October is a time of changing leaves, Halloween, and cozy sweaters, but it also signifies a time when people come together to raise awareness and support research for finding a cure. Hundreds of beauty companies have released Breast Cancer Awareness Month items this year, including the nail polish industry. Here, see five brands who have gone above and beyond in the lacquer category, and what Read more

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

If you'd like to honor the men and women who have served our country or are in the process of doing so, one way of giving back is to donate to a charity that supports our troops. Many military charities exist, but these five have been rated as some of the most efficient organizations. Can't afford to donate? Visit your local veteran's hospital for volunteer opportunities. Read more

I was thrilled to attend the San Francisco DIFFA Dining by Design benefit, which was brimming over with the most inspiring tablescapes (check them out here). New York recently hosted its DIFFA Dining by Design event, and it captivated attendees with its fantastical tablescapes. The MMPI table was designed by the Belgian-born, New York-based architect and designer Francis D'haene and his team from Read more

There are so many ways to give and if you feel the urge to do something more than give a donation, you can consider starting a project to raise money and awareness for a good cause. I recently launched JustOneCrane, a small Facebook campaign to raise awareness for Japan quake and tsunami, and thought it would be great to share tips on what I have learned and how you can get there. I definitely Read more

Prince Harry tried on an immersion suit today as he gets ready to trek across the North Pole with servicemen wounded in Afghanistan. The unaided excursion is an attempt to raise $3 million for the charity Walking With the Wounded. While his brother William is getting tons of attention for his upcoming royal wedding, best man Harry grabbed the cover of British GQ to talk about the cause of wounded Read more

An impressive gathering of open-hearted celebs attended the Art of Elysium charity gala in LA last night. Celebs like Rachel Bilson, Nicole Richie and Eva Mendes dedicated their time to the non-profit organization, which provides artistic workshops to seriously ill children. We applaud their goodwill, and on this night, we totally approve of their beautiful outfits. Click on our slideshow to see Read more

Talking about Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and our holiday shopping lists may be fun and all, but the truth is, there are a lot of people out there that are left wanting or are in need of help. The spirit of the season is really about giving, so instead of buying expensive gadgets and frivolous gifts this holiday, why not consider giving the gift of charity instead? There are plenty of ways you Read more

At this week's Elton John AIDS Foundation gala, a lunch date with Anderson Cooper went for $70,000. That got me wondering, if you could sit down to eat with any celebrity, who would it be? Your answers were all over the place! Some of you chose celebrities that would teach you something or make you laugh, while others would like to dine with veritable eye candy. I rounded up your answers, and now Read more

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