I get the feeling that charitable organizations are run like either business or military organizations these days! Everyone is asking for money and yet we don't clearly know where these funds are … more
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ariajuliet posted a Quick Tip about TOMS Shoes.
January 12, 2011
TOMS are quite comfortable, but they do shrink when they get wet, so be careful. That makes them hard to wash, though they get dirty very easily. I still love my TOMS, even if they are a little too tight. … more
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Bethany_K posted a Quick Tip about TOMS Shoes.
January 07, 2011
I want to love these shoes and buy a pair because I think the company is doing a great thing with their mission, but unfortunately TOMS shoes will never appear on my feet. I really don't think they're … more
As someone who's been working in nonprofit fundraising for more than 20 years, I'm all for giving worthy organizations as many resources as possible to help them raise the money they need to do good work. … more
This weekend I had a chance to participate in the Twin Cities Marathon… as an observer (you were about to be impressed with me though, weren’t you?). I had the pleasure of watching … more
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tomandrus posted a Quick Tip about TOMS Shoes.
September 24, 2010
I have a hectic life. I'm planning my own wedding and because of budget constraints, I'm DIYing a lot of it. I'm attempting to get my BA after I had to change majors due to circumstances … more
Inspiring book that documents the creation and concept behind the charity Room to Read and a life change for the founder John Wood. Definitely worth reading!
John Wood was a corporate warrior who caught the rising tide that was Microsoft in the 1990s. By the time he was in his early 30s, he was jetsetting between Beijing, Seattle and Sydney in Microsoft's … more
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KSUStyleGuru posted a Quick Tip about TOMS Shoes.
May 16, 2010
I have loved Toms, and their creator, Blake Mycoskie, since I first read about him and the shoes in my Teen Vogue Hand Book. His inspirational story and wish to help the world translated into various … more
How can one be opposed to a company who is founded on the premise: with every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. Buying shoes has … more
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Sammy_Luterbach reviewed TOMS Shoes.
April 30, 2010
I think the idea behind TOMS shoes is great! They are really trying to make a difference in the world one step at a time (pun intended) through fashion. It's wonderful that these shoes … more
I have seen all the hype about TOMS Shoes, but have yet to get my hands on a pair (I know, save your gasps). I think they are a perfect pair for just about anything to achieve a casual, … more
If you haven't checked out TOMS Shoes' new Light Blue Bridgeport Linen Classics or the Red Newport Cordones, then you need to hit up the TOMS' Web Site right away! Wear them when you're walking to those … more
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amylevin posted a Quick Tip about TOMS Shoes.
April 28, 2010
Originally posted on the ONEHOPE Wine Blog on March 9, 2010. It all started with a lemonade stand and a lot of hope. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation emerged … more
I was introduced to Cleavage Creek through the social networking platform Twitter, of whom many of you are very familiar. Now the name of this winery does not make me immediately think about … more
I saw Wyclef at a confernce at the Google headquarters last year, called Zeitgeist. He not only performed, but more importantly, he sat on a panel where he discussed this charity he started and … more
Like many of you I've scaled back Christmas this year. My husband and I decided to donate to a few local charities rather than spending on gifts for our families. I started researching what local charities … more
Christmas was always a big deal in my family when I was growing up, and even in tough years, you would never know it on the morning of the 25th. Santa was good to me regardless of my parents' situation … more