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"Wouldn't you just know it," muttered my husband, Randy.We had already been driving for a couple of hours in a pickup truck that... Read More
Even with modern technology like email and cell phones, printed invitations have remained the most common way to let people know about your... Read More
Now that the biggest shopping season of the year is in full swing it might be a good time to create a holiday... Read More
Ah, the beginning of a New Year. A time to reflect and start anew: new hopes, dreams, goals for yourself. Speaking of which,... Read More
Here it comes again - the Holiday Army - in its annual march against us. Some of its generals are called "Thanksgiving," "Christmas,"... Read More
"Mother: the most beautiful word on the lips of mankind." -Kahil GibranThis coming Sunday is our "big day," moms. It's the one day... Read More
MADRID ? For millions of Americans, this Fourth of July will be a time of celebration and remembrance of those passed or distanced... Read More
This time of the year is supposed to be happy. A time when family is warm and welcoming. A time for loving and... Read More
Just as soon as the stores put away their Christmas merchandise, out comes the Valentine's Day items - even though Valentine's is still... Read More
A Harvest Halloween
To take advantage of the last days of autumn, we planned an outdoor Halloween party at our family farm. This gave... Read More
So, let's review a little what we said in the first part of this. Greeting cards are a very popular item which people... Read More

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Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. You know, just... Read More
The holiday season is typically filled with large fancy parties, small intimate gatherings, and extravagant dinner parties. Planning your own Christmas party can... Read More
Not everyone shares in the celebration and joy associated with the holidays. Many people feel stressed and unhappy in response to the demands... Read More
Unique "Drop-A-Hint" Plan Sends Your Gift Wishes Via E-mailSure, they love you and each year they try their best to find you the... Read More
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If you're having a Halloween party you need to play some games! Whether it's to fill the time before the food is ready... Read More
Here you are, facing the holiday season alone. Have you been thinking about?*how alone and lonely you feel*excuses you can give family members... Read More
First, a disclaimer:This article requires information about John the Baptist, whose life and works and words are holy, divinely inspired, to Christians. The... Read More
Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who have laid their lives in the nation's service. Memorial Day has also become a... Read More
Most people know that the 50th wedding anniversary is the "golden" anniversary, and that the 25th is silver. But beyond that? Here are... Read More
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I have walked through a countless number of stores searching for a Mother's Day gift and I always see the same things. A... Read More
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You've been nominated; or perhaps your family has issued a decree; or perhaps it's simply your turn. No matter what the reason, you're... Read More
As a little girl I often loved to dress up as a gypsy, whether it was for Halloween or just for play. Maybe... Read More
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Picture this scenario! It's December 24th, the day of Christmas Eve. On this day you should be relaxing, enjoying time with family and... Read More
I have a friend who works at a loan company. She starts getting busy around August -- because her offices are flooded with... Read More
The kindergarten class I was teaching was scheduled to perform a dramatic recitation. We needed several flower and bumblebee costumes. Since I have... Read More
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No matter how well we may have weathered our basic training, nothing can fully prepare us for the front lines of family gatherings.... Read More
Christmas is a wonderful time! Everyone is full of good cheer, the milk of human kindness and 20 pounds of candy. All gifts... Read More
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