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Online shopping brings goods to your doorstop at the click of a button. There's no need to go out to the stores to find what you need. Simply search for it online, read the reviews, and have your choice delivered to you. What you might not know, however, is that your purchase can also help charities receive donations from the online retailer. With online retailers, charity donations work the same as they do with brick and mortar stores. The human element is very much present in charitable giving, even though you never interact with a person during your shopping. Following are three retailers who support charitable giving in unique ways. Amazon Smile Amazon Smile offers perhaps the easiest way to donate to a charity. You start by going to Amazon and picking a charity that appeals to you. The site then redirects you to a URL that begins with the word smile, and you start your shopping. Pick your items, put them in your cart, and make your purchase. Amazon will then donate half a ...
Home Decor Ideas
Many homeowners try to change their decor based on the seasons, but fall flat when it comes to ideas, time, and storage. While you want to turn your home into a fall festival that looks and feels like a pumpkin spice latte, it's hard to find the right elements without going over budget. Fortunately, we have a few tips for you. Look around your space and identify opportunities for a seasonal upgrade. If you have a blue couch, small throw pillows in autumn colors can replace your yellow pillows for summer. Unused wall space is great for seasonal decor, and never underestimate the power of a candle. Even your bigger furniture can get remodeled! Slip covers and duvets make it easy to transition a home from a spring getaway to a cool summer bungalow. If you're not covering the bigger pieces, move them around to make a room more spread out, or bring it in to create a cozy feel — perfect for snuggling around the fire during the cool winter months. Remember: the best decor is ...
Alice Through the Looking Glass Giveaway [ENDED]
Alice returns to Underland after slipping through a mirror. She discovers that the Mad Hatter needs help to save his family, and steals the Chronosphere from Time himself to travel back to the past. There she meets and younger version of Hatter and the evil Red Queen. Disney's Alice Through the Looking Glass releases on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD on October 18th. The Giveaway Disney wants to give two lucky readers a Digital HD copy of Alice Through the Looking Glass. To enter, leave a blog post comment below telling me what you are looking forward to seeing most in the movie. Once you do that, you can complete the extra Rafflecopter entries. The giveaway is open to US residents only and ends October 30th @ midnight CST. Disclamer: This giveaway is in no way related/sponsored/endorsed by Facebook, or Twitter. Winners will be chosen at random and have 48 hours to respond or a new one will be picked. Each household is only eligible to win one digital copy of Alice Through ...
Product Review – Ankle Strap Kitten Heels
Last week, I was sent a pair of Ankle Strap Kitten Heels from ZOOSHOO. The classic design of the shoes are lightweight and will go with practically any outfit. They are made form vegan material and the heel measures 2.5 inches. I received the black pair. I have been looking for nice shoes to go with my work outfits. I prefer heels, but I need them to be low because I haven't been able to wear taller/higher ones since my knee surgery. I also like the low heels because I don't need to take them off to drive in. Currently I only have one pair that is brown, and was looking forward to getting these shoes so I could have another pair. The shoes seems to be very well made and the material is very soft. The heel is the perfect size for me, and I don't feel like I'm going to tip over in them. However, I ordered a size 8 (which I normally wear) but they are about half a size too big. I contacted ZOOSHOO about exchanging them. They promptly got back to me, letting me know that ...
Coupons for Good – 3 Hotels with Green Initiatives
More travelers than ever seem to want to stay in hotels that keep the environment in mind. Although many hotel chains have taken steps toward reducing their impact on the planet, there are a few that stand out above the rest. Check out these three hotel chains to see how they pursue green initiatives and hold their properties accountable for sustainability improvements. Wyndham Hotels’ Constant Green Improvements Many Wyndham hotels are located near picturesque natural destinations, from pristine beaches teeming with tropical fish to Rocky Mountain backdrops perfect for hiking. It only makes sense that the hotel chain would want to establish clean initiatives to preserve these locations with for generations to come. All Wyndham resorts commit to completing landscaping and watering between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. in order to reduce evaporation. Inside the properties, Wyndham staff members use environmentally friendly cleaners and tissues. The hotel group has also replaced outdated ...
Product Review – Silicone Muffin Pan
Last week, I was sent a silicone muffin pan from Bear Bakeware to try out and review. The pan in nonstick, so the muffins will easily come out when they are done. It’s heat resistant up to 450 degrees, and makes 12 regular sized muffins. I have a similar silicone pan for jumbo muffins that I wore out. I’ve noticed lately that the majority of the muffin mixes no longer have the recipes for jumbo muffins, so I’ve haven’t bothered to replace it. I was very excited to get this pan since I’ve never tried a silicone pan from regular sized muffin before. You use the pan like you would any other; however you really don’t have to grease it with anything. Now, I do put a light spray of spray butter right on the bottom to ensure that nothing sticks. I have had that happen in the past with my other pan. You have to make sure that you don’t get any on the side or the batter won’t be able to rise well because it will have nothing to stick to. I made a batch of blueberry muffins, and ...