July 10th, 2008
One of the best things about celebrating Christmas in July is that you can find all kinds of holiday decorations and serving ware on sale–drastically on sale. Below are just a few of the “Christmas in July” offerings:
Spode’s classic Christmas dinnerware is up to 50% off.
These charming wooden ornaments are made in Indonesian and […]
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May 15th, 2008
Sandra Magsamen is a one-woman empire…and an inspiration to us all. A self-described “Renaissance” woman, she began making handmade, original gift items with messages from the heart in her garage in 1991. Her company “Table Tiles,” expanded into a multi-million-dollar gift business in less than a decade. Today, her ideas are licensed by major […]
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April 7th, 2008
Cooking Light, the largest food magazine in the United States, has just published a comprehensive and enjoyable cookbook, aptly called “Cooking Light Complete Cookbook.” This 632-page, spiral-bound book has something for every taste and level of cooking expertise. There are hundreds of recipes from the United States and abroad as well as instructional tips on […]
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April 5th, 2008
Wrapping paper may be colorful and festive, but it wastes a huge number of resources to achieve that effect. Instead, when bundling your gifts for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Easter, or birthdays, consider one of these “green” alternatives:
1. “Wrap” your gift in a useful container. Instead of disposable wrapping paper, conceal your gift in a […]
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March 27th, 2008
Mother’s Day is May 11. It’s not too soon to be thinking about what to give mom. My local Animal Protective League has a host of presents for mothers that help to house and feed homeless animals. Items include jewelry, apparel, and even animal-shaped golf club head covers.
The United States Humane Society also offers […]
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March 19th, 2008
Whether your Easter celebrations tend towards the religious or the secular, you’re sure to find a movie among our favorites to share with you family (in random order). Rent them at your favorite video outlet or click on the titles for a trip to Amazon.com.
1. Easter Parade (1948). This MGM classic with Fred […]
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