Pay It Forward
Take the guilt out of shopping with these charitable purchases
 Brace Yourself
Combine safety and style with Lauren’s Hope Medical ID Bracelets. With a variety of fashion-forward styles to choose from, the bracelets feature multi-colored crystals, sterling silver beads and an unobtrusive emergency ID tag. Even better, a portion of the profits are donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. LaurensHope.com
 Strange Love
Founded on the belief that “there’s more to life than a $90 t-shirt,” 2600 Strange Ave was established to provide creative, thought-provoking and artistic casual clothing that not only looks good, but does good, as well. Whether you go with their original designs that wittily poke fun at the over-priced selection of “skull, wings and gold foil”-beguiled shirts too often seen at the clubs (and on a certain reality show dad), or their self-designed logo print, your purchase will support 2600 Strange Ave’s commitment to community service and giving back: $2 from every $20 t-shirt purchase goes directly to Providence Hospital Franz Cancer Research Center and the Children’s Cancer Association. 2600Strange.com
 Charmed, I’m Sure
Display your commitment to charity with hand crafted, sterling silver Charity Charms—a charming way to support causes near and dear to your heart.There are dozens of styles to choose from, and 25 percent of the purchase price of charms bearing a charity’s logo is donated back to that charity. CharityCharms.com
 Raise the Bar
The ultra-rich, Natural Moisturizing Body Bar by Tom’s of Maine leaves your skin clean and fresh while maintaining moisture—without artificial or synthetic ingredients. When you buy an all-natural Tom’s product, you’re supporting the company’s policy of donating to organizations that support the environment, human needs, the arts and education. TomsofMaine.com
 All Aglow
Each Aglow Eco Living note card features hand-strung rhinestone and beaded appliqué on recycled paper. The outside shares a message of peace, while the inside is blank for you to share a message of your own. Plus, 15% of online proceeds are donated to PeaceJam—an organization committed to inspiring young leaders to make a positive change in themselves and their communities. AglowCandles.com
 Sole Provider
Across the world, children are exposed to disease and infection every day simply because they do not have shoes. TOMS Shoes aims to stop this. With a business model designed to turn each consumer into a benefactor, TOMS donates a new pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair of kicky, comfy shoes purchased. One for one. With dozens of styles to choose from for men, women and kids, there’s something for everyone. TOMS.com
 Spaaah-t On!
Arizona Spa Girls' 5th annual Summer Spaaah Series is finally here! Arizona Spa Girls has chosen seven top destinations to participate in this award-winning series for 2010. Each monthly event kicks off with an evening cocktail soiree at the spa of your choice including Spa Avania at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch, Dolce Salon & Spa at The Borgata, VH Spa for Vitality + Health at Hotel Valley Ho and Golden Door Spa at The Boulders Resort, to name a few. Guests will walk away with gift bags valued at more than $200 that include goodies like a commemorative t-shirt and a voucher for a private spa treatment (including gratuity!). Five percent of every ticket sold and a portion of all sponsorship dollars go to Fresh Start Women’s Foundation—an organization dedicated to empowering women.
SummerSpaAZ.com
 Brush Up
Buy this $8 Brushing Beauty kitchen brush and support Susan G. Komen for the Cure—an organization dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. Komen.org
 The Power of One
Written by best-selling author, Oscar winner and Holocaust survivor Gerda Weissman, One Raspberry is a touching memoir about the author’s friendship with a girl named Ilse—a girl whose unconditional love and indomitable spirit helped keep Gerda alive. All proceeds from sales of the book benefit Ryan House—a Phoenix-based organization dedicated to providing essential care in a home-like setting where children with life-threatening conditions and their families can come for respite and end of life care. RyanHouse.org
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