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Flowers and food make practical gifts--gifts you can be sure will be put to good use...

Flowers and gift baskets always make a great impression--not to mention a great last minute surprise. This site offers same day delivery and has a great selection of gifts under $50.00. Click throughout the site to see several reduced items.



Chocolate. Enough said. Who in the world doesn't love chocolate? I imagine there are some who do not--but for the rest of who enjoy the delectable treat, where else can you find great chocolate than from the Hershey Store? I used to love to go the Hershey Store in New York City and get their special golden wrapped bars of chocolate and almonds...little bites (yeah, who am I kidding..HUGE bites) of love!!
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For those of you want to reminisce about the candies of your childhood, here is a great site for you. The Old Time Candy Company specializes in retro candies from the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s. While they ship candy, what they really sell are memories. They offer both prepackaged, custom packaged and personalized candy assortments that appeal to consumers who are looking for gifts.




Superior Nut Company is the leading Gourmet Nut Gift Company operating within the United States, since 1929. They provide an unparalleled gourmet gift selection, and are proud to provide customers with the finest freshly roasted nut gift items available anywhere. Their gourmet nut gift items are a great upscale gift, have a healthy image, and is something out of the ordinary. Gifts include a wide variety of baskets and gift boxes that contain dried fruits, chocolates and of course nuts! The large cashews are simply divine!


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Another great site for gourmet gifts is Gourmet Nut.com. They offer good varieties and will definitely make your gift giving needs easy and memorable.


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I have been ordering from this site for years. The fruit is always fresh and always arrives in great condition. The grapefruits are so sweet-you don't even know you are eating something healthy!!


Attention coffee lovers...now you can order your favorite Starbucks coffee products online at the Starbucks store. This site has a great selection of coffees and teas as well as other interesting products for hot beverage devotees.You can even buy and reload gift cards and sign up for their subscription service-see site for details.


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Living on the east coast-crabs and crab cakes are a staple at every Christmas Eve dinner-I actually ordered these as a gift to give to my sister, who is a crab cake lover--try them out for yourself!

New Year New You

Happy New Year to Everyone!! With the New Year brings a new chance to do something better for you and for others. Many of us make resolution after resolution and find them just too impossible to keep as the glory of the holidays fizzles out and the back to normal routines put us back in our usual ruts. Making resolutions easier to keep is key to making some kind of lasting change to your physical and emotional self--both components needed to ensure health and vitality.

Oh..the dreaded 5-10 pounds that most everyone wants to lose-but just can't seem to. I swear I think it's easier to drop 30 plus pounds than those last few that linger around like an annoying headache. I don't know about you--but as much as I would love to work out in a gym--I really don't have the time or frankly the inclination--but like most of us--I do need to work out and that work out must include real exercises--opening and downing sleeves of chocolate chips cookies-just isn't cutting it!!
I found this fantastic site that gives the real benefit of a gym workout in the privacy of one's own home and at one's own pace and comfort level--all without being super expensive and space consuming...I'm done with my garage sale sold bulky exercise units that ended up collecting dust and clothes that I didn't feel like putting away. You've got to try this--I'm really excited about using it-and can't wait to get back in shape!
Bodylastics has been the #1 alternative to expensive home gyms & health clubs since 1998. The average person cringes at the thought of spending $500 and up to buy a home gym, or join a health club. They understand this! Bodylastics - a workout system that is designed to provide workouts that rival the best and most expensive exercise machines. This amazing system is used by personal trainers, pro athletes, the US military and even S.W.A.T. teams for their training.

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Start the year off right by making a commitment to your health. Most nutritionists will tell you that the best way to get your vitamins and minerals is really from healthy food--but let's face it--most of us just don't have time or even the willpower to eat healthy all of the time. Vitamins and supplements have helped many to keep their bodies functioning properly. Of course if you have any questions regarding your physical health-do consult your healthcare professional-and be advised that this site is not designed to provide information that will replace or dispute your healthcare provider's advice. I personally use supplements and have found them helpful--I feel safer taking a natural vitamin or supplement than a dangerous drug--just listen to the possible side effects portion of the thousands of drug ads we are bombarded with. I really love the one that says if you have the sudden urge to gamble or engage in risky activity...LOL. What I like about this particular site is that right on the left-hand column is a list of ailments and the associated supplement/herb that may assist you with it. The prices are fair and they often have promos that make trying out new products affordable.


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Find all the products you need to help you achieve your new goals--from books to gear-nutrition to fitness clothing--Amazon truly has it all-many products with free shipping.


With the New Year comes the opportunity to think about change. One of the most important things that many people I interact with say troubles them is their current job situation. So many feel trapped in a place they are not happy to be in. The best advice for anyone in this situation is that you need to go to a place where you really can't wait to go to. You need to love what you do even if you might not make as much money as you would like--there's always a way to figure out your finances--and the more positive you are--the higher the chances of you attracting better opportunity to yourself...but there isn't much you can do if you are miserable the night before a workday knowing you can't stand your job. Look into yourself to discover your passions and see where that takes you. On your quest for that great job--you need to develop an interesting resume that puts you ahead of the thousands of other applicants who are in the same boat as you...here is a useful and helpful site that guides you through the process of getting your resume seen by lots of employers who need someone like you. Good Luck!!!



Speaking of jobs...many people have found happiness and prosperity by surprise. After going through several job changes and the awful searching for-but finding nothing suitable job searches that so many of us are dealing with in this economy, Angela Marino found a new career path by accident through Avon. Angela says: "Deciding to sell Avon was by far the best decision I've made since I was laid-off from my job. There were a lot of options out there for all kinds of merchandise to sell, however, most of them were geared towards women only and very expensive. I felt that Avon has something for everyone , besides, I truly love their products and have used them for a very long time. Avon is affordable and with today's economy, we still need to feel & look good. I've met so many wonderful people and the product practically sells itself. I'm getting a lot of feedback from some of my customers on how much they enjoy the product. I am, and will always be grateful to Avon for the opportunity to reach out to others and change lives. I can’t imagine the future without some sort of Avon product in my hand. "

Maybe the solution to a brighter future for many of you is to get back to school--finish your degree-start a new career path--whatever your dreams are--let your mind take you there. It really is never too late to learn something new or freshen up your knowledge. FindMyDegree.com matches the right student to the right schools, based on each individual’s unique goals and aspirations.



Looking good and feeling great helps to give you a certain level of confidence that we all need to stay positive in these tough times. Avon not only offers affordable items, but also offers people the chance to "be their own boss" at their own schedules and own earning pace by becoming an Avon representative.I personally use Avon products a lot and was once a representative myself at one time-of course I bought everything in sight-because I really love their products-from make-up to housewares-from skincare to clothing-there really is something for everyone at prices that are fair and reasonable. Be sure to check out their outlet link for even more savings. My two favorite Avon products that I simply can't live without are: Liiv Botanicals Revitalizing Facial Scrub and Mark. Matte Chance Mattifying lotion-which retails for about $16.00 and is similar to a famous high end product from "E.L" that sells for $32.50--which means you are able to get 2 for the price of 1 through Avon. See for yourself what Avon has to offer at Angela's site: http://youravon.com/angelamarino

I know times are tough on just about everyone--but just think that there is always someone worse off than you. One of the best things you can do to help yourself is to feel like you can make a difference in the world--skeptics say no one person can--but I strongly disagree--like 17th Century Poet John Donne says: "No Man is an Island..." and it's so true--we are all part of something larger than we can even put our hands around--the more joy and aid we help to spread around--the more positive energy and feelings of hope and empowerment we bring to one another. Most prophets preach this--now you can live it-but let's face it-being charitable isn't always easy--there are so many different organizations to choose from. Global Giving helps you to connect with causes that matter to you and helps to guide you through the process of making a positive change to others' lives. There's no greater feeling in the world than knowing you at least made an effort.
Global Giving is the leading online marketplace for philanthropy, connecting donors to the causes and countries they care about. Global Giving empowers people to protect the environment, help children, empower women or support any number of charitable causes around the world by connecting them with locally-run projects with innovative ideas that are helping their communities thrive.

Donors who use Global Giving are thrilled with the ability they have to connect to projects and places around the world and see their own impact. Donors appreciate the transparency of the giving process we provide and welcome the feedback they receive about how their contributions have been put to work and the results achieved.
"Global Giving gave me the opportunity to fulfill one of my dreams of becoming a Philanthropist. Thank you for giving me that opportunity. I enjoyed helping to fully fund projects in the past and I look forward to doing so in the future." –GlobalGiving Donor, September, 2009




Thinking about the New Year and the theme of finding inner passion--many of us forget about the healing powers of music. Oftentimes music is just background noise--but do we really take the time to stop and listen to it-to be moved by melodies and rhythms? If you ever observe young babies and children-many of them can't seem to control themselves when they hear music-dancing and bopping around. Just check out You Tube and you'll see thousands of clips attesting to this. It seems fair to conclude that music rests within the human being-I think we just forget that it's in there. I had actually conducted a project in one of my literature classes where I had a student play the violin and then had the rest of the class write down their immediate feelings in the form of poetry---many of them created fine pieces that astounded even themselves. The connection these students made with music and their own inner voice helped to introduce new forms of expressions to these students and also gave them a sense of confidence in their own thinking and creative abilities. Music in all its forms has a way of reaching just about anyone who will take the time to listen. You may read about it on page 8 of the Faculty Notebook page http://www.felician.edu/alumni/media
/felician_focus.pdf

Another example of how music may bring about profound personal change is found in a writing of personal experience entitled "Possession is Real" by Appalachian Trance Metal Performer Killick Hinds from Athens, Georgia where he writes a narrative about the healing powers of music-where simply listening to a piece literally made his ill-ridden body feel better almost instantaneously:

When I was in Essaouira, Morocco in 2001, I encountered a young man possessed by the Gnawa music we were hearing. Despite any reason (rational or otherwise) ascribed to his state, it was quite real. I had thus experienced possession as an observer, a close observer. This Wednesday afternoon I had a sizeable amount of blood drawn for tests to figure out some health issues. I was concerned my scheduled concert for the same evening with visiting double bassist Joel Grip wouldn't be possible, as the energy required to perform is, I reckoned, related to having all my humors and vigors at full tank. So I came home a bit sapped and shaky and wrapped myself in a blanket for respite. Joel arrived sometime after during a moment of wakedness, and Delene and I greeted him and showed him in. I sorta kinda fell back asleep still woozy and wavy. Until I heard his bass downstairs being plucked. I popped out of my cotton burrito in a way that surprised me. It was the irrepressible manner in which my Moroccan cohort gravitated to, listed to, was full-body drawn to the music. My pre-bloodlet strength returned. I continued to laze around with no more concern. The music would sustain me, and I'd make strong music this night.
For more information on Killick and his music please visit: http://killick.tumblr.com/
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/killick3

Make this the year you decide to be creative. We all preoccupy ourselves with worries and spend less time focusing on our own creative talents. I've always wanted to learn how to sew--I know, that sounds so "Little House on the Prairie..." but think about it-if I can sew-I don't have to rely on a tailor,I can do it myself. Start with something small-like a pillow or table runner--and then see where your wok will take you. I found this great site,Hancock Fabrics, Inc., which is one of the leading fabric chains serving the home sewing market. Known as "America's Fabric Store." Check the out and let me know how your projects are going!

Healthy Holidays

"My New Year's Resolution is to drop 10 pounds..." How many times have you set that goal for yourself--but really had no idea where to begin-or how to stick to that goal once you've set it? You're not alone-most of us really have great intentions when it comes to wanting a healthy start to the New Year-but end up losing control or figuring it is just too difficult a goal to achieve. Fitness expert Jay Kerwin from Boot Camp L.A. offers easy and doable advice to help you get through the many temptations surrounding the holiday season with tips you can use all year long for a healthier you. Don't wait until after the holidays to start getting healthy...start now and your New Year's Resolution will be something you might finally achieve this year!

The Holidays are here and we want to give you a gift. A gift of how to
handle all of those delicious holiday sweets that are going to make their
way into your offices, homes, and stomachs…leaving you,
possibly, with an unwanted gift …around the mid-section.

To avoid this, the best exercise you can do this holiday season, is to exercise
control when eating all the high calorie holiday foods!
Of course, this is easier said than done, especially with all
of the wonderful Holiday baking and cooking that lies ahead.

So how can you exercise control?
Well let’s say someone brought his or her famous sugar cookies into
the office, and then someone else brought a tin of grandma’s
famous brownies. First step: Set a limit for yourself up front.
“I am going to have one treat”, then Second step: Decide if it is going
to be one of the sugar cookies or one of the brownies. If you must
have both, then cut the brownie in half leave the other half and only
have half of a cookie. If there are three items to pick from – still pick
one or a bite of each to equal one dessert item.
Third step: and this is a big one! Walk away once you have made your choices.

Hanging out at the dessert station is only going to challenge the limit you set yourself. The key is not to deny yourself, but also not over indulge yourself. Your taste buds will be happy and your body will thank you for not over eating and gaining so much holiday weight, and as result everybody wins!

So to put it into business terms: Set a limit up front, Stick to it,
Negotiate the items and go for a Win-Win!

The keys to losing weight are commitment, knowledge and being prepared.


We have identified a few culprits that can keep you from realizing your fitness goals this holiday season– they are items that can keep you from losing weight and even worse possibly contribute to gaining weight.


Top 5 reasons:
1. SOFT DRINKS. I think that this is one of the main reasons people can not lose weight. One glass of regular soda has almost the same calories as an entire meal. You can drink a can of soda and you will have almost taken in the calorie allotment for that meal and you haven’t lost your hunger at all. DON’T WASTE YOU CALORIES ON ANY DRINKS, ESPECIALLY ALCHOHOL!

2. TOO MUCH TIME BETWEEN MEALS. When you wait too long between your meals, it’s pretty much guaranteed you are going to over eat when you have your next meal. Try to be more conscious of how long it has been since you ate your last meal. Eating smaller meals more often throughout the day versus two large meals will help you speed up your metabolism and improve your digestion. Be prepared to have something nutritious to eat when your body calls for it. Being prepared, means taking time to put yourself first and getting to the grocery store so you have the fuel you need to be healthy everyday. May sound like a lot, this being prepared business, but give it a try and watch how others start to see the changes in you and soon they too will start taking care of themselves. Be a leader and take care of yourself first!

3. BAD FOOD DECISIONS. Just because you are at the Fast Food drive thru, doesn’t mean that you have to order the worst thing on the menu. O.K, so lets say you weren’t prepared to eat (as in bringing in your own lunch) and you are now at the fast food drive thru. Well, try to at least order the healthiest thing they have. Most places have a light chicken sandwich or salad. But, be aware of the dressings and mayonnaise they are usually very high in calories and can totally ruin you efforts.

4. TOO LARGE OF A PORTION. Your stomach is only the size of a baseball, or softball, why would you think that whole entire burrito would fit in there? A good guide is to eat only eat what fits into your hands as if you are cupping water out of a river. Always split you meal with someone or cut it in half as soon as it gets there and wrap the other half in a to-go box. Don’t make up for missed meals by over eating. If you have been eating large meals and have been wondering why your energy levels aren’t that great, it’s because nothing slows down the metabolism more, than meals that are too much for you stomach to handle.

5. NOT EXERCISING ENOUGH. The last one is simple. Get out there and do something that gets your heart rate going, whether its raking your own leaves, or washing your own car or even better, waxing your car (That ‘s a great workout)! Overall, when you think of exercise think of doing cardio, along with a good weightlifting program. This combination will get you the results you are looking for much faster.

Remember little changes can make a big difference on the scale!
Our best wishes to all for a Healthy and Happy 2010!

Jay Kerwin is the Major of Boot Camp L.A., which brings to Los Angeles both group and individual fitness training and nutritional counseling. Boot Camp L.A. was recently featured nationally on The Discovery Channels “Fit TV” program and on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, as a great way to have fun while you get in shape! For more information about nutrition, getting in shape or to inquire about Boot Camp sessions or personal training you can contact Boot Camp L.A. Head quarters in Los Angeles at
323-938-6179 or visit the website at http://www.bootcampla.com

Savvy Gifts

Growing up in the 80s when decadence and shoulder pads were all the rave-most people thought nothing of presenting extravagant gifts to their loved ones. Nowadays-gift giving is difficult-whether it be because of financial issues or even just the selection of what's out there. The rough economy has caused many stores to just use whatever is in stock--but the problem is-the stuff is left over from past seasons because no one wants them!! And-those boring old things are expensive to boot.
Scroll through the list of offers and start shopping!!

Now the question is "how do I find something affordable, presentable, and unique?

I've found a few really cool sites that offer all of these things.


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This is a great site that has so many types of gifts, gift baskets, flowers, theme gifts, and more all on one great site. Their Baby Einstein wagon set is super cute and their Harley Davidson gift set will get your biker's engines in a flurry. Be sure to look at their vast selection of cookie and candy baskets that will put a smile on almost anyone's face. I've sent the cookie baskets to my bosses on Boss' Day-and it was a big hit. Many items are on sale and the coupon code has no expiration date.

Collections Etc. offers a huge collection of unique gifts, home decor, housewares, seasonal decorations, and garden accessories. You can shop from a huge assortment of incredible values where most items are $19.99 or less. With over 3,000 products online all at low prices, Collections Etc. has made gift-giving so much easier!


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For those of you looking for Christian gifts here is a great site that offers a huge selection of items for the home, as well as jewelry, greeting cards, journals, art, and much more all with an inspirational touch. Be sure to browse their entire site for lots of items and click on the promo link that works best for you.


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Here is another great site that offers many Catholic gifts hat are appropriate for religious occasions such as Baptisms/Christenings, First Communions, Confirmations, or just something that shows expression of your faith. Click on the text links to be directed to other sections of this store that have even more gifts, as well as a link for lovely Irish gifts.


Rosary.com is your premier destination for rosaries, cases, rosary prayer books, and rosary gifts.
Grace Designs is your store for Christian Gifts. We carry a wide variety of Christian and inspirational gifts for every occasion.
Celtic Hills - Inspired by the Celtic Spirit, Imported gifts from Ireland

NOVICA is a very unique site that showcases worldwide fine art and home decor. Visit the site and have a gateway to the fascinating cultures of the world where you will explore remote regions across the globe, can view the faces of fascinating artisans, read about their lives, learn about the meaning behind their works, and select from more than 30,000 unique, handmade works of art. NOVICA has had a profound impact on the lives of many artisans and many artists have been able to overcome the economic challenges felt in developing regions of the world, and have been able to concentrate and work full time as artists as a result of this site. This is true "make a difference" shopping!!


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For animal lovers, Whales & Friends is one of the foremost Nature oriented sites featuring clothing, sweat shirts and tees, prints, sculptures, jewelry all with a nature oriented theme. A perfect site to find Whales and Dolphin and sea life items, cats, dogs, birds, butterfly and horse related products. Fun and practical gifts for the young and young at heart.



Here's another great site that has lots of gifts and fun ideas for the animal lovers on your list. I just bought the stuffed animal cardinal and blue jay toys for my son, who loves to chase them outside!



Need a special gift for a special teacher? Homeroom Direct is your one-stop shop for Teacher Gifts and Supplies.



The New York Times Store offers a vast array of quality products from the country's pre-eminent newspaper. Starting with an unmatched collection of historic and contemporary photography, the store provides the discerning buyer everything from fine art prints, books and sports memorabilia to historic autographs, electronic gadgets and reprints of vintage news. Items include Audubon and Native American Art, New York Sports Memorabilia, historic and rare original newspapers, personalized keepsakes and one of a kind U.S. patent models. Other exclusives include the U.S. Postal Collection and works from the Hudson River Painters School of Art. The Store also offers unique New York Times-branded accessories and clothing while guaranteeing shoppers a secure site, seamless transactions and the finest in customer service. Don't forget their famous crossword puzzles--challenging and fun.


New York Times Beach Towel With FREE Cookbook
FREE Personalization On The Fantastic 50's Collection
FREE 8x10 Hideki Matsui photograph with purchase of personalized Louisville Slugger Bat
FREE shipping and FREE NY Times Magazine with purchase of Inauguration and Election Newspaper Set With Barack Obama Photo
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The New York Times Crossword Puzzle Society

The official online store for NBC Universal, which includes products from NBC, Vancouver 2010 Olympics, CNBC, MSNBC, USA Network, SyFy, and Universal Studios features a wide selection of products (DVDs, soundtracks, logo apparel, bobbleheads, toasters, mugs, you name it) bringing in new and exclusive items all the time for an interesting shopping experience.


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Need a special gift for the executive in your life?? Executive Essentials offers the lowest prices on thousands of executive and business products including fine pens, desk accessories, leathergoods and more. They offer more than five thousand products from brands like Parker, Waterman and Lamy to Movado, Johnston & Murphy, Filofax and more! Executive Essentials provides huge product selection, competitive prices, fast delivery, and the highest level of personalized service.



Know a couple who is getting married? Skip the toaster and get them some much needed luggage that can be used for years to come. Need a gift for the professional in your life? The traveler? The college student? Your relatives who have overstayed their welcome?? (Hey-I've got you a brand new bag for your trip home...LOL) This site has excellent discounts on all kinds of luggage, briefcases, back packs, duffel bags, and more. Click on the link for free shipping and also browse the site for even more savings.
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One of my favorite channels to watch is the Discovery Channel-although "Shark Week" does creep me out! Their site has really unique- as well as educational items that make fun gifts. What's even better is that right on the site are tabs to click onto the TLC, Animal Planet, Military Store Channel, and Science Channel Stores where you can get DVDs of your favorite shows like Cake Boss (my personal favorite--if anyone from the show happens to read this--send cannoli pronto!!!!), Miami Ink, and many more. Enjoy free shipping with qualified purchase and don't forget to look at their sale items.


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Oh...Winter in Paris...Summers in Rome...we can dream oui? Nothing speaks quality like fine European "craftspersonship" (not all of the good things are made by men right??)...a fantastic site that I've come across in my "web travels" has unique and reasonably priced items from Europe. This site has gourmet food, baby gifts, soaps, vintage linens, and so much more!! So if you can't catch the next plane across the pond... start experiencing "La Dolce Vita" right at home by visiting Touch of Europe for authentically European products. Be sure to visit their sale tab.

Cavallini sticky notes shown on the Today Show from Touch of Europe
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For a truly "blast from the past shopping experience, be sure to visit Betty's Attic where you can find 800+ classic games, dolls, apparel and accessories, sports memorabilia, books and videos, and many other nostalgic products.



Another fun shop is The Lighter Side, who offers lighthearted gifts and a wide selection of licensed and nostalgic collectibles. With over 500 games and toys, apparel, housewares, personalized gifts and much more from such cultural icons as Betty Boop™, Wizard of Oz™, Coca-Cola® and Looney Tunes™--there is something that is sure to please.


WHATS ON SALE AT THE LIGHTER SIDE?


The ultimate in super savvy shopping happens in the "Amazon." The absolute best deals are to be had here with many items eligible for super saver free shipping with qualifying items and totals. I absolutely love this site and have been shopping on it for years. I always just go straight to the outlet and have gotten designer sunglasses, shoes, and high end housewares for more than 70% off. Of course percentage of discount varies-but it's worth a look. I usually only look for the free shipping items to save even more. Click on the link to get first class access to quality discount shopping.



I'm so glad that greeting cards have never gone out of style--as much as I love presents--there's nothing more important to me than reading a greeting card--maybe it's the poet in me--but well-expressed words given as a gift is extra special. I even enjoy getting e-cards sent to my inbox. Whether you are a traditionalist who prefers paper cards-or a modernist who prefers the internet--American Greetings has something for you. Check out their free e-cards and look around the site for great time saving deals.


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One of my favorite greeting card companies is Blue Mountain Arts--they have truly inspiring cards where the words/poems represent the actual art of the card. They are also very open to freelance writers, who want to try to get some poetry published. One of my graduation poems actually made it through to the final step of their reading process; however, in the end my work wasn't selected---but getting that far in a company as well respected as Blue Mountain Arts was still exciting and encouraging. See for yourself...










Will post more as I get them!! Let me know what you got at these sites and how much you saved...Happy Shopping!!! Remember-to get the savings-you must shop directly on my site!