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National Tooth Fairy Day

February 28th (or August 22nd – no one seems able to agree on a single date) is National Tooth Fairy Day, an unofficial holiday but one meant to celebrate an important childhood figure: the Tooth Fairy. In this pocket you will find A teensy, tiny tooth of mine. So while I sleep where dreams are made, Let’s see if you can make a trade. —Anonymous When a child loses a baby tooth, it’s customary to place the tooth under their pillow (or in a special box or pouch). When they sleep at night, the Tooth Fairy takes away the tooth, leaving money or another reward in its place. The exact Click to Read more…

Mindy

Five Cool Facts About Leap Day/Leap Year

Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November. All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone. To it we twenty-eight assign, Till leap year makes it twenty-nine. The old rhyme we learned in kindergarten still applies, but why do we need an extra day – Leap Day – every four years? In school, we learn it takes the Earth 365 days to complete its revolution around the sun, but the number is actually 365.242199 (or 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds). The modern Gregorian calendar allows for only 365 days per year. Those extra hours, minutes, and seconds add up. If we didn’t add a Click to Read more…

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Compassionate Writing: Sympathy Card Etiquette

When a friend, co-worker or family member has experienced a death or is going through a tough time, saying the right words in person or on paper is a tricky ordeal. With so much of our communication based online or electronically, sympathy card etiquette is more important than ever. Before sending an e-card or jotting down a few thoughts in a generic card, consider a few tried-and-true guidelines for sympathy cards. Your friend or family member will appreciate your kindness, and you will feel good knowing that you helped them through a difficult time. Types of Cards While an electronic card or email message may reach your friend or family Click to Read more…

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Mid-Life Mayhem: 40th Birthday Party Ideas

A 40th birthday is a landmark event, but for some, turning 40 may cause more commiseration than celebration. If you’re planning a 40th birthday party for a friend or family member, you’ll want to make sure it’s a night to remember. There are plenty of 40th birthday party ideas out there if you know where to look, but here are few to get you started. Decade You Were Born Party Chances are, your soon-to-be-40-year old friend was born in the 70s, so a fun, creative 40’s birthday theme is a “decade you were born” party, which incorporates the styles, fads and fashions of the 70s (or any decade the birthday Click to Read more…

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Kindness Never Goes Out of Style

February 13th-19th is Random Acts of Kindness Week, when many people, groups, businesses, and communities around the globe try to make the world a better place by showing kindness to others. “How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” —William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice How can you practice kindness, not just during this special week, but every day of your life? Simple things, such as paying a stranger’s bill in a restaurant or saying “thank you” to a person you see all the time but tend to take for granted (like your teacher or the barista at your favorite coffee Click to Read more…

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Some Women Love Getting Carded: Finding Perfect Bridesmaid Cards

If your beau has popped the question and the wedding planning is underway, it’s your turn to pop the question to your soon-to-be bridesmaids. Unlike engagement and formal invitation cards, bridesmaids cards are individual bridal party invitations that are designed just for you and your special, select group. Your bridesmaids-to-be will save and cherish their invitation, and the possibilities for creativity are endless. Setting the Mood By the time you start planning your big day (and perhaps for years before the question is even popped), you’ll have some idea of the general theme, size and setting of your wedding. Whether you want a small outdoor reception at the beach or Click to Read more…

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10 Cool Valentine’s Day Gifts For Men

Choosing the right Valentine’s Day gift for a woman can be difficult, but finding a gift for a man to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year? That can be a real head-scratcher. You’ll need a great custom Valentine’s Day card for him, of course, but what else can you give a guy that will put a grin on his face? To help you out, here are 10 Cool Valentine’s Day Gifts for Men. The Man Cave Book by Jeff Wilser and Michael H. Yost – What separates the men from the boys? A man cave, of course.The book is filled with pictures, interviews, examples, and lots of great Click to Read more…

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