Some people like Extremes. They like Big or Little. For those people, with a fondness for the Extreme and the Camera—we present mini cameras. Some cameras work. Some carry keys, and others; well they are just to be adored. The Retro Mini Digital Camera isn’t out yet, But I can’t wait- It’s so tiny—hopefully it will be out soon...
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Some people like Extremes. They like Big or Little. For those people, with a fondness for the Extreme and the Camera—we present mini cameras. Some cameras work. Some carry keys, and others; well they are just to be adored. Camera necklace. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28619497 Camera keychain with LED (kc28) Press the camera’s button and it can...
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1. Request a FREE resource guide for bringing nature into children’s lives. Order it for your children or order it and give it to your friend’s with children. Or order it for your friends who are teachers. At http://www.arborday.org/shopping/sourcebook/resourceguide.cfm 2. Join the Arbor Day Foundation for $10.00 http://www.arborday.org/ As a member, you get 10...
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Tags: Cheap Plants, FREE give-a-tree cards, Free Resources, hazelnut bushes, helping the world, Join the Arbor Day Foundation, kids lives, nature, which help combat Global Warming
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Almost all of us use credit cards. The provisions from the 2009 Credit Card Responsibility and Disclosure Act start today. Here’s the GOOD NEWS you should know: You now have 21 instead of 14 days to make your payment. Card issuers now must give you 45 days (instead of the previous15 day) notice of a...
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Tags: 2009 Credit Card Responsibility and Disclosure Act, bad news, Credit Card Companies, credit cards, Good news, New Credit Card Rules, small print
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Adventures in On-Line Browsing. For the Male in Your Life (or what we call) “BOY TOYS” You may have seen some of the New Lego Architecture building sets in Barnes and Noble. I purchased the Seattle Space Needle for my son for around $19.00. They’re great for the guy who has everything. If you...
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Tags: dollhouse constructions, Frank Lloyd Wright, hobbiest—model railroads, Last-Minute Shopping, Lego Architecture, Radio Controlled, science kits
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Occasional Adventures in On-Line Browsing Mexicans start their Christmas Celebration nine days before Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve, after the Christmas midnight Mass at a local church they celebrate with a festive dinner. The Menu: Noche Buena Fresh Tropical Fruits & oranges & limes Jicama, Beet, Banana and Peanut Salad Pozole (pork or beef...
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Tags: atole, Avocado Ice-cream, baskets, Bunelos, chilies, cookbooks, cookies, games, Mexican crafts, Mexican Culture: Christmas, Mexican Desserts, Mexican food dictionary, Pozole, recipes, spices, tableware, tamales, tools, Traditional Mexican Christmas dinner
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The Thrifty Maiden’s ~ Free Things Right Now Free Royalty-Free Clip art sent to your email everyweek—click herre to sign up: http://www.doverpublications.com/signupdesign/ For example, these that were sent this week: (if you have a Mac, you may be able to drag these to your desktop — All for free from Dover Books!) Happy Holidays!
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Tags: Books, Download clip art, Free Clip Art, Holiday Gift art
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“If there really was a Santa—it’s what I would want for my Dog–or Me” Shop Internationally http://www.quirao.com/en/ What we call stuffed animals can be found under “pushes”, under FIGURINES. These are European made, handcrafted animals—with more than 362 choices. Things you’ll want to know: Vat included means a tax levied on the difference between...
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Tags: Dolls, games, Gift giving, International Shopping, puzzles, Sculpture gifts, stuffed animals, Toys
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Rethinking the Dollar Stores is a wonderful way to enhance your Holiday gift giving—purchase the basics of packaging and add stylish accents inexpensively at your local Dollar Stores. Start by getting your basic supplies, and remember, at the Dollar Store you don’t have to ask how much things cost—It’s a dollar. For the best...
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Tags: CDs, cheap ideas, Free Downloads, friendly suggestions, Holiday Gift Ideas, Package Wrapping Supplies, Royalty Free, save money, Wrapping Paper
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