justsomethingimade.com —  Just Something I Made blog is a place where I can share the ongoing supply of ideas that generate constantly in my little head. I am Cathe Holden, wife of a wonderful man named Jeff and mother to three teenagers 14-17 years in age. Our family lives on one little acre on the quiet outskirts of Petaluma, California.

charitywings.org —  Once upon a time there was a Traveling Princess named Elena who loved to scrapbook and craft and also had a background in event planning and fundraising. In 2005 she attended an amazing scrapbooking event for Susan G. Komen and realized that this was her calling and exactly what she wanted to do. With the help of three good friends she started Scrapbook Royalty. Putting her fundraising and event planning talents to work, she began raising money and awareness for noble causes.

theportableplayhouse.org —  We are a nonprofit organization which provides a specialized and unique art program to pediatric units in hospitals and outpatient cancer centers. We create a happy, healthy environment for children & women to help nourish their spirit through artistic expression.  

conkerrcancer.org — ConKerr Cancer started when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer in 2002 and she began making pillowcases to brighten up his hospital room and to put a smile on his face.  He loved it and so she began making pillowcases for other children on the Oncology Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.Since then the pillowcase project, A Case for Smiles, has grown in amazing ways.  We have provided nearly 430,000 pillowcases made by thousands of volunteers from across North America and in South Africa.  School groups, sewing circles, church groups and fabric stores have all pitched in and are making pillowcases for the kids.  An exciting new program has been to take fabric and sewing machines to hospitals and sew with the patients and their families.ConKerr Cancer has been able to make amazing progress towards fulfilling our goal of making hospital stays as pleasant as possible for chronically ill children and their parents.  Simultaneously the pillowcase project has fostered a spirit of community and volunteer service in communities across North America.  Unfortunately the number of sick children never ends, and we must continue to expand our efforts to help brighten patients’ lives and raise awareness about childhood cancer.

unclefunchicago.com — We're in the business of helping people have fun. We can't tell you how many people we've set back on the right track to simple wholesome fun and enjoyment. But we CAN tell you that we helped the dancing bear pictured below. When he first came to us, he was just a shadow of his former self. That's because he was using this method of having fun. But after visiting Uncle Fun's store, as you can see, he's happy now.

chefsolivemix.com —  Sacramento will be getting a dose of fresh, quality olive oil by late November, said Lisa Paskaly, owner of the Chef’s Olive Mix in Old Sacramento. The store, located on the corner of Second and J streets, will be what Paskaly described as an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting room, where customers will be able to sample oils and purchase bottles to take home. Bottles of olive oil, available in three different sizes, will range from $9-$16, and many types will be sold, including over 30 different extra virgin olive oils, as well as exotic flavors and organics. They will arranged from mild to medium to intense flavors. Fresh olives, cheeses, salads and hors d’oeuvre plates will also be available. Paskaly, a former dental hygienist, said that she has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Even in the face of a sluggish economy, she said that she is confident her business will do well. “If you make it fun and enjoyable, you can do great,” she said. “I hope to be one of those success stories in a down economy.” Paskaly came to Sacramento from Florida in 2005 2009 for work. She said that she loves living here because of Sacramento’s lively and social atmosphere. Living here, she made a wealth of connections and established herself among the professional community.  

kokocandles.com —  welcome to [ kokocandles ], a completely customized party favor experience. add the touch of handmade candles to your special day, and make your favors a treasure your guest will remember forever. our favors selections are also ideal for other occasions such as bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, anniversary parties, and gifts!

piecebypiece.org —     Our mission is to empower residents in the underserved communities of Los Angeles by giving this disadvantaged community the tools, marketable skills and self-confidence to assume more responsibility for their future.    

sayyestohoboken.com — Hi there! I'm Liz Stanley. Born and raised a New Yorker, plus a few newlywed years in charming Hoboken, I now live in the fairytale city of San Francisco with my husband and son. This blog is a collection of simple ideas for making your home and life more crafty and stylish.

coatsandclark200years.com —  Here is the story of how we began and our history from generation to generation. Join us in our celebration and share your sewing story - it's the thread that joins us together.