December 29, 2011
It’s over – the madness, the shopping, the wrapping, a year’s worth of anticipation. Christmas is past and the frenzy calms down. So, why are you feeling blue?
It is actually a physical condition called Post Holiday Blues. Our bodies actually make two chemicals that h... continue reading...
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The frenzy is over. The chaos complete. Now, comes the returns…
For most stores, they try to make returning as easy as possible. Here are the top retailers and their return policies made simple:
Target
You have 90 days for most items to be returned in new and unused c... continue reading...
December 22, 2011
What happens when your whole family gets together after Christmas dinner? Football? Snoozing? Playing games?
A must-have game for your family is called Morphology. Your creative juices will get going on this game where you use the provided materials to sp... continue reading...
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Pente December 20, 2011
Our family recently saw several kid movies that are out right now – The Muppets, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-Wrecked, and the instant classic Puss in Boots.
The first two have their moments; both are also fairly blah. Puss in Boots has... continue reading...
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Zach Galifianakis December 6, 2011
What great games come in a banana, an apple or a pear? Answer – the Bananagrams line of games!
Using letter tiles, Bananagrams® is a game of speed and spelling. It teaches kids letters, spelling and quick thinking. For adults, it makes you use your brain like speed Scrabb... continue reading...
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Zip-It December 2, 2011
This post contains some updated information:
How many of your books have a dog-earred page, random receipt, airline ticket or scrap of paper instead of an official bookmark? If you’re like me, almost all of the books I’m currently reading are like that.
A fantastic boo... continue reading...
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Jessica Derksen November 30, 2011
It’s that time again - the holiday party season.
If your company is having any kind of holiday gathering, you must brush up on these 10 tips from etiquette expert and coach Barbara Pachter, author of EAT! GREET! TWEET!
“Your behavior always matters. It doe... continue reading...
November 24, 2011
Where can you find Buzz Lightyear, Sponge Bob, Snoopy, Kermit the Frog and Spiderman all in one place? At the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, of course!
For 85 years, the streets of New York have been filled for the annual parade event, sp... continue reading...
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Tuesdays Children November 10, 2011
It’s that time again; you’re getting ready to gear up for the long flight to your family or a fun destination. Are you ready?
Here are 8 great secrets to making this year’s travel plans the best you can get from author/speaker/coach Barbara Pachter. Pachter is... continue reading...
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Not much. At least as it stands in today’s culture.
Let me clarify. Halloween is fun and thrilling and scary and usually harmless but to a true Christian, most of what we do doesn’t quite line up to their beliefs.
Some believers don’t celebrate at all, b... continue reading...
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