Simplify the Season
Let's take a look at a typical Christmas To-Do list: bake cookies, buy and make gifts, attend office party, church commitments, address and mail cards, clean the house for guests, decorate...it goes on and on....The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and family celebration. But all the... Read More
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... Read More
Happy Holidays? It?s Up To You
The Holiday Season. Does time seem to compress, or is it just me? There's so much going on -- the end of autumn, the beginning of winter, and all the holidays that follow. As a child it was an exciting time of year. As an adult, it seems filled with... Read More
Birthday Gift Ideas
Birthday celebrations date back as far as biblical times, when celebrations among Pharaohs and other significant individuals have been mentioned. There is even some evidence to suggest that in pagan cultures people feared that evil spirits lurked about an individual on their birthday because they tended to become more malicious... Read More
Aran... Where the Sweaters Come From
Aran Sweaters. The Aran sweater takes its name from the islands from where it originated, untold generations ago. They say that necessity is the mother of invention and nothing is more of a necessity than a nice warm Aran sweater in a place like the Aran Islands. Located at the... Read More
Free Christian Ecard and Christian Ecards
A free Christian ecard is comprised of inspirational quotes, musical greetings, messages of love, get well soon, and a plethora of other familiar greeting card options free of charge. Family and holiday Christian ecards are also available. Individualized free Christian ecards are offered by a multitude of websites on the... Read More
Celebrate the 4th and Help a Soldier
My good friend, Rae, just called and suggested having a Fourth of July cookout that supports our troops in Iraq. "How?" I asked, feeling somewhat guilty that we can drink margaritas and play lawn games with our families on Independence Day, while our troops in Iraq are risking life and... Read More
Little Helpers in the Holiday Kitchen
The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to allow your children to help with the meal preparation and offers quality time together as a family. This is a way to keep your children occupied, but is also a fun, educational activity that incorporates a range of skills and senses, such... Read More
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... Read More
Its Never Too Early To Shop For Christmas
Every year we go through the same process of making our list of people we need to buy for and agonize over those one or two people that are almost impossible to buy for. You spend all that time at the mall or online trying to find an appropriate gift... Read More
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Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
'Tis the season to celebrate -- and a time to... Read More
Easy Gift Ideas For Dad On Fathers Day
Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking... Read More
Patience
Ever since my girls were little, I've tried to teach... Read More
Corporate Holiday Gift Ideas Start With a Possibilities List
Plan ahead this year for your corporate clients and associates... Read More
Wake Up ? Its Almost Fathers Day
Father's Day is approaching fast. In the USA it falls... Read More
Single During the Holidays
Mistletoe. Holiday parties. New Years kiss at midnight. This time... Read More
Reduce Waste This Christmas
- Christmas is responsible for more waste and consumption than... Read More
How to Overcome the Overwhelm of the Holiday Season (And Reduce Holiday Stress)
The Holiday Season can be a wonderful time of year,... Read More
Halloween Costumes...for Pets!
One of the best things about Halloween, is wearing a... Read More
Celebrate Parks Day, Everyday this Summer!
Canada's Parks Day falls on July 16'th this year. First... Read More
Great Games for Your Halloween Party
If you're having a Halloween party you need to play... Read More
Glorious Holiday Decorating: Ten Tips
If you're looking for ways to decorate your home in... Read More
Orlando, The Vacation Station
If you were asked to name 10 reasons why you... Read More
How to Create an Irresistible Valentine?s Day Centerpiece
Valentine's Day is just around the corner which of course... Read More
Gift Wrapping Ideas
If you're tired of your gifts looking like everyone else's,... Read More
Happy New Year for 2005
It is 7:45 a.m. in Port Moody, British Columbia Canada,... Read More
The Gift of Failure
During this Thanksgiving holiday, we are reminded to reflect on... Read More
The Art of Giving a Toast
Today one of my clients is throwing one of her... Read More
10 Holiday Sober Savers 2004
1.) BEGIN NOW !!!Don't save your shopping, decorating, cooking, wrapping,... Read More
Birthday Flowers
Birthdays are one thing you can count on. We all... Read More
Valentines Day Rapport
How to develop and heighten rapport on Valentines Day beyond... Read More
Maybe This Christmas Will Be Different....
Have you always dreamed of a Norman Rockwell Christmas -... Read More
For Thanksgiving ? Be Thankful He?s Not the Cheating Kind
Infidelity is at an all time high. According to the... Read More
Honoring our Fathers
This weekend as we celebrate Father's Day, take an opportunity... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Happy Times, Right
This time of the year is supposed to be happy.... Read More
10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who have... Read More
The Magic Of Gift Giving At Christmas
Regardless of age, almost everyone can remember at least a... Read More
Birthday Gift Guide
A birthday gift is the opportunity to show your loved... Read More
5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Depression
As the holidays approach each year, more and more people... Read More
Find Easy Halloween Costumes Online! Great Ideas Are Only One Click Away
We all wish there was more time in a day.... Read More
Spice Up Your Life with an Adventure Holiday!
Are you bored with the routine of city life? Do... Read More
5 Most Popular Styles of Christmas Ornaments
Traditionally Christmas ornaments were bulbs of all the same color... Read More
This Mothers Day -- Give The Gift Of Fitness
Do you know a Mom that deserves a special gift... Read More
Fireplace Decorating Tips for Easter: Give Your Rooms Natural Focal Point an Easter Look
Sure you decorate your fireplace and mantel for the winter... Read More
An Easy Gift For Many Occasions
It can be very hard to find that one perfect... Read More
Magical Holiday Emergency Kit
With all the travel, gift buying, last minute cramming at... Read More
Easter Traditions: Seven Ways To Add Meaning To Your Family Celebration
Family traditions connect us to past and future generations. They... Read More
Christmas Decorating Ideas - Edible Ornaments
Although it is now more decades away than I care... Read More
Halloween Costumes...for Pets!
One of the best things about Halloween, is wearing a... Read More
A Simple Little Holiday Plan
The Thanksgiving leftovers have all been eaten and the gift-buying... Read More
Tips For Less Holiday Stress
Holiday Stress? Some Tips For Having LessWe all dream of... Read More
Rubber Stamping and Scrapbooking will Bring the Family Together During The Holidays
No matter what celebration you and your family will rejoice... Read More
The Bloated Bar Mitzvah Celebration: 6 Ways to Take It Back
Bar Mitzvah celebrations have grown exponentially in size and scope... Read More
Holiday Expectations
As the holidays approach, I find myself wondering how I'm... Read More
Dont Forget Grandmom - Shes an Earth Angel Too!
Have you ever thought what you would do without your... Read More
Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
'Tis the season to celebrate -- and a time to... Read More
10 Stress Free Tips to Pamper Mom This Mothers Day
Mothers Day is the day we set aside each year... Read More
Ill Be Home For Christmas
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 29,... Read More
Christmas Tree Topper Ornaments
From my childhood memories, pride of place on the top... Read More
Are You Going To Survive The Holidays?
Admit it! You promised this year was not going to... Read More
Making Time to Write this Holiday Season
As the countdown to Christmas day continues, most everyone is... Read More
Create a Holiday Feast For The Senses
This is my daughter's first Christmas. Naomi will be nearly... Read More
Halloween & Hounds
Halloween is "fright night" for humans not dogs. Screaming, running,... Read More
Tribute to Dad
Father's Day should not be the only day that we... Read More
Valentines Day
Ever wondered how February 14 became, the day on which... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift
Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes... Read More
Quick and Easy Holiday Decorating
You're tired. You've worked hard all week. Suddenly, the kids... Read More
5 Tips to Reduce Holiday Depression
While war and poor economic conditions begin to affect people... Read More
The Five Best Cigar-Related Fathers Day Gifts
According to a recent study by the internet cigar retailer... Read More
Five Inexpensive Ways to Help Your Children Invest in Holiday Memories
Christmas memories are never dependent on the amount of money... Read More
How to Make a Gift Basket
Gift Baskets are an ideal gift for nearly any occasion.... Read More
The Only Way to Turn New Year Resolutions Into Reality!
So you ate, drank and spent too much over the... Read More
Spend More Time With Your Family This Holiday Season: Host A Caroling Party
Too often we forgo entertaining because of the mere thought... Read More
Thanksgiving
I was not planning to write this article. Instead, I... Read More
The Gingerbread Nightmare
Do you ever see those beautiful gingerbread houses during the... Read More
Top 15 Valentines Day Quotations
"If you love somebody, let them go. If they return,... Read More
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