Holiday articles
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Holiday spending: how to keep your personal information safe
- Holiday spending can be a wonderful time. We shop for our loved ones, friends, co-workers, and associates. Finding just the right gift and paying by credit card. Then, Ouch! Your credit card is declined. You know you haven't exceeded your credit limit, and the clerk can't tell you anything. How frustrating.Now begins the trek to uncovering the reason for the error. Calling the credit card c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Holiday gift ideas for antique lovers
- 1. Knowledge is Power. Whatever the area of collecting ? depression glass, blue and white pottery, silver, paperweights, toys or furniture of any period ? there is a book to arm any collector for his or her next antiquing adventure. Look for pocket guides to slip in handbags during shopping excursions or more complete reference books for curling up by the fire. Prices start at $9.95.2. Toys...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Funny couples costume ideas for halloween
- Tired of the same old typical Halloween costumes. You know the ones?.vampire, witch, or mummy. It also seems that everyone just "has" to wear the latest movie craze costume as well, like a Batman Begins costume. Maybe it's time to come up with a more unique and funny Halloween costume?just to be different.If you're somewhat crafty and handy with a sewing machine, many amusing cost...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choosing childrens birthday party supplies and decorations
- Birthday party supplies and decorations can bring that necessary magic to make your child's party special. Your child and their friends will more closely recall the event when it is accompanied by strong visual cues. A theme package is the perfect way to achieve this. These packages come with everything necessary including table covers, party hats, etc. With just a bit of consideration, you will b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An easy gift for many occasions
- It can be very hard to find that one perfect gift for someone. How many times have you pondered over what to buy for a 36th birthday or an 18th anniversary?Chances are, that you've been thinking way too hard!Go to any local retail store and start browsing. What you're looking for is some type of a cup, bowl or canister. Something that is deep enough and round enough to have a plant p...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Costumes! do they reflect on your true personality?
- Costumes are a great way to escape reality, and wearing your favorite costume (especially on Halloween night) lets you transform your personality into your desired character of choice, and allows you to become someone else for a day!Now do you wear the same Halloween outfit every year, or do you go against the norm, and choose something wild and crazy by adding outrageous makeup, wigs, and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Advantages of online greeting cards over paper cards - part ii
- So, let's review a little what we said in the first part of this. Greeting cards are a very popular item which people buy in high numbers. But the problem is that the making process of them is using a lot of energy and it's polluting the nature.I will try to show you the best healthy way for you to send your thoughts to your loved ones.The best solution of all are new invented and po...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Advantages of online greeting cards over paper cards - part i
- After some recent reports it seems that 90% of all people buy many greeting cards. Only the American people buy 7 billion greeting cards every year. in the UK the rate is about 2 billions in one year. So, if the cards purchased only by this two count ryes were aligned end-to-end they would stretch around the world 49 times.But greeting cards are a good way to bring people joy and happiness....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The cheapest christmas ever!
- Have you ever said "I wish we didn't have to spend so much money on Christmas?" or "I wish we could have Christmas without going into debt!" Well here is your answer - tell your family that next Christmas no one is allowed to buy a new, expensive gift for anyone! Yes, I really said that. Tell them that all presents must be from garage sales, tag sales, yard sales, auctions, handmade or made over....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spice up your life with an adventure holiday!
- Are you bored with the routine of city life? Do you yearn for a getaway from the hustle and bustle and put some excitement into your life? Do you hope to visit the places that have been aired over National Geographic Explorer and experience it for yourself? If your answer is yes to these questions, then adventure travel is just the thing for you!Defining an Adventure HolidayOk, so yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A mothers day prayer! mamma whispered softly!
- Patty Lovelace Country MusicVerse #1 Through the back window of a 59 wagon I watched my best friend Jannie slippin away I kept on waving, til I couldn't see her And through my tears I asked again Why we couldn't stayChorus Mamma whispered softly, time will ease your pain Life's about changing nothing stays the same And she said, how can I help you say...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Celebrate parks day, everyday this summer!
- Canada's Parks Day falls on July 16'th this year. First celebrated in 1990, Parks Day is an opportunity for individuals to participate in hundreds of unique and fun events taking place in sites from coast to coast. Events are organized in national parks, national historic sites, provincial parks, and territorial parks, as well as in community and regional parks across the country.Increasing...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A christmas tradition - vintage ornaments
- Traditional hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments never seem to go out of style. There is something special about them: pulling them out year after year and smiling at the memories they bring back. Putting up familiar Christmas ornaments is one of the rituals that make the holidays special. This month we'll talk about vintage Christmas ornaments.Hand-blown or machine-made.A hand-blown...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The history of christmas ornaments
- History of OrnamentsIn A.D. 336, an early Roman calendar first mentions December 25 as the date of Jesus' birth. This date was likely influenced by the year-end pagan festivals to celebrate the harvest. Celebrations included specially prepared meals, decorating of homes, gift-giving and singing. Gradually, pagan traditions became a part of the Christian celebrations. Most Christmas traditio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fireworks--or, ooh, aah, how do they do that?
- One of my earliest memories involves a Fourth of July spent at Annandale, Minnesota, sitting on a hill and watching fireworks. Our family had a cabin on Cedar Lake, a mile and a half away, and we had come to the display with a recently emptied ice cream tub filled with popcorn and a thermos of raspberry Kool-Aid. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the first time I ever was allowed to stay up beyo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are and how to use free ecard and free ecards
- You can consider free ecards as being the same thing as normally greetings cards. The difference is that an ecard is an electronic card. The advantage of this ecrads is that you can send them very fast and easy to anyone who has a computer connected to the Internet. So free ecards became a popular way for people to send their greetings to their friends fast and easy. You can also easily promote yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Find great halloween costume ideas! have the most creative costumes this year
- Usually, the hardest part about Halloween is finding the perfect costume and top accessories for your ghoulish creation. Well, now it doesn't have to be! With the countless, great resources available on the web, finding Halloween costume ideas for the adults, kids and the rest of the family will be the easy part! Now, you'll just have to figure out what everyone wants to dress up as!So wher...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kids halloween costumes! your pint-sized witches and goblins can look their spookiest & cutest ever
- It's not only the candy that puts smiles on kids' faces on October 31st! It's the fact that they love getting dressed up and scaring everyone along the way! Kids look cute in any sort of costume, but now that you can purchase their costume online, you'll be able to find the best selection of kids Halloween costumes ever!We can definitely say that Halloween is likely a kid's favorite time of...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Some valuable steps on applying clown makeup! seriously, were not clowning around here
- Who doesn't love being a clown? It's a great costume idea for both adults and children. It looks like a lot of work to do clown makeup, but it's actually quite easy. Here are the steps to create that classic whiteface clown:First of all, get an idea of what clown design you'd like, whether it be the traditional white face, auguste, or hobo. Smile so you can see the apples of your cheeks, wh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Kid birthday party game ideas - 7 proven winners
- Here are 7 classic kid birthday party game ideas that are always successful. And you can easily make all of them fit your party theme.Incredible Musical StatuesThey'll have lots of fun with this one and they'll even be still for a short time.Have all your party guests move to the center of the room. Start playing some music related to your theme. Have your guests start ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Birthday flowers
- Birthdays are one thing you can count on. We all have them and I'm willing to bet, all of your family members and friends have them too. Sometimes birthdays seem to roll around quickly. You can't believe it's been a whole year since you found the perfect gift for your cousin Susie, and now it's time to deliver again.Whether the birthday boy or girl is a friend, lover or just an acquaintance...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to put some sizzle in your summer parties: 5 ways to be a gracious host and a great guest
- Now that the hot weather is finally here, we are looking forward to long, lazy days on the beach and hot summer nights that heat up after dark. Here are a few tips from lifestyle guru Kim Kristofferson-Magnusson on maximizing your fun in the sun!1) For family celebrations?KEEP IT SIMPLE!!Whether you're hosting a graduation party for 20 or a family reunion for 200, remember that it's ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Birthday journals
- Last year, as I turned 50, (FIVE-OOOH!!!), I decided to give myself a birthday party. Part of the party was to have a birthday journal, or diary. (I used my book The 5 Year Journal for two reasons -- #1. I had a lot of copies, and #2. The 5 Year Journal is dated) I asked my friends to pick a date telling me why they chose that date, and then write whatever they felt like writing.After the j...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Outside the box gingerbread houses
- Beyond trees and wreaths, there are few symbols of the holidays so well venerated as the gingerbread house. Throughout the country, gingerbread house displays and contests attract everyone from culinary architects to kids who love to savor the decorations. Visit Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine's Holiday House Tour held every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, where among other ideas, you'll l...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beyond all tied up with a bow - great tips for creating beautifully wrapped holiday gifts
- No matter what the season, packages make a statement even before they're opened. Whether it's a hostess gift for that perfect holiday party, the perfect something for your loved one, or Secret Santa at the office, you want your packages to reflect the thought put into the purchase. Visit Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine's Holiday House Tour held each year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, where am...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Decorating for a victorian christmas
- Berry Manor Inn owner, Cheryl Michaelsen wouldn't admit it, but with all the research she's done on Victorian tradition for the inn many consider her an expert, especially when it comes to celebrating a Victorian Christmas. Her Victorian-style inn offers the ideal backdrop to showcase venerated Victorian traditions throughout the year. However during the holidays the pomp and hospitality of this b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Celebrate your freedom: 6 important freedoms to celebrate everyday
- At the end of the movie "Braveheart," William Wallace is tortured but refuses to cry out. Just as he is about to die, he belts out one word-"Freedom!"Freedom is a word and a privilege that has been easy to take for granted in America. Since Sept. 11 our sense of freedom has been challenged like never before. It seems appropriate at this time of year to discuss the many freedoms we ha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sweet 16th birthday party ideas
- Is there any party more delightful than sweet 16? If you're stuck for 16th birthday party ideas, then you need to sit back and start counting! It's easy enough if you remember that a sweet 16 party is all about that magic number. How many sweet sixteen balloons do you buy? Sixteen, of course!Turning 16 can be the perfect time for an all-girls party or for a co-ed gathering. No matter what y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Creative kid birthday cake ideas
- A Creative Dream Come TrueA hush falls over the room as you bring out your child's birthday cake.With its candles glowing, your cake masterpiece sits at its place of honor for all to admire as the room fills with the oohs and aahs of your envious party guests. Your creative birthday cake is wonderful and it fits your party theme perfectly.Your birthday child makes a wis...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dress to impress! find your sexy halloween costume and shake what your mamma gave you
- Everyone loves to look and feel good, right? Well, why don't you shake what your mamma gave you, and find a sexy Halloween costume that will knock the socks off of everybody!Halloween is all about letting loose and having fun, so let your wild side show this year! Go ahead and buy that Playboy bunny costume, or that tight Spiderman bodysuit! The possibilities are endless?and they're all her...