New Year’s Eve Party Tips

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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With Christmas just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning those New Year's Eve parties. A good thing to have is a binder or notebook to keep track of what you have bought, what you have, and where it all is. There is nothing like digging through three closets for your party supplies that will have you screaming in frustration. Use the notebook to keep a running list of what you need. You might be surprised what slips your mind during this time of year. Its also good to keep track of what your guests loved, what worked...and what fell flat.

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The Best Website And Blog Ticker Sites

Between the holidays, vacations, birthdays and other events, tickers are becoming ever more popular. Especially if you own a website or blog. But where to go to find the best ones? Whether you are looking for holiday tickers, anniversary tickers, birthday tickers, or even tickers to count your savings or debt reduction, I have done the research for you. I have spent a lot of time looking for the "perfect" tickers, as I'm sure you have, and these sites make it easy for you to get the ticker you want.

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What Is Holding You Back

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We've all said it, "If it weren't for x, I would do y." And I'm not talking about your high school algebra class.
So what is x and y? What do they mean to you? Is it a spur of the moment wish or have you been saying the same thing for a number of years? Is it a lifelong dream or just a change you wish to make? Perhaps it is all of the above.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1194507/what_is_holding_you_back.html?cat=7

The Origins of Halloween

Friday, July 17, 2009

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Have you ever wondered where this holiday began? It seems like we've always had Halloween, but who knows what it really means? And thanks to Hollywood, we have many myths and legends surrounding it. We know that children dress up in costumes and go door to door, but where did we even get that idea?  Read more. >>

Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season

Thursday, July 16, 2009

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With the holidays just around the corner, now more then ever I'm looking for ways to cut costs, yet still have an enjoyable holiday season. The rising costs of everything is really making me want to dig in my heels and bury my head under my pillows.  Read More. >>

Jillian’s Song

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

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Sometimes people aren't meant to see
The shining light inside.
Heartache, disillusionment hides their eyes
Shadowing your inner flame.
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Halloween Safety Tips

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With Halloween nearing, everyone wants to get through the sugar-laden holiday intact. No one wants themselves or a child injured due to some minor oversight. Unfortunately, these things do happen. Halloween night can especially be tough, as it can be hard to distinguish trick or treaters from other shadows while driving. If you live in the country, that can be doubly hard, as you just never know when a child might dart from a dark driveway. Following safety precautions will have you having a memorable Halloween for the right reasons, instead of the wrong ones. You lose out on a lot of candy if you have to make a trip to the ER. Read more.>>