Growing up in the rural country with nothing more exciting than the corner grocery store as the heartbeat of the town, gave me many quiet afternoons and weekends to read.
Well-written books borrowed by the armfuls, swept me to people and places so far from
+ more bio information$10 to $25 gifts for Dads are easiest if the children are under 18 years old. These inexpensive gifts can be embellished with love and Dad always realizes that the children's gift budget is limited. It is the time and "love-filled efforts" that make the following gift suggestions so special. Our family tradition was to attem... More..
Exploring the Hawaiian Islands on a budget is easily done. What is the utmost important agenda item for your trip? Is it lounging around a hotel pool all day or experiencing the culture and sights the Islands have to offer? If it is lounging around the pool - then you must strive to get the best deal on a great "destination ... More..
Everyone has a story of a child playing with the large cardboard box that the "expensive" present came in, all the while with the expensive present languishing pristine and untouched. Try to explain "that" to Grandma! Gifts that can promote imaginative and creative play are the best presents that you can give. Why is this si... More..
Teenage eyes view San Francisco very differently from adults. Mind you - at 16 years old, they have their own interests and needs. Sometimes, it has made me wish for those younger years, where I could just plan, and as a child, they just have no choice but to follow. My adult eyes saw our San Francisco trip as a chance to se... More..
Grandpa has received them all...socks, ties, sweaters, baseball caps galore! What in the world could you give to Grandpa that he hasn't a 5 year back up stock of, waiting in the closet? What could possibly be given to bring a smile to his face? The answer is an inexpensive and relatively easy one. YOUR thoughtfulness, effort... More..
The best tween girls' Christmas presents are the ones that shout out "We recognize just WHO you ARE"! A tween girl is so desperately finding herself, that the gift that is personalized for the receiver is most appreciated. Knowing a few simple facts of what a tween girl's interests are key to achieving this goal while keepin... More..
The best Christmas presents are the ones that are personalized for the receiver. Knowing a few simple facts of what a tween boy's interests are can help you to achieve this goal while keeping within a very modest budget. I have found the top appreciated gift was a year's magazine subscription. There are so many magazines tha... More..
June Nicholas
Kailua, Hawaii US
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