As I mentioned on Friday, today is Giving Tuesday! What is it? #GivingTuesday™ is a campaign to create a national day of giving at the start of the annual holiday season. It celebrates and encourages charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations.
What am I doing for #GivingTuesday? I’m spreading the word about Cycle for Survival. Cycle for Survival is the indoor team cycling event that raises funds for rare cancer research. 100% of the funds go directly to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and are allocated within six months of each event. Events are held in February and March in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, DC, NJ and Miami. I signed up in Chicago again as I had a blast last year! Register for Cycle 2013 by November 30th and help Cycle receive a $100,000 donation for rare cancers – only 44 more bike registrations are needed!! (Oh – I also decided to make charitable gifts to the Red Cross today in honor of Libbie and Guy, because that is what they would like for the holidays. If you have any family members or friends that you are giving charitable gifts in honor of this year for the holidays, consider making them today so that #GiftingTuesday is a success!)
I love finds – of course. And I love cool new things. Daily Candy is one of my “go to” sites for cool places and things (and of course deals!). Now, they are offering fans like me (and you) the opportunity to contribute. Check out DailyCandy Scout, a free mobile app dedicated to the discoveries that readers and fans want to share across the DailyCandy world.
How does it work? You snap pics of people and places that inspire you, submit off-the-cuff photo captions, and compete for bragging rights and prizes from their best-loved brands. Submissions are vetted by the community, winners are chosen by our editors, and weekly challenges include everything from DIY nail art throw downs to street style photo battles. No topic — fashionable, funny, or otherwise — is off the table.
Want to save money on your mobile phone and check out a cool new social marketing approach? Check out Solavei, a new social commerce platform built on the belief that “even a single relationship can make life better for many”. Currently, Solavei offers Members UNLIMITED Voice, Text and Data for only $49/month on T-Mobile’s 4G nationwide network PLUS the opportunity to get credit and earn income by spreading the word through social networking. I don’t know all of the details but my friend, Ken, does – so check out this link and ask him all of your questions! (The executive team here looks solid and it is a cool concept!) Sign up by November 30th to get your 1st month of Solavei Mobile Service FREE!
Here are some “Links I Like” on Managing Holiday Stresses!! The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but things can get pretty stressful when dealing with family, commitments, credit card bills and a barrage of events. Check out some great resources for managing holiday stress and staying healthy through the holiday season:
> 11 Ways to Experience Holiday Joy from Experience Life Magazine and great ideas for Mindful Gifts
> Tips for Coping with Holiday Stress from the Mayo Clinic
> The Health Benefits of Giving Thanks from the Greatist – why thanks is for every day – not just Thanksgiving!
> 5 Tips for Staying Healthy Over The Holidays from Twirlit
> Active.com has a bunch of great articles on staying healthy over the holidays including one on best foods to travel with and ways to keep fit outside of the gym!
Are you all shopped out yet?? I got about a zillion emails for Cyber Monday, Black Friday and everything in between. Here are a few finds I picked out from the masses…
> Want to give good gifts and do good at the same time? Check out Give a Little Bit (More) – gifts that give back at Daily Candy.
> Want custom/photo holiday cards in time for the holidays? Check out these great deals:
– 50% off at Paper Style cards at Gilt City
– $15 for $40 at Storkie from Google Offers. (Also, check out 50% off at Heads Up Puzzle for a custom photo puzzle – if you are into that sort of thing!)
– Over 50% off on cards from Picaboo from Amazon Local
> In Chicago (or planning a visit?), check out this deal that I just bought myself for my upcoming birthday: $85 for a spa day at the Palmer House’s Balance Spa – includes massage, pedicure, pool/spa/sauna plus a three-day pass to the 10,000-square-foot fitness center. (You can also get 3 swedish massages for $139 – a 45% savings and give any deal as a gift!)
> Love iPhone, iPad, etc? Check out this great deal from Bloomspot at iShopNation for accessories and gifts for iPhone and iPad lovers. $38 for $100 of merchandise and great prices!
> Like Living Social deals? All LivingSocial account holders who spend more than $25 on the same LivingSocial account (including promotional Deal Bucks) on Qualifying Purchases from November 18 until December 2, 2012 will receive a promotional code for $10 to be spent from December 23 through January 5, 2013.
> Need a hostess or thank you gift to impress someone? You can’t go wrong with something from Dean & Deluca. Get 20% off of any order over $75 with the code F12HIL20P through Christmas.
OK – that’s all I have for now! I hope that you are having a great week so far. Please don’t forget to “adopt a mile” if you are interested. No money required, just inspiration!