Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Buy a _____, Impact a Life.

I will be honest and say I really enjoy online shopping... and when I find brands/products that I can buy for myself and they give back, I get even more excited! I'm sure there are many more but I found a new buy one/give one type group tonight that I think is awesome!

Out of Print Clothing


They take classic book covers, many that are now out of print and work with their awesome designers and the publishers to create t-shirts. [side note they even say their shirts are worn and soft - just like an old book!] And besides that I think this is an awesome idea and they have some really cool shirts - for every shirt you purchase a book is donated to Books For Africa and goes to a community in need of literature! Books and helping kids are two of my passions so this organization is a new favorite of mine! And my friends and family can expect some new Out of Print t-shirts soon! 

Of course not to be forgotten - my other favorite buy one/give one groups are TOMS Shoes [I just ordered my sister a pair for her birthday!] who I would LOVE to work for one day! Everything they do is really amazing and how far they have come in a few years is just unbelievable @blakemycoskie the founder and chief shoe giver has an amazing heart and is determined to help every child in the world have a pair of shoes! And their shoes are so cute and verrrry comfortable! The perfect gift for anyone, and of course for yourself! 

Also another new find for myself is an organization ran by one of the Chicago Bulls own - Kyle Korver. He also has an amazing heart and determination to help any and all in need. A lot of his work is with kids [again my soft spot] and he's been very influential in every city his NBA career has taken him. In order to keep his organization running he created a clothing line Seer Outfitters and all of the proceeds from the t-shirts [and now sweatshirts!] goes right back to the Kyle Korver Foundation. Besides having cool designs on the shirts they have meaning! Each shirt is part of Seer message - Together, Living Out the Golden Rule - and they have themes [courage, faith, hope, love, honor, knowledge, peace, respect, strength] and the design goes along with the message of each theme. 

I encourage you all to check each one out! Become a fan/follow on facebook and do some online shopping! Everyone wins when you buy one/give one! 

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