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.

1. 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+.




2. Collectible figurines, dolls, knick-knacks and home decor at Collectibles Today:Fight Breast Cancer – Show Your Support with these Collectibles and Gifts!
   EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR OUR READERS: Hidden Special Offers – View Now >>




3. 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.




4. 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




5. 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.




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




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




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




9. 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.




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!

Here’s to the American Cancer Society as well – Proud Sponsor of Birthdays!!

Hug your mom today if you can for me – I can’t (She lives 2,000 miles away!)

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:

• Chocolate
• Wine
• Coffee

Now of course, the caveat when you read any of these studies about so-called “superfoods that fight breast cancer”, is that they recommend you only consume such things in moderation.

What does that even mean?

Of course, there are also many proven studies and common sense that says an addiction to coffee and alcohol can have negative health effects, among other issues with alcohol addiction. So it goes without saying you should enjoy these two breast cancer fighting foods responsibly.

Eating moderate amounts of chocolate, dark chocolate to be more accurate, has also been linked to the prevention of breast cancer and heart disease  - the real leading killer of women. So shouldn’t we all indulge, just a little?

That is the key right there – a little! Most recommendations state: “eating up to 20gm (two small squares) of dark chocolate every three days lowers the risk of heart disease by one-third in women”

Of course, one of the reasons eating a limited amount of chocolate in particular is the potential weight gain associated with indulging in decadent chocolates and desserts. And carrying an unhealthy amount of weight can actually increase your risk of breast cancer.

If you’re not a coffee drinker, chocoholic, or wine lover (really?? not one of those things? what’s wrong with you??? j/k!!) – ypu can also give these related items as gifts which donate to breast cancer charities!

Coffee
Cook for the Cure Collection, Shop @Kitchen Aid >>

Coffee Cool Down Bottle Pink Ribbon Edition -$9.95 The Breast Cancer Awareness logo Trudeau Corporation donates to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation 5 of its selling price for each BCRF thermal item sold.
Chocolate

Breast Cancer Cookies for a Cure Buy Now >>

Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Chocolate Coins >> Buy here
Wine & Wine Accessories to Beat Breast Cancer:

Riedel Set of 2 Vinum Crystal Rosé Wine Glasses >>
Pink Ribbon Wine Opener

During October 2009 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you too can use the service to spread the word about fundraising efforts and raise awareness at the same time. Here’s how:

1. Sign up for Twitter if you don’t already have an account. Follow my tweets @pink_bracelets to get the latest news and find out when I’ve made a new blog post at Breast Cancer Bracelets. Retweet (or share) my updates by posting “RT @pink_bracelets” in your own “What are you doing” box, followed by a copy of my update which you liked & wanted to share with others.  (Tip: you can download and use a service like TweetDeck, Twirl, Tweetie, HootSuite to make re-tweeting and sharing easier)

2. If you already have a Twitter account, add a #Twibbon to your avatar to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness. Click on the pink ribbon support box below to sign up with your twitter account and join the # of supporters:

3. Add the hashtag #tweetsforboobs in a tweet throughout the month of October and every tweet from you will be counted as a $1 pledge by you agree to make at the end of the month in a lump donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Corporate sponsors are welcome to match any donations! More info here.