Holiday articles
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Buying jewelry for mother?s day or how to buy the perfect gift for mom without getting ripped off
- Jewelry can be the perfect gift for mom on Mother's Day, but there are pitfalls, especially if you rush at the last minute. Procrastination and a lack of knowledge can be rewarded with overpaying for a piece of jewelry or even worse, being ripped-off.A gift of jewelry can be expensive. Asking friends, family and co-workers if they can recommend a website, brick and mortar store or local cra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Holiday promotion tips
- Are you ready for Mother's Day? Yes I realize it's still a week or two away, but if you haven't started your Mother's Day promotions yet it might already be too late. I know of one company that has completely sold out of their big Easter product 3 weeks prior to Easter (yes completely sold out!). So if you haven't done so already, work up some Mother's Day promotions and start contacting your prev...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gift wrapping ideas
- If you're tired of your gifts looking like everyone else's, put some creative thought to it. Gifts don't have to just be paper and ribbon that you bought at the store. Let some of these ideas inspire you.1. Name Tags - Instead of using name tags, use the front cover from leftover Christmas or other holidays. Just cut along the crease and glue or tape the card to the top of your wrapped pack...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mothers day is coming-dont blow it!
- Mother's Day is May 8th. And, you do realize all of the things that the Mom in your life has done for you and your family, right? Then you must know that a bouquet of flowers and card, though very sweet, are not all it takes to make Mother's Day a true holiday.To make Mother's Day special for any Mom in your life, try some of these tips:1. Watch the kids! Think of giving a "Kid ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Gods gift to you... mom
- Have you ever thought what you would have done without your Mother? Then why is it Mom's are usually the low woman on the totem pole? God thought enough of us to give us an earthly Guardian Angel and so many times, more than we could truthfully count this is the person we lash out at the most with the excuse it's OK it's only Mom. Thinking of the old cliché "we always hurt the one...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Experience mothers day in a whole new way
- Mother's Day is the day when sons, daughters and husbands buy gifts and flowers to recognize the incredible work mom has done raising the children. But some moms are unknowingly cheating themselves out of the full experience of Mother's Day. Many moms treat Mother's Day as a completely external experience when Mother's Day could be about so much more than just the well-deserved flowers and gifts....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Thanksgiving
- I was not planning to write this article. Instead, I was going to publish an article about integrity. It has been on my mind this last week and I was planning to share some thoughts about it. Then, I received an email from Jim Donovan, one of the regular contributors to my Prosperity Paradigm eZine, and it inspired me to write once again about the magical power of gratitude.Yes, the magical...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to make your own printable invitations for any occasion
- Even with modern technology like email and cell phones, printed invitations have remained the most common way to let people know about your upcoming party and will continue to remain popular due to the timeless rules of party etiquette. Invitations can be a major cost, especially for large parties, like weddings and some baby showers. However, with a little creativity and time, you can make your o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mothers day: 5 gift ideas guaranteed to make any new mom happy
- Sure, you can call it a Hallmark holiday. But don't be fooled: Mother's Day is serious business. A big deal. Especially for new moms.How do I know? Because I make my living surveying moms for my books. I ask them everything from which diaper bag they like best to how they handle meddling in-laws. And let me tell you, every new mom lives for Mother's Day.Why? Because it's her one chan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Perfect presents for mom
- Every year we search our brains for a unique, exciting gift for Mom. We have bought flowers, candy, jewelry, pictures of our kids and us. But this year, we want something really different, something really special. We have prepared a list of suggestions that might just fit the bill.1. Create a website for your mother to share with her friends and family. You can add pictures of her a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The origins of mothers day
- Mother's Day is, in many countries, a day for celebrating motherhood and thanking mothers. Mothers often receive gifts on this day, and it is a huge time of year for mail. In 1973, the U.S. Postal Service was held up for 8 days because of the constant flow of letters and cards.OriginsMother's day has evolved in many countries in different ways. This is because mother's day has...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Saving money on a holiday
- Going on a family vacation can be considerably more expensive than going with your partner only. Instead of buying two airline tickets and renting a double room in a hotel, you need maybe four or five tickets and at least two hotel rooms.Fortunately, there are a lot of family-friendly offers that help keeping things in budget. Still, there are some aspects where you can cut on costs....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The origins of mothers day
- Most people mistakenly believe that Mother's Day is an invention of the greeting card manufacturers and flower shops - a cynical ploy to make the nation spend millions of dollars each year on greetings cards and flowers. However, the roots of the holiday are more elevated than this and go back much further, right back to the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans.Historians believe that the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - It?s time to start thinking about mothers day
- Mother's Day is approaching fast. This year it falls on Sunday, May 8th, so you still have time left to come up with the ideal gift for your Mom. And don't forget that Mother's Day is an ideal day to honor any woman in your life, not just your Mom. So don't forget your wife, your grandmother, your daughter, your mother-in-law, your niece or even a favorite aunt. With a little thought and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why july 4th ?
- On July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. On this day they formally declared that these colonies were free and independent states, not subject to the government of Great Britain.The Declaration of Independence was signed by leaders from the colonies, and for the first time in an official document the colonies were referred to as the United States of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Christmas matters
- Every year I vow to make Christmas easier, simpler - less stressful.Have I ever? One year I tried forgetting Christmas here in the UK and spent it in the Canary Islands. It was quite extraordinary really. Christmas day was spent around the pool. The staff brought round 'Christmas' cake at various intervals (not the fruit stuff but madeira cake) and Santa Claus arrived on the beach by parach...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Keeping it simple this season
- It's back. The holiday season and all the challenges that come with it! This is the time when we are most tempted to overdo things - shopping, partying, spending.This year?why not practice the art of simplicity and serenity? Begin a new tradition or fine tune an old one. Think 'less is more'? quality over quantity.Remember that this is a time to celebrate love, connection, tradition ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 stress free tips to pamper mom this mothers day
- Mothers Day is the day we set aside each year to show appreciation to our own mother and to the mothers in our lives that we love. Traditionally Mothers Day is the big "Flowers and Chocolate" day. While most moms do enjoy lovely flowers and chocolate, below are some ways that we can pamper mom with gifts and activities that she will remember for years to come.1. Give Her a Massage...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A priceless birthday gift
- Kelly was a very wealthy Hollywood actress, who was used to a posh lifestyle. She lived in a multimillion dollar home in Beverly Hills. She had all sorts of people she paid to do things for her, such as her personal chef, her aerobics trainer, her gardener, her maid and her masseuse. She spared no expense to take care of her wants and needs.Kelly was a great actress and had been nominated s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Celebrating fathers
- On Father's Day, we celebrate the guys in our lives. Not just our dads and the fathers to our children, but all the men who have made a positive impact on a child's life.A number of recently published studies call attention to the effects of good fathering. Men who play an active role in their children's lives stimulate all aspects of development: emotional, academic, behavioral, and social...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salome and herodias, a curious mothers day story, part 2 of 2 parts
- First, a disclaimer:This article requires information about John the Baptist, whose life and works and words are holy, divinely inspired, to Christians. The sources I've accessed are religious, historical, literary, exegetic, and anecdotal. In order to avoid disrespect for the sacredness of the words and concepts with which Christians hold The Gospels and with which Jews hold The Torah, I'v...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salome and herodias, a curious mothers day story, part 1 of 2 parts
- First, a disclaimer:This article requires information about John the Baptist, whose life and works and words are holy, divinely inspired, to Christians. The sources I've accessed are religious, historical, literary, exegetic, and anecdotal. In order to avoid disrespect for the sacredness of the words and concepts with which Christians hold The Gospels and with which Jews hold The Torah, I'v...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Give presence not presents
- Throughout the year we have many gift-giving opportunities to show love to those around us. From Christmas to Birthdays, Valentines Day and more, our thoughts turn to finding the perfect gift. Before you shop and wrap remember that our loved ones need more of our presence than our presents! This type of gift giving uses more creativity, less of our money and more of our heart. Need some ideas on h...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The perfect birthday present for that little girl (no batteries required)
- The DilemmaAs a mom of a five-year-old girl, I have attended countless birthday parties in the past few years. With each event, comes the inevitable trip to the toy store to find an appropriate gift for the child of honor. I began to dread the gift-buying process. Toys had either too many pieces, were too sophisticated, were too popular and bound to be duplicates, were too expensive, or jus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Orlando, the vacation station
- If you were asked to name 10 reasons why you vacationed in a certain place, you would probably start slowing down as you reach 5 or 6. But with Florida the list goes on and on. Theme parks are the obvious choice and could fill more than 10 places without a doubt just on theme parks alone.Starting at the top1. Magic Kingdom ? Everyone young and old will find this just the most magical...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mothers day flowers & gifts!
- Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th! Whether she lives next door or across the country, Send Mom a beautiful Fresh Flower Arrangement to celebrate her "Special Day!" Your local florist can design and deliver the perfect gift to Mom this year.~A Vase or Basket of Mom's Favorite flowers will be a welcome surprise. Lilies, Roses and Orchids are especially popular for Mother's Day. Ask your local f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Planning a gift closet
- Creating a gift closet is a wonderful way to plan ahead for gift giving occasions. It's also handy for those last-minute emergency events that spring up throughout the year, may otherwise catch you by surprise, and send you on a mad dash to the store. Developing a system that will work for you is simple and will prove to be not only a budget saver, but a timesaver as well.Location, Location...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Traditional and modern anniversary gifts
- Most people know that the 50th wedding anniversary is the "golden" anniversary, and that the 25th is silver. But beyond that? Here are some traditional and modern conventions to follow when selecting anniversary gifts.But don't limit your gift giving to the gifts listed below for each anniversary year. Chances are if you didn't know what the gift for that year was, then the recipients won't...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Terrible at choosing gifts?
- Need help with gifts? Not everyone is good at choosing them. But there's more to gift giving than getting gift ideas from someone else.This is why we'd like to share our gift giving philosophy: Focus on "The Who". No, no, no... not the band. Don't go giving someone a "the who" t-shirt. (Unless, of course, they are a fan of Pete Townhsend.) What we mean is... who is the recipient? Who are yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alone for the holidays?
- Being alone is a challenge for many people. This challenge may loom especially large during the holidays if you are single or newly divorced and without family around you. Holidays are a time to share love, and many people end up feeling depressed when they do not have people around with whom to share love. If you are in this situation, what can you do to make the holidays joyous rather than depre...