A white elephant gift exchange is a party game that often takes place at the holiday season. The term white elephant refers to a gift whose maintenance costs exceed its usefulness. It is based on the legend of the King of Siam gifting rare albino elephants to courtiers who displeased him,that they might be ruined… Continue Reading Holiday Gift Guide: White Elephant Ideas
The protest over the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) has been ongoing for two years, but it only recently grabbed media attention. If you’re like many I know, you’re concerned about the protests, but you’re not really sure about the details and how we got to this situation. If the DAPL is built, the 1,172-mile pipeline… Continue Reading #GivingTuesday: Standing with Standing Rock #NoDAPL
“I wanted to pass along the name of a group that I have been supporting the last few years. Michael Franti and his wife started the Do it for the Love Foundation in 2013 to provide live music experiences for people who are sick, veterans, and children facing all kinds of challenges. The list of… Continue Reading Giving Back this Holiday Season: Do It For The Love Foundation
Whether it’s your friend, your babysitter, your niece, or your neighbor; a gift of beauty or pampering is usually welcome. For this gift guide I’m keeping all items $25 and less so they can be part of a larger gift, a possible stocking stuffer, or the right size token of friendship.
This isn’t the first time I’ve featured The Health Wagon on Wardrobe Oxygen. Ever since I saw this organization featured on 60 Minutes I’ve been a supporter. A percentage of what I earn from Wardrobe Oxygen is donated to The Health Wagon on a monthly basis.
It’s the holiday season… and that means it’s gift buying season. It may seem too early for a gift guide but think about it – this time next week is Black Friday. Might as well get started now! As a blogger, this time of year is my busiest so I started holiday shopping right after… Continue Reading Gift Guide for the Hard to Shop for Friend
“I am intensely private and don’t want organizations to capture any information about me. I currently give locally in ways I feel safe and confident my money/gifts will be used appropriately. Due to recent events I am interested in giving to organizations that empower women. It seems, however, that there is some controversy surrounding practices… Continue Reading Ask Allie: Ways to Donate Anonymously
To start this weekly series through the holiday season, it makes sense to have the Sunday after Veterans Day be dedicated to Luke’s Wings. Luke’s Wings is an organization my family and I have been supporting since we learned about it this January. A portion of the money made from Wardrobe Oxygen supports Luke’s Wings… Continue Reading Giving Back this Holiday Season: Luke’s Wings
When we bought our home in 2001, it was an historic row home of fewer than 750 square feet. We loved the location – an end unit in a quiet part of town with a large backyard that backed up to woods. However, when we found out I was pregnant we knew the house wasn’t… Continue Reading Inside Our Home: The Dining Room (and a giveaway!)