The popular presents this season come in all sorts of surprising packages
During the holiday season, society is broken into two types of person: Those who love and know how to buy gifts for others and those who'd rather have a Christmas tree fall on them.
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Gifts under $20
With a little creativity and little cash, Lodians can still get in the giving mood
Not everyone can afford to buy a slick black Mercedes-Benz, stick a big red ribbon on it and park it in the driveway for the spouse to discover Christmas day. In fact, most people probably couldn't even afford the giant ribbon in these woeful economic times.
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Brighten up that special someone's holiday season
With the holiday season upon us once more, shoppers across the country will once again start their quests for the perfect gift. For many, finding the right gift can be as elusive as finding the fountain of youth.
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Kids can make a difference too
Children are the future of the world. And with that responsibility comes the hope that children will grow into adults with good moral compasses and a desire to do all they can to help others.
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Super stocking stuffers for kids
'Tis the season for presents under the tree and treats tucked into stockings hanging on the mantle. Who benefits more from the holiday season than youngsters? After all, it seems the winter months were just tailor made for them, with snow days, whimsical decorations, and lots and lots of gifts!
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Don't get unravelled over wrapping gifts
The countdown to Christmas has begun and in the race to get every gift bought, and every detail right for the ensuing holiday, we often forget one crucial step: wrapping the presents.
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Take note of the 'write' gift for holiday giving
How many times have you smiled when checking your mailbox, finding a note from a family member or friend amid the bills and clothing catalogs? Getting mail —real, tangible mail — is something people truly enjoy, whether it's a short thank-you note or an even longer "hello." Giving the gift of personalized stationery this holiday season enables you to share smiles with so many other people. Stationery printed with a friend or family member's name, hand-picked to match his or her personality and style is a gift that will always be appreciated.
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Jewelry that Lasts Forever and Doesn't Break the Bank
Learn the gift-giving secret this holiday season
It's no secret that most of us are watching our holiday spending this year. While it's certainly prudent to approach your holiday shopping with a budget in hand, such a budget shouldn't sacrifice quality.
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Keep stress from ruining times of celebration
The holidays are supposed to bring smiles to our faces. After all we're visiting with relative and friends, and bestowing gifts on the ones we love. So how come so many people are generally stressed and sad come the holidays?
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Put more meaning behind holiday traditions
The ill feelings many harbor toward the holidays could be traced to the season's increasingly commercial nature. Steeped more in the materialistic than in the true meaning behind these special days, the holiday season and its advertisements now come as early as October, leaving many to question just what drives the season.
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