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Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2008: How to save money on Christmas wrapping paper: 1 of 31
Have you ever thought as you open that beautifully wrapped gift how wasteful we are each year, and of the consequences of our seeming need to wrap things up in expensive paper? Paper is made from trees. Every time we wrap a parcel in a newly bought roll of paper, there are forests of trees being cut to produce it. Not only th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Ways to recycle Christmas cards: 1 of 30
It seems a shame that all those greeting cards from friends over the Christmas period should be thrown away and forgotten. After all, these are moments of shared happiness and it takes effort for someone to buy and post a greetings card to you.Although some are relatively dull, or may not seem recyclable, there are ways in wh... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts How to make a creative housewarming gift: 1 of 19
Housewarmings are great fun. New homes give people that positive feeling, and choosing something for people with new homes is the customary way of wishing them well, although there are so many pitfalls to avoid.Large statementsAt that time when someone has a new home, they are enthused. They want to put their own mark on the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning A groom's guide to honeymoon planning: 1 of 18
If the groom is to make the decision of where the honeymoon is to take place, there are two roads to choose from, one that leads to success, and the other to failure.What needs to be well thought out is :*Choice of location*Price*Season*Atmosphere the location offers.Choice of location.Remembering that this isn't just a holid... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Re-gifters: What to do when you're caught in the act: 1 of 17
One of the huge problems with mankind is it's diversity of likes and dislikes. People buy presents thinking they are the best thing sinced sliced bread, when in fact the person they are buying it for absolutely hates it. It's a horrible situation, and every house must have one of those places where they put the strange choice... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas 2008: How to recycle your Christmas tree: 1 of 15
That wonderful feeling of joy that you feel as you put up your decorations and dress your Christmas tree is short-lived. How does this impact nature, and what can you do to address the balance of nature when all the decorations have been taken down, and the Christmas tree is ready for disposal?There are actually more options ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to properly dispose of a tree after Christmas: 1 of 15
Christmas is over. The lights are all taken down from the tree, and it's time to dispose of that centerpiece which has been the highlight of your Christmas festivities. All over the world, where people celebrate Christmas, the same dilemma faces all households with Christmas trees. How do you dispose of the tree?You may think... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests How to deal with the question of a long distance maid of honor: 1 of 14
The day has come when you want to walk down the aisle and say "Yes", though one of the most important people is missing. Your best friend left town many years ago, although you always said that you wanted her to be your maid of honor, and want to keep that promise you made. This article is written to help brides who have chos... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas How to organize a Christmas caroling party: 1 of 14
There is nothing nicer than hearing voices singing into the Winter night, in praise of Jesus and in celebration of Christmas. Imagine the scenario streetlights and magical ambiance, and it isn't hard to organize the most memorable Christmas caroling party either for your local community of for specific guests. All it takes is... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Why has Christmas lost its spirituality: 1 of 14
If you present mankind with an opportunity, what happens is that each culture will take that opportunity and create other opportunities which may not have the same value. Putting human beings into a perfect world and giving them the freedom of choice, God deemed that man would learn the difference between good and bad. It gav... More..