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Susan Komen socks. Created in partnership with Susan G. Komen, the Hope Full Foot sock champions the foundation’s mission of hope, strength, and the fight against breast cancer.

This October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out these three brands – ideal for travel or wherever you are – supporting cancer research.

Pointe Studio x Susan G. Komen Socks ($16)

For the second year in a row, Pointe Studio is proud to continue their partnership with Susan G. Komen® through the Pointe Studio x Susan G. Komen® Collection. Designed in partnership to support the fight, 15% of proceeds from every pair sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen® year-round. Join the fight with these powerful new styles.

Created in partnership with Susan G. Komen, the Hope Full Foot sock champions the foundation’s mission of hope, strength, and the fight against breast cancer. Featuring our signature non-slip grip, cushioned ankle rest and compression arch support, it delivers balance and support with every step. Crafted from high-quality cotton for breathability and moisture control.
More than just a grip sock, this collaboration is a way to give back. 15% of proceeds from every pair sold are donated to Susan G. Komen to help advance breast cancer research, advocacy, and patient support. Because what you wear every day can carry purpose and make a meaningful impact.

TheraICE Headache Hat ($29.99)

Available on Amazon and Target

The best-selling TheraICE Headache Hat provides a soothing and relaxing feeling via hot or cold therapy as needed with complete 360° coverage. Whether you get frequent splitting headaches or get them occasionally, the common denominator is the need for effective pain relief, ideally without medication. The patented design blocks the light to help with light sensitivity. In 2021 – 2026, TheraICE will donate to Susan G. Komen® $50,000 regardless of sales.

Forme Collagen Power Zip Bra ($289)

Launching October 10, Forme is introducing its new Collagen Power Zip Bra, designed with breast cancer survivors in mind. For women navigating post-mastectomy changes, sensitive skin, limited shoulder mobility, or looking for a more comfortable alternative to a traditional bra, this bra offers:

Easy front-zip access: No difficult overhead pulling
No traditional underwire: For a more comfortable fit
Gentle, collagen-infused fabric: Designed with sensitive skin in mind
Posture-supporting construction: Helping encourage better alignment throughout the day
A supportive option for everyday wear: From recovery and beyond

Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Forme is also offering:

15% off all Rosé color products
18% off the Rosé Bundle, including a Rosé top, Rosé bottom, and socks

Susan G. Komen® was founded by Nancy G. Brinker in honor of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died of breast cancer at 36, the organization is the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to ending breast cancer through research, advocacy, and patient support.

As people feel comfortable taking advantage of summer weather to resume outdoor activities, many Americans are rediscovering the joys of the road trip and camping (c) Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

As people feel comfortable taking advantage of summer weather to resume outdoor activities, many Americans are getting into their car and hitting the road. A recent survey about road trip destinations from GasBuddy shows that 60% of respondent plans to visit friends and family while 38% are opting for the beach or lake, and 24% for a national park. And whether it’s a road trip to visit family and friends, or first-time RV’ers hitting up national parks, Stanley has the gear.

Stanley has created a shopping site of the essentials for “Compact Adventures” with everything needed for road trips to backyard camping – “built for life’s (little, and not so little) adventures and Built for Life”. Here are some examples:

Road Warriors

The best co-pilots create epic playlists, can navigate highway traffic with Google Maps, find speed traps on Waze and keep the snacks coming. The Stanley 7-qt cooler ($50) can do one of those things, but we still nominate it as a perfect ‘front seat’ companion. This bad boy keeps your snacks in close proximity and cool for 27 hours, which is about 40 percent longer than your typical cooler. It also will not judge your singing voice.

Car Cup Compatible? Check. Keeps drinks cold? Check. Straw? Check. Gulp? Check. Closed? Check. Stanley Vacuum Quenchers (20- and 30-oz sizes / $20 and $28) are just about the most perfect drinking vessel for your road trip as we could imagine. This stainless steel vacuum insulated vessel keeps drinks cold for hours (iced for 40 hours!) but the real genius is its 3-position lid that has a rotating cover with a straw opening, large opening for chugging and a full cover top to reduce spills.

RV/Camping

It’s a pot, it’s a frying pan, it’s 4 plates and 4 bowls. It’s your kitchen-in-a-box. Like a Russian Nesting Doll, this is the gift that just keeps on giving. The Full Kitchen Base Camp Cook Set ($80) is a 19-piece cooking set offering all of the convenience of your kitchen into one small package that’s perfect for saving space. It’s saves on space but doesn’t skimp on performance; it’s just a capable as your ‘good’ kitchen gear (for some of you, maybe even better).

Whoever said ‘the fun is in the journey, not the destination’ clearly hasn’t tried to back-up an RV. Assuming your friendship/relationship/marriage has survived the journey, celebrate the milestone with the Happy Hour Cocktail Shaker Set ($35). The MacGyver of cocktail shakers, this all-in-one set features a removable reamer to juice and strain, 2 rocks glasses and a shaker.

‘Eat outside,’ they said. ‘It’ll be fun,’ they said. ‘Everything taste better in the great outdoors…’ Except when you get food poisoning because Karen’s potato salad has been baking in the sun for the past 4-hours. Say good-bye to whatever that ‘film’ is on the macaroni salad they’ve been dishing out for generations, and hello to the Stay Hot Camp Crock ($65). Yes, vacuum insulation keeps hot things hot, and cold things cold, so load this puppy up with chili or gazpacho (which, is basically running salsa, tbh). You can even use it as an ice bucket. Thanks to the durable locks and ergonomic handle, there’s no need to practice your balancing act when unloading the meal.

More at the Stanley website, www.stanley-pmi.com.

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