Oct 23, 2009 -
We had all had those holidays which stand out in our memories. It may be a fabulous memory which makes us all warm and fuzzy inside, to be compared to every future memory and be measured by it. We all have those holiday memories we'd like to forget---like the year both my Mom and my Aunt felt they had to be the one cooking the turkey and my Mom's turkey imploded. (Seriously...it became a heap of bones and the meat sort of disintegrated)
As children we had ideas about sugar plums just as much as we anticipated the tooth fairy...probably more. Later in life as we married and somehow combined families, and our family traditions changed. We created new memories together. We have had that gift we thought was going to rock someone's world which turned out to be as exciting as a flat tire.
There are those of us that prayed, pleaded, and made deals with God (or whoever else was listening) to just this one time....get that one thing or to be able to give that one great thing which would change our relationship with someone.
Of course there are also those times when we all thought "What the heck was this person thinking" when we opened a gift which astounded us. An example of this was someone close to me, her mother-in-law gave her a retractable clothesline one year, a sink hair strainer the next, and it just went even further down hill after that. (I am not kidding) And yes, we try to remember holiday seasons are about giving, not receiving....but still "What the heck!"
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Nov 25, 2009 -
Choosing a signature scent is difficult, especially when it's for mom! When the Holidays arrive, shopping can be nerve racking and totally last minute. Relax!
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Dec 14, 2009 -
The holiday attire is all about the glitz and glam. Having a great outfit is definitely the main focus but your accessories can take your ensemble to the next level. Shine and opulence being the trend of accessories this season, Forever 21 is here to never disappoint.
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Dec 08, 2009 -
Holiday parties are just around the corner and to get you ready to go from work to cocktail party, here are holiday tips for smokey eyes, how to do the deep red lip and wear it correctly so as not to look 'clownish' and easy hair tips for day to night!
What are the hottest makeup trends to watch this holiday season?
Two looks are classic and hot right now: The smokey, shimmery eye paired with light lips and the deep red lips balanced with a light eye.
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Dec 25, 2009 -
First, sorry I wasn't on
yesterday, picked up
mom and dad and,
one again, mom is amused
with the whole beauty blog
as she was during
Thanksgiving! And, yes,
helping me with the name it
pics! Maybe we are starting
a NEW tradition, mom and I!
Okay, in OUR family
we have a tradition that
everyone reads what
they were thankful for
before we eat.
Some of us read a poem,
and some of us actually
write down in our own
words what we are thankful
for or happy about from the
previous year!
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Dec 24, 2009 -
We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another!
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!
Cher-
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Dec 13, 2009 -
Festive Wear for the Holiday Party.
These were so pretty ! Just had to add them.
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Mar 18, 2010 -
As the Shoper, Mr. Liu said that, in addition to inspection to talk about price, they did not asking the identity of the source and delivery of gifts, which is an industry’s “hidden rules.” Evening dresses “There is an old client, after every Spring Festival , he would sent dozens of smoke over here, I thought he was in what the important post, and later inadvertently learned that he was helping his brother a favor.” prom dresses
A lot of people who was Interviewed thought that, shopping cards (vouchers) and the presence of recycled gift will contribute to unhealthy trends in society, giving bribery, theft and other criminal acts to provide a convenient channel for the disposal of stolen goods. evening dresses
Sending shopping card (coupon) is equal to sending cash, but gifts’ recycle do not ask the source is irresponsible to society. There are also people think that reciprocity is a traditional Chinese holiday, the transfer of surplus gifts, can bring benefits and avoid wastage at the same time.
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Dec 27, 2009 -
Christmas is behind us. Yippee!!! Time to save money again.
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