More Gifts That Give Back

Do you like to buy ornaments to give as holiday gifts -- or even to add to your own collection? Renowned designer Christopher Radko creates hand-blown glass treasures that benefit charitable causes, including AIDS research, children's cancer charities, animal welfare and more. Check out his "Heart of America" ornament, whose purchase helps fund post-Katrina rebuilding efforts. Order these ornaments now; each one is 7 days in the making.

Gifts That Give Back

In the November issue of Waking Up on the Planet, I promised to post resources here for holiday gifts whose purchase helps others in need. Here's the source I gave in the e-newsletter for helping New Orleans residents who are trying to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina:
Visit MissMalaprop.com – “indie finds for your uncommon life” – and click on the New Orleans and NOLA links listed on the right. You’ll find great, one-of-a-kind gifts created by Gulf Coast artists and small-business owners whose economic recovery from Katrina could get a boost from your purchase. For example, your purchase of a “Rebuild New Orleans” handcrafted ornament from Heather Elizabeth Designs for $19.95 benefits the New Orleans Musicians Clinic and City Park Restoration Fund.

Come on back for more; I'll post two new resources each week.