Chegg.com
Being a student myself, I am constantly looking for ways to save money, especially on textbooks. This site not only has great deals, it helps save the environment!
A group of students created this website to help other students save money on textbooks! For every book you purchase, a tree is planted.
http://www.chegg.com/
A group of students created this website to help other students save money on textbooks! For every book you purchase, a tree is planted.
Being a student myself, I am constantly looking for ways to save money, especially on textbooks. This site not only has great deals, it helps save the environment!
Shop with a Conscience
Companies in this carefully-edited collection are either eco-friendly or socially-conscious, or they re-use, recycle or give back in some way.
An online community of women and moms dedicated to looking good, feeling good, and doing good. Shop, Review, Post, and contribute to the world with Style Substance and Soul.
http://stylesubstancesoul.com/category/shop-with-a-conscience/
An online community of women and moms dedicated to looking good, feeling good, and doing good. Shop, Review, Post, and contribute to the world with Style Substance and Soul.
Suggested by Larissa:
Companies in this carefully-edited collection are either eco-friendly or socially-conscious, or they re-use, recycle or give back in some way.
The Little Sparrow
The Little Sparrow is empowering women in India,Bangladesh and Nepal to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation, through meaningful employment that offers hope and a future.
fair, ethical and fun baby and Kids products.
http://www.thelittlesparrow.com.au
fair, ethical and fun baby and Kids products.
Suggested by Allison Holland:
The Little Sparrow is empowering women in India,Bangladesh and Nepal to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation, through meaningful employment that offers hope and a future.
TOMS Shoes
These shoes are so great and I love the simplicity of them. They are so affordable and comfortable; I wear mine all the time. They come in tons of designs and styles for the whole family.
With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for one.
http://www.toms.com
With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for one.
These shoes are so great and I love the simplicity of them. They are so affordable and comfortable; I wear mine all the time. They come in tons of designs and styles for the whole family.
Kids School Backpacks & School Supplies – Schoolbags for Kids
What better way to send your kids off to school than by helping another child in need.
For each kids school backpack you purchase, Schoolbags for Kids gives a backpack filled with school supplies to a child in need. Order your bookbag today!
http://www.schoolbagsforkids.com/
For each kids school backpack you purchase, Schoolbags for Kids gives a backpack filled with school supplies to a child in need. Order your bookbag today!
Suggested by SkinnyScoop Team:
What better way to send your kids off to school than by helping another child in need.
Dogeared Hope Necklace from St. Jude
I am a huge fan of the Dogeared necklace brand. Each necklace has a message behind the design and the St. Jude ones are even more inspiring.
100% of profits, after all related expenses, benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
http://shop.stjude.org/GiftCatalog/shop.do?cID=12715
100% of profits, after all related expenses, benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
I am a huge fan of the Dogeared necklace brand. Each necklace has a message behind the design and the St. Jude ones are even more inspiring.
TOMS Eyewear
What better way to give back than to buy yourself a new pair of stylish shades? With different styles and colors it won't be hard to find a pair that you love!
Sunglasses are the newest addition to the TOMS brand. With every pair your purchase, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need.
http://www.toms.com/eyewear/
Sunglasses are the newest addition to the TOMS brand. With every pair your purchase, TOMS will help give sight to a person in need.
What better way to give back than to buy yourself a new pair of stylish shades? With different styles and colors it won't be hard to find a pair that you love!
Feed a Family in Haiti
Not a one-for-one business model but is an interesting way of making donations and creating awareness of causes. This company creates a Tee unique to a particular non-profit and sells that shirt for only one week and donates proceeds for that cause.
Thousands of people in Haiti are still barley surviving the earthquake devastation. Bring food, crops, and clean water to Haiti with this awareness tee from Sevenly.org
http://sevenly.org/
Thousands of people in Haiti are still barley surviving the earthquake devastation. Bring food, crops, and clean water to Haiti with this awareness tee from Sevenly.org
Suggested by Jackie:
Not a one-for-one business model but is an interesting way of making donations and creating awareness of causes. This company creates a Tee unique to a particular non-profit and sells that shirt for only one week and donates proceeds for that cause.
ITO Recycled Bracelets
These bracelets give you the opportunity to showcase the causes that you are most passionate about. My love for dogs is almost crazy, making this 'ito puppy mills' bracelet the perfect choice for me. Which one would you wear?
ITO (i'm tired of) is a bracelet company that is eco-friendly, and made in the USA with recycled tires and metal.
http://www.itoproducts.com/about
ITO (i'm tired of) is a bracelet company that is eco-friendly, and made in the USA with recycled tires and metal.
These bracelets give you the opportunity to showcase the causes that you are most passionate about. My love for dogs is almost crazy, making this 'ito puppy mills' bracelet the perfect choice for me. Which one would you wear?
Support Ethical Trade with SET Boutique
Just found this boutique that donates $5 to a charitable org. when you spend $20+
Shop SET Boutique for online fashion - apparel, jewelry, bags, travel, housewares, plus more - and help to end modern day slavery and exploitation.
https://www.setboutique.com/shop/
Shop SET Boutique for online fashion - apparel, jewelry, bags, travel, housewares, plus more - and help to end modern day slavery and exploitation.
Suggested by Jackie:
Just found this boutique that donates $5 to a charitable org. when you spend $20+
Pure Citizen
So this site is sort of like the Hautelook and Rue La La of fair trade and ethical fashion. The discounts are pretty large and you can even opt to donate your savings from a purchase to a cause organization!
companies we LOVE that are making the world a better place. daily curated sales featuring ethical fashion, organic beauty, fair trade home, independent artists and designers, and more...
http://www.purecitizen.com/
companies we LOVE that are making the world a better place. daily curated sales featuring ethical fashion, organic beauty, fair trade home, independent artists and designers, and more...
Suggested by Jackie:
So this site is sort of like the Hautelook and Rue La La of fair trade and ethical fashion. The discounts are pretty large and you can even opt to donate your savings from a purchase to a cause organization!
Same Sky Bracelets
These Same Sky bracelets are beautiful and trendy and a great addition to every woman’s accessory collection. Whether you are looking for a new piece of jewelry or a gift for a friend, these bracelets are the way to go!
Same Sky is a fair-trade company whose mission is to empower women worldwide and inspire a movement of women empowering women. All net proceeds from sales are reinvested into the company in hopes of expanding and employing more women.
http://www.samesky.com/about/
Same Sky is a fair-trade company whose mission is to empower women worldwide and inspire a movement of women empowering women. All net proceeds from sales are reinvested into the company in hopes of expanding and employing more women.
These Same Sky bracelets are beautiful and trendy and a great addition to every woman’s accessory collection. Whether you are looking for a new piece of jewelry or a gift for a friend, these bracelets are the way to go!
Buy From A "Women's Initiative" Graduate
I sit on the board of Women's Initiative, an amazing non-profit that helps low-income women pull themselves & their families our of poverty by starting businesses. Here is a list of those great Bay Area-based businesses. Shop away!
http://www.womensinitiative.org/bizdirectory/index.php
Suggested by Eden Godsoe:
I sit on the board of Women's Initiative, an amazing non-profit that helps low-income women pull themselves & their families our of poverty by starting businesses. Here is a list of those great Bay Area-based businesses. Shop away!
10 Inspiring "Buy One Give One" Projects
There are flashlights, soccer balls, blankets, and other great products that are donated to those in need by companies with great giving ideals. This is a good list that should be added to this Guilt-Free Shopping guide
Charitable giving has changed a lot in the past few years and the social web has been a big factor in the change, we look at 10 transaction-based giving websites.
http://mashable.com/2010/11/07/buy-one-give-one/
Charitable giving has changed a lot in the past few years and the social web has been a big factor in the change, we look at 10 transaction-based giving websites.
Suggested by Jackie:
There are flashlights, soccer balls, blankets, and other great products that are donated to those in need by companies with great giving ideals. This is a good list that should be added to this Guilt-Free Shopping guide
GGP Purple Silk Clutch
Clutch's are great to have for a night on the town and purple is my go-to color this season. These bags are big enough to hold essentials (phone, camera, small wallet, lip gloss, etc.) and add flare to any outfit.
Global Goods Partners (GGP) is a fair-trade, nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting social justice by strengthening women-led development initiatives for marginalized communities in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
http://www.globalgoodspartners.org/cart/results.cfm?PageNum_Results=1&maxrows=999&secondary=0&so=3&cat=p2
Global Goods Partners (GGP) is a fair-trade, nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty and promoting social justice by strengthening women-led development initiatives for marginalized communities in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Clutch's are great to have for a night on the town and purple is my go-to color this season. These bags are big enough to hold essentials (phone, camera, small wallet, lip gloss, etc.) and add flare to any outfit.
CommonThreadz Apparel
I am somewhat obsessed with t-shirts and think these T's are a perfect match for some comfy jeans and TOMS shoes! Check out the other designs for men, women, and children, too.
CommonThreadz is a nonprofit helping orphans & vulnerable children in developing nations to reach their full potential through the empowerment of the children, their caretakers & the local grass roots community organizations that support them.
http://www.commonthreadz.org/index.html
CommonThreadz is a nonprofit helping orphans & vulnerable children in developing nations to reach their full potential through the empowerment of the children, their caretakers & the local grass roots community organizations that support them.
I am somewhat obsessed with t-shirts and think these T's are a perfect match for some comfy jeans and TOMS shoes! Check out the other designs for men, women, and children, too.
GGP Scarf
I am a huge fan of scarves and try to incorporate them in my outfits all the time. They are a great addition to any outfit, year round. GGP has a great selection of scarves in all different colors and styles.
Global Goods Partners (GGP) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, alleviating poverty and promoting social justice.
http://www.globalgoodspartners.org/template/index.cfm
Global Goods Partners (GGP) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering women, alleviating poverty and promoting social justice.
I am a huge fan of scarves and try to incorporate them in my outfits all the time. They are a great addition to any outfit, year round. GGP has a great selection of scarves in all different colors and styles.
Oprah's List: 14 Stylish Gifts That Give Back (for Under $100)
Oprah recommends these list-worthy lotions, a portion of every sale benefits the Yes to Seed Fund, which gives grants to schools to plant gardens and helps kids get in touch with Mother Nature.
By giving one of these charitable finds to a friend, you’re joining with others to make a positive change in the world. It's official: Everybody wins.
http://www.oprah.com/gift/Yes-to-Blueberries-Gardeners-Hand-Cream#ixzz1VDGsnTl5
By giving one of these charitable finds to a friend, you’re joining with others to make a positive change in the world. It's official: Everybody wins.
Suggested by Larissa:
Oprah recommends these list-worthy lotions, a portion of every sale benefits the Yes to Seed Fund, which gives grants to schools to plant gardens and helps kids get in touch with Mother Nature.
