day” gift-givers the perfect way to say, “I adore you.” The florist is offering a selection of soft pink roses … Continue reading →

Great Gift Ideas To Honor Breast Cancer Survivors… And Support The Cause

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and my mom is a breast cancer survivor… so in honor of the campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the deadly disease, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite gift ideas designed to support the cause. I call them “my favorite pink products,” (the pink ribbon symbolizes breast cancer awareness). I take my hat off to Macy’s department store. For years now the company has lent its support to the fight against breast cancer and this year is no exception. Macy’s 2006 “For the Love of Her Life” program … Continue reading →

Holiday Gift Ideas From Elton John

Did you know that Sir Elton John loves candles? Who knew? Apparently, Bath & Body Works because the popular store is latching on to John’s star power and his passion for candles just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. The company unveiled “The Elton John Fireside Home Fragrance Collection,” yesterday. It features scented candles, scented stones and home fragrance oils. The items range in price from $7.50 to $16.50. The company says it expects to expand the collection to include soaps and other categories in the near future. Company officials say the line is inspired by John’s country estate … Continue reading →