TBF SHOPS: Forever21 Gives to JAPAN!

Of course I had to get a little somethin' somethin' for my hubby <3

Prior to crossing the border today, I got a mention from m.bellish via Twitter that Forever21 would be giving 100% of every dollar spent online toward the earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. 

How amazing is that? If you've been reading my blog long enough or know me personally, you know my addiction with shopping at Forever21 and even more, how much I absolutely LOVE Japan. So naturally, I jumped at this opportunity to be able to shop and give at the same time. The images above are some of the purchases I made - some of them have actually been sold out since my purchase and are no longer on the site - YAY! 

As a consumer, I've never seen something as thoughtful and generous as what Forever21 has done today. I hope it serves as an example to other stores of how they can use their power for good by working together with their customers to help the rest of the world.

Thankful for my blessings in order to bless others,

Justine

BE PREPARED

Most of us who have lived in Vancouver all our lives have never felt the fear of experiencing a disaster like the ones that have happened in other parts of the world (ie. The Philippines last year, and Japan this year) but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be prepared, in case it does happen one day.

It can all be very overwhelming but the Government of Canada has made it a little easier for us by providing straightforward and important information to help us get started.

Here are some links to help you navigate through some of their resources:

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/_fl/rthqks-eng.pdf

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/knw/kt/kt-eng.aspx

HELP JAPAN

Canadians wishing to help support relief efforts underway are encouraged to contribute by:

• Donating online
• Calling 1-800-418-1111
• By texting the word ASIA to 30333 to make a one-time donation of $5*
• By contacting their local Red Cross office. Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross, earmarked “Japan Earthquake/Asia-Pacific Tsunami” and mailed to the Canadian Red Cross National Office, 170 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2P2.

* A one-time donation of $5 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Standard messaging rates and additional fees may apply to donation texts. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. This service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of theCanadian Red Crossby the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.mobilegiving.ca. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to 30333.

More information can be found at: http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=38380&tid=001

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