If you are looking for a great way to make your gift stand out and look extra special, one of the best ways to accomplish this goal is with gift wrapping. Many people that give gifts realize that how a gift is wrapped is half the battle. You wouldn’t want to receive a gift in a paper bag no matter what the contents, so making sure your gifts look great and ready for opening is an important step in gift giving.
Professional gift wrapping
For many people that have lots of gifts to give or are horrible at gift wrapping, professional gift wrapping services are available. Many gift wrapping services have plenty of great looking gift wrap paper and accessories such as bows, trim and trinkets that can be added to a box, bag or basket. Professional gift wrapping usually costs from a couple of dollars to about $20 for high end gift wrapping paper and accessories.
Do it yourself gift wrapping
You don’t always need a professional to gift wrap your gift, you can easily find all the trim, paper and boxes that will make your gift stand out. Many people enjoy creating the perfect wrapped gift and for many people that receive a wonderful gift wrapped gifts, they usually also keep the paper and trinkets attached to it.
By: Christain Cullen
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Christain_Cullen
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Family Christmas Celebration Ideas
In this article read about some of the ways families across America celebrate Christmas.
Christmas tradition #1:
• Purchase music from the great English cathedrals. Gather stories about the Salisbury and Worchester Cathedral of England. As you play your music during the holidays tell your family the stories of how the great organs played in these Cathedrals and the choirs sang during the Christmas holiday celebrations
Christmas tradition #2:
• Set aside time to do some special holiday baking. Involve the entire family in the process. Package up your goodies to give to family, friends and neighbors as they visit and deliver their presents to you. Allow your children to give out the gifts of home baked goods.
• Fruitcakes, homemade chocolate chip cookies are staples of Christmas baking. Continue to create your own line of baked goods each year
Christmas tradition #3:
• As you start your baking traditions, gather your stories of the true meaning of Christmas and encourage your children to pass these stories to their children and on and on through each generation after you. All the while you are sifting; stirring, baking and preparing the gift packages tell the stories to your children and other family members.
Christmas tradition #4:
• As the season unfolds, read or purchase audio tapes of the Christmas story and the Dickens' A Christmas Carol, or any other favorite Christmas story. Decorate the house and put up the tree as your stories in the background play.
• Be an example by keeping a spirit of generosity, peacemaking and hospitality throughout the Christmas season
• Keep in mind and in your story telling the incarnation, the moment of when God became one of us to share our everyday experiences as we do, and that Christmas is the time we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Christmas tradition #5:
• Purchase a nativity scene and have this set up in a prominent place in your home
• Each time a child is born into your family, purchase another figurine to add to the scene and display these each year. Your figurines can be anything you desire to represent each new person born into your family. When in-laws are added, add a figurine to your nativity scene.
Christmas tradition #6:
• Celebrate Christmas Eve with your parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and so on.
• Have an open house on Christmas Day for anyone with nowhere else to go and present a gift or home made baked gift and dinner to those who may otherwise have no Christmas at all.
• You may want to organize a rotation with your neighborhood for the big open house Christmas party each year.
Christmas tradition #7:
• Dress up your kids in costumes like Mary and Joseph and go door to door, asking if they can come in to sing Christmas songs or deliver baked goods.
These are just some of the ways we can participate in the joy and hope of the Christmas season. Through our traditions we teach our children a small lesson in life of why Christ was born and how he would have us to treat one another - with love and kindness.
Source: O'Connell M. Get wrapped up in family traditions this Christmas. U.S. Catholic [serial online]. December 2000;65(4):29. Available from: MAS Ultra - School Edition, Ipswich, MA. Accessed August 12, 2008.
By: Connie Limon
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Connie_Limon
Christmas tradition #1:
• Purchase music from the great English cathedrals. Gather stories about the Salisbury and Worchester Cathedral of England. As you play your music during the holidays tell your family the stories of how the great organs played in these Cathedrals and the choirs sang during the Christmas holiday celebrations
Christmas tradition #2:
• Set aside time to do some special holiday baking. Involve the entire family in the process. Package up your goodies to give to family, friends and neighbors as they visit and deliver their presents to you. Allow your children to give out the gifts of home baked goods.
• Fruitcakes, homemade chocolate chip cookies are staples of Christmas baking. Continue to create your own line of baked goods each year
Christmas tradition #3:
• As you start your baking traditions, gather your stories of the true meaning of Christmas and encourage your children to pass these stories to their children and on and on through each generation after you. All the while you are sifting; stirring, baking and preparing the gift packages tell the stories to your children and other family members.
Christmas tradition #4:
• As the season unfolds, read or purchase audio tapes of the Christmas story and the Dickens' A Christmas Carol, or any other favorite Christmas story. Decorate the house and put up the tree as your stories in the background play.
• Be an example by keeping a spirit of generosity, peacemaking and hospitality throughout the Christmas season
• Keep in mind and in your story telling the incarnation, the moment of when God became one of us to share our everyday experiences as we do, and that Christmas is the time we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ.
Christmas tradition #5:
• Purchase a nativity scene and have this set up in a prominent place in your home
• Each time a child is born into your family, purchase another figurine to add to the scene and display these each year. Your figurines can be anything you desire to represent each new person born into your family. When in-laws are added, add a figurine to your nativity scene.
Christmas tradition #6:
• Celebrate Christmas Eve with your parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and so on.
• Have an open house on Christmas Day for anyone with nowhere else to go and present a gift or home made baked gift and dinner to those who may otherwise have no Christmas at all.
• You may want to organize a rotation with your neighborhood for the big open house Christmas party each year.
Christmas tradition #7:
• Dress up your kids in costumes like Mary and Joseph and go door to door, asking if they can come in to sing Christmas songs or deliver baked goods.
These are just some of the ways we can participate in the joy and hope of the Christmas season. Through our traditions we teach our children a small lesson in life of why Christ was born and how he would have us to treat one another - with love and kindness.
Source: O'Connell M. Get wrapped up in family traditions this Christmas. U.S. Catholic [serial online]. December 2000;65(4):29. Available from: MAS Ultra - School Edition, Ipswich, MA. Accessed August 12, 2008.
By: Connie Limon
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Connie_Limon
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Christmas Gift Ideas For Kid
Christmas is a fun time of year, but Christmas give ideas for kids can be tough to come by if you aren't used to dealing with children. It isn't all that tough, though, if you know what you are doing. Going beyond the typical books and clothing that kids get every year; these ideas will help you get that perfect gift for the kid in your life.
The Movie Gift Basket
Get a basket or tub, pick up a liter of soda, some microwave popcorn and a gift card to a local video rental store and you have a movie gift basket! Any kid will love to get their very own movie card and all the "fixins" that are just for them. This is appropriate for a kid of any age.
Grab Bags
Get several small trinkets and one "main" gift. Put each one in its own decorated paper bag and put those bags into one large bag. Allow the child to choose one small bag at a time, discovering the treasures that are contained within each. This is a delightful surprise for the younger child, but older kids seem to like it too.
Gift Cards
Kids love to get gift cards. Depending on the age, you can get them a gift card to a toy store, the mall or get one of the major credit card gift cards so that they can spend it anywhere! They will feel just like a grown up when they go shopping and use their very own credit card to get the things that they want!
Art Sets
Purchase an art set of acrylic paints, brushes and paper, or try a different medium such as charcoal, pastels, water colors or oils. You can add in an instructional book and you have a gift that gives in so many ways. Children love to create and art allows them the gift of self expression.
Puzzles
Puzzles are a fun way for children to learn through doing. They learn logic without even realizing that it is a lesson because it is so much fun. Jigsaw puzzles are fun and you can get the mats that roll up so that the puzzle can be put away without being taken apart. Wood puzzles and brain teasers will keep kids entertained for hours as well.
Magazine Subscription
There are many great kids' magazines that are available; many are published by mainstream publications such as National Geographic and Sports Illustrated. Find out what interests the kid in your life has and get them the gift that gives all year long - a subscription to their favorite magazine.
Jewelry
Jewelry is always a hit with girls. Younger girls will love bracelets and necklaces with their names in block letters. Jewelry kits are also a big hit with girls. They can make their own jewelry and wear it.
When you are shopping for the kids in your life, don't be afraid to be creative. Have fun and steer away from the conventional. Think about the child's personality, likes and dislikes, then run with it! If all else fails, do a movie gift basket or a hot cocoa gift basket. You can't go wrong!
By: Jane Lenz
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=207005&ca=Culture
The Movie Gift Basket
Get a basket or tub, pick up a liter of soda, some microwave popcorn and a gift card to a local video rental store and you have a movie gift basket! Any kid will love to get their very own movie card and all the "fixins" that are just for them. This is appropriate for a kid of any age.
Grab Bags
Get several small trinkets and one "main" gift. Put each one in its own decorated paper bag and put those bags into one large bag. Allow the child to choose one small bag at a time, discovering the treasures that are contained within each. This is a delightful surprise for the younger child, but older kids seem to like it too.
Gift Cards
Kids love to get gift cards. Depending on the age, you can get them a gift card to a toy store, the mall or get one of the major credit card gift cards so that they can spend it anywhere! They will feel just like a grown up when they go shopping and use their very own credit card to get the things that they want!
Art Sets
Purchase an art set of acrylic paints, brushes and paper, or try a different medium such as charcoal, pastels, water colors or oils. You can add in an instructional book and you have a gift that gives in so many ways. Children love to create and art allows them the gift of self expression.
Puzzles
Puzzles are a fun way for children to learn through doing. They learn logic without even realizing that it is a lesson because it is so much fun. Jigsaw puzzles are fun and you can get the mats that roll up so that the puzzle can be put away without being taken apart. Wood puzzles and brain teasers will keep kids entertained for hours as well.
Magazine Subscription
There are many great kids' magazines that are available; many are published by mainstream publications such as National Geographic and Sports Illustrated. Find out what interests the kid in your life has and get them the gift that gives all year long - a subscription to their favorite magazine.
Jewelry
Jewelry is always a hit with girls. Younger girls will love bracelets and necklaces with their names in block letters. Jewelry kits are also a big hit with girls. They can make their own jewelry and wear it.
When you are shopping for the kids in your life, don't be afraid to be creative. Have fun and steer away from the conventional. Think about the child's personality, likes and dislikes, then run with it! If all else fails, do a movie gift basket or a hot cocoa gift basket. You can't go wrong!
By: Jane Lenz
Permanent Link: http://www.isnare.com/?aid=207005&ca=Culture
Friday, August 1, 2008
ghd holiday giftbox with ghd IV styler
The ghd gift box has everything for a seriously hot Christmas. Sculpt hair into luxurious curls, sleek straight or add movement and texture with the ghd IV styler. Use thermodynamics® products as a guardian angel, to lock in glossy moisture and hold any style. And when hair is perfect enough to induce jealousy, roll your heat mat into an on-trend clutch bag, with compact mirror to reflect pure radiance.What's inside ghd IV styler The power to sculpt divine hair Mirror Be vain, be radiant Clutch bag which doubles as a heat mat: Behold the chicest metallic bag of the season Thermal protector A guardian angel to shield hair Purse Encase your make-up or riches in glamour Creation spray Everlasting looks DVD Bless me with sacred knowledge About the GHD IV Styler: Rounder barrel - now it's easier to create perfect curls, waves and flicks, as well as the perfect straight. Take them anywhere - universal, round-the-globe voltage control - you can use your ghds wherever your travels take you. Temperature control - unique digital technology for improved heat control and styling success. Internal condensation can damage stylers. So when the room temperature is belwo 41 degree F, your ghd styler will shut down to protect iteself until the temperature rises again. No-fear styling with new sleep mode - automatic switch-off if left unattended for 30 minutes. Advanced ceramic heaters - as always, the ultimate surface for static-free sheen. The very latest in styling technology - available now in ghd salons.
The New Generation GHD Styler has a two year guarantee from date of purchase Electrical Information: 110v and 230v 120w
Customer Reviews
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