‘charity’ entries

Chicken Soup Is Good Food

February 25, 2009 9:12 AM Filed Under: CHARITY FOOD

Every restaurant in the Union Square Hospitality Group (Union Square Cafe, Tabla, Gramercy Tavern, etc.) is serving a special chicken soup dish throug … [see more]

Room To Grow

February 18, 2009 11:01 AM Filed Under: CHARITY DONATIONS

Just in from a momcierge reader: Hi ya’ll. I wanted to let you know about a wonderful place to donate new or gently used items for babies and toddle … [see more]

tip o’ the week: Valentines With Heart

February 02, 2009 4:15 AM Filed Under: VALENTINE'S DAY CHARITY TIP O' THE WEEK

Sure it's a "Hallmark Holiday" but since you're gonna send the cards anyway, take a look at Save the Children's Valentine's Day Cards by contemporary … [see more]

Charitable Gifts

December 17, 2008 11:01 AM Filed Under: CHARITY GIFTS Q & A

I am giving charitable donations as gifts this year but I want to figure out a clever way to "present" them to the recipients. Any ideas? Thank you!

–Sallie

Don't make it too fancy...wouldn't want them to think they're getting a "real" gift. Just kidding, we love the idea! Print out some info on the charity and wrap it simply in a cello bag with some festive ribbon. If your charity involves animals, maybeÂ tie something around a cute stuffed one.

Heifer International

December 12, 2008 10:08 AM Filed Under: CHARITY Q & A

What's the name of that organization that buys animals for villages?

–Lisa

You must be thinking about Heifer International. In their "catalog." you can "purchase" an animal as a gift for a village--for example, you can buy a sheep for $120 or donate $10 for a share of a sheep. Their goal is to end hunger by helping people become self-sufficient. Great gift idea!

WHY? Swarovski Crystal Flat Iron

December 04, 2008 4:00 PM Filed Under: CHARITY WHY

There are 2543 individual genuine Swarovski crystals, hand applied at the factory in the U.K by the only company in the world allowed to use the Swaro … [see more]

tip o’ the week: Winter Wishes

December 01, 2008 6:48 AM Filed Under: CHRISTMAS CHARITY TIP O' THE WEEK

New York Cares' Winter Wishes for Kids and Families program helps fulfill the holiday wishes of more than 31,000 disadvantaged New Yorkers. Through th … [see more]

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! … [see more]