As part of its holiday Believe campaign, Macy’s has declared today, Friday, December 12 as the sixth annual National Believe Day. The Believe campaign is devoted to embracing the season’s spirit of generosity and kindness toward others. To honor this special day, Macy’s and Make-A-Wish will grant more than 50 “Wishes Across America” to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Macy’s Believe campaign invites customers to drop their stamped letters, addressed to “Santa at The North Pole,” in the Santa Mail letterbox at their local Macy’s. New this year, customers can also go online to create and send their letters to Santa. For each letter received through December 24, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish® up to $1 million, to help grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.
In celebration of National Believe Day, Macy’s is offering a double donation. For every letter received in-store and online on Friday, December 12 only, Macy’s will donate an additional $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to an extra $1 million, above the existing $1 million campaign goal.
A wish is a moving and magical experience for a Make-A-Wish® child, their loved ones and the volunteers who rally to grant the wish. This year, Americans nationwide are invited to join Macy’s and Make-A-Wish® to see wish celebrations unfold here. Come experience the videos, tweets and pictures of wishes coming true all over America. Participate by sending a special message via social media using the hashtags #MacysBelieve and the child’s unique hashtag like #ChelseaIL for our Chicago makeover at Macy’s.
Spread the word and drop off/go online today to get your letters to Santa at Macy’s and donate to Make-A-Wish. A Win-Win!
Speaking of wishes, I saw UPS’ #wishesdelivered campaign on Loop Looks. And, I have to share it with you!
Every time you tweet or Instagram a wish for someone else (until December 31st) and use the hashtag #WishesDelivered and tag @UPS they will donate $1 to one of their charity partners (up to $100K). Don’t have Twitter or Instagram? You can submit your wish manually on the #WishesDelivered site. They say, “The best thing about wishes is being a part of making them come true.” That’s why UPS is delivering memorable moments that will last well beyond the holiday season. Inspired by a wish? Share it with friends! Or, get in on the fun and share a wish of your own.
Everyone has wishes for the holidays, but it is a good time of year to remember those less fortunate than us. Imagine you wished for a coat to stay warm this winter or food for a nice holiday meal. Many people do. I took Erin’s lead and wished for food for Chicago families with a donation to the Chicago Food Depository.
I hope the @FoodDepository meets their goals and is able to help Chicago families this year! #wishesdelivered @ups via @looplooks
— Erica Agran (@EAgran) December 10, 2014
How about you? What wish will you tweet to raise $1 for charity? Or maybe you prefer Instagram. You can take a photo that portrays your wish (a basket of food… toys for kids) or a photo of you holding a sign that says #wishesdelivered with the hashtag and @UPS in the caption.
Want to see what other people have wished for? Visit the UPS #WishesDelivered site and be sure to tell me in the comments what your wish is this year!
Speaking of cool ways to give back (and in this case – maybe get back), don’t forget to check out Passports with Purpose travel blogger raffle and All The Happy Things’ Pink Friday giveaway. In both cases a donation of just $10 gets you a giveaway entry to win many awesome prizes! Passports for Purpose raises money for Sustainable Harvest International this year and all of the money raised by All The Happy Things goes to support breast cancer survivors’ bucket list wishes. All prizes for both raffles were donated. How cool is that?
What are you doing to do good this holiday season?
OK – tick tock folks. Time is running out, but there are still great deals for the holidays. Don’t forget to check ebates (lots of extra cash back deals) and Active Junky before you buy! Also check Amex and Paypal for immediate cashback offers when you use their payment method.
- Need kids/baby gifts? Get $20 off $100 or $50 off $200 plus free shipping over $75 from Giggle with code CHEER 14 through 12/15.
- Get 15% off on new Finds’ fave Wrawp raw wraps with code Holiday through 12/31. Get the seasonal Persimmon Delight wraps before they are gone!
- Save 30% on sale items and 40% off clearance items at Club Monaco with code SALEONSALE.
- Get 30% off all (new) Jimmy Bar mini orders with code JIMMYINYOURSTOCKING at Jimmy Bar online!
- Check out awesome sportwear deals at Active Gear Up. New customers get $10 off with this link.
- Get 20% off your purchase of eco friendly recycled running gear from Finds’ Fave Atayne with the code ericafinds-2014.
- Get 20% off at Finds’ Fave Apera bags – no code needed.
- Get 20% off all Infinity Straps and DVDs with the code ERICAAGRAN.
- Get 15% off on your order from Viewsport with the code holidays2014 and free shipping over $30 through 12/20! Seriously, these sweat activated ts are such fun gifts. Go get some!
- Get $5 off any GiftPak from RacePak with code ericafindsgiftpak.
- Get 20% off on 3 items or 10% off on 2 items at TrailHeads with code THB3G203 plus all US orders ship for free with promo code SHIPFREE.
- Get 20% off on FlipBelt with code CHIC20 through 12/25.
- Save 15% at prAna with code pspf14ef.
- Get 25% off on an order from Clubs Galore – great holiday gift ideas at many price points with code BF25OFF through 12/31.
- Get $15 off your first order from Goldbely – great regional food gifts – with code friedtwinkie2. Then refer friends and get $15 more in credit, too!
- Check out awesome, healthy foods The FEED + get $5 for checking it out + $10 free goodies if you spend $25
- 20% off all online purchases from Newton Running with discount code BCORPHOLIDAY at during checkout any time before December 22. Newton Running will donate $5 to B Lab for every pair purchased with this code.
- sweetriot is offering a 35% discount on their products purchased online. Use promo code blabholidayriot at checkout to receive the discount. Offer is not valid to riot club membership
- Gilt City has awesome national and local (major city) deals at the moment on many things. Keep an eye for fun/different holiday gifts!
- Get groceries delivered in one hour from Instacart and get $10 off first order + free delivery. (Plus $5 for every friend you refer up to $25, too!)
- One King’s Lane is having awesome limited time sales on everything you need for your home and more!
- Get up to 50% off on hotel rooms with Travel Pony plus new users get a $35 off credit to use on hotel stays of over $200.
- Check out a ton of great sales and coupons on all of your active gear and get cash back with Active Junky.
- Check out Hautelook. Hello… flash sales from Nordstom/Nordstrom Rack
- Do you have an American Express Card? Sign up for Amex Offers for great easy to use offers. Just click and buy and your account is credited
- Check out great local deals at Groupon. And don’t miss new Groupon Coupons! More to come on that soon.
- Buy one get one free on boots for fall with code BOGO plus free 2nd day shipping and free returns at Heels.com.
- Check out awesome deals on athletic gear and trips from The Clymb. Act fast deals are up for a limited time. Start with Active Junky to get an additional 12% cash back.
- Get 50% off your first outfit at Fabletics. I LOVE mine!
- Save 25% on EnergyBits with code EricaFinds.
Happy weekend all! We are catching up with a lot of friends and trying to keep up the fitness levels to battle the holiday bulge this weekend – oh and celebrating Hanukkah, too!
What are you up to this weekend?
PS. Don’t forget my great giveaways!
*Please note: This post contains some affiliate/referral links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Some are just good deals I found and shared. Either way, you win!
