great suggestions. I have 29gifts.org listed in the blog and of course we love heartishot.com around here! Sahara Damore is a member of this community and has been featured on DarynKagan.com.
I love etsy.com. You are able to support local artists, in all types of mediums, or support ones that interest you! You can also support ones that donate part of their procedes to charities.
Others:
http:http://www.hekimaplace.org of course! A great organization that helps girl children orphaned by HIV/AIDS receive an education in Kenya. http://www.networkforgood.org - an easy way to become involved with donating or voluteering to specific organizations http://www.idealist.org - a great community that connects people together and allows you to become more active in giving!
Erin, 2009 made me grow up. I had to seek me last year and then correct some of the things. But I know that I took a step forward even though life tried to keep me back.
I am not MAD at 2009!
Every year ends in a mixture of emotions for those reflecting upon it. 2009 seems to be one of those years. I have heard people emphatically say “goodbye to 2009”. The year has brought to some great joy and to other great pain…