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The History of Christmas Cards

The history of Christmas cards is shrouded in controversy. One account is that in 1842, a 16-year-old boy by the name of William Maw Egley engraved the first card. This card showed a picture of Christmas dinner, skaters, dancers and the poor receiving gifts.

Singles Bars in South Florida

South Florida provides extensive nightlife opportunities for singles to meet.In the club image by Stanislav Savelyev from Fotolia.comWhile Miami's South Beach area offers plenty of opportunity for nightlife, the rest of South Florida also provides diverse nightlife for singles wanting to...

How to Select a Birthday Gift for a Male Adult

Every one loves to get a nice gift on their birthday. Even the toughest of men like to be spoiled with the perfect gift on their birthday. Sometimes it's hard to know what to get for a guy. With a little planning and thought you can select a gift that is just right for a man on his birthday.

Things to Put in Goody Bags

Making goody bags can be an effective way to give presents to multiple people without breaking your budget. These small gifts also can serve as party favors or rewards for positive behavior. Although items in goody bags vary depending on the occasion, some items are more suited to fill a goody bag t

DIY Wizard of Oz Costumes

Dress up as a character from the "Wizard of Oz," as a group, or individually. You probably already have many of the costume pieces. For any character needing face paint, test a small area of skin a few days beforehand. Paul Mason Howard, the original Tin Man, lost the part due to skin allergies from

Best Ever Tips For Shopping Thanksgiving Day 2010 Sales

There are a number of great deals and offers made available to the public by online stores on the day of Thanksgiving. All you have to do is look out for the Best Thanksgiving deals out there on the i

Cheap Gifts for Wives

In tough financial times, you can still give a meaningful gift.happy woman smile image by Julia Britvich from Fotolia.comWhen it comes to giving, it truly is the thought that counts. Being on a budget does not mean you can't give a meaningful gift that your wife will appreciate. With a...

Host A Backyard Carnival For St. Patrick' s Day

For parents who are planning ahead for St. Patrick's Day, there are several great St. Patrick's Day party ideas to consider. A great idea, which will be fun for the kids, is to host your own little outdoor carnival.

Halloween Vs Christmas

It is said that comparisons are odious and it is therefore not proper to sit in judgment as to which of the two - Halloween or Christmas - provides more excitement and greater mirth and merriment. We will therefore confine ourselves to highlighting the striking distinctions between the two and let e

Gift Ideas for a Mom from a Daughter

Mothers love receiving heartfelt gifts from their daughters.Mother image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.comMoms enjoy getting gifts from their daughters for any occasion throughout the year. Giving mom a gift just to say "thanks" or "I love you" makes her feel special, honored and respected....

How to Make a Graduation Project

Graduation projects are common requirements for high school students. Often begun during freshman year, and worked on gradually until culminating in senior year, graduation projects are meant to both teach and evaluate. Some states and school districts have very specific guidelines for graduation pr

Christian Birthday Party Ideas

It is easy to find birthday party ideas based on popular children's characters, but some Christian parents may want to throw a party that teaches their child about Christian themes, stories and characters.

Homemade Halloween Costumes With Jeans

Some of the simplest clothing choices can give you a great start to a Halloween costume. A pair of jeans is one of those. It's clothing that can be found easily and adjusted to fit a variety of themes. You can then use the costume as an individual one or to go along with a theme that you and a group

Creative Ways to Wrap Gift Certificates

Gift certificates and gift cards can be wrapped in creative ways.Gift Card image by chas53 from Fotolia.comGift certificates are a popular alternative to cash or checks, and have also opened up the world of gift cards to nearly every imaginable type of business. Wrapping gift certificates...

How to Create a Floral Design and Small Candy Arrangement for Halloween

Creating a Halloween floral design is easy, fun, and takes just minutes once you have all of the supplies you need. Before starting this project you will need to purchase a vase if you don't already have one, candy, decorative branches, flowers, and fake spider webs with spiders. This can all be pur

Resorts In Lonavala

Phadnis Group's hospitality vertical has been right on the button since its inception, with one of the best resorts in Lonavala in Sahil Sarovar Portico. Read on to know more.

Fun Party Ideas and Foods

Bite-sized fare typically works best for most parties.party food image by Bartlomiej Nowak from Fotolia.comThrowing parties with fun themes and foods makes the experience special for your guests. Themes add an extra element to the party and allow you to use fun decorations in the...

Candyland Cake Ideas

Candy Land is a children's game that teaches preschoolers about colors and counting. The game board is colorful and features various candy inspired characters that players meet along the pathway. There are gingerbread men and interesting places to visit as you pass through including the chocolate sw

The Best Stores for a Gift Registry

Signing up for store gift registries is a convenient way to let loved ones to find and buy the items on your wish lists. Registering for gifts is generally done for two major occasions, a wedding or the birth (or adoption) of a baby, though registries can be created for any occasion...