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By: Akylina Lee
In a time when we seem to rely on technology for everything there remains great value in giving something crafted individually by the hand of an artisan. Everything around us presses us to conform to (read entire article)
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By: Jeff Miller
As we ready ourselves to celebrate yet another Christmas to honor the birth of our Lord Jesus let us remember that this is a time to focus on the many blessings in our lives. Each day should be a day (read entire article)
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By: Sharmila Sanka
The Sun proudly mounted from behind the mountains Demanding the moon to go home and rest in its own coolness Failing to realize that I briskly woke up way before its rise Impatiently waiting for t (read entire article)
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By: Tamil Selvi
Trees, streets, houses and stores all decorated with millions of colored lights. Traditional and contemporary Christmas tunes floating from every radio and Television set. People hustling through mall (read entire article)
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By: Peter Scott
Typically, when we think of Christmas time we think of presents, Christmas trees, Santa, family and that all important slap up meal – turkey, stuffing, pretty much any vegetable you want, those little (read entire article)
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By: Lance Winslow
Did you say Merry Christmas today in spite! Did you say it a little extra loud so as to make sure everyone around could here you? How did that make you feel? Did it empower you? Do you think it empowe (read entire article)
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By: Susan Ryder
People often ask me how I get anything out of the Christmas story anymore since I am a progressive Christian who doesn't take the Bible literally. They assume that just because I no longer believe tha (read entire article)
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By: John Thornhill
If you know anything about gaming you will know that the xbox 360 will be almost impossible to get hold of this Christmas. In fact the only place you will probably have success is eBay. As long as you (read entire article)
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By: Jan Verhoeff
Each year at Christmas time I begin to realize once again the number of people who have touched my life. Some of them are close family members, some are strangers, some just people who know my name, b (read entire article)
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By: Melody Moser
I first read Washington Irving's stories, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" in the eighth grade, and ever since have loved Irving's description of the "sequestered glen of Sleepy Holl (read entire article)
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By: Bernadette Dimitrov
Create some magic - Buy a cloth Advent Calendar and write wishes for love, health or happiness and place each wish in each pocket under each day leading up to Christmas. Now write the name of each pe (read entire article)
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By: Lea Woodward
Over-indulged at Christmas & New Year? Feel full, bloated and unhealthy yet again?It’s that time of year when we all promise ourselves we will get fit this year, we will lose those extra pounds and we (read entire article)
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By: Dan Castro
Last year, my wife Rose and I volunteered to take a crew of seven junior high kids, a big pile of presents, food and a Christmas tree to a needy family in East Austin. We left straight from church, s (read entire article)
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By: Mary Anne Hahn
For many of us who live in the Northern hemisphere, the month of July means vacation, swimming, boating, picnics and camping. Long hot days en (read entire article)
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By: Donna D. Fontenot
Create Your Own Personal Christmas Traditions The Christmas holidays are steeped in familiar, old traditions. Decorating our homes, trimming t (read entire article)
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By: Elen Meerovich
For your family and guests,Christmas is a day to spend time together, You expend so much energy planning for the big event that you may forget abo (read entire article)
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By: ARA
(ARA) - Most Americans think of their stomachs, not their feet, when it comes to holiday health traps. As the season approaches, many abandon power w (read entire article)
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By: Sherri Allen
The Christmas season brings with it many decisions to be made. Among them is, "What type of Christmas tree should I put up?" This year, consider a liv (read entire article)
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By: Michael Contaro
Christmas Shopping for a New Love Christmas is a magical time of year, especially for those of us paired off and in love. If you are in a new relat (read entire article)
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By: David Ben-Ariel
Just for the record, I know that with all these facts and figures, biblical or otherwise, I can often appear too harsh, even though I do try to get a (read entire article)
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By: Paul Buckley
There are lot of things to love about the Christmas season. There is of course the caroling, the family festivities, the seasonal programming. There are, though, two things that really stick out when (read entire article)
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By: Paul Buckley
The people of England are well known for their Christmas celebrations, dating back to the legendary King Arthur who made" merrie" in York in 521 celebrating with "minstrels, gleemen, harpers, pipe- (read entire article)
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By: Joe Howard
The upcoming Holiday Season is an exciting time for everyone. Parents are turning into machines, capable of walking for hours without food or water, just to find that perfect gift. Children are turnin (read entire article)
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By: Stephanie Tuia
Remember your elementary school days when drawing a picture of a flower at school would suffice as a beautiful piece of artwork to display on your refrigerator? At least, your mom and dad thought so… (read entire article)
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By: Paul Buckley
Lots of things are eye catching at Christmas time. Of course everyone loves the Christmas lights and the ornaments on the trees. The candles that people put up in their windows, and the often massive (read entire article)
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By: Kevin Ryan
Christmas coloring pages can help kids learn about the subject matter depicted on the page while they develop their hand and eye coordination. By coloring, children can work on developing their fine (read entire article)
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By: Perriann Rodriguez
As a frequent dieter, or watcher of my weight, I tend to get frustrated at times when it seems like the weight is not coming off as it should. I exercise, try to avoid donuts and cakes, etc. but the w (read entire article)
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By: John Anderson
Sometimes a movie-maker really gets it right and produces a film for all time. It requires a brilliant script, a dream cast, a gifted director and an outstanding photographer and technical staff. Put (read entire article)
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By: Chad Koch
ST. NICKAs the story goes, Jolly ol' Saint Nicholas was a real guy from Myra in the country of Turkey. He was a 4th Century bishop made famous when he heard the story of three Italian maidens whose fa (read entire article)
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By: Kacy Carr
Want to put a smile on a loved one's face or hear the laughter ring out from the kiddies on Christmas day. Well the first move is to get it right when choosing their presents. How nice for you to h (read entire article)
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By: Peter Lim
Christmas is the time of giving that comes once a year.Whether we are the young ones or the parents or grandparents, no matter where we live in, Christmas is the time when the meaning of giving in lov (read entire article)
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By: Lata Tokhi
The trend of decorating a Christmas tree around a ‘theme’ has become quite popular. Instead of a hodgepodge of ornaments and garland strung here and there, decorating a Christmas tree has evolved into (read entire article)
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By: Bernadette Dimitrov
Revitalize yourself as you rediscover the real spirit of Christmas. It can magically transform your life!1. Celebrate -­ Christmas is time to celebrate YOU! Uplift yourself with memories of the (read entire article)
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By: Bernadette Dimitrov
Did you know that ‘unforgiveness’ is one of the single biggest Christmas ‘love’ blockages that causes all kinds of mayhem and unhappiness during the holiday season. It often gains momentum causing a (read entire article)
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By: Lata Tokhi
The party's over and the morning after Christmas brings along the dread of watching your haggard face in the mirror. Hectic partying does that for you -- let's face it. And so we might as well start l (read entire article)
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By: Correy Edmed
The first ingredient is choosing the photo wisely. Pictures that have too much scenery and not enough focus on you and your family may mean a lot to you but for friends and family that may not have se (read entire article)
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By: Richard Chapo
As November passes quickly, it is time to start thinking about buying Christmas gifts. Here’s a primer on unique Christmas gift ideas for people who like to go camping.Unique Camping GiftsCamping enth (read entire article)
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By: John Morris
It’s holiday time again and what should you get for him? He has everything, so what else could there possibly be? Don’t give up yet because there are plenty of unique ideas for the man who’s difficult (read entire article)
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By: John Morris
When it comes to decorating, we are all perfectionists about our Christmas tree. After all, it happens only once a year and the decorations are a treasure to behold. The finishing touch, for any Chris (read entire article)
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By: John Morris
There are a variety of opportunities for holiday shoppers, including stores, catalogs and the internet. Below are 6 Christmas Shopping tips:Christmas Shopping Tip #1: Shop EarlyIf you’re heading out t (read entire article)
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By: John Morris
Decorating for Christmas is one of the best things about the holidays. The twinkling of lights, the sight of a perfectly trimmed tree and a perfectly placed wreath adorning your front door are all gen (read entire article)
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By: John Morris
Before you select the perfect Christmas tree, consider a little planning to make room for your special guest. Choose the best area in your room for the tree, which would include a spot that is close t (read entire article)
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By: Matthew Keegan
Trying to find that perfect gift for Grandpa can certainly be a difficult task. Your Gramps has seen it all, tried everything, and is long past the age of following his youthful pursuits. Still, the o (read entire article)
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By: Laura Browne
“Mom, come quick!” my daughter shouted frantically from the living room. I dashed in, expecting to see blood. Instead, she pointed to a television commercial and said the words I dread, “Mom, I want (read entire article)
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By: Matthew Keegan
This Christmas season promises to be one filled with exceptional sales and across the board bargains for eager shoppers. With fuel prices running high, interest rates climbing, and consumer sentiment (read entire article)
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By: Tracie Johanson
For many people, trying to diet during the holidays is like trying to find the perfect Christmas gift for Aunt Edna: almost impossible. No diet pill or weight loss program can overcome the irresistibl (read entire article)
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By: Richard Chapo
The holidays are quickly approaching and that means you need to come up with Christmas gifts for her. Instead of stressing out, consider the following approach.Christmas Gifts for Her – Gift IdeasAs t (read entire article)
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By: Lance Winslow
With higher fuel prices at the pump the average Middle Class American family is now spending over $100 per week for gasoline. This means that any discretionary family monies they had for things like g (read entire article)
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By: Paul Curran
Christmas recipe makes: 16 slices calories per serving: 210 preparation time: 20 minutes cooking time: 60 minutes suitable for freezingChristmas recipe ingredients:oil dates, stoned 125 g ( (read entire article)
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By: Betty Hoeffner
This Holiday Season, in the wake of the Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and Rita and World Poverty, people are looking differently at possessions. They are seeing that life itself is more important than me (read entire article)
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