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	<title>The Gift Exchange &#187; Brandy</title>
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		<title>It&#8217;s the Thought that Counts</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What’s the best way to acknowledge a gift received if you really hate it?
Answer:
I hate to toot my own horn but this is something that I’ve gotten pretty good at.  You do always want to send a thank you card to anyone has sent you something.  My standard thank you note says “Thank [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Made from the Heart</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question:
Patti D Says
Do people enjoy homemade gifts?
Brandy &#8211; Customer Service Representative
Answer:
Absolutely!  The fact that you took time out of your life to make someone something means so, so much.  My grandma made me an afghan for my 4th or 5th birthday and I still have it.  It just meant so much to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Ideas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:50:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ah, love is in the air!  Cupid is getting his arrows ready, preparing for Valentine’s Day.  The big day is just a couple of weeks away and the key to Valentine’s Day is ordering your gift early!
The Classic Red Rose Bouquet is always a great choice, but why not try something new this year?  Like [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calendar of Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:13:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Gift Baskets]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As adults the Christmas season seems to come so fast. That&#8217;s why I am excited about the new Christmas Gift Baskets that GiftTree has come out with this year. The selection is great and I really don’t think I’ll have any problems doing my shopping! But remember back when you were a kid and you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What To Be Now That I Am Grown Up</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Halloween is just around the corner and I’m so excited. It is such a great holiday. Halloween is all about dressing up, having fun and of course, candy!  Growing up, I was really into trick-or-treating.  My Grandma used to make my costumes for me, so that was a fun activity we used to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grateful</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I am grateful for so many people and so many things in my life.  I’m thankful for a loving family that is always by my side and for my husband who is also my best friend.  I’m thankful for the two dogs that sometimes drive me crazy but always forgive me if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Dad Who Has it All</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question:
Susan Varney Says:
July 17th, 2008 at 2:16 pm   edit
What do you get for the dad that has everything?
Brandy &#8211; Customer Service Representative
Answer:
My dad is retired and, not that he’s old, but at his age, he has everything he needs and if he wants something, he buys it.  When in doubt, I always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spice Up Your Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to extenuating circumstances, my husband has been put in a low sodium diet.  At first, it was pretty difficult to find things other than vegetables and rice for dinner.  But recently, we have become quite creative when coming up with low sodium recipes.   He loads his food up with a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Out of the Blue I Love you</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question:
Peter Matcheck Says
July 20th, 2008 at 7:02 am
What’s a good gift to give my girlfriend if we’ve been dating less than three months?
Brandy &#8211; Customer Service Representative
Answer:
Girls like to be thought of.  We like to know that you cared enough to send something to us out of the blue.  I think flowers are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relax the Day Away</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:07:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brandy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When is the last time you relaxed for a whole day?  The last time you did nothing all day or did something just for yourself all day?  As for myself, I really can’t remember.  Working full time, keeping up with the house and my 2 dogs, it really is hard to have [...]]]></description>
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