Seven Valentine's Day Tips for Spouses in "Less-Than-Perfect" Marriages (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Valentine's Day can be a depressing day when you're in an unhappy or shaky marriage. In every store or advertisement you see romantic cards, heart-shaped boxes of candy, or select jewelry for the special lover's day.

Traditional and Modern Anniversary Gifts (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Most people know that the 50th wedding anniversary is the "golden" anniversary, and that the 25th is silver. But beyond that? Here are some traditional and modern conventions to follow when selecting anniversary gifts.

Vastu Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Fun, though they are intended to be, The Holidays can be a time of stress for many. Vastu can help you experience a peaceful, prosperous, and harmonious holiday season.

You Better Not Lie, I'm Telling You Why (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Santa Claus Is Coming

Holiday season brings the perennial return of Santa Claus. According to traditional lore, St. Nick flies around the world on his reindeer-powered sleigh. He lavishes gifts upon the good children of the world, and as for the naughty youngsters?well, they can expect lumps of fossil fuel in their stockings. This jovial, rotund old fellow provides a magical experience that enriches the lives of children. Right?

Simplify the Season (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Let's take a look at a typical Christmas To-Do list: bake cookies, buy and make gifts, attend office party, church commitments, address and mail cards, clean the house for guests, decorate...it goes on and on....

Thanksgiving (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

I was not planning to write this article. Instead, I was going to publish an article about integrity. It has been on my mind this last week and I was planning to share some thoughts about it. Then, I received an email from Jim Donovan, one of the regular contributors to my Prosperity Paradigm eZine, and it inspired me to write once again about the magical power of gratitude.

Memorial Day a way to Celebrate (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Memorial Day is May 30th this year, are you ready? Are you in need of an idea for how to celebrate this time honored holiday with your family and friends? How about reading an expert from Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address". Sharing with those young hearts in your life the meaning behind this historical speech.

10 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Memorial Day is a day for remembering those who have laid their lives in the nation's service. Memorial Day has also become a popular time for Family Reunions and Get Togethers as it is preceded by a weekend. Here are some ways to celebrate the patriotic spirit of this day:

Top 25 Thanksgiving Quotations (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

• "It is therefore recommended ... to set apart Thursday the eighteenth day of December next, for solemn thanksgiving and praise, that with one heart and one voice the good people may express the grateful feelings of their hearts and consecrate themselves to the service of their divine benefactor ..." -- Samuel Adams, father of the American Revolution on November 1, 1777 (adopted by the 13 states as the first official Thanksgiving Proclamation)
• "Gratitude is the sign of noble souls." -- Aesop's Fables
• "Thanksgiving is possible only for those who take time to remember; no one can give thanks who has a short memory." -- Anonymous
• "One act of thanksgiving made when things go wrong is worth a thousand when things go well." -- Anonymous
• "Thanksgiving is a circle of memories." -- Anonymous
• "Thanksgiving is a time for remembering and appreciating the special people in our lives. Our home is warmed by the love of family and friends." -- Anonymous
• "What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?" -- Erma Bombeck
• "My cooking is so bad my kids thought Thanksgiving was to commemorate Pearl Harbor." -- Phyllis Diller
• "I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson
• "Who does not thank for little will not thank for much." -- Estonian proverb
• "Your friend is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving." -- Kahlil Gibran
• "There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day . . . is the one day that is purely American." -- O. Henry
• "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -- John Fitzgerald Kennedy
• "An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day." -- Irv Kupcinet
• "Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow." -- Edward Sandford Martin
• "Thanksgiving comes to us out of the prehistoric dimness, universal to all ages and all faiths. At whatever straws we must grasp, there is always a time for gratitude and new beginnings." -- J. Robert Moskin
• "Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude." -- E.P. Powell
• " Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." -- WT Purkiser
• "Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds." -- Theodore Roosevelt
• "Great as the preparations were for the dinner, everything was so contrived that not a soul in the house should be kept from the morning service of Thanksgiving in the church." -- Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe
• "How wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn thanksgiving at an early age. Thanksgiving opens the doors. It changes a child's personality. A child is resentful, negative-or thankful. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people." -- Sir John Templeton
• "Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse." -- Henry Van Dyke
• "It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor." -- George Washington in his first Presidential Proclamation
• "The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving." -- H. U. Westermayer
• "And let these altars, wreathed with flowers And piled with fruits, awake again Thanksgivings for the golden hours, The early and the latter rain!" -- John Greenleaf Whittier

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Thats the Christmas Spirit (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Last Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, to find a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. You know, just like Wilson and everybody else wishes people each year.

The Art of Giving a Toast (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Today one of my clients is throwing one of her good friends a 40th birthday party. She actually used to date him and now they're good friends. She has the perfect dress, has supplied the beautiful country club for the party and now she was considering whether or not she should also give a host!

Make a Golden Christmas Tree (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Several Years ago while I was shopping for Christmas I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw the holiday arrangements at the department store I was in.

Great Games for Your Halloween Party (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you're having a Halloween party you need to play some games! Whether it's to fill the time before the food is ready or to keep the kids occupied before their parents collect them, here are some ghoulish games to play.

Creating Your Own Holiday Traditions (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

I love this time of year -- decorations on the houses, a cold nip in the air, beautiful music everywhere you go. I often have a hard time understanding why so many people get so FRUSTRATED during the holidays -- until I go out in public and partake of the madness. Between the crowds, the crazed spending, and the pressures to participate in every social event that comes along, it's no wonder that some folks dread this joyous season!

Holiday Times Are For Helping Those Less Fortunate, Think Holiday Cards (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Every year I watch as advertisers begin to promote their products for the Holiday Period. For retail this is their busiest time and sales usually make or break a company's year. I'm not here to play scrooge, I would however like people to think a little about what the holidays are really about.

Halloween Costumes...for Pets! (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

One of the best things about Halloween, is wearing a costume. If you have animals at home, why not consider a Halloween costume for pets? A Halloween costume for pets is usually made for an animal of the canine kind.

Tis The Season For Love - and Stress! (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The holidays are upon us and for many people this is the most stressful time of year. There is so much to do and not enough time to do it in, places to go, people to see, gifts to buy, food to prepare, and on and on and on. We may feel overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, and angry, rather than joyful, loving and peaceful. Greeting cards proclaim wishes of peace, joy, happiness, and love regardless of the event being celebrated. They talk of families gathering, warm homes filled with love and peace, but for many, those wishes do not translate into reality.

The Origin of the Christmas Tree (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Have you ever wondered why we decorate a tree for Christmas? What sense does it make? We cut down a perfectly good tree, bring it in the house, decorate it with glass balls, twinkle lights, embarrassing arts and crafts from our youth and put a big star on top - why? No one knows for sure. But the Christmas tree does have a long, if not mythological, history.

Holiday Spending: How to Keep Your Personal Information Safe (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Holiday spending can be a wonderful time. We shop for our loved ones, friends, co-workers, and associates. Finding just the right gift and paying by credit card. Then, Ouch! Your credit card is declined. You know you haven't exceeded your credit limit, and the clerk can't tell you anything. How frustrating.

Holiday Promotion Tips (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Are you ready for Mother's Day? Yes I realize it's still a week or two away, but if you haven't started your Mother's Day promotions yet it might already be too late. I know of one company that has completely sold out of their big Easter product 3 weeks prior to Easter (yes completely sold out!). So if you haven't done so already, work up some Mother's Day promotions and start contacting your previous customers and lists.