Valentine's Day is such a special day, and believe it or not, even men can be hurt if they don't get some kind of acknowledgement of how you feel about him.



It's a shame every day can't be Valentine's Day. Romance is healthy in any relationship, and it can be something as simple as cooking their favorite meal or dessert, or taking them someplace where you two made memories.…

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Giving a personalized gift to anyone shows you took extra time to find just the right thing and not something you just picked up on the way to the celebration.



No matter whether the gift is for Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthday, Anniversary, or a special gift for your boss or special friend - a personalized gift will impress and excite them. If they are anything like me, personalized gifts are something I cherish much more than other…

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If you are one of those who waits until the last minute to get your gifts (statistics show many men wait until 12/24 to pick up their gifts) you can still find items, but it will cost more. If you are buying online you will have to pay extra for shipping to get it there in time. The last day to order and get regular ground shipping is Dec. 16.

For Infants/Toddlers: This is the age group…

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One of the most creative and fun gifts - for the holidays or any other occasion, is the Picture Cookie !

These edible treats can be given individually, in cello or colorful party favor bags, or gift boxed.…

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Still wondering what to get for your holiday or event gifts? Here are some suggestions put together to make your shopping easier.

1.  2-Section Wine Bag – For those wine aficionados on your list, this 2-section wine bag come in faux leather and can hold two…

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So, today’s graphic is a Thank you card. You can modify the text and make it a wedding thank you card, birthday thank you card, sympathy thank you card… You could add your photo and make it a photo thank you card. This could be a baby shower thank you card too, or you could just keep it simple – a thank you card for special purposes.…

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Perhaps one of the hottest trends in jewelry is the meditation ring. Meditation Rings are best explained by the sites explanation "These incredible Meditation Rings have one or several outer bands that physically spin around the actual ring. They are said to bring good luck & fortune, and a sense of serenity and peace, and rid the wearer of anxiety and worry. These rings are also referred to as worry…

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It's the middle of July and that means half the summer is over, but it's not too late to plan a summer party - or even one for Memorial Day as you say goodbye to summer and the kids get ready to go back to school. 



This summer has been a scorcher for most of the United States, and it doesn't look like there will be much of a reprieve for the next couple of weeks at least. Pool or beach parties are always welcome during this type of weather for your guests to cool off. If you… Continue

 As we approach Valentines many are looking for the perfect gift to show affection for another.…

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Recently I was in the market to get something unique, cute and perfect for my "not quite" Sister-In-Law for Mother's Day. It was her first Mother's Day (sorta, cuz she's been a step bonus Mom for a few years, but she just had her first baby last Nov.) So Steve and I wanted to get her something really good for her.…

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The future of literacy in America is sitting in children’s sandboxes across the country. We often debate over what is the best way to teach children how to read. The answer is simple, watch the children and pay the teachers.



Luxembourg boasts a 100% literacy rate and pays their teachers more than any other country in the world. There is no question in my mind that there is an… Continue

Tis the season to give so I thought I would have some fun with all of you and start running some giveaways in the coming months. Giveaways are exciting! So to kick off the giveaway I wanted to start with our Olive Kids Personalized Place Mats! We all know that kids love to see their names on their stuff and what better way to get them to the table then with their very own place mat!





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Magaby's will be featured on http://seventhsmith.blogspot.com/ for their new Fabulous Friday Freebies and I will be giving awa a $25 gift certificate to the winner to use in my shop at www.magabys.com. Please be sure to drop by September 4th-10th and enter!!
This is also Mandy's very first feature and give away, so please come by and support her!!!

While wandering around the craft store the other day, I decided to pick up some chalk board paint. I had been meaning to make something for my daughter, so I decided to get a wooden plaque and make her a Princess chalk board. After all, that's what she is, a princess!

I painted the board a light blue. I think it compliments the pink nicely. I then painted on the chalk board paint, glued on the wood "princess", and attached the ribbon for it to hang from. Voila! Easy,…

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This time of year lends itself to many challenges... one of which is finding the perfect holiday card! Rather than send the same old cards anyone can buy or an obnoxious picture of ourselves on a holiday card, I have found the perfect solution for all of my holiday card needs and then some!



Visit FabulousStationery.com and your lives will be changed forever! From incredible holiday cards, couples cards, everyday note cards to options… Continue

I have almost stopped watching television, or at least the news. Yes, I know times are tough, but the reality is that we have to all go on living...and making money.



Maybe it seems like it is a bad time to be in business for yourself. I started my consulting company in June...and I keep adding clients. The key to surviving as an entrepreneur or small business owner is flexibility, low overhead, and excellent customer service.



Bootstrapping is a phrase that startups have… Continue