charities + causes

When Rosetta mission scientists landed the Philae on a comet, we cheered...until we noticed that one of the project scientists was wearing a bowling shirt covered in...strippers with guns? Huh? Luckily, there's a Kickstarter (already fun…

Tomorrow may be Cyber Monday, but it's also World AIDS Day . Which means it's an awesome opportunity to do some extra good when you shop, and at one of our favorite places too, the Apple store. All this week through December 7, Apple wil…

I'm a runner. I hit that road year round, no matter the weather. And I live in New England. Trust me when I say I've heard every version of "you're nuts" about this, especially come wintertime. Hey, some frozen mornings, I question my sa…

We always love seeing what the cool dads of the world are up to, because not only are they pretty awesome at this whole child-rearing thing, they've got some great ideas about how to make the world a better place. In fact, that's the goa…

Another case of style meeting substance: ONA Bags , the makers of ever-cool camera bags and accessories, has partnered with non-profit charity: water to create a new ONA camera strap called Sahel . The leather strap is of course stylish,…

Everyone has a story. And one excellent nonprofit called the 100 Cameras project is using photography to help kids around the globe tell theirs. The organization is made up of a team of volunteers who work with children worldwide, teachi…

When you combine Star Wars, philanthropy, and the chance to actually be in the next Star Wars movie, you just might have the best Vader's Day gift ever. Because you might know that Vader is German for father, right? Either way, hopefully…

As much as we're excited to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer with a little beach and barbeque, we want to be sure to acknowledge the members of our military who, along with their families, have sacrificed so much…

For the past few weeks, New York City has been awash in giant Easter eggs, in a brilliant (if a little time-consuming for me) social-media-meets-installation-art campaign for Fabergé called The Big Egg Hunt . It brought eager New Yorkers…

I'll admit that I've grown quite attached to my phone and all that I can do with it, but thanks to the UNICEF Tap Project , my phone can do some real good while I'm otherwise occupied (or waiting for new Candy Crush lives). Through March…

This light bulb might not look like it's all that special, but it really, really is. Because now until March 29, IKEA will donate $1 from the sale of each one of their LED light bulbs to light up refugee camps worldwide. I have such trem…

Ever since my kids started elementary school, I have always tried to volunteer and chaperone whenever possible, especially in these years that the kids still actually want me to be there. But with many different opportunities to help out…

If you're like us, you're on a tech organization rampage right now, like backing up data , organizing digital photos , and getting rid of those cord tangles once and for all. Or at least until February. But before you close the curtain o…

As we begin putting our site to rest for a long winter's nap (or at least until the kids wake us up at 5 am tomorrow) I started looking at all the outrageous Christmas light show videos on YouTube, knowing how much my kids would love to …

If you're the type who uses your Instagram and Facebook accounts to share photos of delicious meals that you've enjoyed at fab restaurants, now you can use new iPhone app Feedie to post your food photos and do more good than just making …

Ready to upgrade to the new iPhone 5S , and wondering what to do with your current iPhone? You might be surprised to learn what it's worth, even if you've been hanging onto your early iPhone 4 like me. Here's the scoop on five smart ways…

Oh Appy Day! is our ongoing feature giving you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. Last week, our editor had the chance to talk to Andre Agassi. My favorite app is called Over 40 . It's not only a flas…

I absolutely adore my iPhone, which is why I want to feel the same way about my iPhone case. I really want adequate protection but it still has to look pretty and fit my style--that goes double for my tween daughter, who can be a little …

Like so many of you, I'm committed to supporting my kids' school. Whether it's volunteering my time in the classroom, designing yearbook pages, or just sending permission slips back on time, I'm happy to do what I can. And for the next f…

File this one under tech being used for good and not evil: watches designed to change the world. And look pretty sweet doing it. In the spirit of Toms Shoes , Sevenly , Wink Bags , and other businesses created in order to donate products…

Social media can do wonders in pulling people together in support of a common cause. We've seen its impact on helping victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes , the Boston Marathon bombings and other catastrophic events. And for years, music ha…

Along with doing what we can to support the people still struggling in Oklahoma after tornadoes struck recently--and then again just this weekend--we've also been doing what we can to reassure our kids that they are safe and protected, e…

While we adore Instagram , we still approach the Facebook takeover of Instagram with a healthy dose skepticism. Still, the network only seems to be growing, and the fact that there are so many cool things people are doing with their feed…

As a military spouse, I've had first hand experience with military charities, especially when my husband was deployed. Thanks to technology, it's easy to give back. All it takes is a simple click to donate to these worthy causes in honor…