IN THE GYM
A Cool Carryall
New Balance’s Lace Up for the Cure Yoga Duffel ($38) is the ultimate workout bag for a woman on the go. With straps to secure your yoga mat underneath it, spacious compartments for shoes and damp clothes, and pockets to store your cell phone, jewelry and more, this bag adds convenience and style to your workout regimen.
To Benefit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Fifteen percent of the bag’s wholesale sales will go to the organization.
To Buy: Go to www.nbwebexpress.com
The Time Traveller
|
Get focused on losing weight with the MioPINK Shape Select watch ($109.99). It features the company’s signature 3500 Calorie Countdown monitor, which can help you lose a pound a week. Plus, the watch also has a heart rate monitor that doesn’t require a chest strap, in addition to a stop watch, alarm and more.
To Benefit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Ten percent of the retail sales price of each watch sold will be donated to the organization.
To Buy: The watch can be purchased online exclusively at www.amazon.com
IN THE OFFICE
Pink That’s Read All Over
|
PDAs may be all the rage right now, but if you still just like having things in writing, Day-Timer’s Pink Ribbon Personal Planner ($49.99) is for you. Beyond its pink leather exterior lay weekly and monthly calendar pages (all themed with pink ribbons), a notepad pocket, plenty of storage space and more. Perfect for when you’re on the go.
To Benefit: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Ten percent of the final sale of each planner will be donated to the organization.
To Buy: Go to www.daytimer.com
Do The Write Thing
PaperMate’s Pink Ribbon FlexGrip Elite pen ($9.99 for a dozen) prints in black, but will have you thinking pink every time you pick it up.
To Benefit: For every pen sold, PaperMate will donate ten cents through December 31, 2008 to City of Hope, a cancer research foundation. PaperMate hopes to raise up to $200,000.
To Buy: Go to Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax and CVS.
AT HOME
Best in the Tool Chest
Our favorite feature on Tomboy Tools’ Pink for a Purpose hammer ($14.95) is its magnetized nail groove that picks up the nail and holds it into place. (No more nicked thumbs!) It also has a comfy, contoured rubber grip that nicely fits your palm.
To Benefit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Three dollars from the sale of each hammer will be donated to the organization.
To Buy: To purchase, go to www.tomboytools.com
Do-Right Doggie
|
There was no end to the amount of smiles and laughs that Multipet International’s pink Loofa Dog brought to everyone who picked him up at the Essence office. Trouble is, this foot-long-plus, soft, pink pup that lets out a slow honk when you squeeze him isn’t for people -- it’s for your pet to play with. Available in three sizes (12 inches, 18 inches and 24 inches for $3.99 - $8.99)
To Benefit: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Five percent of the proceeds from the sale of this product will be donated to this organization.
To Buy: Check out PetSmart, PETCO, Pet Supplies Plus, Walgreens, CVS, Price Chopper, Weis Markets and Stop ‘n Shop.
Lovin’ from the Oven
|
Sure, you’re not about to toss your regular, rectangular, 13 by 9 inch baking pan. But for special occasions (anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine’s Day), why not pick up KitchenAid’s Silicone Heart-Shaped Cake Pan ($15.99). In addition to its cute shape, it’s also flexible, so you can pop out the cake more easily.
To Benefit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Ten percent of the product will be donated to the organization.
To Buy: To purchase, go to www.kitchenaid.com
ON THE GO
A Little Ms. Fix-It
|
If you’re carrying around the world in your purse, the SwissCard Pink by Victorinox Swiss Army ($30) might help cut down on some clutter. This credit-card sized, pink, all-in-one device puts many tools (including scissors, a nail file, tweezers, a pen, a screwdriver and more) at your fingertips when you’re in a pinch.
To Benefit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure. One dollar and fifty cents from the sale of each pink SwissCard during the fall and holiday season will be donated to the organization.
To Buy: Go to www.swissarmy.com
The New Pop Star
Okay, so the Tic Tacs (79 cents) inside of this translucent pink box are not pink. Still, purchasing a little box of them will make a big difference.
To Benefit: CancerCare, a national non-profit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. One hundred thousand dollars from the sale of the pink packaged Tic Tacs will be donated to CancerCare.
To Buy: Stores nationwide.
The Shirt On Your Back
|
Ford Warriors in Pink campaign has the perfect uniform to fight breast cancer. The powerful and courageous faces of warriors are centered on this great-looking, cotton, baby doll T-shirt ($20) from that you can go anywhere.
To Benefit: Susan G. Komen for the Cure. One hundred percent of the net proceeds will go to the organization.
To Buy: Go to www.fordcares.com
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Related Links:
Meet Four Women Beat Breast Cancer »
Would you lose your long locks for a good cause? These ESSENCE staffers did. »
BR]
Know of other great pink products that we didn't list here? Share them below so others can support the cause in October. |
