Halloween & Hounds
Halloween is "fright night" for humans not dogs. Screaming, running, spooky children in masks make many dogs uncomfortable, nervous and frightened.Halloween costumes are fun and are meant to disguise our normal appearance. Dogs do not understand this change in appearance and may become frightened. Costumes that change the way a... Read More
Tips For Less Holiday Stress
Holiday Stress? Some Tips For Having LessWe all dream of having wonderful holidays. We start each day full of the spirit of the season. We look at the lovely fresh fallen snow, and marvel at the beauty of the world. But lets face it - life can be stressful. By... Read More
Birthday Gift Baskets ? The Ideal Gift For Everyone!
No matter how old we are, we enjoy being remembered on that special day of the year that celebrates the day we were born! Birthdays are a time to recognize special people in our lives with joyous celebration. It is a time-honored tradition to pay tribute the birthday gal or... Read More
Creating Your Own Holiday Traditions
I love this time of year -- decorations on the houses, a cold nip in the air, beautiful music everywhere you go. I often have a hard time understanding why so many people get so FRUSTRATED during the holidays -- until I go out in public and partake of the... Read More
Experience Mothers Day In A Whole New Way
Mother's Day is the day when sons, daughters and husbands buy gifts and flowers to recognize the incredible work mom has done raising the children. But some moms are unknowingly cheating themselves out of the full experience of Mother's Day. Many moms treat Mother's Day as a completely external experience... Read More
Making Mother?s Day Special
How many times have you heard a friend say about someone who's no longer here, "I never got to tell her (or him) how much I really cared."We've all felt this way at some stage about someone in our lives. Yet it's hard to sit down and tell a person... Read More
Thats the Christmas Spirit
Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. You know, just like Wilson and everybody else wishes people each year.Yesterday I was checking my calendar. "Holy smokes! It's almost Christmas. I better check to see if Uncle Albert... Read More
Taking Back Christmas
John Grisham wrote a book called SKIPPING CHRISTMAS. Amazon.com reports: "John Grisham turns a satirical eye on the overblown ritual of the festive holiday season, and the result is Skipping Christmas, a modest but funny novel about the tyranny of December 25...."My friend Dessa Byrd Reed, author of the poetry... Read More
Legends of the Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is a much loved symbol iinstantly calling up images of gifts and family jollity. There are many beautiful connections to ancient traditions. Egyptian and Roman customs, early Christian practices and Victorian nostalgia are all combined in our modern Christmas tree.The Greek Fir is commonly used as a... Read More
How to Put Some Sizzle in Your Summer Parties: 5 Ways to be a Gracious Host and a Great Guest
Now that the hot weather is finally here, we are looking forward to long, lazy days on the beach and hot summer nights that heat up after dark. Here are a few tips from lifestyle guru Kim Kristofferson-Magnusson on maximizing your fun in the sun!1) For family celebrations?KEEP IT SIMPLE!!Whether... Read More
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Creating Your Own Holiday Traditions
I love this time of year -- decorations on the... Read More
Gods Gift to You... Mom
Have you ever thought what you would have done without... Read More
Easter Flowers
Easter is Sunday, March 27th! Don't forget the flowers! Your... Read More
Top 20 New Years Quotations
"Here's to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell... Read More
Going Solo on Valentines Day: Advice For Singles
The stores are decorated in candy hearts, flowers and bears.... Read More
Happy Holidays? It?s Up To You
The Holiday Season. Does time seem to compress, or is... Read More
Easy Gift Ideas For Dad On Fathers Day
Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're looking... Read More
The Five Best Cigar-Related Fathers Day Gifts
According to a recent study by the internet cigar retailer... Read More
Mothers Day: 5 Gift Ideas Guaranteed To Make Any New Mom Happy
Sure, you can call it a Hallmark holiday. But don't... Read More
SALOME and HERODIAS, A Curious Mothers Day Story, Part 2 of 2 Parts
First, a disclaimer:This article requires information about John the Baptist,... Read More
Ultimate Army Themed Games & Activities for Your Childs Birthday Party
Are you looking for the Ultimate Army Themed Party Games... Read More
Traditional VS. Modern Anniversary Gifts
Most people are familiar with the traditional materials list that... Read More
9 Fantastic Formulas for a Stress Free Holiday!
The holidays are officially here. And so the season for... Read More
Incredibles Kid Birthday Party Idea
Mr. Incredible and Elastiwoman to the Rescue. The Incredibles based... Read More
Reduce Waste This Christmas
- Christmas is responsible for more waste and consumption than... Read More
Angel Costumes! Theres An Angel Inside Us All, But Are You Naughty Or Nice?
When searching for Angel Costumes, there are so many choices... Read More
Beyond All Tied Up With A Bow - Great Tips for Creating Beautifully Wrapped Holiday Gifts
No matter what the season, packages make a statement even... Read More
What Is The Easter In Your Business?
Easter 2005 is coming, Sunday March 27, and Christians worldwide... Read More
The Rose
Lifestyle is style over amount. And style is an art... Read More
Glorious Holiday Decorating: Ten Tips
If you're looking for ways to decorate your home in... Read More
Alone for the Holidays?
Being alone is a challenge for many people. This challenge... Read More
Losing Weight During The Holiday Season--Can It Be Done?
Thirteen years ago I became quite intrigued with the idea... Read More
The Origins Of Mothers Day
Today Mother's Day or Mothering Sunday is celebrated all over... Read More
New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards
Forty years ago when I was growing up on our... Read More
Santa Goes Low Carb!
North Pole- The word is out! Due to an "unpublished... Read More
Give Presence Not Presents
Throughout the year we have many gift-giving opportunities to show... Read More
Making Time to Write this Holiday Season
As the countdown to Christmas day continues, most everyone is... Read More
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... Read More
Scary halloween Masks
There are countless Halloween masks available today. At Halloween specialty... Read More
Tips to Save Time & Money; Christmas Shopping Online
So Christmas is a few months away. Seems like a... Read More
Fathers Day Origins and Inspiration
While mothers have had their special day since 1914, fathers... Read More
Where Have All The Wise Men Gone? Jesus Is Not Acceptable For Christmas!
It's CHRISTmas!Where are the wise men?WOW - The wise men... Read More
Fathers Day and Flowers
Father's Day is about to be celebrated in Australia. The... Read More
Magical Holiday Emergency Kit
With all the travel, gift buying, last minute cramming at... Read More
Make a Golden Christmas Tree
Several Years ago while I was shopping for Christmas I... Read More
Fun Halloween Ideas
Looking for interesting Halloween ideas? Perhaps you are looking for... 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
Lets NOT Talk Turkey
The carving. The leftovers. The endless stuffing. Actually, you love... Read More
Tropical Christmas
I can recall from my days in England, watching television... Read More
St. Patricks Day Quotations
"It's not that the Irish are cynical. It's rather that... Read More
The Holiday Shopping Experience - Rewarding or Traumatic?
Picture this scenario! It's December 24th, the day of Christmas... Read More
Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift
Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes... Read More
St Valentines Day, Festival of the Matchmakers
There are as many as eight possible Valentines Day origins... Read More
Strategies for Surviving Holiday Dinners, Family Events and Other War Zones
No matter how well we may have weathered our basic... Read More
Do It Yourself Gifts
Sometimes gifts that you purchase are not as personalized as... Read More
Youre How Old?!?
"Well, Happy Birthday! How old are you anyway?""Oh, I'm just... Read More
The Gingerbread Nightmare
Do you ever see those beautiful gingerbread houses during the... Read More
Making the Holidays More Meaningful
Have the holidays become too commercial for you? Are you... Read More
Christmas Gifts to Last a Lifetime
Do you know what you are giving to the children... Read More
Ill Be Home For Christmas
Direct Answers - Column for the week of November 29,... Read More
Spooky Halloween Party Ideas
Are you looking for special Halloween party ideas that will... Read More
For Thanksgiving ? Be Thankful He?s Not the Cheating Kind
Infidelity is at an all time high. According to the... Read More
The Rose
Lifestyle is style over amount. And style is an art... Read More
10 Stress Free Tips to Pamper Mom This Mothers Day
Mothers Day is the day we set aside each year... Read More
Celebrating the ME in MumME
Another Mother's Day is upon us. A day in which... Read More
Advantages of Online Greeting Cards Over Paper Cards - Part I
After some recent reports it seems that 90% of all... Read More
The History of Teddy Bears
Teddy bears have been around since 1902. The teddy bear... Read More
Holiday Tips & Treats That Wont Play Tricks On Your Waistline
Halloween ? so starts the Holiday Season. The average American... Read More
Holiday Health: Give Get-Fit Gifts
'Tis the season to celebrate -- and a time to... Read More
Ready to Skip This Holiday? Why No Just Make It Your Own?
Do you feel panicked, or exicted? Are you experiencing joy... Read More
SALOME and HERODIAS, A Curious Mothers Day Story, Part 2 of 2 Parts
First, a disclaimer:This article requires information about John the Baptist,... Read More
Tips For Less Holiday Stress
Holiday Stress? Some Tips For Having LessWe all dream of... Read More
Why July 4th ?
On July 4th 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration... Read More
Funny Couples Costume Ideas For Halloween
Tired of the same old typical Halloween costumes. You know... Read More
Give Presence Not Presents
Throughout the year we have many gift-giving opportunities to show... Read More
Mothers Day: 5 Gift Ideas Guaranteed To Make Any New Mom Happy
Sure, you can call it a Hallmark holiday. But don't... Read More
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