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About me - Jennifer Eblin

I am a 27 year college graduate, with a BA in History, a BA in Psychology, and an MA in Historic Preservation. As some people would say, I'm either overeducated or I have too much time on my hands.

My personal interests are NASCAR/auto racing, cars in general,

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice A buying guide to leather motorcycle and biker jacket styles: 1 of 5
Leather motorcycle and biker jackets are no longer just for those who actually ride a Harley. Today you'll see leather motorcycle and biker jackets on everyone from the doctor down the street to the teenager hanging out at the mall, not to mention all the celebrities. For those not in the know, these are the different types o... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice My favorite seasonal pajamas: 5 of 20
It doesn't matter what it's like outside, we have our favorite pajamas to keep up. If you take a look in our bedroom, you'll find a whole drawer full of nothing but pajamas. That might sound a little crazy, but only to those that don't live in the Midwest where the temperatures change from 2-90 degrees in a year so we need a ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning woes: How to avoid wedding disaster: 21 of 38
The engagement was the easy part. He popped the question, and you gladly slipped that sparkling diamond onto your left hand. Now comes the hard part: planning the wedding. Everyone has seen a wedding gone bad, the Bridezilla who refuses to compromise, the drunk ushers, and the flower girl with stage fright. The secret to havi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day: Gifts and activities to make Mom feel special: 18 of 30
Mom is the most important person in your life. She is the one who kissed your boo-boos, offered you a shoulder to cry on, and was there for every major event in your life. Mom deserves recognition all year long, but Mother's Day only comes once a year. For that reason alone its important to make Mother's Day as important as p... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Planning a great wedding (Part II of II): 3 of 5
Planning a great wedding involves being organized, and keeping track of your needs. Far too many brides make the mistake of pushing little details to the side, to keep track of the bigger factors. They focus on finding the perfect dress, but forget about the shoes. Think about their own ring, but skip finding the perfect ring... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding planning for men: 8 of 11
"Honey, I really like the blue flowers. Ok, then we'll go with the red ones.""I was thinking of asking Jimmy to be my best man. Oh, you don't like Jimmy? Then Sam is fine.""This venue is great, and they can give us a discount! Yeah, we'll go to that other place."Once upon a time men were created as second class citizens at th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Graduation gifts: Gifts your high school graduate will actually want: 13 of 14
When I graduated from high school, my "gift table" was a sea of thin envelopes with small amounts of money or checks tucked inside. It wasn't until I went to my best friend's graduation party that I realized some graduated received actual presents for their graduation, and it simply flabbergasted me. I watched as she opened "... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Favorite Labor Day traditions: 13 of 14
Labor Day marks the end of summer. With more and more schools waiting until after the holiday before beginning, it is the last day you have to give your children one more great memory of the summer.In my family, Labor Day is the last chance we have to gather the entire family together before school starts. After September, it... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice A buying guide to women's slipper styles for the seasons: 4 of 4
These are the types of women's slippers I own, and here's how I use each pair.Open-back wedges shoes are an excellent type of women's slippers for those special events like an anniversary or birthday dinner or even Valentine's Day. This type of women's slippers make your legs look longer and even improve your posture!Slip on ... More..