HSN Gives Back

Because I have mentioned my love for animals in numerous blog posts, Kenneth Strickland, an HSN employee and pilot extraordinaire, wanted to let me know that the folks at HSN share my passion for our four-legged friends and for giving back.

"HSN gives us two community service days a year that we can use on behalf of any non-profit. I volunteer as a pilot for a group called 'Pilots N Paws' (PNP). Basically, what happens is that rescue groups find shelter dogs in jeopardy of being euthanized and arranges for them to be transported to a foster family. For longer trips, they put out requests with PNP for pilots to carry the dogs with them in their aircraft.

"I volunteered to pick up a border collie in Valdosta, GA. She was going to be put down because she has heart worms, but a BC rescue group in Tampa Bay offered to take her in, get her treated, and put her up for adoption (they have a very high success rate). HSN allowed me to use one of my community service days to fly up there and pick her up. She slept the entire way back (2-hours) in a crate that was in the back cargo hold of my plane.

"The dog is an absolute sweetheart and didn't mind the flight at all. I got word from the foster parent that she's running around and playing with her foster brothers/sisters right now. Pretty awesome experience - one of the nice things about working for HSN."

It's good to know that the little doggie is doing well and that HSN is generous enough to let their employees take time to give back to the community. Go HSN! Go Kenneth!

And ladies--before you ask--Kenneth, the super dog-rescuing, home-shopping-insider pilot is taken. Sorry.

Grab Your Pitchfork! Rosie on HSN!

Wow!

I tried to defend Rosie here, and boy did I hear about it! I thought that what I had to say was rather even-handed. Apparently, I was mistaken.

I still stand by my words.

There are evil people in the world--people who ruthlessly prey on the weakest and most innocent among us--worthy of spite, anger, tar, feathers, and pitchforks, but Rosie simply isn't one of them.

She isn't evil.

She's an opinionated loudmouth comedian/talk show host.

Agree with her politics or not ... think she's funny or not ... think she should just shut the hell up or keep talking ... she's not the enemy.

All of the proceeds--all of them--from her Crafty U book are being donated to her children's charity, For All Kids. She chose to create her own charity organization instead of donating to another so that she could personally cover the administrative costs of running the organization so that anyone who donated would know that all their money was being used to help and not just to raise more money.

That isn't evil.

I'm not saying you should like her or watch her or even donate to her causes, but there are worse people in the world to use energy and resources fighting against.

I watched her on HSN (see the videos below) and didn't see or hear anything terrible. But don't take my word for it. Watch and judge for yourself ... or don't.


Rosie selling her book:




Rosie selling her DVD:

It's Beautiful to be Good

Kate Hudson and celebrity hair stylist, David “King of Curl” Babaii, will be on HSN July 3rd through the 5th to unveil their new eco-conscious hair care collection, David Babaii for WildAid.

Ok, well, Kate will sorta be on … she’ll be phoning in her appearance. Under normal circumstances I would rag her for this (Queen Bea can’t stand it when celebs want to pawn their wares, but don’t want to be bothered to show up to do it. Yeah, I’m looking at you, SJP!). But this is for a really good cause, so I’m giving her a pass this time.


David—who was named the “King of Curl” by Vogue--has over a hundred major magazine covers and has worked with everyone from Angelina Jolie to Gwyneth Paltrow. He wanted to create a collection that could make you beautiful without harming the environment or animals.

The products use natural and renewable ingredients like rich Cupuacu butter from the South American Amazon, nutrient rich super volumizing volcanic ash from the Vanuatu islands of the South Pacific, Blue Algae, and Polynesian White Ginger.


Their products are free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, and animal products. And of course, free from all animal testing. They also donate 10% of all profits to WildAid.

WildAid is a non-profit organization that works to reverse the devastation of our planet’s wildlife. Their mission is to end the illegal wildlife trade within our lifetimes, allowing threatened species to recover to safe levels. WildAid’s goal is a world in which local communities can improve their lives without destroying their environment.

Chaz Dean's New Triplets!

After the deaths of Chaz's two dogs, Grace and Montgomery, he has recently welcomed three new additions to the Chaz Dean Studio family: Spencer, Hunter, & Ella--or The Trinity as he calls them!

They are sooooooo cute!!!

I have never tried the WEN products sold on QVC and I have to admit that the concept of washing with conditioner kinda sorta scares me! They have a huge cult following so there must be something to it! I would definitely try a free sample though.

You can even use the products on your pets. They recommend using the Sweet Almond Mint, Fig, Cucumber Aloe or Lavender Cleansing Conditioners on your animals. They do not recommend using Tea Tree on animals as they tend to be allergic or sensitive to Tea Tree. For dogs they follow with the Sweet Almond Mint or Fig Oil on their dry coat, keeping them soft, shiny & smelling heavenly. WEN products and ingredients are not tested on animals.

Chaz was on last week for only one one-hour show to celebrate his anniversary with the Q. Supposedly, he has several new products in the works and they just weren't ready in time for the big anniversary. So don't fret! He'll be on again soon.

If you would like to make a donation honoring Grace Kelly Dean and Montgomery Clift Dean, please call (970)491-3932 or visit the "Premier Animal Cancer Research Facility" website.

Chaz and Grace

Dave King Dating Cook's Essentials Lady?

Is that our favorite--recently fired--QVC host, Dave King, on a date with Cook's Essentials lady, Jenny Repko? Pic was taken at the Promise Ball for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.


Are they friends? Dating? Former co-workers interested in the same cause? Is his arm wrapped around her or are they just standing together for a quick photo op? Are they or aren't they???

I do hope he is doing well and I wish we would get a real explanation for what happened!

ETA: most recent information HERE.

ETA: I was watching Jenny Repko give a presentation last night and I noticed what appeared to be a wedding set on her left hand. I'm guessing that they are simply (former) co-workers who share a concern for the same cause.