Gifts That Give Back: Best Charitable Gifts For Kids


Updated 12/04/11 9:27 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Charitable Holiday Gifts For Kids

As little ones make out their wish list to Santa this year, we think it's a great opportunity to remind them that the holidays are not just about receiving — they're also about giving! Charitable gifts have come a long way from mugs and bumper stickers, and many brands are giving proceeds of their sales to charities and non-profit organizations. Get in the giving mood with these 5 charitable Read more

Real Mom Gift Guide: All Debra Messing Wants For the Holidays Is . . .


Updated 11/15/11 8:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Debra Messing's Holiday Wish List

Window shopping has never been so charitable! If you happen to be doing some holiday shopping in New York City or San Francisco, take a look at the store windows you pass — some may be filled with a high-tech way for mama to do some charitable giving without ever opening her wallet. Ebay just unveiled Give-a-Toy Store interactive storefronts that allow shoppers to use their smartphones to scan Read more

Yes, You Can and Should Help Save a Child in Africa


Updated 11/02/11 9:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Moms React to Famine in Africa

We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Amy Graff about how moms can combat the famine in Africa. A debate recently erupted on the BabyCenter Facebook page over whether the United States government should provide education, food, clean Read more

Trendsetting Hollywood Mamas Team Up With Destination Maternity For "Celebrities 4 Maternity Denim" Auction


Updated 09/09/11 10:45 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Celebrities at Destination Maternity For Fashion's Night Out

The biggest shopping night of the year saw thousands of eager fashionistas parading in and out of stores taking advantage of the ultimate shopping extravaganza. Laila Ali, new mom and champion of health and beauty, was a gracious host to mamas-to-be in attendance at the 2011 Fashion's Night Out celebration held at Destination Maternity's flagship store on Madison Avenue in NYC. She talked Read more

H&M's Charitable Collection For UNICEF Is Stocked With Trendy Pieces


Updated 09/08/11 10:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

H&M UNICEF Kids Collection

Get ready to squeeze into your kids' clothes — all for a good cause! Next month H&M will introduce a collection of tot-sized pieces that will benefit UNICEF's All For Children initiative. The contemporary collection of pieces for babies through kids wear size 8, takes its cues from classic children's styles, including boys and girls pieces in Fall's muted nude, mole, and coral tones. The Read more

Cultivate a Love of Books in Your Preschooler With the Help of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library


Updated 09/08/11 5:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Free Books For Preschoolers From Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Dolly Parton is mostly known for her big hair and her big hits, but the country music star also has a big heart! In 1996, she founded a non-profit organization in her home county in east Tennessee to foster a love of reading among her county’s preschool children and their families. She also wanted to ensure that every child would have books, regardless of their family’s income. Fifteen years Read more

Shop For a Good Cause: 10 Pint-Size Purchases That Give Back


Updated 07/28/11 3:25 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Kids Products Benefitting Charitable Causes

Put your money where your heart is! Many mamas love to shop — often for their kids more than themselves. If t-shirts, stuffed animals, and shoes are on your list, consider purchasing versions that do more than put clothes on your lil one's back or shoes on their feet. These 10 generous products, and companies, give a percentage of their sales to causes that benefit those less fortunate than we Read more

Mother's Day Gifts That Keep on Giving


Updated 05/03/11 3:47 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Charitable Mother's Day Gifts

Moms spend their lives giving to their children. Mother's Day is all about giving mama a day about her. While we are inundated with advertisements for gifts that moms will love, many are happy to continue giving to others. Check out five gifts that will keep giving long after Mother's Day dinner is cleaned up and put away. Read more

Paper Cranes For Japan: A Tutorial to Benefit Tsunami Affected Tots


Updated 04/14/11 5:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Paper Cranes For Japan Relief

Fly, little bird, fly! In Japan, legend holds that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your wish will come true. Following last month's devastating earthquake and tsunami, as well as the powerful aftershocks that are still being felt throughout the region, several organizations have called for students to create their own paper cranes to benefit families affected by the natural events. Students Read more