some good sites i'd like to share with you

Endangered Species Chocolate
ethically traded, shade-grown chocolate

Arrojo Studio
nick arrojo's site (hair stylist from what not to wear)
if i were in new york i would SO go to his studio to get my hair styled
he also has his own products in arrojoproducts.com

Etsy
a site similar to ebay, but for hand-made arts/crafts/design/misc items

C28
decently designed christian clothing

Volunteer Toronto
although i havent had a ton of time to volunteer in recent years, this is a good resource to start you off if you are looking to volunteer.