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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to receive a lousy gift graciously: 1 of 40
As you carefully unwrap the beautiful birthday gift your mother-in-law has just given you, remember that honesty is not always the best policy! If you have been married for any length of time, you probably have asked yourself many times how your mother-in-law can wrap such gorgeous boxes that always contain lousy gifts. Some ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women For men: How to shop for a great anniversary gift: 5 of 66
Do not even consider going to a hardware store when shopping for an anniversary gift. Likewise, do not go to the lingerie department of your favorite store or to any jewelry store. Why, you may ask, should you avoid a pretty piece of jewelry for the love of your life? The answer is simple: guilt! Jewelry salespersons are noto... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Has society become controlled by technology?: 3 of 33
If you have been to a Scout campout recently, you know that not all of society has become controlled by technology. Be they Boy or Girl Scouts, S'mores are still being made with graham crackers, Hershey bars, and marshmallows, and they are still being cooked over a campfire built with sticks and twigs gathered from nearby woo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Is it insulting to give birthday gifts that make fun of a person's age?: 2 of 20
When my mother was 85 years old, she came to live with me because she was afraid to live alone any more. Although she needed a walker to steady her gait, her mind was still sharp as evidenced by her book-a-day reading habit. Since I did most of her shopping, I soon learned that birthday gifts and cards for her contemporaneous... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Decorating your home for the holidays: 4 of 37
Why do some people think that decorating your home for the holidays only means the Christmas season? Surely you have had a neighbor whose home is adorned for many different seasonal occasions. You know the house I mean! As soon as the Christmas wreaths, snowmen, and twinkling lights come down, a Valentine's heart is hung on t... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy soup: 7 of 61
Some people end their Thanksgiving dinner in a very traditional way by serving Pumpkin Pie. For a more original twist on the holiday meal that is also quick and easy, serve this delicious and unique Pumpkin Black Bean Soup as a starter for the festivities. Since this recipe is best made the day ahead and reheated right before... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Dating guidelines for finding a life-long mate: 2 of 16
Many articles have been written on how to choose the right mate in life, but I feel that the popcorn theory is usually quite reliable. Most couples when dating occasionally go to a movie theater or watch a DVD at home together. That date is often accompanied by a chaperone: popcorn! Is one bucket or bowl of popcorn shared? Is... More..
Business > Online Business (Other) Is online shopping a better way to shop?: 4 of 24
Where else can I find a K-tel knitter at 1:30 in the morning besides going online? Whether I want something as odd as a knitter, as rare as an out-of-print book, or as common place as a pair of sneakers, online websites always have limitless products available 24/7. Since I have never been fond of shopping malls or even quain... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Dealing with squirrels: 6 of 31
Little children love to watch them scamper across the ground. Exterminators, hoping to earn a living, love to live trap them in annoyed homeowner's attics. Obviously, I am talking about that cute little squirrel with the fluffy tail or that obnoxious nuisance that causes havoc inside a house. That animal that loves to save ac... More..
Autos > Cars Your dream car: 5 of 25
My dream car was and still is the first car I ever bought: a 1965 white over blue Ford Mustang convertible! Such a sporty car should have been driven by a good-looking muscle bound male car enthusiast, not the female high school English teacher that I was! Living at my parents' home, I had a few extra dollars tucked away and ... More..