Category | Creativity

Can you actually believe that the month of March is halfway over?  I mean, it seems like just yesterday that I was putting away all of the Christmas decorations!  I swear that time really is seeming to speed up more and more.  Anyways, since it is the middle of March there is a fun holiday coming up tomorrow.  Yes, St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow.  Hopefully you have your green ready to wear so you can avoid being pinched, and if you have no plans I have some ideas so you can have a fun-filled St. Patty's Day.

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If your household is anything like mine during the holidays, it can be easy to get lost in the chaos of shopping, decorating and baking.  With special events for school and work on top of that, it can be very easy to forget some small details along the way.  One task that seems to always escape my planning is picking up those little gifts for friends or coworkers to make a thoughtful gesture during the holiday season. As I’m sure most of you can agree, it is critical to be aware of your budget for the holidays and manage gifts and spending accordingly.  But this shouldn’t mean that you can’t...

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You really don't have to wait another six months to enjoy the magical scents of the holidays in your own home.  Thanks to the Internet, people can purchase potpourri and bulk herbal incense in a variety of luscious fragrances the whole year round.  There are also plenty of things you can do to make your house smell warm and inviting, just like during the Christmas season, even in the middle of July. In a small saucepan, bring to a boil 2 or 3 sticks of cinnamon, one cup of water, a cup of sliced apples with the peels on, one tablespoon of nutmeg or allspice, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract....

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