Holiday articles
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is the easter in your business?
- Easter 2005 is coming, Sunday March 27, and Christians worldwide are warming up to celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, a great sacrifice for humanity.What about you and your business? Is there anything the market can celebrate about any great sacrifice you have made for your employees, customers, partners, colleagues, friends, regulators and other stakeholders? Or...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mothers day shopping ideas
- Do you know a Mom who needs to be thanked for the tireless effort she makes every day to her family? Does your Mom get the appreciation she deserves? While we all know we should tell our mothers how much we love her every week, sometimes our day to day routine can make us forget. This Mother's Day, make Mom feel extra special! By following the gift ideas and tips below, you're sure to make this ye...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Magical holiday emergency kit
- With all the travel, gift buying, last minute cramming at work, and family issues, is it any wonder that some of us find the holidays more stressful than fun? If you get a little crazy during the holidays, take heart. Here's a quick little magical emergency kit that you can use anytime things start to wrong this season. These helpful methods address not just the physical fatigue but also the psych...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to lose those holiday blues
- What a great time of year! It's a time to be thankful for what we have and enjoy all the festivities that mark a renewal of our hope and faith in the "system" that will carry us toward a bright new year.Right? So if this is such a wonderful season, how come so many of us wind up in Yucksville? It may have something to do with losing our rational map about the time we made the turn...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Consider the egg
- The glorious egg, with its deep links to Creation mythology, is one of the oldest symbols of life and rebirth known to us. Many gods, demons and heroes have sprung from eggs. It's a symbol of new life in cultures as far apart as Polynesian, Chinese, Phoenician, Egyptian and Greek and represents resurrection in Christian belief.Hindu mythology brings us a vivid picture of how the world-egg b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Vastu tips to reduce holiday stress
- Fun, though they are intended to be, The Holidays can be a time of stress for many. Vastu can help you experience a peaceful, prosperous, and harmonious holiday season.How the science of Vastu affects the quality of your life can be compared to how an antenna affects the quality of your television reception. Vastu is like the antenna for the quality of your life. If you have poor reception ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What to do when you are alone for the holidays
- Being alone for the holidays is a major challenge for many people. Holidays often conjure images of family, of warmth and the sharing of special time. Loneliness can be overwhelming when you have no one with whom to share holiday time.Many people, however, miss the point of what holidays are really about and what makes them special. Holidays are not about what you GET ? they are about what ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips to a stress free holiday
- "The stress-free way to enjoy the holidays is to plan, take one step at a time, and have a sense of humor." Beth TabakCan you feel the holiday jitters beginning? Suddenly there it is right around the corner. Relax! Take time to plan well now and ease into the holidays with a big smile. Grab a journal and pen, and let's get started.Reminisce over previous holidays...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The gift of failure
- During this Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded to reflect on the bounty in our lives. Most of us have jobs, family, a place we call home and food on the table, and for these things and our ability to obtain them we should be grateful.But what about those who are struggling with financial difficulties, bad relationships, or employment problems? Do they owe any thanks for their circumstanc...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What causes holiday stress?
- The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration when friends and families get together to share food, fun, gifts, and love. They are supposed to be a time of giving, caring and connection when we celebrate important and meaningful events.Why, then, are they often so stressful and what can we do to make them more fun and peaceful?Changing the holiday season from stressful to pea...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unique mothers day gift - no more flowers and chocolate
- With Mother's Day approaching fast, it's time to begin thinking about how best to express how much Mommy Dearest means to us. If you're like most, Mother's Day has become a routine that consists of a greeting card, a bouquet of flowers, and a phone call to say "I love you". And though mom surely loves the sentiment, perhaps 2005 should be a year when you put a bit more creativity into your gift id...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Easter: the bunny and the egg
- Ever wonder why there's an "Easter Bunny"? Ever wonder why he brings eggs? And dyed ones at that!The Rabbit and the Hare, because of their frequent multiple births, are long time symbols of fertility. According to pre-Christian fertility lore, long before Jesus Christ was born, the Easter Bunny, aka the Easter Hare, represented the new life during the Spring season.Children of that e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - St. patricks day quotations
- "It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's rather that they have a wonderful lack of respect for everything and everybody."-- Brendan Behan(1923-1964) - Irish dramatist, author"In order to find his equal, an Irishman is forced to talk to God." -- Stephen Braveheart"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Samanthas bay leaf ritual for the new year
- HI would like to share with you a ritual I do every New Year's that is quite involved and requires a lot of thought and meditation time. It is derived from an ancient Greek ritual for prosperity and fertility. As you may recall, ancient Mediterranean Kings and Queens used to wear garlands of bay leaves (as well as olive leaves) as crowns. Bay leaves, and often bayberry leaves, are often used in Al...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Color easter eggs naturally with dyes from your kitchen
- The most beautiful dyes for Easter eggs come from foodstuff you probably already have in your kitchen.I have been delighted with the results of the colors I have tried and my friends have been thrilled to receive them as springtime gifts. The colors are very unusual -- gentle, earthy, soft, and very vibrant, without being harsh like the artificial dyes -- and when I tell people the colors c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How parents can win the battle to keep your child safe from strangers this holiday season
- When we think of Holiday shopping, we think of all the glowing lights at our area malls and the various eye-catching decorations in shopping centers. Along with distractions with our 'to do' list in our heads, we get preoccupied with carrying bags and scoping out gifts. But with all the whirlwinds of diversions, we cannot put our guard down with who is scoping out our own children.To help w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Making the holidays more meaningful
- Have the holidays become too commercial for you? Are you feeling empty and unfulfilled during this time of the year? This year by making some simple changes you and your children can truly make the holidays more meaningful.Teach gratitude during the holidays:Gratitude should not only be for the material presents but for the little blessings in their lives. Begin to have your children...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 reasons santas broke this year
- 1. Santa Spends More Than He MakesSanta's paychecks are nothing to sneeze at, but he stays focused on his next raise. (Yes, of course Santa gets a raise each year!) He has no idea what it costs him to live the Santa life. He doesn't track his earnings nor his spending. Santa's got to provide for his reindeer, his horse and his North Pole home - just like the rest of us.2. Santa Has N...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Children?s birthday party locations and ideas
- While most children's birthday parties are held at home, you may want to consider an offsite location.For starters, you won't have to be concerned about the current state of order and tidiness of your house. Plus using the cultural and recreational resources of the community will broaden your child's horizons and introduce him or her to some wonderful experiences.Ask your child what ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Easter traditions: seven ways to add meaning to your family celebration
- Family traditions connect us to past and future generations. They provide meaning and connection, as well as a sense of ritual and comfort. And they can create - and help to preserve - some of life's most moving moments.Easter traditions can help to usher in a season of love, rejuvenation, and abundance. Here are seven ideas for sharing the sweetness of this special season:- Start a ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Trick or treating safety
- Halloween is such a fun time of year for kids and adults alike, so its important that we take some precautions to keep it that way! Here's my list of trick or treating tips for your family.Wear comfortable shoes!!Carry a flashlightWear something with a reflector on it (you can even find reflector tape and paint at your local home improvement store.Go out before dark-esp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Its party time - lets decorate!
- Holidays are here and so is the spirit of partying. Here are some wonderful ideas for transforming your home into an innovative party scenario and giving your guests an occasion that will forever remain etched in their memories.1. Entrance: Do up your entrance. The entrance to your home should be magnificent and welcoming. Line the driveway with luminaries. Place a guest book at the front d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cornucopia centerpiece for thanksgiving day
- As we enter into the month of November my thoughts turn towards Thanksgiving and everything that this wonderful holiday has to offer.It is a time for spending time with family and friends and for counting the many blessings the past year has brought to us. Like most people I like to decorate for the holidays, and Thanksgiving is no exception.Indian corn, pumpkins, gourds, wheat, frui...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to stay slim during the holiday season
- The majority of people find themselves carrying additional fat once the holidays are over. Worst of all, most of them never lose this extra weight. Over the years, few pounds gained over the holidays here and there add up to 10, 20, 30 pounds of excess fat!To avoid falling into the holiday fat trap, follow these simple tips:1. Don't deprive yourself. Munching on a green salad while e...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Santa goes low carb!
- North Pole- The word is out! Due to an "unpublished dilemma" last Christmas Eve Santa has gone Low Carb!Sources reveal that Santa was stuck in a chimney somewhere in California for over an hour last Christmas Eve - how embarrassing! The incident certainly wreaked havoc with his jolly schedule for the most important night of the year. In the aftermath, it caused Santa to really stop and thin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New year?s resolution: love your body!
- Ah, the beginning of a New Year. A time to reflect and start anew: new hopes, dreams, goals for yourself. Speaking of which, have you taken that all important inventory of your body, yet? Is this the year you're going to make the change?Wondering how to begin? Read on?Most people begin a new year in earnest; dreaming of building a shapely new body. However, by the end of January they...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Unique gift ideas for the 21st century
- As a personal growth specialist, I like to think I'm hip. I like to think I am avant garde. I like to think I am on the cutting edge ? despite what everyone else around thinks about me.I read last year that the growth sector of the future is in healthcare and wellness. So, being the hip, avant garde, cutting edge kind of guy I think I am, I decided I would give very unique and personal heal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The bloated bar mitzvah celebration: 6 ways to take it back
- Bar Mitzvah celebrations have grown exponentially in size and scope in the past twenty years.That's great news for me; I derive much of the income I earn as a party entertainer from working at these events. Nonetheless, I offer this advice to those planning Bar Mitzvah celebrations:Less is more.Becoming a Bar Mitzvah is a major milestone in the life of a Jewish youngster. It i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do it yourself gifts
- Sometimes gifts that you purchase are not as personalized as you would like. They do not quite seem to fit the idea you had in mind. For these times, the only thing to do is "do it yourself". You will have the gift exactly fitting the theme and the person that you want.So now, you know you want it personalized but what can you create. Some of these items take just a few moments and others m...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cashless gifts
- Sometimes gifts that are truly from your heart have no cash value. But the value to the recipient can be more than any amount of money could provide. These gifts are truly from your heart to theirs.Look at the person's life and what they need. Maybe grandpa can't climb the ladder to prune his trees or bending down to those shrubs is more difficult than it used to be. Someone just broke thei...