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Nestlé to Partner With FLA to Investigate Child Labor on Cocoa Farms

Nestlé said it will partner with the Fair Labor Association (FLA) to investigate child labor on cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast, which supplies its factories.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: November 29, 2011 at 8:16 am , View Comments

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What 5 Celebs Are Doing to Help Kids

Here’s a quick roundup of five celebrity efforts we think you’ll want to support.

By: Kristin Rawls
Posted: November 25, 2011 at 11:34 am , View Comments

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Keep It Green Holidays: Tips for a Planet-Friendly Party

If you’re throwing a holiday party, here are some must-do steps to keep your festivities planet-friendly.

By: Melissa Mansfield
Posted: November 23, 2011 at 7:24 am , View Comments

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Avoid Charitable Burnout: 10 Tips for Giving Without the Guilt

Yes, it’s the season of giving, but that doesn’t mean you should give to every charity that knocks on your door. We asked our panel of experts to weigh in on their tips.

By: Allison Ellis
Posted: November 23, 2011 at 6:33 am , View Comments

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‘Eat, Fry, Love’: A Turkey Fryer Fire Cautionary Tale [VIDEO]

The tongue-in-cheek video is filled with comical turkey mayhem, extremely fake fire and Shatner chucking a turkey fryer.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: November 21, 2011 at 7:56 am , View Comments

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Not So Into the Holidays This Year? 5 Great Ways to Get Inspired

Step out of those grumpy pants and slip into the true spirit of the season. Here’s how.

By: Allison Ellis
Posted: November 21, 2011 at 6:15 am , View Comments

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Salvation Army Bell Ringers to Take Digital Donations

The Salvation Army is going digital for Christmas solicitations. While the iconic bell and red kettle will still be around, bell ringers will also carry a mobile payment device that will accept credit card donations for shoppers who don’t cash on-hand.

By: Kaleena Thompson
Posted: November 17, 2011 at 9:17 am , View Comments

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Doing Good While Shopping

Here are some examples of ways one can start to shop for gifts that can help spread the giving a little bit further this year.

By: beckygarrison
Posted: November 17, 2011 at 8:06 am , View Comments

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‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Builds 7 Homes in Joplin, Mo.

Ten thousand volunteers signed up to help build the houses, along with multiple contractors and hundreds of skilled tradesmen who also joined the project. The goal? Build seven homes in seven days.

By: Ann Swindell
Posted: November 17, 2011 at 7:23 am , View Comments

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5 Ways to Involve Your Children in Charity Work

How do we, as parents, involve the little ones in our lives in serving those who are less fortunate? Here are five easy ways to pass the charity gene on to your children.

By: Karen Huber
Posted: November 15, 2011 at 9:00 am , View Comments

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