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Dec 17, 2007 6:52 pm US/Central
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21 Gifts That Give Back
1. Gucci for UNICEF Indy Bag at Gucci.
The "Gucci for UNICEF" special edition Indy bag expands the company's support of UNICEF beyond the holiday season. This item will be available in stores worldwide for an entire year and is designed to complement the essential care, protection and education programs supported by the holiday campaign. Gucci will donate 25% of the sales from this bag to critical HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs in Malawi and Mozambique.
2. Edun T's at Nordstrom.
Your purchase of a special-edition ONE T-shirt can help make poverty history. For each shirt sold, Edun will donate $10 to the Apparel Lesotho Alliance to Fight Aids (ALAFA) project to provide education and medication for AIDS-affected families in Lesotho, Africa. In support of the ONE campaign, Nordstrom will donate an additional $10 from the sale of each shirt to ALAFA.
3. Alysa Teichman gift cards at Ylang.
Gift cards created in art classes at The Stewpot.
4. Eton American Red Cross FR400 emergency radio at Nordstrom.
5. American Heart Association Pin at Chico's.
Chico's and the American Heart Association are working together this holiday season for healthier hearts and lives. Proceeds from the sale of this pin will fund the Start! Campaign, which encourages physical activity to reduce heart disease, benefiting generations to come.
6. Better World Scarf at American Eagle Outfitters.
American Eagle donates $10 from the purchase of each scarf to one of three charities.
7. Scarabee Pink Crystal Pendant at Baccarat.
The "Scarabee" necklace is a spellbinding fusion of pink-colored Baccarat crystal and sterling silver. It is specially-designed for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
8. Bag For Life and Daisy Soap at The Body Shop.
Stylish, long-lasting, heavywieght canvas bag earns its name for fantastic reasons. $2.00 from every bag sold goes to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an organization working to stop violence in the home.
9. 'Until There's A Cure' Bracelet at The Body Shop.
Fueled by concerns about the effects of HIV/AIDS on the lives of their children, two California mothers were inspired to create Until There's A Cure. The Bracelet is worn to remind people that we are all working together until there's a cure.
10. Snowpeople at Saks Fifth Avenue.
EXCLUSIVELY AT SAKS. SNOWPEOPLE by Rick and Ryan Zeeb. This brightly illustrated, melodious tale traces the discovery of inquisitive SNOWPEOPLE in search of their own unique identity along a snowy trail that leads them from McMurdo Sound in Antarctica to Saks Fifth Avenue in New York City--a charming celebration of diversity!
11. Sydney Evan Rose Quartz Bracelet at Ylang 23.
Rose quartz bracelet with gold breast cancer ribbon set with pink sapphires. Benefits those who cannot afford treatment.
12. Emperor's Tea Gift Set at Teavana.
The Emperor's collection features limited edition teas rarely available during the year. These fair trade harvested teas are a great gift for the ecologically minded, and a percentage of sales goes to CARE International.
13. RED Wool Cashmere Sweater at The Gap.
Half the profits from Gap (PRODUCT) RED™ styles go directly to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS.
14. Kids Zip Up Hoodie at The Gap.
Half the profits from Gap (PRODUCT) RED™ styles go directly to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS.
15. Carol's Daughter Candy Paint lipglosses at Sephora.
Thanks to the unique formula, you can kiss sticky textures and hair caught in your gloss goodbye. Plus, it treats while adding color and shine so lips are smooth and soft long after use. Paraben-, mineral oil-, and petroleum-free.
16. Carol's Daughter Candy Paint lipglosses at Sephora.
Thanks to the unique formula, you can kiss sticky textures and hair caught in your gloss goodbye. Plus, it treats while adding color and shine so lips are smooth and soft long after use. Paraben-, mineral oil-, and petroleum-free.
17. Too Faced Love Lisa Battle Box at Sephora.
This gorgeous collection of four exclusive eyeshadows, two lip glosses, and one big duo face shimmer, all in shades of pink and gold will leave you feeling just as good as you look. Too Faced will donate 42 percent of the proceeds from the sale of this product to the Too Faced Cosmetics Love Lisa Grant, benefiting the Melanoma Research Foundation.
18. Philosophy Inner Grace at Sephora.
Inner Grace is your own personal heaven and was formulated with a scent to help bring peace and balance to your life. If you don't have time to meditate, drizzle this luxurious 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath over your hair and body for a pampering experience that will free your mind and lift your spirit - all while leaving your hair and skin smelling beautiful.
19. March of Dimes Gift Card at Macy's.
Macy's donates 10% of the price of your gift card to March of Dimes.
20. AFLAC Ducks at Macy's.
Proceeds will be donated by Macy's and Aflac to benefit cancer treatment and research at 32 children's hospitals across the United States.
21. Frango Mints at Macy's.
Such a good hostess gift, Frango has been a family favorite for decades.
Information from Holly Quartaro, fashion stylist at the
Galleria.
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