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Monday, February 6, 2012

Eco Friendly Gift Idea: Eco Friendly Clothing and Shoes

Posted by on November 11, 2010

I’m a big believer in getting someone eco friendly gifts for Christmas. And lately, there is has been an upsurge in respect bestowed upon green clothing designers. For example, in the last season of Project Runway, an eco friendly designer actually won the whole competition!

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Why not send Christmas postcards instead?

Posted by on November 9, 2010

I like the idea of sending Christmas postcards instead of Christmas cards. I know that other people do too because there is a nice selection of lovely postcards out there. So why would you want to send postcards instead of cards? I thought I’d list the pros of the idea so you can make a choice if you want to send them. :) WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

Best Christmas Cards for 2010

Posted by on November 8, 2010

Each year, we look forward to choosing our Christmas cards. I usually buy a few different styles or a variety set and then choose individual cards for those who are closest to me like my husband, best friends, and my parents. What is your Christmas card style?

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Send Christian Christmas Cards this Year!

Posted by on November 7, 2010

Okay, I love candy canes and snowmen and other Christmas trees and other merry symbols of Christmas…  but without Jesus Christ being born we wouldn’t even have this holiday. Why not celebrate that idea with Christian Christmas cards? I find that there is no better way to remind people that we are celebrating Christ’s birth than to send them a religious Christmas card.

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Great Stocking Stuffer Idea: Cheap Sunglasses!

Posted by on November 3, 2010

Before you think I’m crazy for suggesting that you give someone sunglasses for Christmas let me just say that I’ve hiked in snow and gotten sunburned on my eyelids. It isn’t fun, and it can be avoided with the right pair of sunglasses. Plus, what do people seem to always need an extra pair of? Sunglasses!

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Beverages to Drink While Trimming the Tree

Posted by on December 2, 2009

christmas ornamentsHave you decorated your Christmas tree yet? If not, why not make things extra festive by preparing some of these delicious beverages while trimming the tree? Each year, my family makes it a tradition to drink egg nog. Some years I actually make it – but most of the time I just buy it. Okay, and I spike it with a little brandy, too. :)

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Decorating the Christmas Tree

Posted by on November 24, 2009

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carolersWhen I was a child we had the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving. Instead of shopping on Black Friday, my family made it a tradition to spend time together. Actually I think my mother did shop, but I don’t think we as children were awake yet!

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Finding Christmas Deals at Restaurants

Posted by on November 23, 2009

christmas bellsAnother part of planning for Christmas may involve meeting people for dinner and organizing Christmas functions at restaurants like your office Christmas party or a gift swap amongst friends. If this is the case, you’ll natural want to find Christmas deals at restaurants that won’t break the bank.

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Christmas Planning Tips: Find Your Wrapping Supplies

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roll of christmas wrapping paperDo you keep buying new wrapping paper, Christmas cards, and other Christmas supplies new each year? Well before you do that, you should see what you have leftover from last year. If you’re organized this should be no problem. In fact, you may already know what you have.

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What are your Christmas traditions?

Posted by on November 22, 2009

christmas mantle with elfBefore you figure out what kind of planning you truly need to do, it helps to figure out what your Christmas traditions are. For me, there are certain things I enjoy doing
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