“I’m here for the love of my child,” Madeleine Albright announced to a packed room at the San Francisco Ritz Carlton. The crowd was there to support the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center at its annual Blue Ribbon Luncheon fundraiser.

The slogan, for the love of a child, is often used by the center in furthering its mission of ending the cycle of abuse.

Katie Albright, the Executive Director of the center, is the youngest of three daughters of the former U.S. Secretary of State. She used her …

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Here’s our final Mother’s Day giveaway: this versatile splashy cool linen shawl. Whether you’re taking an evening stroll around town or sauntering through the sand in the hot summer sun, this tropical piece can be worn as a shawl or a sarong. Chic and eco-friendly, its bright hues are made from low-impact dyes. Leave a comment to enter to win. Good luck!

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Today’s Mother’s Day giveaway: this elegant recycled glass terrarium. Beautifying bare surfaces is a cinch with this charming pear-shaped piece. Tillandsia (air plants) are able to thrive on just a little bit of water, so this natural accent is ideal for eco-friendly decorators whose thumbs aren’t quite green. A $79 value. Leave a comment to enter to win!

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Today’s Mother’s Day giveaway: this unique twig jewelry tree. Organize your accessories and display them for all to see in ultimate style. Trade in your jumbled jewelry box for this nature-inspired piece, and you’ll never again have to untangle a knot of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Leave a comment to enter to win!

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Today’s Mother’s Day giveaway: these delicately beautiful papier mache birds. Talented artisans from Haiti transformed recycled cement bags into elegant objet to embellish tabletops in cheerful spring style. Spread the love with these graceful pieces’ heart-shaped tails and endearing charm. A $49 value, yours to win from VivaTerra. Leave a comment to enter to win!

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Editor’s note: our lovely eco sponsors at VivaTerra are giving you lucky EcoSalon gals (and guys) a chance at a green giveaway each day this week. If you’re not sure what to get Mom for Mother’s Day, be sure to drop a line in the comments for a chance to win a beautiful product from VivaTerra. One comment per person per day, please. Winners will be notified next week. Good luck!

Today’s Mother’s Day giveaway: these gorgeous glass bird vases. Skillfully mouth-blown to resemble the delicate forms of a dove …

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It’s about one month away and you’re already asking yourself: “What should I get Mom?”

If you’re leaning towards organic luxury, best ask Organica Deluxe founders Wendy James and Jane Hunter.

Their website testimonial reads: “Organica Deluxe is a place to buy eco-friendly and organic for ourselves and our friends. We recognized that organic companies often miss the gorgeous and even miss the green when creating packaging. We love chocolates and wines and wanted others to know organic choices are amazing. It is annoying to get …

Tags: eco-silhouettes , mother's day , organic cotton , organic roses , organic ttruffles , organica deluxe

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