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So I was going to blog today about something voting related (ohh such long lines, what a good American citizen you are, etc.) but then I realized that I should be writing with the assumption that you're better than that. Of course you voted! I'll save the political blogging for when we have a new President chosen tomorrow!

So while everyone is in their "I can change the world" mentality, I have the easiest way ever to support non-profits, and all you have to do is search the internet!

Think of how many times a day you Google something and think of how much money Google already has. Now, think if you could give to charity just by changing the search engine you use.

With each search you launch on GoodSearch.com, about 1 cent goes to the charity or school of your choice. You simply select an organization from a database of thousands or add your own. Set it as your homepage to replace Google and let the do-gooding begin.

GoodSearch also has a spin-off online shopping mall, GoodShop.com that donates a percentage of each sale to the charity of your choice. Participating retailers include Apple & ITunes, Banana Republic, Bloomingdale's, Ebay, Gap, Nordstrom, Old Navy, Sephora and Target (and that's just a few!)

Not sure which charity to choose from the thousands? Here are a few of my favorites:

Crittenton Women's Union (transforms the course of low-income women's lives in the Boston area so that they can attain economic independence and create better futures for themselves and their families)

Operation Prom (helps low-income students attend their proms by providing free prom dresses and tuxedo rentals)

Teddy Bears for Hope (provides new teddy bears to children around the world whose lives have been ravaged by tragedy)

Big Sister Association of Greater Boston (helps girls realize their full potential by providing them with positive mentoring relationships with women)

Everybody Wins - Metro Boston (increases children’s opportunities for success in school and in life through one-to-one reading experiences with caring adults)

So good work for voting but c'mon, everyone voted! Go a little further to do good.