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Beautiful Baubles

Monday, June 29th, 2009 Penny

My granddaughter loves all things that sparkle, glitter, glow or shine, and if you ever met her you would say that her personality is quite similar to the things she's ... Read more..

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April Fool’s Day

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 Penny

The history of April Fool's Day or All Fools Day is uncertain, but many historians believe it most likely began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar ... Read more..

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Wearing of the Green

Friday, March 13th, 2009 Penny

Did you know that the person who was to become St. Patrick,  (the patron saint of Ireland) was born in Wales about  385 AD. His given name was Maewyn, and he ... Read more..

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Driven to Perfection

Friday, February 20th, 2009 Penny

I have a 9 year old granddaughter who uses the word “perfect” quite a bit, and until this past week I didn't realize how much my husband and I used ... Read more..

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Learn to Relax

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 Penny

It's 2:14 AM according to the clock on the nightstand and I'm wide awake...again. I lay there quietly  trying to figure out how to get to sleep. Actually, I've been ... Read more..

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My Top 10 Favorite Wedding Gifts

Friday, January 2nd, 2009 Penny

Gift baskets can be a perfect gift idea for newlyweds. Especially since we all know what an extremely difficult task buying for newlyweds can be particularly, if the couple has ... Read more..

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Get Well Gift Baskets

Friday, December 12th, 2008 Penny

I often have customers call looking for ideas for get well gift baskets, and get well gifts. And now that it's the holidays getting sick is even harder! After asking ... Read more..

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Making a Case for Gift Baskets

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 Penny

I have a mind that loves to find stuff out no matter what it is, and I can’t seem to research anything without getting down to the very bottom of ... Read more..

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‘Tis the Season

Sunday, November 30th, 2008 Penny

Is there any time of year more exciting than Christmas? Decorations are going up, stores are offering huge discounts, and people seem to be in a better mood overall, don't ... Read more..

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Gifts Baskets for Any Occasion

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 Penny

You flip your calendar to another month. All of a sudden, you notice there's yet another holiday approaching, whether it's Christmas, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, or Administrative Assistants' Day. ... Read more..

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