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Party On: Fun Party Ideas For Your Tween

May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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European party ideas for your tween – transitioning from kid party to something a little more sophisticated.

Planning a birthday party for a toddler is pretty easy to do. Choose a theme, send out tine invites, buy some snacks, and let them play. But what do you do though when your tween wants to have a party, and understandably does not want a kid party? Start out by talking to your daughter or son and ask them what they would like the party to be like, what kind of things they'd like to do, and the types of food they want to serve. You can still include a theme - try one of these European options ... Continue Reading

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mother Earth

May 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Celebrate all the moms while showing Mother Earth a little love in the process.

Mother’s Day is the day to celebrate all the wonderful mothers in your life. Whether it is your biological mother, or the woman in your life that's been there for you through thick and thin, Mother’s Day is the day to celebrate these amazing women in your life. Mother Earth is another mother that you won’t want to forget. The good news is you can celebrate all the moms while showing Mother Earth a little love in the process. Many mothers will receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers at ... Continue Reading

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OnStar FMV makes the perfect gift for your Dad around $99 #OnStarFMV

May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Give the gift of OnStar FMV to Moms, Dads & Grads This Year

Spring is alive with holidays for the family, with Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation dates abound. Our friends at OnStar are offering an amazing new savings for their OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) mirror - available at a special reduced price for a limited time. Now you can add the safety and security of OnStar to almost any car, and connect to the easy-to-use OnStar services. At just $99.99 (with installation included). There’s never been a better time to give OnStar FMV to the ... Continue Reading

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Valentine’s Day: Last Minute Gifts Semi-Handmade With Love

February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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End your Valentine gift woes by saving time and money with semi-handmade gifts. And best of all, they’re perfect for last-minute exchanges.

Every year on Valentine's Day I seem to struggle with gift giving. Do I only gift to my spouse? Am I supposed to let my children exchange gifts with friends and relatives outside of the classroom? The price we pay for love every year adds up rather quickly, and while I want to show others how much I care, sometimes it becomes overwhelming and straining on my wallet. This year I am going to end my Valentine woes by saving time and money and gifting semi-handmade. And best of all, these are ... Continue Reading

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Looking for a Last Minute Gift? Grab a Gift Card! #GiftCardsRock

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Gift cards are a great last-minute gift year-round.

Log in and leave a comment below for a chance to win a $100 gift card. (See official rules)   Buying gifts can be stressful. Sure, you may know your sister's favorite perfume or your mom's favorite movie. But what about a last minute hostess gift, or a little something for the school secretary during the holidays? It's always these gifts that I scratch my head and wonder, "what should I get them?" A bottle of wine could be nice, but what if they don't drink? A bag of bath products ... Continue Reading

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Take the Stress out of Holiday Gift-Giving

December 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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How to make holiday gift-giving more affordable and less stressful.

Holidays are quickly approaching. Are you dreaming of decorations and a holiday dinner around the family table, or are you feeling anxious as you try to figure out where you'll find funds for all of the holiday activities, potlucks and gift-giving? Whether you're worried "Santa" is not bringing enough gifts for your children, or maybe how you can afford to give gifts to everyone from Fido to Great-Aunt Suzi, gift-giving can turn from something pleasant to something you dread during the ... Continue Reading

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