October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month nationwide, and dozens of companies are donating a portion of their sales to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Because cancer touches the lives of so many families in Hawaii, Rare Finds is spotlighting a select number of “pink ribbon” items in this month’s issue of Homescape Magazine.

	Country Classics Spice up your next backyard barbecue with a little country "twang" from the Pink Edition of Garth Brooks: The Ultimate Hits collection. This new 3-disc set contains 30 classics and 3 new songs, plus a DVD with a music video for each selection. Komen Promise Shop. (1-877-465-6636). or log on www.komen.org. Price: $15.
	Warriors in Pink Live life in the fast lane by slipping behind the wheel of a "Warrior in Pink" Mustang. Ford is producing a limited-edition run of 1,000 premium coupes and convertibles with pink ribbon fender badges, floor mats and charcoal leather seats accented by pink stitching. This 2009 Mustang is powered by a V-6 engine and is available in black, silver or performance white. Hawaii Ford dealers (1-888-744-8744). MSRP Price: $26,995. .
	Suck It Up! Attack dirty floors, carpets and those pesky dust bunnies with the "Clean for the Cure" Oreck XL Ultra Vacuum. It's lightweight, comes with a 10-year warranty and creates a barrier to resist the growth of odor and stain-causing bacteria. Oreck (566-5939) at 1130 N. Nimitz Hwy. Price: $500.
	Designer’s Choice Kelly Gale Amen's "Honoring the Promise" art collection is offering a limited-edition garden bench in solid bronze. Each 48-inch wide bench is signed by the artist, weighs 375 pounds and features a "pink ribbon" motif on the backrest. Komen Promise Shop (1-877-465-6636) or log on www.komen.org. Price: $15,000.
	To Your Health Learn how to eat smarter with Better Homes & Garden’s “Celebrating the Promise” — a cookbook with 1,400 mouthwatering recipes, 800 stunning photos and lifestyle suggestions for reducing the risk of breast cancer. Tips from celebrity chefs touched by cancer provide personal insight into eating wisely and well. Komen Promise Shop (1-877-465-6636) or log on www.komen.org. Price: $28.
	E Komo Mai Put your best foot forward by purchasing an indoor/outdoor welcome mat. Choose from Perfect Paws (shown here), Dragon Flies in Flight, Holiday Welcome or Words of Hope. Each machine-washable mat features durable rubber backing and the "pink ribbon" logo. American Carpet One (832-2000) at 302 Sand Island Access Rd. Price: $24 each
	Kitchen Gadgets Owning the right kitchen tools might not transform you in to a gourmet chef overnight, but it's a good place to start. KitchenAid is offering a full line of restaurant-quality mixers, toasters, blenders and food processors to support Komen for the Cure. Neiman Marcus (1-888-888-4757). Price: $50-$300.

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