Our family does their Christmas wish list early so we can look out for sales on requested items. I just sent out my list. We draw names so I do not expect to really get more than one or two items at the most. I did hope that if my list was interesting enough that maybe some of my family might try some of the items therefore helping out different causes.
I thought it would be fun to see what things might be on your lists. Items as well as, perhaps, links might be nice. It is always interesting to see what is out there.
Here is a sample of my list:
Books:
George Galloway - "I'm Not The Only One"
Barbara Ehrenreich "Nickel and Dimed"
CD's :
Pink's CD "I'm Not Dead"
Dixie Chicks CD "Taking The Long Way"
Any James Blunt CD
Wine:
Papio White wine - Papio profits go to local zoos from NC to Washington state and many in between.
Big Tattoo White Wine - Beginning with the 2002 vintage of Big Tattoo Red, the brothers began making donations locally in each area where the wine is sold.
Banrock Station White Wine - focuses the environment through its Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Program in partnership with The Conservation Fund. It provides grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to nonprofit groups in the United States that plan and implement local wetlands conservation and restoration projects (this is also available at Lowes Foods)
Food:
Endangered species chocolate (small bars) 10% of profits go to saving endangered species
http://www.chocolatebar.com/shop/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=3- dark chocolate
- dark chocolate and cherry
- milk chocolate and peanut butter
or
Other endangered species chocolate bars (bigger bars) Again, 10% of profit goes to saving endangered species
http://www.chocolatebar.com/shop/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=2- milk chocolate with cherries
- dark chocolate with hazelnut toffee
- dark chocolate with deep forest mint
- dark chocolate with raspberries
- supreme dark chocolate
- extreme dark chocolate
- milk chocolate with almonds
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Yachana Jungle Chocolate -
https://shop.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/item.do?itemId=1381&siteId=310Please consider this as Yachana Gourmet pays farmers 200% to 300% above the local market price for their cacao. The Ecuadorian Government says that this project is a truly viable alternative in Ecuador to industries involved in the growing and trafficking of cocaine. Not only will you and your chocolate-loving friends love this new Jungle Chocolate's great taste, but you'll be making a positive difference in Ecuador! Fair Trade Federation certified.
and
With each box of Yachana Jungle Chocolate purchased, The Animal Rescue Site will fund 14.0 bowls of food for animals living in sanctuaries and shelters.
Misc.
Adopt a rainforest chocolate tree in my name
http://www.funedesin.org/html/adopt_chocolate.htm Glacier Earthday Tumblers
http://www.greenglass.org/ (these are cool)
Philosophy Products: (www.philosophy.com)
3-in-1 shampoo/body wash/bubble bath
- Joyful Heart - founded by mariska hargitay, the joyful heart foundation is committed to the total healing and recovery for survivors of sexual assault: mind, body, and spirit and is a powerful step in a survivor's journey to reclaiming a joyful heart. philosophy is a proud supporter of this amazing foundation and 100% of our profits from the sale of the joyful heart shower gel are donated to the joyful heart foundation.
- Message in a Bottle - special rainforest edition - proceeds go to saving the rainforest
- Believe In Miracles - 100% of the proceeds benefitting the christopher reeve paralysis foundation
- Shower For The Cure - proceeds beneit cancer research
- Holiday Blues - Proceeds Benefit the Homeless
I will also be using some of these items to give as gifts during the holiday season. What kinds of items do you throw your support behind?
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