22nd November 2006
The holiday season is a magical time. Filled with carols and cinnamon, warm fireplaces and good food, the season beckons us with promises of cherished memories and precious family moments. While most of us would like to make the most of the season, it can...
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16th November 2006
?Two roads diverged in a wood, And I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.? Robert Frost's well-known poem The Road Less Taken reflects on one of the most difficult tasks that we take on everyday of our lives- making decisio...
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16th November 2006
One of the most special times in a person's life can be their wedding day. Much planning, preparation and emotion can go into that special day. For those wanting a huge celebration of their union it can take years of decisions and dedication to make it co...
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16th November 2006
To many Americans Labor Day is a celebration of the last long weekend of summer. We celebrate with our barbecues and fishing trips and enjoy one last blast before fall becomes a reality. Most people don't realize the very real struggle in the roots of thi...
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26th May 2006
Father, dad, daddy, pa, papa. We all have our own special name for that very special man our lives. As children he was the defender of our dreams, bravely fighting closet monsters and chasing rouge dust bunnies from under our beds. He dashed away our tear...
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28th March 2006
A recent story on a nationally syndicated talk show brought to light a major struggle I have seen and live with among the women of our society. While most women long for a sisterhood among their fellow women and while most men already fear there is one, t...
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15th March 2006
In 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany a baby girl was born. She was named Margaret Steiff. Her childhood vigor was cut short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, she became a model fo...
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15th March 2006
It's hard to find someone who hasn't had a special toy. Seems everyone has had a special friend that's been with them forever, listening and comforting them. For many that friend came in the form of a TEDDY BEAR. It's hard to believe those cute and cuddly...
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15th March 2006
Celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox, Easter is a celebration of many things. Traditionally Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating Christ's resurrection, but today many people celebrate Easter also as a time o...
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15th March 2006
It's the single hardest job in the world. There is no formal education for it. It has no monetary value. Availability must be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is also the most important job anyone has ever had. It will give you the greatest joy and the d...
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13th March 2006
For over 100 years the name Gund has been synonomous with quality, baby-safe plush products. The oldest and leading soft toy manufacturer in the United States, the Gund story is one of a family owned-business leading the industry in quality, safety and un...
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I started Simply The Best Baskets because I recognized the need for ready to give gifts. The military life has always kept us away from family and the job of finding, wrapping, and sending gifts was a big one. Places offering one stop shopping appealed to me and I hope mine appeals to others. It is my hope that I am delivering heartfelt messages with every gift.
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