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What Is the Most Unusual Holiday Gift You've Ever Received?
Posted on Nov 13, 2007 6:03:38 PM | By SimplyStatedAdmin

Yes, of course it’s the thought that counts, but occasionally you have to wonder: What exactly were they thinking? Sometimes a gift is so exquisitely unique that it brings tears to your eyes (like a personalized math equation as a...

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What Is Your Most Reliable Thanksgiving Shortcut?
Posted on Oct 9, 2007 3:04:39 PM | By SimplyStatedAdmin

In domestic daydreams, there are no red-wine stains on the Thanksgiving tablecloth, you’ve had plenty of time to make flaky crusts for your apple and pecan pies, and those tiny, tricky pearl onions? They practically peel themselves. Dream on...or share...

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What Is the Most Meaningful Gift You’ve Ever Received?
Posted on Nov 16, 2006 1:37:47 PM | By SimplyStatedAdmin

You know that photo of you as a grinning, snaggletoothed five-year-old, framed by the Popsicle sticks you so carefully embellished with dried macaroni and glitter? Well, it holds a very special spot in your parents’ Most Meaningful Gifts Hall of...

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Holiday Tipping Tales
Posted on Nov 14, 2006 10:36:13 PM | By SimplyStatedAdmin

At this time of year, you want to show your appreciattion to your hairstylist, your child's babysitter, your house cleaner, even the guy who delivers your newspaper (without thwacking the front door at 6 A.M.). Do you have a holiday...

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What's Your Best Holiday Timesaving Tip?
Posted on Oct 28, 2006 7:14:32 PM | By SimplyStatedAdmin

Thanksgiving is still weeks away, but, yes, that is a department-store Santa already plopped on a throne next to a grove of plastic candy canes. Here it comes...that sinking feeling of too much to do, too little time to do...

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How Do You Save Money During the Holidays?
Posted on Oct 28, 2006 6:54:31 PM | By SimplyStatedAdmin

These days, going over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house can cost a small fortune. Throw in the expense of multiple gifts, elaborate meals, and endless rolls of shiny, pretty paper, and you may not be feeling...

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