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Luxury Gifts were designed with class, elegance and comfort in mind. You don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy luxury gifts. Most people assume that luxury gifts require a large financial investment. Not so. Luxury is truly in the eye of the beholder. For one person a luxury gift might consist of some bath and body oils; for others… Read More

It’s that time of the year. My favorite time of the year… when we pull out our greenery, lights, ribbons and wrapping paper! It’s a family time, hopefully a happy time and a nostalgic time. And I love all of it!Every year, I celebrate the meer act of decorating my home. And I wanted to share some of things I… Read More

Fall, with all its spectacular colors, is finally here. Halloween is just around the corner, followed by Thanksgiving and before we know it; Christmas. Don’t you just love decorating your house and yard for all these seasons? I do to. Let’s face the facts; it gets very expensive doing this year after year. So how do you limit your spending?… Read More

Candles have been used for centuries to provide warmth and light. Furthermore, they have been included in religious ceremonies for just as long. The history of the candle is intimately connected with the history of religion. The symbolism and usage varies from religion to religion, but the candle itself does not. Candles have been used in Christian religious ceremonies for… Read More

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday! What a spiritual renewal to take a day to reflect over the past year about just how good God has been to you and your family, to give you harvest and shelter, health and hope. To get the most out of this joyous occasion, make some holiday crafts with your children. These days, Thanksgiving often… Read More

Did you know that shopping after the holidays is the best time of year to buy? When retailers set high sales expectations in December they need to maintain momentum even after Christmas to meet their numbers. For consumers this can mean bigger discounts, longer shopping hours, and new merchandise.Gift cards are partly responsible for giving shoppers the upper hand. Retailers… Read More

Were you aware that The Good Toy Guide suggests Brio Trains as 1 out of the 5 recommended educational toys for preschoolers? According to them a Brio Train is, “a train with interactive details that encourages children to master small movements and hand eye coordination. Controlling the train and constructing the tracks creates an awareness of cause and effect, early… Read More

Everyone loves heart-shaped decorations. This cute wooden handicraft can be hung over a doorway or as part of a wall display. Paint the hearts red, pink, and white, and you will have a decoration for Valentines’ Day. Paint them red and green for Christmas, or red, white, and blue to display love for America. You can leave it plain for… Read More

Christmas ornaments made from ordinary pipe cleaners and inexpensive acrylic beads are very pretty and easy to make. They look quite impressive yet are easy enough for small children to make. This is one Christmas craft idea to use again and again. Older people will enjoy making this Christmas craft, too, which can be varied to make a number of… Read More

Who would have thought that the gift of a coin would end up being the best gift I’ve ever received? I have many fond memories of my grandmother, but one such memory will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I was 10 years old, my grandmother gave me a silver dollar for Christmas. To this day,… Read More