Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category
February 8th, 2010
To me, one of the joys of Christmas is shopping for that special gift on Christmas Eve. I love the crowds; jostling, folks bumping into each other with smiles and apologies that would ordinarily be absent on any other day. Of course you run the risk of being trampled by the sea of humanity if you're shopping at the mall, but that just adds excitement to the holiday shopping experience! I love shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve.
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September 7th, 2009
It can be difficult to plan your family's very first family vacation together, especially if you have a few teenagers that are usually very hard to please. These teens usually are not very happy about having to spend time with their families, and it seems to be their personal vendetta to be able to make just about any parent feel underappreciated and “uncool.” However, smart parents know that while teens may not enjoy the idea of spending time with their uncool parents, a skiing vacation is a cool enough family vacation that their teens will be bragging about their trip for months to come.
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July 28th, 2009
Christmas holiday gift ideas to say thank you to those special people can be the answer. Your appreciation will be well-received when it comes in the form of a nice gift.
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July 28th, 2009
This is a favorite time of the year for many people. Why not
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July 19th, 2009
One of the biggest days of the year is Valentine's Day, naturally because it is the lover's holiday. This day is celebrated on February 14th and it is traditional for lovers to exchange gifts.
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July 15th, 2009
Are you wondering if your family dynamics during the holidays are going to scare off your son's new in-laws? Welcoming his wife and her parents into the fold is another chapter in your family's history. And integrating them into the holiday festivities has the potential for its' own complications.
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July 15th, 2009
If your mum is more into thrills and adventure than fancy wine or chocolate, then why not really push the boat out this Mothers Day. Mothers Day presents for your active mum can be difficult to find however, just because she is up for a bit of excitement does not necessarily mean she wants to throw herself off a ledge on a bungee rope!
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July 1st, 2009
Christmas music is some of the most fun choral music out there, both to sing and simply to drink in. Some of my favorites are more contemporary, but several have quickly become standards in our home.
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July 1st, 2009
Buying a star for your girlfriend, a family member or friend is a great gift idea. I know the memorial stars have been around now for quite a few years, but it's still a unique and fun gift. The gift of their own star named after them isn't something that most people would think of and they will be surprised and pleased when you present it to them.
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June 26th, 2009
Ask a person what animal they associate with Easter and chances are it will be a bunny or a chick. For me, it is a mouse, for more reasons than one. When I was nine years old I had a terrible run in with a mouse at Easter time, and now I am far more inclined to indulge in Easter E Cards than Easter eggs.
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