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Santa Claus And Hanukkah Harry Bring Great Books For Good Girls And Boys
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
We all know that kids just can’t get too many presents, and that books make terrific gifts. So this year, let’s get the holidays started
Gifts for Her
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Gifts for Her- Your friend, mom, sister, niece…heck, yourself (just print out and leave loosely among papers on the kitchen table.) These may have escaped
Stocking Stuffers- Fun Things Come in Small Packages
Sunday, December 4th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Stocking Stuffers…ostensibly have to fit in stockings and are generally less serious than what’s under the tree. Secret Santa Gifts…are usually, but not always, limited
A Few Less Usual…Gifts for Them
Thursday, December 1st, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
Things to evoke a smile, enhance aesthetics, help entertain with style. Left: Delicate, graceful champagne flutes. Set of 6, each one different-bands, stripes, bubbles… (also
Holiday Recipes: ‘Tis the Season to Indulge
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
by Winnefred Ann Frolik on Dining Around
Christmas is a holiday all about the senses; the sounds of carols and bells everywhere, the sight of lights and candles and pretty decorations, the
Holidays for the Littlest Angels
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
How about the littlest angels? Whether your own children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren or offspring of friends, some gifts to signify the season and your affection:
What’s Best and Coolest for Kids This Holiday- Part Two
Saturday, November 26th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
We hang everything/on our Christmas tree/Ornaments big and bright/and all these sparkling icicles/and twirling balls of white… Eloise at Christmastime- Kay Thompson Daughters and sons,
Bestsellers Are A Best Bet For Holiday Giving This Season
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
There’s a bestselling book-or two- for nearly everyone. The trick is to find out what kind of reading the giftee likes to do, and plan
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