Give More Love This Christmas. photo courtesy of mysza831

As you tackle your Christmas gift list, try to think about how your dollar can do good. Not only will you be getting great gifts for your loved ones, but you’ll be supporting worthy causes at the same time. Here are some ideas that will make your dollar do more this Christmas season.

Flowers

Check out OrganicBouquet.com’s Flowers for Good section. Not only do these flowers smell good, but they do good, too. There are fifteen gorgeous bouquets to choose from, each one supporting a great cause like the American Lung Association, Nature Conservancy and Humane Society. Five percent of every purchase will support these charities.

T-Shirt

Everyone needs a funny t-shirt. Even though you can find these wardrobe staples in about three-fourths of the stores at the mall, why not pick one up at BringtheHope.com where 25% of profits go to charitable causes? That will make an ordinary t-shirt seem way more special.

Art

The beautiful photography found at AllieArt4Children’s Etsy shop supports Reach Out Children’s Fund, an organization committed to improving the lives of those living in the remote Andes mountains of Peru. Not only will you be purchasing an original work of art, but you’ll be supporting a great non-profit. And most of the art in the shop is under $20.

Soap

Magic Senses, the designer soap company, created a “Believe in You” Butterfly soap to support “Count Me In” in their efforts to promote economic independence and the growth of women owned businesses. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to this cause.

Purse

At Clutch for Cures, $10 from every purchase goes to a charity. When you make your purchase you’ll be asked to choose from a selection of non-profits and that’s the charity that will receive your $10. The unique clutches are designed by a mother of six in St. Louis. Choose from dozens of colors and designs to find one that someone on your gift list will love.

Food

Who doesn’t love good food? It’s a great gift idea for just about anyone on your list. And when you buy the food from AmericanFeast.com you can feel good about supporting family-owned sustainable farms in your area. Search for meat, cheese, and sweets that are made by farmers– not huge corporations.

Here are some T-shirts we love.

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Kiss Me I’m Irish T-shirt

This is the perfect Irish gift on St. Patrick’s Day. Show off your Irish Pride with this fun and kissable Kiss Me I’m Irish T-shirt. No matter your age, your Personalized St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt is sure to bring a few kisses your way along with many Irish blessings.

T-shirt is available on premium white cotton/poly blend T-shirt, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL and in youth sizes S-XL. Includes FREE Personalization! Personalize your St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt with any name.

Price: $19.95 today on sale for $12.95 (sale ends 3/16/09)

 

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Part Irish, All Trouble Personalized Kids T-Shirt

 One of our favorite T-shirts for kids. You can personalize the name and “adjust” the percentages of “Irish” and “Trouble”. Made of 100% cotton. Machine washable.

Other models available.

Prices vary.

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photo courtesy of Tie Dye Mania

Green Shamrock T-shirt from Tie Dye Mania

Green Shamrock 100% preshrunk cotton short sleeve tee. Fade-resistant top quality dyes mean vibrancy and consistency from shirt-to-shirt.

One of the nice features about this T-shirts is that it’s hand-dyed, therefore unique. Custom printing is available.

Price: $14.99 -$17.99

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photo courtesy of 80stees.com

Rainbow Brite Got Green T-shirt by Junk Food

This T-shirt features a distressed silk screen of Rainbow Brite’s pal, Patty O’Green. Many more available at 80stees.com!

Made of 50% cotton, 50% polyester.

Price: $26.

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Irish Kick Ass T-shirt from suburbanriot.com

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day in style with a lightweight premium cotton slim fit tee from Sub Urban Riot. The T-shirt comes in black, in adult sizes from Small to XXL.

As seen on Mac on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”.

For other amazing styles, please visit suburbanriot.com.

Price: $29.99

 

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Girlinadress T-shirt. Photo courtesy of girlinadress.com

About Girl in a Dress

Who is “Girl In A Dress”? Why are they different?

Girl In A Dress is a small business started by a 9 year old girl and her mother. The girl, Taylor, is the designer; she draws all the designs that are to be printed on their line of tees. The mom, Gina, takes care of everything else. They just lauched their website last month and would love for you to visit them.

Girl in a Dress Tees

Girl in a Dress has had a great response to their product. Young girls love the fact that another young girl, just like them, designed the tee! Some of the younger ones are being inspired and would like to do the same when they grow up…

Right now, the tees come in four designs:
- Girl in a Tiara
- Ballerina Girl (in the picture)
- Girl in a Beret
- Girl in a Striped Dress

Sizes range from 3 to 12.

Price: $24.00

Girl in a Dress tees are perfect for little girls who need a little bit of encouragement to follow their dreams, be inspired or just put into practice their favorite hobby.

For a limited time, just to celebrate their new website, Girl in a Dress offers FREE SHIPPING!

If you’d like to support this promising business, you can purchase their designer tees online at www.girlinadress.com. Wholesale opportunities are available to those who would like to carry the brand.

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We had the pleasure of featuring Project7.com in our 2009 Valentine’s Gift Guide.

The Mission: “Enter Project 7, a consumer goods company passionate about social change and dedicated to addressing the seven most critical areas of need in the world today, as determined by Project 7—Build the Future, Feed the Hungry, Heal the Sick, Help those in Need, Hope for Peace, House the Homeless, and Save the Planet. No matter people’s political affiliations or background, these seven issues strike a chord in the very fiber of mankind.” Together we can “Change the Score”.

RPET Environmental Tee. photo courtesy of Project7.com

The Product: A few details on the RPET Environmental UPC Tee (Heart): made from recycled plastic bottles (5 water bottles per t-shirt) and organic cotton, 50 percent of profits from Project 7 Tees are donated to charities supporting seven areas of critical need in the world including Save the Earth. Our favorite design—The Heart Tee—is a great way to tell that special someone you care.

The Price: only $22.99 plus S&H

Available at www.Project7.com.

Vote Now

Spreading the word to vote is perfect for first-time voters and the youth. The most noteworthy to spread the message is the popular Rock the Vote campaign who focuses mainly on the MTV and college campus crowd. On their website you can find all the T-shirts sported by many of the celebrities.

For something a little less political, Gap’s “Vote For _” Campaign gives people the opportunity to express their beliefs by letting them fill-in-the blank on a white tee. For someone who wants to step away from the negativity, one can put “Peace” or “Happiness” in the blank.

Support the Party

Echo has come out with two neckerchiefs to show support. The red patterned elephant scarf represents the Republican Party, while the blue patterned donkey scarf represents the Democratic Party. Both available in cotton or silk. On red, white, or a blue cord, one can wear anyone of A. Tierney’s politically inspired pendents. Each necklace shows support for one of the two main candidates, or make the statement to vote.

Undecided? TOMS Shoes can express this position with his Split Decision Vote inspired TOMS. On one shoe is the Republican Party Elephant and on the other is the Democratic Party Donkey.

After the Election

Track the winding down of the Bush Administration with Bush’s Last Day Countdown keychain and magnet. If this is not enough to let your frustrations out, then try Fat Cat, Inc. George W. pet toy. It’s available for both dogs and cats.

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Tell me what you think. Please leave a comment and give me your suggestions for a politically inspired gift.

Easter Flock personalized coffee mug. The names of the grandkids go on the little sheep. Up to 30 names can be included. The title can be changed from “Grandma’s” to “Mom’s” or any other name.

Personalization is FREE.

The ceramic coffee mug is dishwasher safe and holds 10 oz.  

The price is : $14.95

Today on sale for: $12.95

An excellent choice for coffee lovers!

 Easter Flock Sweatshirt

Heard all your kids or grandkids together on this Easter Flock Personalized Sweatshirt for Mom or Grandma. It is available on premium white cotton/poly blend Sweatshirt, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL. Personalization is FREE! The sweatshirt is printed with Any Title (Mom’s, Grandma’s, etc), Easter Flock and then each child’s name is matched with an Easter Lamb. The text is printed in various Easter Pastel colors.

Price: $29.95. Today on sale for $19.95

 

Easter Flock T-Shirt

This Easter Flock Personalized T-Shirt is available on premium white cotton/poly blend, machine washable in adult sizes S-3XL.

It includes FREE Personalization! It can be personalized with any title (just like the sweatshirt above) and up to 30 Names that match an Easter Lamb.

Price: $19.95

Today on sale for: $14.95