Cuddle Kind: Dolls and Prints

Cuddle Kind: Dolls and Prints Having a goal of supplying 1 million meals each year, Cuddle Kind donates 10 meals to kids needing each hand-knit doll marketed. Made with soft, premium cotton, every doll is handmade by women artisans in Peru, providing them with a sustainable, fair trade income. Looking for nursery or kids' room decor? You can also buy prints comprising each doll's favourite inspirational quote, and each print sold provides five meals.



Krochet Kids: Hats and Accessories Founded by three longtime friends from Washington State, Krochet Kids enables women in Northern Uganda and Peru by teaching a simple ability: crochet. By supplying work, education and mentorship, the company attempts to interrupt the cycle of poverty. Look to them for hot, vibrant headwear and accessories for the entire family.  



Sydney Paige: Backpacks and Accessories Buy a back pack from Sydney Paige, and they will donate a backpack stuffed with school supplies to a kid in need. The company also sells lunch bags, pencil cases, books and other accessories and donates a matching item for every one sold. Their stylish, high-quality products are made from 100% cotton wool, recycled 600D polyester and/or natural leather.



Roma Boots: Rain Boots Giving poverty the boot: That is the assignment of Roma Boots, who devotes a pair of rain boots to a kid in need -- particularly those living in wet or cold climates -- for each pair sold. Plus, 10% of all sales proceeds goes to the Roma for All Foundation, which can help educate children in disadvantaged communities. Roma's boots for kids and grownups are made from natural rubber and feature a quick-dry cotton liner and a three-layer insole for comfort.



Yoobi: School Supplies Many children in the U.S. do not have access to basic school supplies unless instructors provide them --   and each teacher spends about $485 of his or her own money for classroom supplies every year. For each item you buy from Yoobi, they'll donate an item to your classroom in need. The organization's colorful products include pencils, pens, notebooks, staplers, scissors and a whole lot more.



Hand in Hand: Soaps, Scrubs and More Every year, countless deaths brought on by poor water quality and hygiene can be prevented by handwashing and clean water. That is why Hand in Hand donates a bar of soap and supplies a month of fresh water for children needing each and every product purchased. The business also prides itself on utilizing natural ingredients developed and harvested in a sustainable, eco-friendly way.



The Company Store: Home Decor You can buy everything from bedding to furniture to dress from The Business Store -- and you can feel good your purchase is making a positive impact. Throughout the entire year, the company supports many different organizations that help families and children in need. In the past, they've donated thousands of comforters to displaced children throughout their Buy One, Give 1 program, and they have provided pajamas, blankets, sheets and more to the South Florida and New York chapters of Ronald McDonald House.



Smile Squared: Toothbrushes While hosting dental clinics at orphanages and community centres in Guatemala, Smile Squared's founders recognized that many of the children had preventable dental problems, and some did not even have access to a toothbrush. For each and every dishwasher offered, the business now donates a toothbrush (manufactured from sustainable, biodegradable bamboo) to a child in need. Smile Squared has donated toothbrushes to children in all 50 states, along with 24 other countries.  



MiiR: Water Bottles Every hydration product MiiR sells -- from bottles to tumblers to pint cups --  enables one individual through clean water for an entire calendar year. Produced of medical-grade stainless steel, their bottles are BPA free, feature a perfect-seal lid to stop escapes and come in lots of fun colors --  perfect for the kiddos.



MiiR: Bikes On a visit to Liberia in 2011, MiiR's founder detected a shortage of practical and inexpensive transportation in the country. In response, the company produced a bicycle line to help give bikes to people in need, and has since provided bicycle access to over 3,000 people around the globe.   MiiR sells several bicycle styles for adults, plus one for developing tykes that comes with a flexible stem and seatpost.



Bombas: High-Performance Socks Socks would be the number one most-requested item in homeless shelters, and that's why Bombas donates a pair for each pair purchased. The business makes premium performance and comfort socks for men, women and children, but the socks that they give offer something extra special. They're specifically designed for men and women who don't have the luxury of a fresh pair of socks every day, featuring an anti inflammatory treatment to protect against the development of uterus and reinforced seams for increased durability and a longer lifespan.



31 Bits: Jewelry On a visit to Uganda, among 31 Bits' founders discovered that the women in the nation were making incredible jewelry from old newspaper, but they lacked a means to sell it. That inspired her to team up with four buddies to sell the handmade jewelry straight back home, and consequently provide the women with an income. 31 Bits also cares for its own artisans holistically through counselling, medical education, fund training and business mentorships. Shop their colorful Bitsies collection for the small ones, or their wide choice of statement necklaces and stylish bracelets on your own.



Bitsy's Brainfood: Healthy Snacks Making healthy pleasure: That's the motto of Bitsy's Brainfood, whose yummy crackers, biscuits and other snacks are packed with organic fruits and veggies and are a superb source of many vitamins. Through the Give a Bitsy Back program, the organization donates cases of its own goods to communities lacking access to healthful snacks.   Additionally, a part of the proceeds from Bitsy's brand new Smart Crackers (available at Target as part of the Created into Matter collection) goes toward organizations that keep kids happy and active.



TOMS: Shoes and More Perhaps the best known "One for One" company, TOMS got its start by donating a pair of sneakers into a kid in need for every pair sold. Ever since that time, the company has expanded to clothing, bags and sunglasses. Each eyewear purchase provides an eye test and treatment for a person in need, while each bag sold provides a safe birth in a clean atmosphere for a mother and baby.



Baby Teresa: Organic Cotton Baby Clothes For each 100% fair trade organic cotton romper Baby Teresa sells, another is given to a infant in need. Or purchase a blanket, bib or hat, and part of the profits will go toward buying formula for orphanages. Founded by two moms from Australia, the company also donates 25 percent of its profits to charities which empower women during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.



Condition Bags: Backpacks and Totes STATE Bags' founders -- a husband-and-wife duo who also created the Nation Roads Foundation to encourage children in New York City --  noticed that countless children in town were carrying their possessions around in trash bags. They formed STATE to cover the issue by devoting a backpack full of schools supplies for every bag sold.   The biggest impact happens at the company's Bag Drop events: motivational rallies where children leave with both a new backpack and a revived belief in themselves.



Better World Books: New and Used Books Over 1 million books end up in landfills every year, while countless millions of individuals who want books don't have them. By collecting discarded used books and selling them online, Better World Books has transformed more than 30 million books into more than $8 million in funding for education and literacy programs globally.



BOGO Bowl: Premium Pet Food Don't forget about your furry family members. Buy a bag of dog or cat food from BOGO Bowl, and they'll give a bag to an animal shelter, rescue group or puppy pantry. The company's high-quality food comprises protein as the primary ingredient, without any byproducts or artificial flavors.

Measure Outside

Measure Outside The inviting backyard has space for dining, entertaining and relaxing outside, using an upgraded 1960s modern color palette that features lime green, black, white and tones of cool blues.



Much-Needed Shade This opinion in the pool appears toward the rear of the house and great room interior highlights the backyard covered patio with seating area that provides relief in the desert sun.



Eye-Catching Shade A lime green sofa covered with a durable exterior fabric sits above a black and white reversible outdoor rug, providing a comfortable spot to sit and enjoy serene desert views, see with guests, or even see the patio's outdoor-rated TV onto a telescoping bracket.



Tons of Table Space White coffee tables using a wire cage design and an range of easy-to-move side tables provide flexibility and tabletop space when entertaining in the backyard.



Added Comfort and Style a set of outdoor cushions with stripes and a whimsical bird theme add color, comfort and feel to this attractive covered patio constructed for relaxing and entertaining.



Smart Attributes In-ceiling speakers that are a part of the home's audio/visual system and 3-blade ceiling fans who operate by remote control add to the enjoyment of the covered patio.



Perfect Flow Looking out of the covered terrace to the home's master bedroom, there's a solid connection with the backyard and the fantastic indoor/outdoor flow.



Statement Seating A contemporary hanging basket seat done in black wicker offers an eye-catching focus, with an outdoor pillow and cushions added for comfort.



View TV Outside Under the covered terrace's sleek outdoor-rated TV that provides the sharpest, brightest picture in almost any lighting and climate state sits a industrial chic grey console table that provides a spot for resting beverages and a planter that adds a touch of nature. Decoration is provided by fun sculptural wall artwork.



Heat Relief An effective mister system helps cool off the covered patio. The mister system helps increase the time which can be spent in the home's backyard on hot nights and days.



Great Flow The backyard provides space for both lounging and dining outside, with an easy transition between the covered terrace, yard area and pool deck.



Stylish and Lounge-Worthy The backyard lounge area includes two black chaise longue seats below a white and black striped market umbrella with teak rod that provides relief in the hot desert sun. Lumbar cushions covered in outside fabric add comfort, with a side table in between to get a potted plant or to break drinks. The backyard also includes a touch-free and automated detector pump that dispenses sunscreen using a sophisticated silicone valve that prevents messy drips.



For the Love of Art Big flat-paneled wall art that picks up the colours used from the covered terrace sits above galvanized charcoal planters with fast expanding Firesticks and easy to develop Moroccan Mound.



Dining Al Fresco The backyard outdoor dining table provides seating for six, with a lime green top that coordinates with the covered patio's couch nearby.



Entertaining Made Easy The handsome dining table may be used to sponsor a sit-down alfresco dinner, or as a drink and snack channel for afternoons by the pool.



Midcentury Modern Vibes The fashionable midcentury modern black chairs with wood legs surrounding the dining table provide comfortable chairs for relaxing outdoor meals.



Grill and Chill The backyard dining room on the covered patio is conveniently located just steps from the home's top notch smart grill.



Cook the Perfect Burger The backyard's Wi-Fi connected smart grill provides 'real-time' alarms with state-of-the-art monitoring and management, with an app that offers advice on cooking the perfect grilled meal, and includes a source of delicious and nutritious beans are a terrific addition to any garden meal.



Mix and Mingle The positioning of this infrared smart grill allows the cook to easily see with guests in the dining table, close proximity to the local pool and also a view of the surrounding desert.



Step This Way Stone pavers from the easy-care artificial lawn lead to up the steps to the backyard's inviting pool deck. The well-designed landscaping includes Mound Lily, Dwarf Myrtle, Trailing Lantana and Valentine Emu.



User-Friendly Layout This view looking from the pool towards the house's covered patio showcases a good flow of the home's backyard.



Pool Party The spa includes a fountain quality that shoots spouts of water across the width of the pool. The pool also includes a security system using a remote alarm which sounds indoors if a child or animal accidentally falls into the water, even with fresh sensing technology that supplies less of a chance of false alarms due to wind, rain or tiny objects. Bougainvillea and Golden Shrub Daisy implanted around the pool include color and help create privacy.



Celebrate the Locale The backyard's paved patio with iron fencing involves a choice of planters with Firesticks, Moroccan Mound and Yucca, to offer decoration and feel for this outdoor space that perfectly fits the location of their property.



Evening Swim The spa beckons even during the night hours, that are usually warm and perfect for a fast dip or a few laps.



Cool Canyon Style Serene desert viewpoints with indigenous cactus like this may be appreciated from the HGTV Smart Home 2017 backyard. The landscaping to the backyard pool area and front planters were used to create a transition zone against the hardscape and house.



Easy Illumination Part of the house's smart lighting system, the well-positioned lights at the covered terrace and backyard that light the region could be controlled from an app on the house's tablet.

Corral Clutter Using a Tray

Corral Clutter Using a Tray Trays are really handy-dandy things --  both useful for turning assorted coffee table tchotchkes into a vignette since they are for serving cocktails when guests arrive. Buy or craft your own decorative tray and utilize it from your living room to corral coffee table necessities or in the restroom to stylishly store toiletries.  



Upcycle an Aged Calendar Calendars, especially vintage versions, are often filled with beautiful images. An assortment of budget-friendly eyeglasses and stock white mats make it simple to turn an old calendar into a vibrant pub wall. Our friends at HGTV Magazine discuss 4 more manners to dress up your house with items you already have on hand.



Stitch Up a Cozy Pet Bed Make a removable, washable cover to your furbaby's bed that is oozing with charming, farmhouse style. This simple sewing project will transform a bed your pet enjoys into one you love as well. Make your own with our step-by-step directions.  



(Finally!) Hang Those Draperies Hanging curtain rods can be a pain! You spend a lot of time measuring and marking the brackets' positioning, yet the final result could still be off. We have the solution!   This simple, DIY template makes hanging drapery hardware easy and stress free.  



Brush Up Your Bookshelf FYI: #shelfies are a thing. That is right, people everywhere are using their bookshelf, then posting photos for the entire world to see. The trick to a well-styled bookshelf is to begin with an interesting backdrop, like wallpaper or a kicky paint colour, then layer on more colour and pattern with assorted magazines or books and blend in a couple of your favorite tchotchkes. To take your bookshelf to the next level on the cheap, turn prefab cabinets to some custom built-in.  



Soften the Stairs This DIY stair runner not only looks great, it also makes glossy wooden staircase safer by providing a bit of padding and a non-slip coating. Using cheap woven table runners, it's a budget-friendly speedy fix to boot. Learn how to create your own using our step-by-step directions.



Place Even the Smallest Spaces to Work Especially for urbanites and flat dwellers, each square foot counts. Here, designer Brian Patrick Flynn mounted a floating shelf to a corkboard wall to turn this unused space into a functional home office. Get more of Brian's small-space hints.  



Dress Up the Walls With Wainscoting Wainscoting is a classic way to add architectural interest to any room. Consisting of horizontal rails and vertical stiles, this relatively easy woodworking project relies on a style found in historic homes and is sure to lend old-home charm to builder-basic new spaces. Learn how to recreate this classic style with our step-by-step directions.  



Concentrate on the Floors Dress up worn hardwood, concrete or even vinyl floors with a few coats of primer and durable floor paint. Tape off broad stripes with painter's tape for a playful look. Get more tips for adding style underfoot.



Give an Aged Coffee Table New Usefulness If your timber coffee table is scratched, stained or just plain dated, our step-by-step directions will explain to you how to change it into a cushy tufted ottoman with built in hidden storage. Add a tray and your new ottoman can also double as a coffee table.  



Style Your Sips Even if happy hour isn't your thing, you've likely noticed that home bars and cocktail culture have become the toast of the plan world. Truly, it is no wonder cocktails are delicious, plus bar necessities are so trendy. Short on space? Partake in the trend by whipping up a fold-away pallet bar with our   step-by-step directions. Or, if you're thirsty, wet your whistle with one of our easy cocktail recipes.  



Switch Wood Scraps Into a Custom Coffee Table Salvaged wood and architectural remnants are prime candidates to be repurposed as furniture. In the case of this table, sections of an old rope mattress and a beadboard door were upcycled into a functional and one-of-a-kind coffee table. Our step-by-step instructions make it easy for you to build your own.



Add an Accent Wall Every living room needs a focal point; for most it's the fireplace but a hearth as beautiful as this one can find a style boost when surrounded by a graphic wallpaper. Limiting a bold print to only 1 wall allows it actually glow without feeling overpowering; also, it is a quick project that keeps down the cost too. Get our hints for hanging wallpaper like an expert.  



Make Storage a Snap Storage is essential for every home. This rolling cubby was made to be a multifunctional storage bit for parents, pet owners, crafters or homeowners at each stage of life. The open cubbies make it effortless to stash away or catch backpacks, shoes, pet supplies, kids' toys or any other necessities you want to keep at hand in the mudroom, living room, playroom, closet or garage. Learn how to build your own.  



Dress Up a Lackluster Lampshade Vintage drum-style lampshades can be found for a steal at estate and garage sales but they generally show some indications of their age. In under 30 minutes, provide that old colour a trendy new lease on life with just a bit of upholstery trim and paste. Get step-by-step instructions.



Go to get a Gallery Wall A fantastic way to put your memories on screen, a gallery wall's asymmetrical setup makes it a DIY project anyone can handle. Just gather up chosen framed bits and some other apartment, lightweight items that may be hung, like architectural remnants, shells, trays or other serveware. Pick the positioning of the biggest items first, then fill with smaller pieces. Get additional tips for a picture-perfect gallery wall.  



Make a Portable Kids' Play Table Place an old square galvanized bathtub to work as a convenient place to stash children' toys. This simple project creates mobile storage for construction blocks or other toys and includes a built-in play surface on top. Make your own using our step-by-step instructions.  



New Life for Old Crates Need more storage? Cheap wood crates piled together and secured with a sturdy, wood frame may be just the ticket. Hit antique shops and flea markets to get the specific article or purchase new crates at craft shops, then stain and distress them for a timeworn look. Learn how to properly secure them.  



Pick Multifunctional Furniture When choosing furniture, look past the piece's original function. For instance, the coffee table in this bright living room is truly a vintage map file cabinet while among those side tables is a classic steamer trunk. Both pieces include a boost of character to the distance whilst at the same time providing storage that is hidden. Watch more of this home furnished on a budget which was showcased in HGTV Magazine.  



Give New Furniture Timeworn Charm Want to give a plain-Jane or damaged piece of furniture a charming new lease on life? A fresh coat of paint followed by just the ideal number of painful will work like a charm. Learn how to distress furniture like a pro.  



Frame Fun Finds Skip mass-produced printed posters and rather get creative when framing things to use as art. This living space, from HGTV Magazine, has an eye-catching part of a ship's sail that once raced in the America's Cup.  



Give Pets Their Own Space Designer Brian Patrick Flynn transformed a drum-style side table into a cozy hideaway for cats or dogs. Want to produce your own? Hit thrift stores to find a side table that is big enough for your pet to be able to stand up and turn around. Eliminate the doors and include padding and upholstery fabric to the table interior. Finally, add a cushy pillow for lounging.  



Store Firewood With Design By eliminating a doorway with this built-in, Fixer Upper's Joanna Gaines made an easily accessible market for piling firewood so it is handy while adding a woodsy, rustic touch to the space.    



These Accents are Sew Easy Throw pillows are a must for adding just the ideal amount of colour and pattern to your living area -- but they do not have to cost a lot of money. With basic sewing skills, whip up your while binge-watching your favorite show. Get our step-by-step instructions.  



Find Your Happy Hue Nothing freshens up an area's design like a fresh coat of paint -- on the walls, lamps or even the furniture. Within this small-but-sunny living space, cheery yellow paint makes the timeworn rattan furniture feel cool again. Watch more of the home, showcased in HGTV Magazine.  



Stitch Up a Simple Slipcover Slipcovers are equally handy for protecting fine fabrics or covering up stained or torn upholstery. You may even use classic fabrics, like old quilts, to give your slipcover a period-perfect appearance. Get step-by-step instructions for dressing up a outdated footstool.    



Wow With Wood Repurposed wood walls are popping up everywhere -- from formal big-city living rooms into cosy country dens.   Kitchen Cousins  host John Colaneri put old barn boards to function to provide the living room in his new house a rustic, timeworn aesthetic.   See more of John's trendy-savvy home, which was featured in HGTV Magazine.  



Build a Trunk Trunk-style coffee tables are not only stylish, they also provide practical storage for toys, additional throws and cushions, a picture collection and whatever needs to be kept for a busy family. This rustic trunk-style coffee table is an easy construct, but the outcome will have your friends thinking you are a pro woodworker.



Go Crazy for Color Filling your living room with shades of your favorite hue is a surefire way to make a space you'll love living in. Blue-and-white is a no-fail color combo; mix in a couple of sunny splashes of yellow to energize the appearance. Our friends at HGTV Magazine discuss  more ways to create a colorful living room.  



Create Furniture From Flea Market Finds Turn one long wood bench to a pair of space-saving end tables using a designer suggestion that's a secret no longer: timber cleats. Our step-by-step directions explain how to place this useful designer suggestion to function on your living space.  



Brighten Up a Brick Fireplace The pros in HGTV Magazine share the steps that you should follow before tackling this weekend project. Investing time in the essential prepwork and choosing the right paint can turn a dingy and obsolete hearth in your living room's shining focal point. Learn the fireplace painting dos and don'ts.    



Stylish Storage a Go-Go Make stashing kids' or pet's toys simple with this budget-friendly speedy fix. Simply pay for a plastic storage bin with rope, then add casters so that it can be moved from room to room. Our step-by-step directions make this job a snap.  



Refinish Reupholster a Find Give an old seat a fresh lease on life by stripping then refinishing the thighs and freshening up the upholstery with fresh foam and fabric. Freshen a favorite bit together with our step-by-step directions.  



DIY a Space-Saving Wine Bar In just a few steps, you can upcycle a classic wood transport pallet into a custom made rack for keeping your favourite vino. The smart addition of a wine glass rack makes this room saver a sanity saver too. Build your own using our step-by-step instructions.  



Create a Mobile Coffee Table Old wooden trunks are kept away in several attics and often wind up in yard sales or thrift shops in a excellent cost. Give one an easy update simply by adding furniture casters to make it a charming (and mobile) storage piece for the living area. Learn how with our step-by-step instructions.