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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Valentine?s day ideas for singles
- Maybe your significant other is overseas in the military. Maybe you have suffered a recent divorce. Whatever the reason, you may find yourself alone this Valentine's Day. Does this mean you should sit at home feeling sorry for yourself? I think not. Here are some ideas for people who find themselves alone this year.1. Take yourself out.Who says you have to have a member of the opposi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten tips to a terrific valentine?s day - for women in relationships
- So Valentine's Day is upon us yet again, and most of us want to be wooed and romanced by the one that we love. Hopefully that will be the case, but either way, here are some suggestions for how you can do your part to make this day a special day for you and your guy:1. Send a nice note or treat with him to work - put it where it won't be found until later, if you can. Write something sweet ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten tips to a terrific valentine?s day - for men in relationships
- Okay guys, so this is a great opportunity to get back in the good books, or if you are already there, to get some extra points. Women love to be courted, wooed, treated like princesses. And most of them like this to occur on Valentine's Day (as well as other days, but that's a Tip List for another time!). Beware, unless you have been told to ignore Valentine's Day (and only if you have in the past...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creative and inexpensive gift ideas
- I have a friend who works at a loan company. She starts getting busy around August -- because her offices are flooded with people taking out loans for their holiday shopping. And she stays busy well into the new year -- because a huge percentage of those people default on their loans. Why do we feel compelled to go so deeply in DEBT buying gifts? It seems as though every year the bar is raised -- ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creating your own holiday traditions
- I love this time of year -- decorations on the houses, a cold nip in the air, beautiful music everywhere you go. I often have a hard time understanding why so many people get so FRUSTRATED during the holidays -- until I go out in public and partake of the madness. Between the crowds, the crazed spending, and the pressures to participate in every social event that comes along, it's no wonder that s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 15 valentines day quotations
- "If you love somebody, let them go. If they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were."-- Anonymous"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, it's what you are expected to give -- which is everything."-- Anonymous"The best proof of love is trust."-- Dr. Joyce Brothers"Sometimes the heart sees what is in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 tips for defusing holiday stress
- KNOW THYSELFThe first key to creating a peaceful holiday season is identifying those holiday traditions that you ENJOY and those that you don't. When you spend your precious time and energy on activities that you don't find rewarding, you are destined to become FRUSTRATED and cranky. So go ahead and be honest with yourself before the season even starts. Make a list of every possible holiday...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Valentines day is not only for lovers
- Some people hate to see Valentines Day come around. Some have ended relationships and feel lonely while others have not yet met that someone special. Valentines Day should be a day to share love with those around you.Below are 10 thoughts you can do on Valentines Day to make the day special for you:1. Look around you and appreciate those who care about you, be thankful they are in yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Valentines day love letter - the best and most romantic gift is also the least expensive!
- You don't have to spend a fortune this Valentine's Day to show your partner that you love them!One of the most romantic, creative and inexpensive gifts you can give your partner this Valentine's Day is a heartfelt love letter, written from the bottom of your heart!A heartfelt letter from a man can mean so much more to a woman than just a bunch of roses, box of chocolates or a piece o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A medieval story for valentines day, bonne & charles
- The general word on the Internet is the first Valentine card was sent in 1415. It's not accurate and it's not true. The particular Valentine was written in mid-February of 1416; it was on vellum, not card stock; it's not the first Valentine card; and no one knows if it was sent.Charles, Duke of Orleans, who was in London, England, wrote the Valentine that all of the Internet declares, and t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 tips on giving chocolates to your valentine
- Every year millions of people exchange chocolates on February 14th for Valentine's Day. This trend has grown very popular in recent times, especially with the rise of quality chocolates (...and the number of chocoholics). Still, even in these modern times there are a few things you need to consider before you run out and grab a chocolate gift.Fresh chocolates are the best to get Some of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Say i love you for valentines day
- With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the perfect gift for the one you love. Whether you are looking for something special on a tight budget or would simply like to add something special to another gift, there's no better way to express your love than by saying it in a variety of languages.Find a nice jar and cut different colored paper into heart-sh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Valentines day flowers
- Flowers & Valentine's Day go hand in hand. Your Valentine will be so thrilled to receive a beautiful flower arrangement! Of course, Roses are known for their association with love. They are available in many colors and can create quite an impressive presentation. For a really impressive gift, send a 2 or 3 dozen arrangement, WOW! Looking for something a little different than the standard red roses...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Valentines day - a guide for men
- Did you know that after Christmas, Valentine's Day is the biggest retail holiday? That means a variety of things for you the consumer, but mostly it means the market is saturated with a plethora of heart-shaped, cutesy, not so worth it products. I have a philosophy?one that is not always popular?but here it goes. If you love someone, then saying "I love you" is a full time job, not one accomplishe...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to having the happiest valentines day ever (even if youre alone)
- The thought of Valentine's Day conjures up romantic evenings, a candlelight dinner, and long walks with your loved one. It is, without a doubt the most romantic day of the year. So how could you possibly be expected to enjoy Valentine's Day when you're alone? Well, while it might not be all hearts and flowers, you can still spread the message of Valentine's Day: Love.Over the years, I've in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Event planning 101
- One of the tools I use as a professional organizer are countdowns.What exactly is a countdown? To put it simply, anytime a special event, party, or holiday is anticipated (okay maybe dreaded :), create a MASTER list of EVERYTHING you need to do.For example, during the winter holidays, tasks such as- setting your table, gift buying, cooking, decorating, may be floating around in your ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bust holiday stress!
- The holidays will be here before you know it. Clear the way for greater joy, love and meaning this year by "busting" these sources of holiday stress:1. TOO MUCH TO DO IN TOO LITTLE TIMEThis week, set holiday priorities with your family. Discuss what traditions to keep, which to discard, and which new traditions to try.Make a holiday to-do list NOW and create a realis...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Create warm memories with holiday traditions
- I remember just a handful of the Christmas presents I received as a child: My first Barbie doll with her skinny black sequined gown. My soft, pink Pat-a-Burp doll. The microscope I got in second grade.But I have many, many memories of our holiday traditions. The lovely aromas of holiday ethnic food. Riding the South Shore train into Chicago to visit the "real" Santa. Using a paintbrush to d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Saint nick to santa, the most extreme makeover?
- It's the holiday season, and the first thing that comes to so many minds is presents, and who better to deliver these presents than Jolly Saint Nick himself. Chris Cringle, Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, etc. etc. But who is this roly poly elf that sneaks around the living room each year? Where did he come from? And -watch out kids- is he real!? In this article you'll see how Santa went from thin an...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Happy new year for 2005
- It is 7:45 a.m. in Port Moody, British Columbia Canada, and the first day of a new year. I have just started up my computer and I am waiting for the kettle to boil for my morning tea. I look past my window to a scene that is painted on a back drop of silent night not yet melding into daylight.I am looking for change, for something different than it was last night something that screams out ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - St valentines day, festival of the matchmakers
- There are as many as eight possible Valentines Day origins and the three most likely contenders were all early church martyrs.However, before the Christian Saints, the day started as a festival to honour Juno, Queen of the Roman deities. Juno was sister and consort of Jupiter, mother of Mars, and one of the most important of the Roman pantheon. She had many duties, each with an associated t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to create an irresistible valentine?s day centerpiece
- Valentine's Day is just around the corner which of course makes us think of love, romance and of course flowers! It seems this special day wouldn't be complete without them. Flowers touch our souls and brighten our spirits which is why they have remained a popular choice for "lovebirds" all over the world!Depending on your mood and the flowers you pick, you can make this arrangeme...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 12 things that make life worthwhile!
- Happy New Year! Around the world, this is a time of renewal, celebration of new opportunities, and great optimism. Please accept our best wishes for a year of peace, joy, and success.And, note that any time of year is a great time to re-commit to the things that are most important. Our highest values and our dearest aspirations need constant attention, constant renewal, and constant reinfor...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The origins of mothers day
- Today Mother's Day or Mothering Sunday is celebrated all over the world. For florists and card shops the event is one of the highlights of the year, but the roots of Mother's Day are not commercial. Motherhood has been celebrated since ancient times. The ancient Greeks paid homage to Rhea, the Mother of Gods; and there are records of the ancient Romans worshiping a mother Goddess known as C...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A valentines day story
- Valentine's Day...the day of love right? Many years ago, 22 to be exact, I was a senior in high school. Just prior to Valentine's Day our student council representative got on the intercom during morning announcements and told us about an upcoming fundraiser. Student council was going to sell carnations for an entire week.It was further explained that there would be three colors available: ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The history and origin of valentines day
- The oldest Valentine card still in existence was sent in 1415 by Charles Duke of Orleans, at the time a prisoner in the Tower of London, to his wife. The Duke's Valentine's card is now preserved and displayed in the British Museum. However, the origins of Valentine's Day lie in ancient Rome. Over the years the ever expanding Roman empire became more difficult to police and there was an incr...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Nine questions to ask yourself before you head to the office party
- One thing you can count on during the holiday season is the obligatory office party. No matter what the size of the organization, there is always an effort to bring coworkers together for one more moment of merriment. Some people look forward to the chance to mix and mingle outside the confines of business and others would rather give up the annual bonus than have to spend precious personal time w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Romance on a budget
- Valentine's Day is often synonymous with lush velvety looking red roses and spending big bucks on your sweetie. You're blinded by advertisements touting the latest luxury jewelry, over-priced flowers, and exquisite five star dining. You can sometimes feel pressure from this single day that is supposed to symbolize and convey your emotion of love to your sweetheart. Expressing your love can be show...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Greeting card tango: how to impress, not stress, during the holidays
- When it comes to holiday greeting cards, to send or not to send is often the question. Once you have decided in the affirmative, you then have to determine who to include on your list, what kind of card to choose and how to address the envelope.There are lots of reasons for sending those holiday cards. You might want to enhance your current business relationships, attract new customers, rem...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get organised for christmas... now!
- Hasn't time flown? Only six weeks to Christmas!Now you may think that you're too busy to even contemplate that far ahead, however if you don't get your act together and prepare well in advance, instead of enjoying that time you could end up being totally stressed and miss valuable opportunities.Your Business ChecklistHave you planned and booked the venue for your team break-up...