Family Finds - October 2010
by Houston Family Magazine
Pink Products Help with Breast Cancer Awareness
1. Chicbuds
The clock is ticking and it is time to give back and the ladies at chicBuds Nikki and Kailynn want to do just that. Along with Susan G. Koman foundation, chicBuds is dedicated to finding a cure to breast cancer and will be donating 10% of all PINK product proceeds at chicBuds.com to the Susan G. Koman foundation in the month of October. NEW Speaker Keychain- 3 Pink styles When you want a break from your chicBuds earphones, grab your chicBoom Keychain Speaker to get the party started! This portable speaker is decked out in a stylish leopard print and outlined by sparkling crystals in the shape of a heart. It’s not only stylish, but also small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and it’s attached to a key ring for easy transportability. This small accessory has a big sound with a 2 watt amplified speaker that gives out four hours of quality sound. With the built-in rechargeable battery, you just plug them into your computer to charge and you’re ready to go! $24.99 ay www.chicbuds.com.
2. Daisy Pink Mini Cookies to benefit Breast Cancer
Better Bit of Butter Cookies is announcing new this season their Daisy Pink box of mini cookies to benefit Breast Cancer. Better Bit of Butter Cookies will donate $5 dollars from every Daisy Pink box ordered during the month of October. These cookies are beautifully decorated and deliciously tasty, they come recommended by DailyGrommet.com and AmyAtlasEvents.com. Better Bit of Butter Cookies was started by Christine Mehling, a mother of two with an Art degree and a passion to make pretty cookies. Christine worked years to create a unique line of cookies so her customers could feel confident that they are giving a gift that is truly unique and tastes delicious. $44.00 at www.betterbitofbutter.com
3. Pink Breastfeeding Hats Support Breast Cancer Research and Education
MoBoleez breastfeeding hats donates 25% of the proceeds of the online sales for their pink hats (“Cafe Au Lait”, “Au Lait S’il Vous Plait” and “Mmmm..”) to breast cancer causes (Canadian sales to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, and USA sales to the Susan G. Komen Foundation). Diane Sam, owner of MoBoleez, is a passionate advocate for breastfeeding and women’s health, and has a special interest in breast cancer research, especially its links to breastfeeding rates. She is offereing this special for all of 2010, and is dedicating it to the memory of her aunt, who died of breast cancer in 1997. $30.00 at www.moboleez.com.
4. The “Survivor” Necklace
This beautiful, handcrafted necklace is the perfect gift for the Breast Cancer survivor in anyone’s life. The “Survivor” necklace retails for $125 with 25% of the proceeds being donated to BreastCancer.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information and community to those touched by this disease. www.isabellegracejewelry.com
5. Leather Wrap Bracelet
Show your flair for fashion with the Komen wrap bracelet. The soft, subtle leather features text that includes: The Susan G. Komen for the Cure logo, Know your Risk; Get Screened; Know what is normal for you; Make Healthy lifestyle choices. $9.95 at www.shopkomen.com.
Hollywood Make-up Artist Kit from Smart Cover
Smart Cover has become one of the hottest beauty trends to help you look and feel your best. It covers any unwanted skin blemishes, scars, spider veins, stretch marks and more. Smart Cover will donate $5 from every kit sold in October to BreastCancer.org. The kit retails for $59.75 and comes in a convenient cosmetic bag with detailed instructions that you can easily follow at home and includes an assortment of four concealing cremes, a color corrector, moisture primer lotion, a cover stick, a vitamin stick, Perfect Touch Camouflage Creme, a compact finishing powder and puff, natural bronzer, bronzer brush, a lip anti-feathering stick, papaya cleanser, two make-up brushes and two sponges. www.smartcover.com
6. Scartini
Scartini, the newest and hottest solution for healing scars, and has pledged to support BreastCancer.org by donating 20% of proceeds in October. Scartini works to heal scrapes, cuts, surgical incisions, burns, stretch marks, acne scars, sun damage and wrinkles, showing results in just days when applied to a clean, dry scar twice a day. It was created by Erin Elmore, former contestant on The Apprentice (Season 3), and Dr. Shareef Jandali, Chief Plastic Surgery Resident at the University of Pennsylvania. Scartini comes in a sleek and sexy 7.5ml bottle with a roller ball applicator and a delicious light fruity fragrance. It retails for $29.99 online at www.Scartini.com.
7. Edible Gifts Plus
Edible Gifts Plus has created some delicious and affordable treats perfect for any survivor with 10% of proceeds going to BreastCancer.org for research and education.This collection of sweet treats includes the Edible Cookie Card – Pink Ribbon Collection ($9.95), an extra-large, fresh-baked sugar cookie completely covered in Belgian White Chocolate with your edible message on the front, expertly framed with your choice of candy sprinkles; the Fortune Cookie Take-Out Pale ($12.75) which contains six fortune cookies hand-dipped in white chocolate and decorated with edible pink ribbon designs, completed with pink and white non-pareils; and a Giant Fortune Cookie ($29.50) almost the size of a football hand-dipped in Belgian White Chocolate and decorated with edible Pink Ribbon designs, completed with your own personal fortune inside. www.EdibleGiftsPlus.com.
