Need Last-Minute Shopping Ideas? Give the Gift of Entertainment!

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Some great entertainment gifts for anyone on your list.

Finishing up the last of that holiday shopping can be really tough, especially when you’re out of ideas on what to buy.  In a pinch, there’s one thing that almost everyone wants – to be entertained!  Here are some great ideas that can be applied to almost any situation (you didn’t forget a gift for the Secret Santa thing at work again, did you?). Movie Theater Gift Certificates – These are great because most people really enjoy going to the movies but many of us balk at the ... Continue Reading

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Hottest Summer Books of 2012

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This years hottest summer reading – from red hot romance to stories of true crime.

It’s summer and one of the best things about this season is reading great books while soaking in the sunshine and breathing in the fresh air (preferably by the pool or on the beach but, really, anywhere is great after months of being trapped inside by cold weather). To honor this yearly literary indulgence, we’ve put together a list of books that you might enjoy.  They range from red hot romance to stories of true crime so there’s a little bit of something for everyone. Fifty Shades ... Continue Reading

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Curl Up With a Book – Creating a Nook For Your Child

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How to pull together a book nook; a reading space for your child.

In a recent article we discussed the necessary ingredients for pulling together fun, creative spaces and playrooms for your child. We are going to go through each one in a new designing series, designing for kids. This first article shows how to pull together a book nook; a reading space for your child. Reading nooks are spaces or areas that inspire your child to read - inviting creativity and thought. Reading nooks can be anywhere in your house. They do not have to be in your child's room, ... Continue Reading

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