Monthly Archives: April 2012

Top 10 socially kind Mothers Day Gifts that give back

Don’t go buying Mum another pair of fluffy slippers this Mothers Day – instead, what about giving a gift that gives twice.  A beautiful gift for mum AND a socially kind story behind it – there are lots of perfect … Continue reading

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@kiva #effortforothers update

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!  We are up to 180 of our 1000 loans for 2012! I am so thrilled that 180 people have joined us to make a positive and lasting difference in the life of a third world entrepreneur! I … Continue reading

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small steps to a better world

There is nothing more grim than imagining children living and working on a toxic dump. Amongst the festering dirty decomposing rubbish; dirty nappies, discarded syringes, broken glass and other filth, with nothing but the clothes on their back and fending for … Continue reading

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next overseas holiday, pack for a purpose

Mauritis, Fiji, Bali, Thailand, Maldives are some of the most dreamed about and heavenly holiday destinations in the world (ok, ok maybe this is just my list). But what some people dont realise, is just beyond the tourist strip or … Continue reading

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dont buy easter eggs buy a chicken!

This Easter dont buy eggs, instead buy a chicken! Yes, why not this year, instead of buying chocolate Easter eggs, buy some chicks for a family in a developing country. A flock of chicks are only $20 – too easy! … Continue reading

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help me #blogforgood from Tanzania

Good news everyone! Recently I entered charityspam.com in a competition run by Telstra and CBM Australia called #blogforgood. The competition was open to any blogger who, um, blogs for good – yes a perfect fit for my posts on charityspam.com. The challenge for me was trying … Continue reading

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