Five Dollars a month to any organization you choose

I know all eyes are on Haiti and yes they need our help. Remember there are  organizations right here that are gettig the job done a $5.00 donation once a month doesn't hurt anyone. What's that a latte? If a 1000 of us donated that $5.00 on a regular basis then these small organizations that are getting the job done can continue. Heck take $25.00 a month and spread it around. Start your kids in the habit of giving by having them make a $5.00 donation once a month, its a great feeling and a wonderful habit to teach them when they are young.

During Hurricane Katrina we donated a BILLION Dollars to the Red Cross. Have you heard anything else about it?

Here are three great organizations that know how to stretch a dollar.

http://baitulsalaam.net/ Domestic Violence Shelter in Georgia. This lady had been working in the DV movement for years way before it become popular.
               
http://www.culturalcup.com/  Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona   The food bank was started out of this lady's livingroom because she saw a need and felt she had to do something.

http://www.singletonmoms.org/  This organization should be copied around the country. They provide support for single moms with cancer.

Jay Z Rihanna and Bono perform Watch and donate for Haiti

Jay Z, Bono and Rihanna unite for a great performance. Watch the view and donate. Wyclef who is haitian will get the money on the ground and in the hands of those who can help alot faster than its moving now.

Click the link to view and donate:
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978010480&grpId=3659174697243100&nav=Groupspace

Birthstone Collection and Gemstone of the Month Collection.

I will start doing a Birthstone of the month piece every month this year using the Traditional Birthstone Chart. If you would like something from one of the other birthstone charts left me know.

My longtime customers know I used to do a Gemstone set per month with a Pendant and Earrings so they didn't have to worry about matching the set. I will restart this service doing ten sets per month, then its on to the next month. If you'd like to be included sign up to follow my blog to receive notices as soon as I post them. When they'e gone, they're gone.

Birthstone Of The Month Jewelry for New Year

I going to do birthstone jewelry for each month using the Traditional Chart. I have a lot of other kinds of charts so if you have something else in mind email me. I have some examples of pieces I done before.

This is the Ice Princess. I donated her to my daughter's school for their annual auction. Beautiful Marquise of Aquamarine, my birthstone. She sold for $275.

This ring was a huge square cut of African Amethyst it sold at the same auction for $350.00.

I have some beautiful garnet I will add shortly so signup to receive notice of when its added.