Home Decoration Ornaments Are the Personality of Your Tree

Author: Greg Greer

The tree is a splendid piece of nature shared in our homes from Thanksgiving to Christmas. The lights glow and the bulbs and ornaments are reflected off their spectacular color.

When you have the lights on your tree the ornaments give the completeness to fill the personality of your family. The wonderful ornaments made by your children kept as special mementos of child hood days. Special ornaments made by your grandchildren will add more completeness to your family tree. It is an easy thing to change the scheme of the tree by buying ornaments that suit your fancy.

When you are in college you find ornaments that reflect your school spirit. Getting older you might find a color and match all your ornaments to it. With the changing colors of the trees you might want to find ornaments that complement the tree.

Libraries are a good source as are the search engines to find ornaments to make for your tree. If you want to keep it simple you can make an ornament with tissue paper with candies inside that make a sweet nibble or treat for your visitors. The white ornament is simple and beautiful on a dark tree of green. This also shows up better during the day when the lights are not on.

There is always the standby of cranberries and popcorn to add to trees for the birds and squirrels outside if you move it after the holidays, to a place they can enjoy. With the option of using many trees that leaves the gambit wide open to decorate many ways. Adding a yearly ornament keeps your ornament box growing and keeps the memories of gone by days in your present for the holidays.

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Christmas Decorations the Heart and Soul of YOUR Tree

Author: Greg Greer

Christmas decorations are the heart and soul of your tree.

Beginning with your babies first Christmas. You can add another ornament with each passing year. This brings treasured memories with each year of trimming your tree. When your favorite aunt needle points your kids name into a ornament this is a special tribute. When your children start school they will build your collection with their craft ornaments.

For us that are baby boomers we usually decorate our tree with the glass bulbs because we know they will not be broken. With the advent of many different hued trees we can change our bulbs to match or contrast with the color. We can still use the old ornaments for character and add more for a different look.

Bringing a bulb wrapped for a present is a nice touch when you are invited to parties during the holiday season.

The high school sold bulbs that represented their school colors and mascots for a fund raiser last year. This is another way to add to your special assortment to decorate the following year.

There are so many themes that you have a hard time deciding.

You can always add more trees in other rooms to continue using other themes, to the delight of your guests. Even seeing the retro trees brings back memories. I still remember the foil colored tree with the spinning light to change the colors as it spun. Now there are trees with the fiber optic lights to accomplish the same effect. Artificial trees of today look like the trees in the forest. Just adding the ornaments that make us happy will enchant our season and our guests that visit.

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Unique Holiday Ornaments

Author: Robbie Hayden

Decorating the Christmas tree is a very exciting time for most families. Happily adorning the tree with specially chosen ornaments brings a smile to a child's face. A Lot of the time, these ornaments contain photos of loved ones and bring back memories of seasons past. Displaying unique holiday ornaments made by children will make the tree extra special. Hanging unique holiday ornaments designed by children is an inexpensive way to get unique Christmas ornaments.

Decorating your tree based on a chosen theme is a popular trend. The fun part about creating a themed tree is that you can make or buy your own unique holiday ornaments in whatever theme you want - sports, cartoon characters, hobbies or whatever.

For those of you who may be too busy to make your own unique holiday ornaments, never fear. You can get unique holiday ornaments to start your own collection and add to it every year.
Just keep your eyes open.

Here are some more helpful tips and ideas on creating truly unique holiday ornaments and decorations. You could make your tree very personalized by making your decorations reflect your family's interests and hobbies. You can get unique holiday ornaments to represent your child as a soccer player, or your job as a doctor, or whatever else. Let your kids pick out their own unique holiday ornament every year to add to the collection.
A personalized ornament adds a special touch to any holiday season.

Another special and way to enhance your Christmas decorations is to get unique holiday ornaments that commemorate certain moments in your lives. There are some unique holiday ornaments that represent baby's first year or a couple's first year of marriage. If you have lost someone close to you, a memorable, unique holiday ornament to display for them can be a very nice gesture. Let's get decorating!

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Where can low income families get help for Christmas?

Try United Way, or better yet, The Salvation Army has a program every year called the "Angel Tree". You have to sign your kids up for it, but what it is, is you put the age, and sex of the child on a paper "ornament" along with their Christmas wish list (or if they're too young, put what they really NEED along with a couple things you'd think they'd want) and give it to them.

They will place that paper ornament on a BIIIIG Christmas tree, usually in businesses or the mall, and WONDERFUL, GENEROUS strangers will pick up that ornament and buy gifts for that child. Then they will turn those gifts in, (along with the receipts) to the Salvation Army and they deliver them to the families for Christmas. This way...you get to experience that there ARE still good people in the world, and your kids don't have to know they didn't REALLY come from "Santa".

My mom was disabled and couldn't work and my dad left us around this time of year. My mom had no money and was extremely depressed about Christmas or how we were even going to make it. She finally swallowed her pride and contacted these organizations. They are WONDERFUL. I was old enough to know the truth of the situation (I was 16) but I'll never forget the people who helped our family have a wonderful Christmas, and to this day, I still "pay it forward" every year, by buying gifts for my OWN angel off the tree.

Also, you can contact churches and they usually take a list from people who suggest families for Christmas food baskets as well. (We did this one too) And the church charities will bring you food . It may not be the "traditional" Christmas dinner, but it's still really good.

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Christmas Help For Low Income Families

Author: Shawn Stoik

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? Well, for many people Christmas can unfortunately be one of the most stressful times of the year financially. There is probably nothing worse than when the holiday season rolls around and you realize that you won't have enough money to pay all of your bills let alone put presents under the tree. But when it comes to Christmas help for low income families, there are some great options for supplementing your income and making sure this year Christmas will be wonderful.

One of the options you may have considered is getting a part time job at least temporarily during the Christmas season. You could try selling Christmas trees, installing Christmas lights, or shoveling snow. But these options are not likely to bring in a significant enough income to really help you out. And aren't the holidays supposed to be all about spending time with your family and loved ones? If you get a part time job to add to your already busy schedule, you can forget about spending time with your family and enjoying Christmas the way you should.

So what else could you do that really makes sense? What if you really want to be proactive and do something that won't just be a temporary fix? Well, one of the most profitable ways to supplement and increase your income in time for Christmas might be with the Internet. Many online businesses have low-start up cost which is may be perfect for low-income families, they are convenient and you can work at home on your own schedule and still go to all of your family Christmas gatherings.

The Internet and Online Marketing may be the perfect solution to help low income families to be able to enjoy the Christmas season with their families this year. It is a booming business solution that will help you with your financial goals now for the holidays and well into the future. By taking the time to invest in your family and financial future you will ensure that your family not only enjoys the holidays and thrives during this Christmas Season but for every other Christmas to come!

I wish you a Very Merry Christmas and Much Success as you embark on your Journey toward freedom and Financial success.

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Shawn Stoik is a successful Entrepreneur, Top Internet Marketer and International Team Mentor who trains others to achieve Financial Freedom and Independence by creating wealth and prosperity online. For more information on the Top Internet Marketing Tactics for building a successful business, please visit http://www.48gonow.com and request your free "Special Report"!

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Christmas Lights

Author: greatchristmascarnivals

What is Christmas without the Christmas lights....Christmas would be so gloomy and dull without the bright, colorful and flickering lights. It's Christmas time, time to do up the house and it is here where decorations play a very important part.
Christmas lights are also added in the shopping list of Christmas.

Doing up the house with lights on Christmas has been a tradition in many countries since a long long time. It is not a new concept but has been happening for a long time. It was the Christmas tree which was first decorated with lights and slowly these Christmas lights gained popularity. After the Christmas trees it was the turn of the houses. People started decorating their roofs, porches, doorways, windows and gates.

Houses are decorated with beautiful brightly colored lights and it is late in the evening when these lights are switched on that we can enjoy their brightness. In the night even from a long distance one can see the beauty of these lights reflecting all around.

There is a lot of variety that can be found in the Christmas lights section when you go shopping. You can choose between the LED's and Incandescent lamps. They both have their pros and cons. If you are the creative kind or have a creative bent of mind then you can make your own lamps and lights at home. You can make lights in different shapes and sizes and colors. These lights then can be animated and you can add different functions to make them even more interesting.

The Christmas lights can have adjustments and functions using technologies like the lights can have twinkling look or it can portray the lights as fading in and out or as alternate flashing and much much more. These Christmas lights which adorn your home can be synchronized to make them look more interesting.

The Christmas lights do make the house look all pretty and done up, but there are some things to be kept in mind before buying Christmas lights and before installing them. Their authenticity and capacity needs to be checked. It's important to know whether they run on batteries or power before you buy them and kids should never be allowed to handle them. A little bit of precautions can make the Christmas celebrations carefree and fun filled.

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Send Free Chirstmas ecards

Author: Vikash Agarwal

Traditionally observed on December 25, Chirstmas or Day is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Although some churches observe it on different dates, the fact is that the precise chronology of Jesus' birth and death is yet to be determined. Christmas has many sides to it, some religious and some secular, including the exchange of gifts, the Santa Claus myth, decoration and display of the Christmas tree, and religious ceremonies.

History

We can trace the origin of Christmas to several pagan holidays.
It was since AD 354 that the Christians in the West started celebrating the birthday of Jesus Christ on December 25, replacing an earlier date of January 6. By that time, the Christians had appropriated several pagan festivals and traditions of the season that were practiced in many parts of the Middle East and Europe, as a means of stamping them out.
Among those festivals were Saturnalia of the Romans, the birth celebrations of sun-god Attis in Phrygia (December 25) and Persian sun-god Mithras (December 17-24).

The Nativity

The Nativity refers to the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christians celebrate Christmas by remembering or re-creating the Nativity.
While the Eastern Orthodox Church practices the Nativity Fast in anticipation of the birth of Jesus, the Western Church mostly prefers celebrating Advent. Children often enact the events of the Nativity, or sing some of the numerous Christmas carols that reference the event. Some Christians display a small re-creation of the Nativity in their homes, using small figurines to portray the key characters.

Santa Claus

In Western culture, a main feature of Christmas is the exchange of gifts among friends and family members, some of them being attributed to Santa Claus. Santa Claus is also known by other names, such as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, Saint Basil and Father Frost. Santa Claus is based on the tale about Saint Nicholas, or Sinterklaas, who gave gifts on the eve of his feast day of December 6. He became associated with Christmas in 19th century America and was renamed Santa Claus or Saint Nick. In Britain and France too, Father Christmas and Pere Noel respectively were made to adopt the Santa image.

Christmas tree

The Christmas tree owes its origin to the ancient pagan idea, later appropriated by the Christians, that the evergreen tree represents a celebration of the renewal of life. Christmas tree first became popular in Germany in the late 18th century.
Christmas tree may be decorated with lights and ornaments. The poinsettia then became associated with Christmas, while other popular holiday plants include holly, mistletoe, red amaryllis, and Christmas cactus. In some parts of the world, it is traditional to decorate the outside of houses with lights and sometimes with illuminated sleighs, snowmen, and other Christmas figures. Town authorities also hang Christmas banners from street lights and place Christmas tree in the town square.

Feasts and cards

A special meal of Christmas dishes is usually served on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve. Another extremely popular tradition is to send Christmas cards to friends and family members. Cards can also be produced with messages such as "Season's Greetings" or "Happy Holidays", to include senders and recipients who may not celebrate Christmas. It is a free article and can be used by any webmaster on their website, provided they will keep the link Ecard4all.com intact with the article.

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Christmas Tree Safety Checklist

Author: Ellen Bell

Millions of U.S. households display a Christmas tree each year during the holiday season. The Christmas tree is the most recognized symbol of the Christmas holiday, and putting it up and decorating it each year is a time honored family tradition.
Unfortunately, with Christmas trees also come dangerous accidents and injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 10,000 people visit emergency rooms each year due to accidents related to holiday decorating.
The following is a safety checklist of 20 important items to consider when selecting and decorating your family Christmas tree.

1. If you prefer a live tree, it's important not to buy your tree too early. Live trees should only be displayed for 3 weeks.
If you want to leave your tree up until New Year's, you should not purchase and set up the tree until December 12th to 14th.

2. When purchasing a live tree, tap the trunk on the ground. If the tree loses a lot of needles, chances are it's dried out.
Always purchase a freshly cut tree, if possible. Dried out live trees are fire hazards.

3. Once you've chosen your live tree, be sure to make a fresh cut at the base of the trunk before putting it in your stand. If you do not have the right equipment to do so, have the supplier make the cut before you leave with the tree.

4. Be sure your tree stand holds adequate water and keep the reservoir full at all times.

5. Also be sure that you don't buy too large of a live tree for your tree stand. If your tree stand is too small or doesn't hold the tree securely, buy a new one.

6. To help prevent you from forgetting to water the tree, buy an automatic tree waterer. Tree waterers are widely available online and are quite inexpensive.

7. When positioning your live tree, be sure not to set it up next to a radiator or furnace vent, as this could dry the tree out faster.

8. If you're purchasing an artificial tree, be sure to buy one that is coated with fire retardant.

9. If the base that came with your artificial tree is getting wobbly or is broken, purchase a replacement artificial tree stand.

10. Pre-lit artificial trees are plus because many have in-line fuses. If one of the fuses burns out you can simply replace it with exactly the same size. Most pre-lit trees come with extra fuses. Store these in a readily available location, so you can find them each season. The best place would be in your tree storage bag.

11. Position your tree in a corner or less traveled area, so people walking by won't knock ornaments off the tree or trip over extension cords.

12. When setting your tree up, position it near an outlet, so you won't need extension cords.

13. If you do need extension cords, be sure to run them along a wall, so they won't be a tripping hazard.

14. Never run extension cords under an area rug.

15. Be sure you don't plug too many strings of lights into one outlet, and also be sure you don't connect too many strings together. Typically, you should not run more than three strings of lights together.

16. Check your lights for broken or burned out bulbs, frayed cords, burned plugs, and other signs of wear or damage. Light strings or extension cords that are worn or damaged should be thrown away or recycled.

17. Never place lighted candles or open flames on or near your tree. Trees should also never be placed near a fireplace, as sparks can ignite the branches or decorations.

18. Always be sure to unplug tree lights before you go to bed.

19. Instead of ornament hooks, consider tying ornaments to your tree with ribbon. Ornament hooks cause many injuries each year to children and pets.

20. When you take down a live tree, be sure to dispose of it quickly and properly. Try to take the tree down immediately prior to your city's pickup date for trees.

With a little planning and some good common sense, you can enjoy your Christmas tree and still keep yourself and your family safe. Remember, good tree safety means a happy holiday for everyone involved!

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National Christmas Tree

Author: Ellen Bell

While many historians attribute the first National Christmas Tree to President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, there was another, less known tree ceremony that occurred in Washington a decade earlier. On December 24, 1913 in the East Plaza of the U.S.
Capitol, the Washington Community Christmas Tree was lit for the first time. A crowd of 20,000 looked on while the President's Marine Band performed and was accompanied by a chorus of one thousand singers. Woodrow Wilson and the Vice President, Thomas Marshal, organized this event, which was later named "a Civic Christmas."

A decade later, in 1923, President Calvin Coolidge lit the Community Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, just south of the White House. The tree was donated by Middlebury College in the President's home state of Vermont. Though Calvin Coolidge declined to speak at the event, he did turn the switch to light the tree. The Greater Washington Board of Trade was one of several civic organizations to lead the event, and organizers declared the tree to be the "National Christmas Tree."

In 1973 a living 42 foot Colorado blue spruce was moved from Pennsylvania and transplanted to serve as a permanent National Christmas tree. This tree was donated by the National Arborist Association. Unfortunately, the tree was short lived and 1976 was the last year this tree was decorated and then lighted.

A new 30 foot Colorado blue spruce was transplanted in 1976 to again serve as a permanent tree. This tree was donated anonymously by a family from Maryland. In another strike of bad luck, this tree was destroyed by a gusty windstorm in 1978. It was only used for one year.

The next tree was donated by the Myers family and was transplanted from their farm in York, Pennsylvania in 1978. The tree was 15 years old at the time it was moved, and it was originally a Mother's Day gift to Mrs. Myers. This tree still stands today and is cared for by the National Park Service horticulturalist.

In 1979 and 1980, the new tree remained un-lit except for one small ornament at the top of the tree. President Carter made this decision in honor of the Americans being held hostage in Iran. In 1980, the National Broadcasters Association did sponsor a short lighting ceremony for 417 seconds, commemorating each day the hostages had been held in captivity. The American hostages were finally released on January 20, 1981, only minutes after Ronald Reagan's inauguration. The National Christmas Tree was quickly decorated and lighted as the plane carrying the former hostages cleared Iran's airspace.

Ever since then, the National Christmas tree has been decorated and lighted each year. It is tradition for the President to flip the switch to light the tree during an official ceremony that is nationally televised. The National Tree Lighting Ceremony kicks off a month of events and festivities called the Pageant of Peace. It is also tradition for the Vice President's wife to place the star at the top of the tree with the help of the Chairman of the pageant.

Some other changes have been made in recent years. With the trend toward environmental awareness and increased energy consciousness, in 1995 the lights for the National Christmas Tree were powered by solar energy for the first time. Since 2007, the lights have been switched over to energy-saving LED lights. The tree's top star has since been refurbished with LED lights, as well.

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Christmas mood in 4 easy steps

Author: Michal Costaminnego

You do not have time to shop around thinking about the choice of Christmas decorations most suited to your style? Probably you wish to spend as little time as possible on such activities but wiling to have the wonderful decorations and festive atmosphere prevailing in your home. Discover easy ways to make Christmas really beautiful and special.

First step is strictly about home decor. There is one major
rule: interior decoration, Christmas decorations and ornaments should be kept in the Christmas colors (i.e. red, green, silver, gold, etc.). We can of course get rid of them after Christmas is over but while those few days our home might change into something like Santa Claus home.

We also can't forget about Christmas tree - without it, there are no holidays. We should choose it smart remembering about the place that we are able to reserve for it, the money that we are willing to spend and some other details. Except Christmas tree we can also use some other green elements like for example wreaths, garlands (whether artificial or cut) that could be placed all over the house - mirrors, doors, balustrades.

Second step is to make a mood using carols, Christmas sounds and movies about Christmas. Listen to as many Christmas songs, carols and other songs that brings you in mind Christmas. While being at home try to encourage your family to keep the Christmas music on all over the time - it will help to keep both you and all the household in the festive mood. You can also wake up your children everyday by using Christmas bells and "Ho! Ho! Ho!"
words. Also don't miss any TV shows and movies that are on and refers to Christmas.

Third step might be called 'WOW, Christmas cookies!'. Christmas time is so pleasure time of the year that we want to make everything perfect and such as our stomach should feel. For most of us Christmas, and also Christmas mood, is inseparable connected with good food and a lot of sweets, cookies. To make food a part of this mood you can decorate Christmas tree with colourful candies (let everyone who want to eat them), bake some small cookies for the guests entering your home or live a plate with delicious fruits for them in the corridor.

Fourth and last step is something like 'All about rituals and family'. We have a lot of opportunities to make activities connected with Christmas our family rituals. For example we can make a family tradition from turning on the Christmas tree or also writing and sending postcards with family to friends and other relates. Don't forget about those friends who are not going out and bring them a small Christmas tree, a present or just invite them home.

With those four elements we can make a Merry Christmas not just a wish but a reality. Merry Christmas for us, our family and friends thanks to Christmas mood that can be easily made.

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White Christmas Decorating Ideas - Get Fun and Funky This Christmas

Author: Charlotte Sneddon

Are you looking for something a little bit different this Christmas? If you are getting fed up of dragging out the same tired, traditional Christmas decorations, year after year, why not go for something fun, funky and modern this year.

This Christmas, move away from traditional Christmas colors of red, gold and green, and instead be inspired by a wonderful, white Christmas. Every year we hope for a magical white Christmas, but never quite get there. But we needn’t rely on the weather! We can use our interior design skills to bring a wonderful white Christmas right into our home.

Recreating a white Christmas at home, doesn’t mean tacky fake snow! We are looking at the suggestion of a crisp, white, fresh feel … without the chilly feeling and frozen fingers of real ice and snow!

It is your choice of colors that will give you the biggest impact in your choice of Christmas decorating ideas. For that fresh and funky feel, base your decorating color scheme around white, blue and silver.

This gives a wonderfully wintry feel, but sometimes does not quite convey a sufficient amount of Christmas cheer. You can achieve a more welcoming feel with this look by mixing other colors into this wintry base. Add in touches of turquoise, aqua and teal, and all shades of blue, deepest green and purple.
These jewel colors will bring out the richness of the scheme.
You can also really turn up the heat with a little pink, red or gold.

This color scheme really makes the most of the more unusual colored trees – especially white and silver Christmas trees, which can look totally stunning and sparkly. It works really well on a standard (or real) green tree, too, so don’t think that you have to chuck out all your old decorations, at all!

Of course, your Christmas tree will be the center of your White Christmas decorating efforts, but don’t forget the table too. On Christmas day itself, and, if you are lucky, through the whole of the festive season, the table becomes the center of attention. Make your Christmas table a little special this year.
Include your table in your white Christmas decorating ideas.

It is easy enough to use some of your Christmas decorations, plus some Winter foliage, or candles, to make a beautiful and tasteful, table centerpiece. It is really fun to get creative with this, and make your own. Just remember that sometimes, less is more …. So don’t go completely over the top! You want to leave some room for the food and the guests!

Always make sure that your guests at the table can see each other over your magnificent centerpiece … or you can arrange to remove it onto a side table, whilst the meal is being served. A few baubles, tastefully arranged, can create a very effective place setting for your guests.

Of course, remember to keep in with the same color scheme, and wintry theme, to bring all of your Christmas decorations together into a cohesive whole.

Switching from that tired, traditional feel this year, to something with a fresh, funky and modern feel, will really strike new life into your Christmas decorations and celebrations, and give you something just a little bit different for this festive season.

For photos and ideas of how to get the look, check out white Christmas decorating ideas on my
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Download

Author: Neil Gerstein

Tim Burton's classic Christmas/Halloween movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas has quickly become one of the most renowned animated holiday films in movie history and now it has been remade in 3D animation making it even better. Though parts of this holiday movie classic seems a bit too graphic for some of the younger children, this film is a wonderful musical (music and lyrics by Danny Elfman) with a very good message for all of us. The entirety of The Nightmare Before Christmas was created with stop-motion animation, and in view of the fact that it's centered around the spooky Halloween holiday, it was given an overall dark tone. Jack Skellington (the Pumpkin King), the film's brooding protagonist, is a living skeleton who walks, talks, and sings beautifully (Danny Elfman sings for Jack). Each and every Halloween, it's Jack's duty to organize the holiday of Halloween for the world, but this Halloween, Jack feels like there something missing in his life so instead of preparing for Halloween, Jack searches for a way to fill the emptiness in his life.

During his search of self discovery, Jack finds a strange doorway in a tree which leads him to a wondrous place called Christmas town. It does not take very long for Jack to fall under the spell of goodwill shown by the cheery inhabitants of Christmas town. He soon becomes completely captivated with Christmas town and Christmas. After Jack learns about the legend of Santa Claus, he decides to tell all of his friends in Halloween town about the wonders he has just witnessed. Although the townspeople in Halloween town are hoping to make the next Halloween even more frightening than the last, Jack convinces them to celebrate Christmas instead. With the aid of Lock, Shock and Barrel, three trick-or-treaters who are more tricksters than treaters, Jack kidnaps Santa Claus. From there, everything begins to go completely wrong.

The Nightmare Before Christmas transforms into a fascinating story about being happy with one's self, and while the chief message is good, there are elements to Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas that might be a bit too scary for the younger kids. Some of the movie's characters, like Sally and her "master" for instance, have a very dark, almost macabre look to them and can be very frightening to some younger children. In addition to her gruesome appearance, Sally, who is the main female character of The Nightmare Before Christmas is sometimes abused by her "master ", which can be a bit upsetting to some children. There is one scene in particular that can upset some children. It's the scene where the Oogie Boogie Man kidnaps and attempts to do away with Santa Claus. I'm a firm believer in watching questionable movies with smaller children so you can help them tell the difference between good and bad, fantasy and reality.

With that said, there is nothing in The Nightmare Before Christmas that is too far over the top. I found The Nightmare Before Christmas to be a fantastic film that is loaded with holiday spirit, beautiful music and eye-catching graphics. The best is yet to come now that it has been released on BlueRay DVD in 3D animation. I found a place for it on my shelf alongside my other great classic Christmas movies.

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Great Children's Educational Toys to Give Away This Christmas

Author: Rachel Nunez

Christmas is still weeks away, but it is never too early to make that list and start buying gifts for your own children, godchildren, nephews, nieces, younger siblings, or even the children of your friends. Thinking of gifts for children can be tricky. Some prefer to give gifts that are fun while others prefer those that encourage children to learn. The budget is also something to consider, especially if you are buying for several kids. Some of the toys available in stores do cost an arm and a leg. With these factors in mind, choosing what to buy can indeed be stressful. Here are gift ideas that might help you decide what to buy this Christmas.

Educational Toys for Young Girls

Little girls can be really picky at times, but even the pickiest little girl cannot thumb her nose at cute stuff in pastel colors. Pretend play toys make great gifts to girls between five and ten years old. These gifts can improve their creativity and imagination.

• Dollhouses and doll furniture • Fairy wings, magic wands, hair accessories to complement their princess costumes • Playhouses, huts, or tents designed like castles • Dramatic play toys like a doctor's medicine bag or a play money set • Toy kitchen accessories • Wooden toy kitchens • Wooden play food • Girl's vanities

Pretend play toys also give mothers opportunities to teach a little about housekeeping or good grooming to young girls while they play.

Educational Toys for Young Boys

Young boys, at any given day, seem like they have all the energy in the world and then some! Give them gifts that will not only capture their imagination but also exercise their critical thinking or resourcefulness as well as provide another way for them to spend those extra energy.

• Train and activity tables • Paint kits • Science kits featuring dinosaurs and other animals, robots, and fossils • Magic tricks set • Construction toys like blocks • Magnetic toys like mazes • Rubik's cube • Rocking toys shaped like horses, boats, motorcycles, an even an airplane

Educational Toys for Girls and Boys

Buying gender-neutral toys is the best way to go if you know so little about the kids other than their age. Boys and girls will enjoy playing these toys with their friends.

• Jigsaw and floor puzzles • Board games • Puppets and puppet theaters • Outdoor toys like a trampoline or a balance base • Memory card games and the like • Activity tables like those looking like science projects with colored wires and balls

Gifts Even Parents Will Appreciate

These gifts might make the parent happier than the kid, but kids will still appreciate them.

• Wooden toy boxes with sporty designs for boys and cute floral ones for girls or toy chests shaped like farm houses, treasure chest, or even a carriage • Sleeping bags and tents • Playroom furniture like mini lockers, step stools, desks, and rocking chairs

Christmas is a special season for families but more so for kids.
It is the time of the year when Santa and his elves bring good tidings in the form of beautifully wrapped gifts under the Christmas tree.

Choosing the best gift for a child needs a bit more effort than just buying the first thing you can grab from aisles upon aisles of toys and whatnots. You have to decide if you want something fun, something educational, or something practical. Just remember, every child deserves a merry Christmas!

About the author:
For more tips and information about educational toys, check out http://ww
w.thekidstoystore.com/science-kits.html .

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How To Admire Christmas Trees

Author: Joseph Silva

Near at hand, we all can see charming plants. Every time I gait the city parks, or call the country trait, I gape the leaves that I oppose bringing back memories of ecstatic ranking climbing, pergola camping in the forest, long walks with my people, climbing with contacts or just relaxing underneath a ranking's brushwood enjoying the breeze. Although my yard was never big enough, I managed to as a kid to encourage my parents to yard leaves inside its boundary and whenever I hint their stalk I get excited shrewd that they would not have been there if I did not insist on depositing them.

Trees are large, permanent, timbered plants, which resume emergent until they die. They grow just about everywhere on Earth, from extremist cold regions near the Arctic and the Antarctic to hot tropical regions around the equator and even in deserts and the most diverse populations of grass are found in the tropical mizzle forests. In comparison to other plant forms, plants are considered long-lived. As perpetual plants, they are classified as having a clear, self-supporting core stem, or stem, containing a forested tissue that produces lesser limbs and twigs. Their height and solitary foremost stem differentiate them from bushes, which are mostly shorter and have many stems.
With more than 20,000 types of leaves growing around the world, a few species can grow actually tall, like redwoods and eucalyptus the extent heights of more than 110 m. (360 ft.).
Trees live wherever from a few, to thousands of days, like the olive ranking or a bristlecone languish growing in California's White Mountains that has been dated as at slightest 4700 being old.

Trees do come in a spacious kind of shapes and sizes and can be separated into six vital groups according to the features they have in universal. These are: broadleaf foliage, needleleaf foliage, palm and pandanus and lily plants, cycad leaves, hierarchy ferns, and ginkgo leaves. All the above groups have provided us with food, fibers, medicines, and many other substances helpful in every day life. If you are asked what outcome you can greet from leaves, covert is the one that quickest comes to thoughts. Since dated period, people have worn forest to make tooling and make buildings as well as for forms of art and expression. Most importantly, coppice has also been used as a trace of fuel.

Furthermore, trees in the world's forests or plantations give food and shelter for humans and wildlife. Trees afford us with fruits, nuts, roots and other tree parts which we use to feed ourselves. Tropical fruit trees are among the most standard and embrace avocados, grapefruits, mangoes, and oranges. Cooler, measured regions have fewer kinds of fruit trees, but create immense amounts of apples, cherries, and peaches. Almonds, pecans, walnuts, and macadamia nuts are a few simply recognized species of nut producing trees. The most important nut treed of cheerful regions is the coconut palm, which produces coconuts.
Trees also equip chocolate, coffee, maple syrup, and such spices as cinnamon.

Finally, trees also have a character in conservation. Along lakes and rivers tree roots keep soil, property top soil in place, and water, land water in the ground. Where they grow in open country, they act as windbreaks and keep the encircle from blowing away earth, therefore aiding in stopping desertification.

About the author:
Visit the Hibiscus
Care website to learn about pruning hibiscus and growing hibiscus.

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Jesse Tree and Advent Bridge Path From Past to the Future

Author: Elizabeth Guide

The Jesse Tree is the perfect complement to Advent. Its is a great way to recall history of Jesus and his family as well as applying it to the four weeks of advent that are highlighted with the four advent candles on the advent wreath. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah said that the messiah will spring from the roots of Jesse, with the famous Jesse being David’s father.
For the Jews, David was the last king of Israel and will be until the Messiah comes. For Christians, Jesus came from Jesse and is a direct descendent of David. Advent is the period where Christians recall the Christ Child being born and look forward to the second coming of our Lord.

Advents readings are assembled to remind us of the prophecies of the Old Testament with St. Paul reminding us of the reference to how Jesus was rooted in Jesse, or Christianity is rooted in Judaism. Advent is the perfect period of reminding us of our roots in the Jewish faith and how the Old Testament prophets foretold of all of this.

Because of the biblical references to the roots of Jesse, it was a logical leap to having a Jesse Tree that will match the readings of Advent that recall the family history of Jesus. In art thought out the Middle Ages the Jesse trees depict the linage of Jesus, with one of the earliest tree images appearing in the stained glass window of Chartres Cathedral dating back to 1150 A.D.

There are several different ways to produce a Jesse Tree and utilize it in Advent in conjunction with the advent wreath or as a defacto advent calendar. One of the oldest representations of the Jesse tree had ornaments that represent all 28 generations that Matthew listed as the opening of the Gospel of Matthew. The list starts with Jesse and Ends with Jesus. In its rawest form the genealogy and family tree of Jesus.

The Germans who are credited with the earliest Advent Calendars also were some of the early users of a Jesse tree. As we do now, hanging ornaments on our Christmas trees, the Germans opted to add scrolls representing the prophets and an image of Mary holding the Christ-child.

This practice has evolved into what many churches and homes do in lieu of the use of a Christmas tree. The Jesse Tree and Advent have been linked and each day there are new ornaments added to the tree that recall parts of Salvation history summarized though old testament stories. Also presents are the representations of the covenants’ that God made with the Jews.
This paves the way to the new covenant that Catholics celebrate at mass in the Eucharist. The Old Testament covenants were made with Adam, Moses, Noah, Abraham, and Joseph. In each case God fulfilled the promises he made in his people.

Advent helps us remember this period in our history as a people.
Advent wreaths, Advent Candles and the Jesse Tree itself are perfect ways to look forward to the coming of the Messiah by remember the past.

About the author:
Beth carries many Advent Wreath including many Je
sse Tree Advent Wreath.

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Christmas Gag Gifts for Kids

Author: Curt Vasquez

Christmas gag gifts are great gifts for any categories of occasions. In any case, these gifts can offer fun and laughter for the occasion and for the recipients. Notwithstanding , most of the time they don't cost that much money. Christmas gag gifts can put a smile on the reciepients face with the laughter is will bring. They serve as huge choices for lush kinds of presents.

Great and fun concepts are sometimes added with these gifts particularly if the creator would like to create the gifts with some personalization. Read more of this article and get to grasp the different concepts that you can suffer for your own creation of gag gifts.

Dammit Dolls is an example of the best concepts of Christmas gag gifts.
It is really fun and easy to to create. It is done with the employment of pattern where all areas are done very wide for object stuffing. The stuffing can be done by hand stitching or with the employment of a stitching machine. Another great concept of Christmas gag gifts is the Doggie Poop made form wax or soap. A reindeer or snowman poop can be great as well particularly if the occasion is Christmas vacation.

This could be done with using microwave oven either softening the wax or soap then pouring the liquified wax or soap from any of the local craft store. A mold online may also be purchased.
This sort of gag gift can be furnished with a funny or sweet poem for the recipient. For old people or old people, the best Christmas gag gifts for them are fake teeth stuff or canes.
These are definitely a hit for them. A stray hat gag gift is also great.

To do that, get some physical red raffia and then placed it in a pocket. Later On that, add a tag on it telling "straw hat - assembly required". Another great Christmas gag gifts that you can give to your family are the redneck flick knives, which can merely complete even by children.

The items used to make these presents are glue, wooden spring kind of garments pin, rubber bands and wide popsicle sticks Another creative Christmas gag gifts that you can give are the maxie pad slippers. If you are presenting these gifts to discrete girl, it should be soft and hygienic, with non-slip grip on the soles, with built-in deodorant features, keeps the feet smelling fresh, don't bend over to mop up the spills, biodegradable and disposable to be environmentally safe. An all-natural bubble bath set is also best as Christmas gag gifts.

To make this, you may use either a baby food jar or a average baggie that is filled in with some dried beans and labeled with some instructions for the preparation. You may note in the jar or baggie the beans can be eaten an hour before the bathe.

About the author:
Curt Vasquez writes regularly about other related topics. I hope you enjoy this article.

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Top 10 Christmas Presents- Save Time And Money With These Great Gifts

Author: Tony Smith

There are a ton of great Christmas presents that will most likely sell out fast this year. It might be impossible to get some of them if you wait too late. So, what I'm going to do is share with you the top 10 Christmas presents.

That way, you will know what the best gifts are and where to get them from.

The top 10 Christmas presents are:

1. iPhone. This is one of the best phones out right now. The applications that you can add to the iPhone are amazing.

2. Nintendo Wii. The Wii is one of the best game systems. I highly recommend you get this if the person you are buying a gift for wants a game system.

3. Movies/DVDs. This is another great Christmas present. There will be a lot of great movies that come out during the holidays.
This will make a great gift for anyone.

4. iPod. These devices are always popular, which is why it's one of the top 10 Christmas presents. If you are buying a gift for someone that likes to listen to audio books or music, this will be a good present for them.

5. Laptops. If you are buying a gift for someone that's a student or who has a home business, this will be great for them.

6. LCD HDTV. This is one of the best TVs. This is a great present for anyone that likes to watch movies or games on Sundays.

7. CDs. There will be a lot of great CDs that come out during the holidays. This will be a great present for anyone of any age.

8. Amazon Kindle. This is a device that allows you to download digital books to it. It's a very popular gift.

9. Digital Camera. This is a great gift for anyone that likes to take pictures and remember the good times in their life.

10. Amazon.com Gift Card. This is an awesome Christmas present and probably the best out of the top 10 Christmas presents.
Especially if you are buying a gift for someone that you aren't sure what they want. The cool thing about buying an Amazon.com gift card is that you can have Amazon.com email it to them the same day you buy it.

About the author:
This is a list of the top 10 Christmas presents. If you want to get someone the best gifts, you should get them on that was mentioned above. To find out where to get these gifts, click the link below:

Top 10 Christmas Presents

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6 Christmas Gifts for the Motorcyclist on Your List

Author: Lawrence Roby

Well, it’s the Holiday season again, already!! For children, the anticipation of getting that special unobtainable gift brings the passage of time to a halt (Like: Cartman’s, of South Park fame, quest for the Wii.) For those of us who have to figure out what the spectacular gift is and have to pay for it that’s another story. “Time is aflyin”!!! Christmas day will be here in no time flat.

If you’ve got a motorcycle enthusiast in the family maybe you could use a few tips for some open road cycle gear to find that memorable gift for your beloved biker.

Motorcy
cle Helmets:
If you really want that special motorcyclist to see another Holiday season maybe you should look at your biker's old safety equipment. Manufacturers recommend that Helmets 5-years old or that have had some impact should be replaced. There is a phenomenal selection of motorcycle helmets that meet DOT-approved standards. Motorcycle Helmet styles ranging from full face for maximum protection against elements and impact, to the popular and preferred half helmet style of cruiser riders, and now there are DOT-approved novelty styles like the popular WWII German helmet. Shop at the right place and they won’t burst the Christmas Club budget.

Take a look at their riding apparel. If it has fallen to disrepair or just has seen better days here are a few items that would be a welcomed gift.


Leather Jackets:
Leather is most preferred by motorcyclist for its looks, durability and protective properties. Leather Jacket styles abound to just about anybodies tastes but a few features you should look for are adjustable venting, removable lining, and adjustable collar, waist and cuffs. These motorcycle jacket features optimize comfort in most weather conditions and comfort goes a long way for safety. Shop at the right online vendor and you’ll get a motorcycle jacket with both quality and value.

Leather Chaps and Pants:
Chaps are not for everybody but a welcomed addition when riding in cooler weather conditions and are mostly worn by cruiser style motorcycle riders. Leather chaps make a great gift and come in several styles and colors to match other apparel preferences and fit well into tight budgets too.

Motorcycl
e boots:
Motorcycle Boots are another safety must. I see many riders wearing low cut canvas sports shoes, definitely a no-no. For safety sake motorcycle boots should have at least a 6” ankle cover and oil resistant soles for a positive grip on the road. Quality, stylish and comfortable motorcycle boot pricing can get out of hand but this online site has the value solution for motorcycle boots.

L
eather Gloves:
Leather Motorcycle Gloves come in several styles. The primary riding season is obviously the summer season but protection is still a requirement. Missiles of varying types impact the motorcyclist almost continually.
Fingerless Motorcycle Gloves have padded palms to relieve grip pressure on long rides in addition to protection. Motorcyclists are a hardy bunch and enjoy riding in harsh conditions that dictate a fully protective insulated motorcycle glove. Either style of motorcycle glove can be purchased at stocking stuffer prices.

No matter what type of motorcycle gear you buy as a gift for the biker in your life, you can't go wrong with any of these motorcycle gear suggestions to ensure another year of joyful safe motorcycle riding. Happy Holidays!!

About the author:
Under the parent company Roby Co Inc, OpenRoadCycleGear.co
m was launched in September 2008. The president of the company is Lawrence Roby, a personal motorcycle enthusiast. The site provides a diverse array of motorcycle clothing and biker accessories..

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A Song a Day Christmas GiveAway from EZ-Tracks

Author: Jen Seo

Set the mood right this holiday with free Christmas music downloads everyday until Christmas. That’s 50 free Christmas music downloads!

(New York, NY) November 12, 2008 - Get into the Christmas spirit with all the holiday decors, homemade holiday cookies, eggnog, family gatherings and jolliness galore! Christmas songs are enjoyable for most people due to the nostalgic memories of happy childhood pastime. This year starting on November 11th, EZ-Tracks is here to help embellish your holiday spirits by giving away free Christmas songs every day until Christmas, December 25th, 2008.

Everyday, EZ-Tracks will have a different Christmas song for users to download – completely 100% free and legal! All free Christmas music downloads and 50,000 free songs from EZ-Tracks are universally compatible in mp3 format and easy to transfer to iPods or mp3 players. Listen and download all 50 Christmas songs and put them in a shuffle for your next holiday party. Whether you are going around the neighborhood singing Christmas carols, having a get-together with friends, family dinner or holiday party with co-workers, enjoy the holiday times and sing along with EZ-Tracks’ free Christmas music.

Also, EZ-Tracks is making it easier to spread the Christmas joy with EZ-Tracks’ free Christmas Song of the Day widget.
EZ-Tracks’ free Christmas Song of the Day widget is easy to use, just copy and paste the HTML code onto any personal websites such as MySpace, Facebook or Blogs. Visit http://www.ez-tracks.com/xmas.html today for your free Christmas music downloads. ###

About EZ-Tracks Started in 2001, EZ-Tracks.com is owned and run by Atrinsic, an interactive media company specializing in the development of proprietary content geared towards providing internet and mobile communication solutions. EZ-Tracks.com is a free and 100% legal MP3 music download website. EZ-Tracks.com offers over 50,000 free songs, from virtually every conceivable genre. Popular songs are included as well as recordings from top musical recording artists.

About Atrinsic, Inc. Atrinsic, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWMO) (New Motion, Inc. dba Atrinsic, Inc.) is one of the fastest growing digital advertising and entertainment networks in the United States.
Headed by a team of Internet, new media, entertainment and technology professionals, Atrinsic, Inc. (previously operating as New Motion, Inc.) was founded in 2005. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California with offices in Seattle, New York, and Moncton, Canada. Atrinsic, Inc. was recently called "a company to watch" by Wireless Business Forecast, and their mobile content capabilities were named a "rival to those of their mainstream-media counterparts" by Wired Magazine.

About the author:
I love music!

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Last Minute Presents

Author: Fiona Muller

Christmas always brings with it the decision of what to buy for people that you know and love. Many people deal with this by getting a job lot of gift vouchers but I tend to think that is rather unimaginative and dull. This year why not find something a bit different for your friends that they will be able to use and enjoy and also that gives them that extra bit of sparkle which is always important at this time of year.

In this article I will concentrate on some ideas for gifts for the women in your life. This year in the shops there are some really splendid accessories that as well as being great to finish off a look also make great Christmas presents.

There are beaded purses which are colourful and exotic – not only do they make a great addition to that special outfit but with their shimmering colours they are reminiscent of an Aladdin’s cave of jewels. Some are even like peacock fathers, the designs so opulent and reminiscent of Art Nouveau that they are something any self respecting woman wants to possess. They make a brilliant present for ladies of any age but especially for younger women who need a small purse to take out with them and appreciate something a little special.

In fact there are a range of different purses to choose from this year. There are embroidered bags that are amazing too. Used when you are wearing a plain outfit they will really get you noticed.

Another great gift for a female relative regardless if age is jewellery. Look through some of the high street clothes and accessory shops and you will find a whole host of different items to suit a range of people and a range of pockets. Chunky bangles with ribbons, are good for any age as are ethnic strands of beads which can dress up or down an outfit. There are also a fair few Murano glass pieces at the moment, those with their foil inserts give any outfit a touch of class.

Something that is also in the shops and is that little bit more special are beaded slippers – these are great with any outfit – making a bit of a statement but also providing comfortable yet glamorous footwear. Ideal for slipping into your bag to change into when you are going to a house party they negate the embarrassment of having to walk around in stockings or wearing muddy shoes.

And if all is lost and you really can’t find anything else a scarf is always a welcome present. By scarf I don’t necessarily mean woollen scarf – there are such a wide range of silk, embroidered and devore numbers that can be as glamorous or as basic as you like.

So there is no excuse for giving vouchers or money as gifts – get out into your local shops and start using your imagination.

About the author:
Fiona Muller is a trained textile designer and has written a textile thesaurus. She is interested in fashion and how it can work for anyone regardless of age, size or race. For a great range of gifts go to www.east.co.uk/c/Gift
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All About Christmas Cards--7 Organizing Tips

Author: Marilyn Bohn

Last week at my rug hooking group we were chatting about Organizing ideas for Christmas and about our favorite memories and organizing ideas surrounding Christmas cards.

One woman said she likes to write a little family history even though she knows no one likes getting them. I take exception to that. I hear that too, but absolutely everyone I know loves being caught up to date with their friends. And we all agreed we love to get cards.

One of the cleverest cards I have received told something about each family member and tied the story in with that person's favorite recipe. It was fun to learn about different family members in such a fun and clever way. And then when I tried the recipe it brought memories of them again.

Another non-tradition Christmas card is photos copied onto paper showing activities of the family throughout the year with captions telling of the experience related to the photo.

The traditional cards are precious too. I still decorate one door frame in our home with the ones we receive. The one year I decided not to put them up my family asked if we didn't get any cards that year.

Photo greeting cards with a photo of the family or the kids and the dog are fun to get and an easy way to send cards.

Here are some organizing tips to help reduce the stress of sending out Christmas cards:

1. Have all of your addresses in one place, either in an address book or on the computer. If you haven't heard from someone in two years, take them off your list.

2. Make a list of people you want to send cards to. Keep this list on the computer or print it off. You then have a template and only have to make a few corrections next year instead of starting from scratch.

3. If you didn't buy Christmas cards last year when they went on sale no worries, many stores run pre-Christmas sales before Thanksgiving on cards.

4. Schedule a time to write your Christmas letter or card. To reduce pressure and stress do this before December.

5. Have a target date when you will send out your cards. Mark this in your planner or on your calendar.

6. Delegate the addressing of the envelopes to a family member.
This could be a job you pay a child to do; one who is capable of doing this and wants to earn money for Christmas spending.

7. Buy your Christmas stamps early, definitely before Thanksgiving to avoid the rush at the post office. I buy my stamps on line at usps.com. It costs $1.00 for postage no matter how many items I order and I have them in 2 to 3 days delivered to my door.

Christmas cards are fun to receive, so to continue to receive them from friends and family, make sure you put your return address on all of the envelopes. When you receive cards check their return address and if you need to update your list tear it off the envelope and have one specific place you put the new address. In January when things are less hectic make changes in your address book.

Marilyn is a professional organizer who works with women and seniors in clearing clutter and providing organizing tips.
Clearing clutter helps those she works with to have less stress in their lives and feel more joy in living.

Marilyn invites you to visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find organizing solutions. You will find fun stories and free organizing tips in her blogs, articles and videos.

About the author:
Marilyn is a professional organizer who works with women and seniors in clearing clutter and providing organizing tips.
Clearing clutter helps those she works with to have less stress in their lives and feel more joy in living. Marilyn invites you to visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find organizing solutions. You will find fun stories and free organizing tips in her blogs, articles and videos.

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This Year's Must Have Christmas Gift

Author: Art Penz

While there are always those companies who simply put a new spin on an old favorite, when it comes to gift giving, we were almost certain everything had been thought of. That was until last week when I ran across this year's must have Christmas gift.



You're probably thinking "So out of all the millions of gift ideas out there what makes theirs a must have?" Well, just close your eyes for a moment and think of the most special day of your life. Is it the day your child was born? The day you became a wife or husband? Or maybe it was the day of your very first kiss, which lead to a lifetime of pure bliss with the one you love? Now imagine that you could freeze frame that day forever.
This is exactly what My Day Registry offers . . . the preservation not of a material thing but of a memory.



It has been described by many as the best thing since the creation of the star purchase program. Offering title and ownership rights to any calendar day, the company not only provides its customers with a product but also with a family heirloom and a tradition that will surely be passed down generation after generation.



While My Day Registry is just spreading its wings – there is no doubt that it is this year's must have Christmas gift. Imagine the possibilities . . . to preserve a day especially for your grandmother, for a friend who lost a battle with cancer or for your child who makes every day special in your eyes . . . it is truly a magical thing.



The best part is that only one person can have ownership of a specific date. We find that this makes for an even more unique and personalized experience than even the star registry sites.
While there are billions of stars in the sky – there can only be
365 dates sold per state, country or worldwide registry.
Depending on your budget, you can make this gift a must have for anyone this Christmas.



So if you are in the market for this year's must have Christmas gift and you think you have seen it all – think again. Do some research, take a look around and choose to think outside the box. You just might be surprised at what is out there.

About the author:
The Author is owner of My Day Registry. To learn more visit the company's website at http://www.MyDayRegistry.com . . . you'll be glad you did.

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All About Christmas Cards--7 Organizing Tips

Author: Marilyn Bohn

Last week at my rug hooking group we were chatting about Organizing ideas for Christmas and about our favorite memories and organizing ideas surrounding Christmas cards.

One woman said she likes to write a little family history even though she knows no one likes getting them. I take exception to that. I hear that too, but absolutely everyone I know loves being caught up to date with their friends. And we all agreed we love to get cards.

One of the cleverest cards I have received told something about each family member and tied the story in with that person's favorite recipe. It was fun to learn about different family members in such a fun and clever way. And then when I tried the recipe it brought memories of them again.

Another non-tradition Christmas card is photos copied onto paper showing activities of the family throughout the year with captions telling of the experience related to the photo.

The traditional cards are precious too. I still decorate one door frame in our home with the ones we receive. The one year I decided not to put them up my family asked if we didn't get any cards that year.

Photo greeting cards with a photo of the family or the kids and the dog are fun to get and an easy way to send cards.

Here are some organizing tips to help reduce the stress of sending out Christmas cards:

1. Have all of your addresses in one place, either in an address book or on the computer. If you haven't heard from someone in two years, take them off your list.

2. Make a list of people you want to send cards to. Keep this list on the computer or print it off. You then have a template and only have to make a few corrections next year instead of starting from scratch.

3. If you didn't buy Christmas cards last year when they went on sale no worries, many stores run pre-Christmas sales before Thanksgiving on cards.

4. Schedule a time to write your Christmas letter or card. To reduce pressure and stress do this before December.

5. Have a target date when you will send out your cards. Mark this in your planner or on your calendar.

6. Delegate the addressing of the envelopes to a family member.
This could be a job you pay a child to do; one who is capable of doing this and wants to earn money for Christmas spending.

7. Buy your Christmas stamps early, definitely before Thanksgiving to avoid the rush at the post office. I buy my stamps on line at usps.com. It costs $1.00 for postage no matter how many items I order and I have them in 2 to 3 days delivered to my door.

Christmas cards are fun to receive, so to continue to receive them from friends and family, make sure you put your return address on all of the envelopes. When you receive cards check their return address and if you need to update your list tear it off the envelope and have one specific place you put the new address. In January when things are less hectic make changes in your address book.

Marilyn is a professional organizer who works with women and seniors in clearing clutter and providing organizing tips.
Clearing clutter helps those she works with to have less stress in their lives and feel more joy in living.

Marilyn invites you to visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find organizing solutions. You will find fun stories and free organizing tips in her blogs, articles and videos.

About the author:
Marilyn is a professional organizer who works with women and seniors in clearing clutter and providing organizing tips.
Clearing clutter helps those she works with to have less stress in their lives and feel more joy in living. Marilyn invites you to visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com where you can find organizing solutions. You will find fun stories and free organizing tips in her blogs, articles and videos.

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Google new Ads management feature

Google has just released the new ad management feature. It is very interesting. With this new ad management feature we don't have to copy the changing code and paste it into our entire web pages. Because, when we change it within the ads setup page, just wait about ten minutes, then viola...! All our ads pages containing the codes that we've changed would change it selves.

If you interested, watch this video:



Google new Ads management feature make our job less and easier.
Cool huh....
Don't miss it! Try it now!

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You, Them, and Allah

To share this great article to you, is part of pleasure for me. Hope useful.


You, them, and Allah swt.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway


You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and Allah. It never was between you and them anyway. Doesn't matter if the outcome isn't as expected or as wanted, because Allah will see, judge and reward inshaallah. We do things for other people...for the sake of Allah. We help, give, love, care, share, forgive, etc for the sake of Allah. Our intentions should always be for His sake and pleasure. Inshaallah.

Then....

Whatever they do or say won't bring you down inshaallah, because it was for Allah anyway....


Taken from: http://www.lutonmuslims.co.uk

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