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Shop Pink – Do More

Posted on October 17th, 2008 by Mire in amazon, apple store, backcountry.com, bloomingdale's, breast cancer awareness, cancer research, health + human services, luggage online, nordstrom, old navy, organic bouquet, overstock.com, redenvelope, shop pink, target, ulta, urban outfitters


These days the color PINK symbolizes more then classic femininity… today PINK is the iconic war cry of The Cure for Breast Cancer movement. Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and nonprofitshoppingmall.com is featuring Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®, we thought it would be fun and fitting to put together a totally ‘pinktastic’ shopping guide to get you Thinking Pink! We’ve highlighted girly-pink finds from several of our top 40 retailers — some of which have internal cause marketing strategies and are already giving to groups like The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The Breast Cancer Fund and Susan G. Komen for The Cure. By shopping through nonprofitshoppingmall.com, you can double up on your giving as we’ve selected Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® as our default nonprofit for the month of October.

Now, prepare to be tickled pink…


Let’s roll out the pink carpet for this classic set… the Coach Leather Sabrina at $358.00 and the Stuart Weitzman ‘Max’ Peep Toe Pump at the discounted price of $157.90. These are the perfect pink accessories for the lady who loves having her breakfast at Tiffany’s. Enjoy shopping even more knowing that a percentage of this splurge will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®.


Express your love and gratitude to the special woman in your life by sending her a bouquet of these very special and sustainably grown pink roses. Buy one dozen Pink Passion Roses for $59.95 and Organic Bouquet will donate 10% to their new partners, The Breast Cancer Fund and Breastcancer.org. All of this, in addition to a 5% contribution for Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® through nonprofitshoppingmall.com – will make any women’s heart bloom!


Not only is October Natural Breast Cancer Awareness Month but also it’s the month that truly kicks off the fall season. As the wind begins to blow you’ll find yourself looking for warmer ways to wear pink. Old Navy has you covered. Pink, trendy and toasty warm! You’ll be able to cover up without loosing any of your passion. Say it loud with Old Navy’s Women’s Pique Wool-Blend Coat in Beat Sugar for $89.50 and Women’s Cashmere Gloves for $19.50.


Accent your pink palace with Urban Outfitters’ always bohemian-chic looks for the home. The Princess Phone, originally introduced in 1959, is back! For $50.00 its girly vintage appeal will bring out the cute factor in any modern dwelling. Moving onto the bedroom… You’ll love cuddling up in this Filigree Rose Quilt at $140.00. The Mod Bouquet pattern is Pink on the front and is finished with a contrast floral design on the reverse.


Target, well known as the best place to shop for EVERYTHING!!! Not surprisingly carries several Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® products. One product I found particularly interesting was the Susan G Komen Pink Nintendo DS for $129.99. So now you can shop then play for the cure. For all the other stuff you buy at Target you can pile it into your Pink Ribbon Carry-All Tote Bag for $24.99. Gotta love it!


Take pink to the mountains and make it fly! With gear this bright you’ll be competing with the sun. Stay pink and stay classic with the Vans Mantra Snowboard Boot for $118.95. Then be sure to pair them up with one of the spectacular Technine Dime Snowboards for $289.95. The snow won’t know what hit it!


Bloomindales is running a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign this month in conjunction with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. So why not contribute to two Amazing Breast Cancer research groups at once by shopping through nonprofitshoppingmall.com for your pink Bloomies gear? Get yourself a Little Pink Gift Card or a cute-as-can-be pink camisole and you’ll be PINK on feedback!


Everyone’s raving about these way-too-yummy looking new iPods. You’ve been eying the pink one, we know you have… Go for it! Indulge yourself, support Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® while you do it. The irresistible 8GB1 holds 2,000 songs and has 8 hours of video play for only $149.00. Take it with you and have a constant soundtrack playing while you Race For The Cure!


Tell your honey it’s time for a gift that will keep on giving…When you purchase either of these beautiful pieces during October, RedEnvelope will donate 10% of the sale to Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®. Combine that with 4% of your sale going through nonprofitshoppingmall.com and it really adds up! Red Envelope has a variety of beautiful creations to choose from, especially designed to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer research. So adorn your beautiful self!


In the make-up department I’ve found some pinks that will really show your passion. Pop’s Lid Neon kit contains six eye-shades with a pink that really POPs! ($22.00). Or if smiling is your thing — try it in 3D!!! Effect 3D Cosmic Lipgloss by Bourjois for $15.50 — that’s Pink — times 3!!!!


I guarantee you’ll never have to wonder which bag is yours at baggage claim ever again with this fabulous collection. The American Tourister Nested 6-Piece Set is now on sale for only $149.95!!! Gear up for holiday travel and take your pink passion on the road…


Ladies, drum roll please… Overstock.com has taken the pink cake. They have 3 pages of cool products ranging from pink flat irons to jewelry to handmade Guatemalan quilts. They even offer a pink memory foam mattress!!! During the month of October a percent of the proceeds from all the products on their Think Pink pages will be donated to Breast Cancer Awareness. Now that’s a crescendo!


And for the finale… Amazon.com offers a spectacular selection of Pink wear and gadgets for the cure. All you have to do is type Susan G. Komen for the Cure ® into their search tab and you’ll have all sorts of fun, pink do-dads to choose from! My personal favorite (and you’ll deserve one after you’re done with this blog) is the I Shopped for the Cure Susan G. Komen T-Shirt. You can truly wear it with pride because you have turned on, logged in and shopped out for Susan G. Komen for the Cure ®.

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Action Sports Retailers

Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Corine in backcountry.com, becker surfboards, buy green, dogfunk.com, environmentalism, motorcycle superstore, recycled

With summer fast approaching, I thought it might be a good time to highlight some of our Action Sports retailers. From sand and surf to hiking, snow-boarding and ridin’ the trails, this short overview is certain to get you in the mood for some daring outdoor fun.


Becker Surfboards–the retailer that brings all things ‘Surf’ to the water sports enthusiast! Their awesome selection of surfboards, threads and gear will make your mouth “water.” Based in Southern California, Becker Surfboards offers a website that allows you access to the best in boards, bikinis, wetsuits and surf gear! Plus – through their relationship with Surf Aid International and their extensive line of Surf Aid wear — Becker Surfboards helps them raise money to improve health conditions for people living in isolated coastal regions worldwide favored by the surfing community. Watch for Becker Surfboards to expand their fundraising efforts to include other water-based environmental groups soon…

The Men’s Billabong Peace Out board-shorts are made of Eco-Supreme Suede polyester, made from recycled textiles and plastic soda bottles. They feature hand-peace-sign flags of the world screen prints over a camo pattern, a velcro fly with a drawstring waist, plus a right side patch pocket with an embroidered velcro-flap closure (and an internal board tool).

Men’s and women’s Sanuk vagabond slip-on sandals — Funky canvas slip-ons with a bit of a twist on the traditional look — visible distressed seams – side ventilation holes — a shoe upper on a sandal bottom. This handmade sandal is super comfy, so get them while you can!

And while you’re shopping, let’s not forget their HUGE collection of swimwear from all our favorite brands.


backcountry.com is dedicated to being the “best online retailer of the best-built outdoor and backcountry gear on the planet. “ Their motto reigns true! For all of your outdoor adventures, backcountry.com encourages passionate outdoorsman to buy only the best in comfortable clothing that will survive the wild and all the outdoor gear you need to fulfill your pursuits with Mother Nature. From rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, trail running, kayaking or simply walking in the woods, backcountry.com suits ALL of your needs!

What I especially admire about backcoutry.com is their commitment to the environment. With their line of ‘gear that gives back’, The Green Goat offers a selection of brands and products that incorporate environmentally friendly design, manufacture, and / or materials.

The Green Team’s efforts to decrease their impact include:

  • Wind Power: Purchased 1,500,000-kilowatt hours of renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset 100% of current electricity usage for headquarters and warehouse.
  • Internal recycling program: backcountry’s employees strive to recycle all cardboard, plastic, metal, paper, and Styrofoam waste.
  • backcountry.com supports: www.makeearthdayeveryday.com


From the hottest winter boots to the best snowboards around…Dogfunk.com is a retailer after our own hearts. We await the first snowfall, so that we can stock up on all things winter-fun! From Burton to O-Matic to Nitro…the snowboard range is stellar and will suit all of your boarding needs! And, if you have the hottest board on the mountain, then you’ll want the best winter gear. Dogfunk’s clothing is beyond comfortable…their men and women’s clothing and accessories will make you wish it were winter year round!


Motorcycle Superstore is a “HOG’S” HEAVEN! For those who bike as a hobby or ride a motorcycle to work, you’ll love the options available at this online mega-store. Motorcycle Superstore stocks the largest variety of motorcycle helmets, jackets, boots, bike accessories and even cycle tires! So much to choose from…it will inspire you to run your engine and ride on!

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