WAF’s Friday Finds

We’re starting a new feature this week. It’s our Friday Finds and it spotlights stuff we like. From fellow women bloggers, to great deals, books and businesses, every Friday tune in to Women at Forty to discover our latest finds.  Take notes, this is the stuff we like this week…

Heifer International – We’ve been long time fans and supporters of this unique organization which empowers women, families and communities around the world.  They give families a hand-up by providing gifts of livestock and training. Heifer’s catalog allows you to choose gifts of livestock, flocks of geese or even trees. A little known fact – Heifer also supports needy families and communities right here in the states. To learn more about Heifer International, visit them at www.heifer.org.

Make Under my Life – Great site by a Chicagoan named Jess. She’s a jewelry designer going through a life makeunder. What’s a makeunder? In her own words “I use this term to describe any action that improves one’s life through addition by subtraction. For example, every Friday I get rid of something that I don’t need, use, or love anymore.” I’ve always liked the idea of addition by subtraction and really gravitate toward the concept of choosing one day each week to do it. Check out Jess’ site at www.makeundermylife.com.

Groupon – Groupon is a collective bargaining group that provides deep discounts on everything from Honey Baked Ham to helicopter rides. Each day they feature a deal at an “unbeatable price.” The deal is emailed to you and if you get in on it before it’s sold out, you’ve got yourself, well, a deal. Last week in Atlanta, it was a complete dental visit and cleaning for $49. Today, it’s a helicopter Tour for $40. Deals differ by city, so visit www.groupon.com, select your city and see what deals are in store for you.

If you’d like to submit a site, book or business to Friday Finds, email us at contribute@womenatforty.com.