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Thanksgiving Tradition In America From Past To Present

Author: Jerry Glynn Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/11/2008

While the Pilgrims may have celebrated the most famous Thanksgiving on December 13, 1621, thanksgiving services had been held in Virginia since 1607. Some scholars maintain that it is these services, often held on the grounds of the Berkeley Plantation, should be recognized as the first official...

Non Traditional Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

Author: Jerry Glynn Subscribe to users feed

Published: 17/11/2008

We all know what a traditional Thanksgiving dinner looks like, turkey or ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cornbread, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin and pecan pie. But what if, for whatever reason, this type of menu does not fit into your diet. It is still possible to have a delicious...

How Will the Economy Affect Your Spending This Holiday Season?

Author: Shawn Wilson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 16/11/2008

With the current state of the economy and the Trillions of retirement dollars lost will you change your spending habits this year? I for one do love the Christmas holiday season, not for religious reasons or the presents I love it because of the time spent with family. My favorite part about...

Six Great Ways to Make Mom Feel Special

Author: Terry Stanfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 16/11/2008

Mother\'s work hard each day to take care of their families and gifts for Mom are a popular way to show how much you care. In fact, there is a special day set aside each year to show appreciation for her nationwide. This doesn\'t mean that you should only show her love and respect one day during...

Six Secrets You Need to Know About What Kind of Gift to Get Mom

Author: Terry Stanfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 12/11/2008

Now buying gifts for mom can be difficult, especially if you don\'t know what your mom likes or dislikes. More importantly you will need to know what your mom really needs. There are tons of gifts to choose from, but only a few gifts that will work best for her. When shopping for jewelry for...

Simple and Easy Halloween Tricks and Tips for Decorating

Author: Shawn Wilson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 02/11/2008

So Halloween is just a few days away and you want to make it extra special for your kids or maybe you just want to get in on the fun and do something different this year. With only a few days away, there is not much time to really make anything extravagant and if your budget cannot afford...

Six Basics For Buying Anniversary Gifts For Mothers

Author: Terry Stanfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 02/11/2008

Buying Anniversary gifts for moms has its fair share of problems for the inexperienced buyer. The mother\'s anniversary gift needs to send the right signal and there is no way you can learn this through a book or by reading an article. This can only come through experience and a fine attention to...

Whose Family Do We Visit, His or Hers?

Author: Shawn Wilson Subscribe to users feed

Published: 02/11/2008

Every year, millions of North American families go through the agony of deciding who to spend Christmas Day with; his family or her family. Add children, divorce and remarriage into the mix and the logistics become even more of a nightmare. Before my husband and I had children, it was rather...

Six Unique Christmas Gifts for Mom That She Will Cherish Forever

Author: Terry Stanfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 01/11/2008

It\'s just around Christmas and you\'re considering a number of options for Christmas gifts for mom. Out of the many gifts you are considering, make sure that your gifts are something that your mom can use. There is really no point to getting her something that she doesn\'t like or want to use....

Six Things You Should Know About Buying Jewelry for Mom

Author: Terry Stanfield Subscribe to users feed

Published: 01/11/2008

When the time comes to buy jewelry for Mom you will realize jewelry is one of the best gifts you can give your mom. There are numerous reasons why people would want to present their mom\'s with gifts. Mother\'s day and mom\'s birthday are probably two of the most difficult times to choose the...