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This coming Friday, February 5, 2010 is National Wear Red Day to celebrate the Go Red For Women campaign. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power of women to join together and wipe out heart disease, the #1 killer of American women and men.

Hopefully I’ll be attending a Go Red event in Manhattan (NYC) on Friday. I just hope that the weather holds out (I cannot drive in the snow – I get too nervous).

Did you know that one out of three women still dying from heart disease? That is really scary! That means that if you take a look at your and two of your friends, statistically speaking one of you could die from heart disease. It sure puts a new perspective on it, doesn’t it?

This No. 1 killer that is largely preventable. GoRedForWomen.org, a premiere source of information and education, connects millions of women of all ages and gives them tangible resources to turn personal choices into life-saving actions. Women and men are encouraged to call 1-888-MY-HEART (1-888-694-3278) or visit www.GoRedForWomen.org for more information.

There are ways that you can help support this great cause and get involved (click on the bolded text for more information).

- Since Red is the color that saves you can check out the Wear Red Sale
- Take fashion to heart and buy the limited edition INC International Concepts Little Red Dress.
- Speak Up against heart disease by sharing your story at the Go Red Casting Calls.
- Attend a Go Red luncheon in your area.
- Join Go Red For Women.

Macy’s is a big supporter of the Go Red for Women campaign and the American Heart Association. Since 2004, Macy’s has raised more than $21 million in the fight against heart disease and this marks the first time in the retailer’s six year relationship with the American Heart Association that a limited edition dress has been specially created to inspire and promote awareness of women’s heart disease, just in time to celebrate National Wear Red Day on February 5, 2010. The “Little Red Dress” will be available from January 31-March 21, 2010.

The dress is beautiful. I WISH I had a figure to slip into this sexy red hot dress. To learn more about the Little Red Dress please CLICK HERE. It’s available from XS – XL and retails for $69.00. 10% of the sale price of the dress will be donated to the American Heart Association.

Macy’s would like to help you purchase the Little Red Dress, or something else from Macy’s, by offering one lucky She Scribes reader a $25.00 Macy’s Gift Card. Thank you Macy’s.

To enter please comment on what the Go Red for Women campaign means to you?

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This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 11:59 PM. The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be contacted by e-mail and will have three days to reply with a name and mailing address (no PO Box) or a new winner will be chosen.

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Yesterday I posted about the once in a lifetime opportunity my family had meeting members of the NY Yankees and for seeing some “behind the scenes” things at Steiner Sports. As I mentioned in that post I wanted to share with my readers some unique and affordable gift ideas for the sports fan in your life.

My husband is a die hard Dallas Cowboys fan. Our son is even named after the Dallas Cowboys. Whenever I am looking to buy a gift for my husband, 9 times out of 10 I’ll go for something related to the Dallas Cowboys. I have given him everything from mugs to jerseys and from autographed photos to Dallas Cowboys trinkets. Sadly there are just so many mugs and key chains you need. I really need to find something vastly different the what I have been giving him over the years.

Steiner Sports offers very unique gift ideas to fit just about every budget.

My husband has about half a dozen items bookmarked on the Steiner Sports web site (www.SteinerSports.com). One item that has caught his interest is a plaque that features turf used from the final season of Texas Stadium. This is actual turf used for the games that were played there. A Letter of Authenticity is also included. The cost? Only $29.99. I have spent $15 on a Dallas Cowboy key chain. I think this plaque is a much nicer idea.

Are you or someone you know a NY Yankees fan? If so you might want to consider Freeze-Dried Grass From The Original Yankee Stadium. This gift costs only $99.99. This is actual grass from the field at the original Yankee Stadium and it also comes with a Letter of Authenticity. Believe it or not DIRT from the various stadiums is one of the most popular gift purchases from Steiner Sports. We were told that they can’t keep enough dirt on hand because they get so many orders for it. Who would have known that dirt would be so popular.

These are really nice. I actually saw this set in person. These are NY Yankees coasters. In the center is actual dirt from the original Yankee Stadium. A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity and an MLB Hologram of Authenticity are also included. The cost for a set of four coasters is $39.99. I handled one of these and they are exceptionally well made.

Are you a Boston Red Sox fan? If so you might appreciate this tapered crystal with the Boston “B” Logo and game used dirt from Fenway Park in the center. These are made to order so they can take up to 8 weeks. The cost is $69.99.

Notre Dame fans might appreciate this Knute Rockne Framed Speech Collage with an Authentic Notre Dame Stadium Bench Slice. Retail value $149.99.

I’m not a huge fan of any sports team personally. However I know from my husband that when you are a die hard fan it’s an amazing thing to have a piece of history from your favorite team. Whether it is dirt, part of a bench or even a brick from the stadium, for a fan, it’s a big deal.

Steiner Sports wants to be seen as more then a go to source for authentic, autographed sports memorabilia. They also want people to know that they also offer unique gifts for the sports fan in their life.

You can also find gifts for the young fans at Steiner Sports too. From Boston Red Sox Monopoly to a Pittsburgh Steelers Connect Four NFL Game. Or my personal favorite, the NFL Yatzee game.

I’ve known about Steiner Sports for a long time. Now that I have seen just how much memorabilia and affordable gifts they offer I have a new appreciation for the company.

For more information visit www.SteinerSports.com. Once there you can also learn about upcoming events and signings. Be sure to check out the outlet for savings up to 70% off merchandise (including autographed products). For even more unique and rare items you can also visit the Steiner Auctions. Currently I see auctions for Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle signed items.


*I was not asked to post this information, nor was I compensated in any way. I posted this for the benefit of my blog readers.