I wouldn't mind a sparkly diamond and a trip to Hawaii for Mother's Day, but a big cup of coffee made with beans sold to raise up the lot of American families would make me feel pretty good too (and at a much lower price).
My favorite political organization, MomsRising, has come up with a kick ass gift idea: caffeine for a cause. I'll buy coffee for no cause at all except my own strong addiction, so buying it to help further an agenda I care deeply about is a no-brainer. MomsRising has enlisted Farley's Coffee to make a special MomsRising blend for Mother's Day. They'll use the profits for projects (including a free Mother's Day ecard) to help further the goal of bringing millions of people, who all share a common concern about the need to build a more family-friendly America, together as a non-partisan force for 2008 and beyond. This grassroots, online effort is mobilizing mothers, and all who have mothers, across America as a cohesive force for change on issues such as healthcare for all kids, high quality childcare, and realistic and fair wages for mothers. Started in May 2006, MomsRising already has over 50,000 citizen members, as well as more than fifty (and growing) aligned national organizations, working together to create positive solutions for the future.
You can order coffee alone, with a Motherhood Manifesto book (which is a great read, especially on Mom's Day). Get yer coffee now and get high off helping make positive change. What better time to start than on Mother's Day?
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