coasting along

If you want something quirky and unique for your coffee table, then look no further. These coasters are handmade from individually folded and glued strips of recycled magazine. They are then varnished to make them heatproof and waterproof. Each set of coasters from non-profit charity The Lifestart Foundation, includes the name of the person who made them and a little about their life. All the profits from the sales of the coasters go towards helping those living in challenging situations in Vietnam. Recycled Magazine Set of coasters $12 USD.

all that glitters

Get yourself a special pair of spangly and sparkly shoes! These glittery shoes are available in a range of glorious colours from online store TOMS.

Not only do you get an amazing new pair of shoes, but with every purchase TOMS will buy a pair of shoes for a child in need. As of September 2010, TOMS has given over one million pairs of new shoes to children in need around the world!

Silver and Blue Women's Glitters $54USD

a little bit of love goes a long way

Do you want to give back? Then what are you waiting for -  get yourself a Mudlove Charity Band.

A Mudlove band is made of clay, is waterproof, adjustable and totally cute. But most importantly, each band bought gives an African clean drinking water for a year. Buy yourself and your friends an armful as they come in a variety of colours and words and at only $5USD they are an inexpensive way to make a difference.

Check out the Mudlove website for more details.