10 Tips for More Meaningful Holidays
No matter how many lists you make, cards you send, gifts you buy, or packages you wrap, there will be things you intended to do this holiday season that won't get done. If you do manage to get everything done, but you're too tired to enjoy the season, everyone suffers.Consider... Read More
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... Read More
Traditional VS. Modern Anniversary Gifts
Most people are familiar with the traditional materials list that good etiquette requires us use as a guide when selecting a gift to commemorate a wedding anniversary. If you are like most people, you might find it a bit challenging to convert the materials on the list into an acceptable... Read More
Holiday Beauty Dos and Donts
Why is it that whenever you go to a holiday party, you can always find someone who doesn't look how you would expect? Is it because you think they overdid their fashion or make-up, or is it a touch of envy?Beauty queen or fashion disaster, it's up to you. If... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Happy Times, Right
This time of the year is supposed to be happy. A time when family is warm and welcoming. A time for loving and feeling loved.We watch the annual TV specials which emotionally choke us up. We watch those traditional, mushy movies like Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful... Read More
Holiday Expectations
As the holidays approach, I find myself wondering how I'm going to accomplish all I expect of myself. I expect to have perfect presents under the tree for an astounding number of people who will be visiting from out of town, besides the usual round of gifts for my children,... Read More
Holiday Dieting: A Sweet Way To Cheat!
If your diet is making you a humbug this season, there's some good news. Turns out dark chocolate, that decadent confection, may actually be good for you!Yes, recently conducted studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have shown that a dose of dark chocolate will heed all sorts... Read More
Fathers Day Origins and Inspiration
While mothers have had their special day since 1914, fathers have only recently officially received the recognition they so richly deserve. After all, dad is the pillar of the family unit, the one who made us feel safe, loved to tickle and tease, and above all gave us a sense... Read More
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... Read More
Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas is a magical time of year, both for kids and adults. They say that the joy of Christmas is the giving, not the receiving of gifts and the look of happiness on someones face once they've opened their perfect Christmas gift is indeed a wonderful sight.Give the Christmas gift... Read More
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Holiday Tips & Treats That Wont Play Tricks On Your Waistline
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The Magic Of Gift Giving At Christmas
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The Rose
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10 Tips to a Stress Free Holiday
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Whatever Happened to Christmas?
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Event Planning 101
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Dear Santa: Christmas Sucks!
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The Truth about Mistletoe
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Easter Flowers
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Is Buying a Gift for Mom as Difficult for You as it is for Me?
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Legends of the Christmas Tree
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Contact Lenses for Halloween
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Fathers Day Origins and Inspiration
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2 Quick and Easy Halloween Crafts
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Free Christian Ecard and Christian Ecards
A free Christian ecard is comprised of inspirational quotes, musical... Read More
Tips For Singles on Surviving (And Enjoying) The Holidays
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Giving Thanks
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5 Ways to Lose Those Holiday Blues
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Easter Traditions: Seven Ways To Add Meaning To Your Family Celebration
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Easter Party Ideas
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Seven Great Holiday Decorating Tips--Without Breaking the Bank
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Fathers Day Gift Guide
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Importance of Thanksgiving
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Happy New Year for 2005
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Christmas Matters
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Patience
Ever since my girls were little, I've tried to teach... Read More
Its Party Time - Lets Decorate!
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Easy Gift Ideas For Dad On Fathers Day
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Legends of the Christmas Tree
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15 Ways to Create Some Extra Holiday Money
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How to Make a Gift Basket
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Christmas Tree Topper Ornaments
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Tools and Tips for Keeping the Holidays Organized
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Cashless Gifts
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Spend More Time With Your Family This Holiday Season: Host A Caroling Party
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Some of my clients dread the holiday season because it... Read More
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Consider the Egg
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Terrible at choosing gifts?
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How To Stay Slim During The Holiday Season
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I Just Love It!
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The History And Origin Of Valentines Day
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