Every year I watch as advertisers begin to promote their products for the Holiday Period. For retail this is their busiest time and sales usually make or break a company's year. I'm not here to play scrooge, I would however like people to think a little about what the holidays... Read More
Remember when no one started Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving?Wisconsin author LeAnn R. Ralph remembers it very well."When I was growing up on our dairy farm forty years ago, the stores didn't put up Christmas displays until the day after Thanksgiving. No one was really thinking about Christmas shopping before... Read More
Hasn't time flown? Only six weeks to Christmas!Now you may think that you're too busy to even contemplate that far ahead, however if you don't get your act together and prepare well in advance, instead of enjoying that time you could end up being totally stressed and miss valuable opportunities.Your... Read More
Halloween is an exciting night for children and a busy time for their parents. With such excitement, it's easy for children to forget basic safety rules.When emotions are running high, it's a good time to remember to "use your head." Plan ahead and plan to have a safe Halloween. Raise... Read More
What do you get for the man who has always been there for you? You want it to be something special, something he hasn't gotten before, something that he will cherish. It cannot be the tired old gift of after shave lotion or soap on a rope. Not this year!To... Read More
It's impossible to remember what gift is traditional for each anniversary. This article is perfect to print out or post on your website for easy reference. Plus gift ideas for each anniversary makes it easy, you'll never miss getting the perfect anniversary gift again.The traditional gift for the first anniversary... Read More
"Here's to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell to the old; here's to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold."-- Anonymous"People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about... Read More
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
When searching for Angel Costumes, there are so many choices online, so the heavenly question is, "how good, or how bad of an angel would you like to be?"Whatever suites your character best, when Halloween rolls around, you can choose which side you want to be-the good, or the bad... Read More
For many people the end of a year is a time of increased stress.Instead of relaxing and unwinding from a busy year, the pressures of buying gifts, travelling or spending time with long lost relatives makes it a difficult time.In our household for example, my 4 year-old daughter's excitement levels... Read More
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From the book A Heartland Christmas CollectionIn the first years... Read More
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