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May

Grohe LadyLux3 Kitchen Faucets to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research

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I’ve seen a lot of ridiculous pink products being sold over the years to raise money for Breast Cancer Research, but this one should easily rinse the rest away. I know a lot of people take issue with some pink ribbon products because they don’t donate very much of the proceeds from each item, but this one is different; and, as far as I’m concerned, any product to raise money for breast cancer research and awareness is a good one.

This particular campaign makes me smile a bit, as I’m publishing this post on the 1-year anniversary of my father’s passing due to cancer – he was a master licensed plumber, who often recommended to me the Grohe brand of plumbing fixtures whenever a home improvement project popped up. You’ll laugh, but I did in fact get a toilet and a kitchen sink as ‘gifts’ once from my father. So odd as it may seem, a Grohe LadyLux3 Kitchen faucet just might be the gift that keeps on giving….

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CATEGORIES: Fundraising Events, October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products

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May

10 Great Last Minute Breast Cancer Awareness Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

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m. Beth Parker

Still need to get your mother, grandmother, friend or family member a gift for mother’s day? Have they been affected by breast cancer in some way? Here are 10 great places to shop for Mother’s Day gift ideas, who have plenty of gifts that give back, including breast cancer awareness bracelets and pink ribbon jewelry, walk for the cure apparel and more.

TIP: if you don’t immediately see available breast cancer/pink ribbon gifts, use each online store’s search box & put in “breast cancer” or “pink ribbon” to see all related products.

A shiny new pink purse, wallet, luggage, laptop bag or tote bag: Pick Pink at eBags! Year-round we donate 10% of the retail sales price of any pink product to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Similar gifts can be found on sale at: Find Great Gifts for Mom! Use code MOM15 to save an Extra 15% on Luggage, Briefcases, Totes, Handbags & More. Free Shipping on $99+.

Collectible figurines, dolls, knick-knacks and home decor at Collectibles Today:Fight Breast Cancer – Show Your Support with these Collectibles and Gifts!
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Jewelry & Diamonds are Mom’s best friend! Here are special Mother’s Day sales & special offers from my favorite stores which carry breast cancer awareness and pink ribbon jewelry: ICE.com – Mother’s Day LAST MINUTE GIFTS – Up to 79% off last minute jewelry gifts for mom – May 2nd-May 31st, This Mother’s Day, get Mom something she’ll cherish forever. Save 20% with coupon code: MDAY20, 10% off Sitewide for Mothers Day at ShopDI.com with code: mom (TIP: use search box to look for “breast cancer” jewelry.) Take 15% Off for Mother’s Day with code MOM15.

You can’t go wrong with last minute Mother’s Day Flower delivery and special offers from these florists who carry breast cancer awareness vases and other gifts: 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Save 15% on Mother’s Day Flowers & gifts inspired by Martha Stewart! Shop now. or Honest Florist Send Mother’s Day Flowers
ALSO CHECK: 10% Off for Mother’s Day! Eco-Elegant Flowers, Chocolates, Gift Baskets & More from OrganicBouquet.com. Ends 5/15

Pink Ribbon rubber stamps, Susan G Komen notecards and get well cards from Expressionary helps Support Breast Cancer Research and Cancer Survivors Everywhere! Shop for Personalized Pink Ribbon Address Stamps & Note Cards.

Gift Baskets filled with anything you can think of: Mother’s Day Gift Baskets. Spring Themed Baskets. Register & Save 5% on Your Order!

Pink Gifts Galore – bracelets, accessories, stationery and more: Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer at Organize.com

Kitchenware & Bakeware by Pfaltzgraff : Shop our collection of “pink” products in support of Breast Cancer Awareness & Cook For The Cure® Presented By KitchenAid®!

Chocolate & Wine: Get 10% off at Chocolate.com with code GIFT4MOM until 51010. or Save 10% on all gift baskets and gift sets at WINE.com. Use code BASKET10. Expires 05.31.10.Or, Enter promotion code MOMSDAY to save $10 on select gifts for Mom priced at $50 or more. Hurry, offer expires 5/8/10.

Give mom a spa day every day with pink ribbon beauty products like these: All Orders over $49 Receive Free Priority Shipping from Apothica.com Clarisonic Skin Care System – Pink and shop the AVON Mother’s Day Boutique – Over 50 Fabulous Gifts that Celebrate Mom with Savings Up To 40%! Plus, Free Shipping Offer while you browse for Avon Walk for the Cure apparel.

Yikes! I better get shopping for my mom too!

CATEGORIES: Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products, Sweet Pink Tweets

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Apr

Golf Gear Inspired by Phil & Amy Mickelson

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m. Beth Parker

Following Phil Mickelson’s masterful win at Augusta in this past weekend’s masters tournament, the emotional golfer was thankful for more than his third green jacket.

In the past year, Phil Mickelson’s life has been less than par, as his wife, Amy Mickelson, just 37 years old has been battling breast cancer, and on top of that, his mother, Mary Mickelson, was diagnosed with breast cancer just six weeks after Amy’s diagnosis.

At the close of the 2010 masters, Phil and Amy Mickelson shared an emotional hug following his win. It was the first golf tournament she had attended since undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Throughout the tournament, Mickelson sported a golf cap with the universal pink ribbon alongside his sponsors on it. Don’t forget: real men wear pink!

Whether you’re an amateur golfer aspiring to go pro, or just someone who likes to put around the greens, you can geared up to fight against breast cancer with these great golf products and women’s golf gear that donates to breast cancer research and awareness:

Lady Hagen Short Sleeve Tech Solid Polo Pink Ribbon – $29.99 Features Knit Collar 62% Pima Cotton 38% Polyester Moisture Management: Wicks Moisture away from the skin’s surface to keep you dry 30+ UPF UV Blocking Core Collection

Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Club Headcover – $24.95

GOLF APPAREL LADY HAGEN – $19.99 100% Pima Cotton Sponsor of the National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Collection DICK’S Sporting Goods Exclusive

Wilson Hope Players 18ball Pack – $16.99

Wilson Hope Golf Set – $209.99

Ladies Golf Apparel & Accessories at amazon:

Brooks For Her Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Skort $43

Brooks For Her Golf Skort

Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Balls – $9.95Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Balls Show your support for the fight against breast cancer with these pink ribbon golf balls. Sleeve of three.
Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Towel – $22.95 You’ll be amazed at how handy this towel is when out on the links, and knowing that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer research all year round makes this purchase so much better. Give this towel as a gift to all your friends and family who are battling through and surviving breast cancer and help spread the word of early detection and prevention. A portion of the proceeds of this item will be donated to aid in the fight against Breast Cancer.

CATEGORIES: Athletes, Celebrities, Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products

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Mar

Make April a Month for Activism & Awareness!!

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m. Beth Parker

Spring brings so many people out to take part in great fundraising events such as the Avon Walks for breast cancer, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and local Susan G Komen for the cure fundraising events. Order your fundraising t-shirts and walking gear now and get them in time for the month of April. Then go pound the pavement spreading the word!

Gather your girlfriends and create a team to walk for the cure. Gear up in matching outfits from these great stores, or order t-shirts, stickers and pink ribbon wristbands to sell as a fundraising item:
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CATEGORIES: Fundraising Events, Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products

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Jan

Shop Your Love This Valentine’s & Show Support for Breast Cancer Survivors

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m. Beth Parker

Like October – National Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and Christmas, Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular times of the year to give breast cancer awareness jewelry to that special person you know affected by breast cancer. Whether you know a breast cancer survivor, or someone special like a mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, friend – currently battling breast cancer, giving these Valentines gifts are truly meaningful. Here are some of my Valentines Gift picks, and favorite places to buy breast cancer awareness gifts & pink ribbon jewelry.

A pink ribbon charm bracelet, or breast cancer necklace or pink ribbon pin will remind that person everyday of your support through this time. There’s something special available at almost every price point.

Personalize a Breast Cancer Awareness Charm @ ThingsRemembered $20 >>

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CATEGORIES: Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products, Uncategorized

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Jan

My 3 Favorite Foods To Fight Breast Cancer

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m. Beth Parker

Apologies in advance to any of you trying to stick to New Year’s Resolution that may eliminate some of the “bad things” I’m about to mention…don’t say I didn’t warn you!

I’ve got to say, I love to read any reports and studies that support my addictions -ahem, I mean affection for three “food” groups that may help prevent breast cancer.

The most commonly known snacks that have been linked by a variety of health studies to help reduce the risk of breast cancer include:

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CATEGORIES: Education & Research, Pink Ribbon Products, Sweet Pink Tweets

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Nov

Pink is the New Black Friday: Shop the Pink Ribbon Holiday Sales!

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m. Beth Parker

You’re probably already being bombarded with Black Friday commercials, sales fliers and coupons galore for post-thanksgiving holiday sales and Christmas gift giving ideas by the masses of retailers and stores trying to capitalize on their own economic stimulus packages.

When money’s tight, it’s more important than ever to buy and give gifts that matter. And this year, it’s not just gifts for breast cancer survivors that can make the difference. You can get gadgets (GPS, mp3 players, cameras) for your guys and electronics (HDTVs, Blu-Ray) every man will love with the special deals offered by TigerDirect.com – FREE Shipping & Xtra Savings and CompUSA – FREE Shipping Promotion as part of their second annual PINK FRIDAY extravaganza! (more…)

TAGS: breast cancer awareness gifts, cyber monday, holiday gift ideas, pink friday, pink ribbon gifts

CATEGORIES: Pink Ribbon Products

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Oct

Geek in the Pink: Shop at BestBuy.com for Breast Cancer Research – Pink Picks #BCAM

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m. Beth Parker

We were in a local Best Buy store to try to track down a copy of the blu-ray IRONMAN new release movie this weekend, and I was impressed by the number of employees wearing special BestBuy uniform t-shirts in Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month. I also spied some of these pink ribbon products in the aisles, but then came home and got online to find that there are 10 special Pink Products available – some online only at Best Buy.

You can get FREE SHIPPING on some of the following pink ribbon products, or save time and money while shopping for a good cause when you Buy Online, Pickup in Your Local Best Buy® Store. Some of the 2009 pink products below would also make great Christmas Gifts, so shop early for the the best selections that also benefit breast cancer research!

Sony VAIO Netbook with Intel Atom Processor, Mouse and Sleeve - Pink Sony – VAIO Netbook Pink Ribbon Limited Edition – $499 Sony Electronics has pledged a $100,000 donation to the National Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in connection with sales of this product. (more…)

TAGS: Sony VAIO Pink, W Series netbook

CATEGORIES: October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products

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Oct

Stunna Shades Go Pink: OAKLEY Sunglasses for Breast Cancer Awareness -Pink Pick #BCAM

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m. Beth Parker

I’m a sucker for OAKLEY brand sport sunglasses, ski goggles and fashion (aka Stunna Shades) sunglasses and prescription eyeglasses, but add in the fact that these great pairs of Oakley Sunglasses go to support breast cancer awareness, and have the same great Oakley optics and style. My only problem now is to pick which pair of sunglasses I like best! Which pair will you buy?

The YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION® (YSC) is a non-profit network focused on the concerns and issues unique to young women affected by breast cancer. The YSC’s core purpose is to improve the quality and quantity of life for all young women facing the challenges of breast cancer. A proud partner of the YSC, Oakley is helping support its mission of Action, Advocacy and Awareness by donating $20 from each sale of these special edition sunglasses

Oakley – Dangerous Breast Cancer Awareness Edition (Polished Black W/G40 Black Gradient Lens)

Love the side arms on this pair!

Oakley – Dangerous Breast Cancer Awareness Edition – $182 at Zappos >> (more…)

CATEGORIES: October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products

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Oct

NFL Breast Cancer Merchandise Scores With Football Fans #BCAM

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m. Beth Parker

After posting my pink picks a couple of Sundays ago, celebrating the kickoff of the NFL’s “A Crucial Catch” campaign for breast cancer awareness during October games, it’s been one of the most popular pages on this site. People looking for NFL breast cancer merchandise, found the New England Patriots Breast Cancer Charm Bracelet I picked as my personal favorite.

So on this NFL football Sunday, I wanted to highlight other pink ribbon products available for breast cancer awareness month. (more…)

TAGS: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Crucial catch, NFL

CATEGORIES: October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Picks, Pink Ribbon Products

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