An easy way to give back while planning a wedding (or for any other occasion, for that matter) is to use a local jeweler to craft attendant gifts made with reused, recycled, or found materials. A local jeweler in my town, Charity Fedde, creates one of a kind, beautiful attendant gifts made with re-used or [...]
This week’s give back opportunity: Take a typical purchase (shoes) and turn it into a simple way to give back (do good). A recent trend in weddings {that me and future hubs personally love} is the idea of having the groom and/or groomsmen sport some fun, often comfy, shoes. {Via Mod 4} So, I thought, [...]
One question I have long struggled with is “what does God think about charities/giving back?” Some may assume the answer is obvious…He’s supposed to be a God of never-ending love; of course He supports it. But that didn’t stop me from questioning if all my time devoted to causes and philanthropy was/is a waste. I [...]
Eco-friendly weddings are on the rage right now. Call ‘em eco-friendly, Green weddings, Going Green, whatever…they’re a sure sign that people are making more conscious efforts to reduce useless waste–something the wedding industry tends to be plagued with. Brides-to-be have expanded this “going green” idea into weddings that are expressions of being socially conscious. More [...]
This Valentine’s Day, consider getting your significant other a nontraditional gift. Rather than the same old box of chocolates and roses, why not give him/her a meaningful gift that really shows you care…both about him/her and about charitable work. Last Valentine’s Day, the fiance and I surprised each other with pet sponsorships. I got him [...]
Looking for an easy way to give back to charity during your wedding planning process? Well, look no further than the I Do Foundation. Here, you can create specific “registries” that allow guests to make direct donations {as wedding gifts} to the charity of *your* choice. You even get a nifty homepage to link up [...]
Last time, we talked about Gifts that Give Back. Today, since I’m knee deep in designing the overall look of our paper products, I thought I’d talk about how you can give back with address labels and stamps. “Life is never so busy that there is no time to serve” -Sharon Tan Oh, how true [...]
Sometimes, spam e-mail really is worth it. {though I say this with utmost hesitation} The other day, my spam from Brides.com caught my attention with an article about Gifts That Give Back. Hmm, I thought, interesting. At first, I just expected it to be about charitable favors you can give out at your wedding. Reading [...]
Eco-friendly weddings (“green weddings”) are increasing in popularity, demonstrating couples are making conscious efforts to reduce useless waste–something the wedding industry tends to be plagued with. In addition to helping the environment, you can use your wedding as an opportunity to give back. Here are some current featured ways to say “I Do” to Giving [...]
