This time of year, I know we're spending money like crazy on decorations, gifts, food and wine. Amidst the festivities of the season, I want to draw your attention to a few charities that I personally believe in and could use donations, at this time of year, or any.

Please take a moment to check out the links and if you can, support the wonderful work of these great charities.

• American Red Cross
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Books for Soldiers
• From Hunger to Hope
• Heifer Int'l
• Locks of Love
• The Humane Society
• World Food Programme
• World Wildlife Fund