On the bookshelf: "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World" by Bill Clinton

On a first-name basis with: The Saturday morning volunteers at Food Outreach

On the iPod: "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson

On the TiVo: "Oprah"

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The Alicia Silverstone overnight bag features easy-to-grip handles for travel ($19.99) available at Walgreens and Target stores next month.

Give a gift that will make a difference to families living in poverty. You can give anything from a goat or sheep ($30) to a community well ($34,200). Gifts come with an explanation on a gift card and a plush goat toy at savethechildren.org/gifts.

Andreea Ayers has designed eco-friendly T-shirts made from sustainable bamboo and organic cotton called Tees for Change. She's partnered with Trees for the Future, and they will plant a tree for every shirt that is sold ($32 to $39) at teesforchange.com.

"Rescue Tails: Portraits of Dogs and Their Celebrities" by Brian Nice ($19.95) tells the stories of rescued dogs. Proceeds will go to benefit the Humane Society of New York and Much Love Animal Rescue in Los Angeles, both no-kill animal shelters. Available at bookstores and amazon.com

Picture frame (4-by-6) made from recycled magazines ($12.95) at Earthbound Trading Co., St. Louis Mills mall, Hazelwood

The Bedol water-powered alarm clock is a perfect green-minded gift. It keeps time without batteries ($21.95) at Home Eco, 4611 Macklind Avenue

The 46664 bangle is a beautiful example of South African craftsmanship, and your purchase supports the 46664 campaign of the Nelson Mandela Foundation ($23.95 for a copper bangle) at thebangle.com

This bracelet, by Aster + Sage Bags and Accessories, is made from 100 percent recycled Sensuede fabric ($32) at Bowood Farms, 4605 Olive Street.