10 reasons to meet the cast of Downton Abbey on set in London

The cast of Downton Abbey  posted a new video about helping the victims of the Tsunami in the Philippines. The video is amusing especially when keeping in mind that they’re supporting something so serious. They’re actually giving away the chance to spend the day on set with the cast.

1 click becomes $1 for Meals On Wheels from Barilla and visitors get a free cookbook featuring Hollywood A-listers

 

Just one click of a computer mouse turns into one dollar to help the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) fight senior hunger – but time is running out. Until only October 15, every time a visitor at www.ShareTheTable.com affirms their belief in meaningful meals with their family at the dinner table, popular Italian food maker Barilla will donate $1 to MOWAA, up to $150,000, and visitors get a special gift.


Barilla is offering a free star-studded cookbook available for download after clicking to support the Share the Table project. Mario Batali and Julianne Moore have teamed up with 10 notable celebrities to create the limited edition Celebrity Pasta Lovers' Cookbook. The book is packed with family meal-sharing tips and exclusive Mario Batali recipes inspired by favorite pasta dishes from celebrities including Meryl Streep, Kristin Chenoweth and Jimmy Fallon.

“Families often take for granted the companionship offered at the dinner table that so many of our seniors live without,” said MOWAA President and CEO Enid Borden. “Barilla’s generosity means more of America’s homebound seniors will have the human contact and nutrition they need to survive. Barilla is a powerful partner in our mission to end senior hunger in America by the year 2020.”

At www.ShareTheTable.com, people will find more than 100 tips to create a family dinner filled with robust conversation, meaningful interactions and flavorful food. "Eating together has enriched my family's life," said Oscar®-nominated actress Julianne Moore. "Through Barilla's 'Share the Table,' I want to share with others how easy it can be to create meaningful family meals at home and how rewarding it can be."

Approximately six millions seniors in America - one in nine - face the threat of hunger, according to MOWAA-sponsored research. The findings indicate that about 700,000 more seniors faced that risk in 2007 than did in 2001. Meals On Wheels programs deliver more than one million meals every day to America's seniors.

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A List of Some Businesses that Support Breast Cancer Awareness

For your shopping needs, here are a list of some businesses that are promoting or supporting Breast Cancer Awareness (no, I am not being endorsed or compensated to write this, I am doing this in honor of promoting Breast Cancer Awareness. My goal is to post at least once per day related to Breast Cancer Awareness):

Be sure to type in the search engine breast cancer awareness products, and you should be able to get some idea of what businesses and brands are doing to promote breast cancer awareness.

Resource: Getting Your Money's Worth

In honor of Father’s Day, you can honor your father, save money on gifts and support a nonprofit organization you care about ---- by using GoodShop and GoodSearch (it’s been covered by The View, ABC News, The New York Times, CNN and many other press outlets!).

GoodShop.com is an online marketplace which has partnered with more than 1,000 stores (from Amazon to Zales) that donates a percentage of each purchase to your (or your dad’s) favorite nonprofit. It also provides hundreds of coupons and deals and highlights great Father’s Day, gift giving merchants.

Here’s how it works:

1. Go to www.GoodShop.com
2. Designate your favorite cause (you only do this the first time)
3. Click through to your favorite store – shop on their site as you normally would and a percentage of your purchase will go to your cause!

And, here are just a few sample coupons:


Home Depot: Get $10 off orders $100 or more

Golfsmith: 15% off a single item over $50

Tool King: Free Shipping on all orders over $149

Ghirardelli Chocolate: Free shipping with any $50 purchase

Wine.com: Save $5 on your order of $50 or more and 10% off any 3, 6 or 12 month wine club membership


GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo powered search engine that donates about a penny per search to your favorite cause.



Here’s how it works:

1. Go to www.GoodSearch.com
2. Designate your favorite cause
3. Search as you normally would – every time you search, about a penny goes to your cause!

Review: Basa Body Products

I had the privilege of reviewing some Basa Body Products originated from the coast of Kenya. What I love most about these products, not only did they feel good when I used the Natural Coconut Oil Lotion, Basa Body Stick and the Mint Truffle Soap, they are made up organic virgin coconut oil, meaning there aren't unnecessary chemicals that are harsh to your skin.

The Natural Coconut Oil (100%) Lotion soothes the skin once it is applied. I felt the lotion absorbed into my skin. It also smells great. Not only to smooth skin, the Natural Coconut Oil fights aging with natural antioxidants.

Basa Body Stick is more of a balm instead of a lotion -- not for the lips, but for elbows, knuckles and hands. I tested it by rubbing some on my hands. I felt as if they were being massaged by the Basa Body Stick. My hands felt relaxed and soothed.

Imagine my surprise when I smelled a scent of chocolate as I opened the Basa Body products. What I saw was a Mint Truffle Soap! Being a chocoholic, I thought this was one of the most unique products I have ever seen. Not only does the soap moisturize the skin, your senses get stimulated. Very refreshing.

More information, visit: http://www.basabody.com.

Two important and exciting things you need to know:

1. Anyone that purchases any Basa Body or Coast Coconut Farms product
by May 12 will automatically be entered into our giveaway and will
have the chance to win one of three prizes: 1) a $250 Disney Gift
Card, 2) a $150 amazon.com gift card, and 3) a $100 Target gift card.
(You will also be entered if they make a cash donation of $20 or
more.)

2. Between now and May 12, when you use the promotion code
"momitforward," you will receive an additional 10% off Kiss Me pack
purchases. This is a great Mother's Day item for now less than $30!