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| Feature
Article |
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Creative Ways to
Give Money
by Rachel Webb
Everyone likes to receive
money as a gift, but giving money in a card can get boring.
Here are some unique ways to give money that will surprise
and delight the recipient.
SHOWER THEM WITH MONEY
Cut several 10 inch ribbons and tie several dollar bills in
the middle to make a bow-tie. Next, tie the ribbon strands
to the open spokes of the umbrella. While holding the
umbrella partway open, push all of the ribbons and money
into the umbrella and close it up so they can't be seen.
DUMP TRUCK
Buy a toy dump truck and fill it with unrolled coins then
wrap the dump truck as usual. Tie some unused coin wrappers
into your bow so that the child can enjoy rolling the coins
later after the party. This idea also works great as a
whimsical gift for a construction worker or at a retirement
party for a truck driver use a semi truck full of
money.
IT'S IN THE BANK
Buy a toy piggy bank or combination lock bank and fill it
with cash as a smart way to teach kids to start saving
money. Open a savings account in your child or
grandchild's name as another way to give money that will be
used wisely.
MONEY TREE
Cut a small tree branch with lots of smaller branches coming
off the main one. Mix plaster of Paris with water for a
stiff consistency and add it to a flower pot or other
container. If you are using a terra-cotta pot make sure you
cover the bottom drainage hole with plastic wrap or tape
before filling it with the plaster. Next, insert the tree
branch and let it harden overnight. Using hot glue add
Spanish moss to cover the top of the plaster. You can also
hot glue silk plant leaves to the branches for a realistic
effect. Last, tie money bills to the tree branches for a
unusual gift.
A DOZEN LONG STEMMED DOLLARS
Fold bills in half and roll tightly into miniature roses.
Secure the roses with a craft wire or florist tape adding a
silk stem and leaves as you wrap. Put the dollar roses in a
fancy tissue lined box or beautiful vase with real baby's
breath and floral filler for a very romantic way to give
money!
PIŅATA PIGGY BANK
Not only do piņatas make a fun party game try stuffing it
with coins and money as a fun gift idea! Learn how to make a
Piņata Piggy Bank at this link: http://www.themestream.com/view_article.gsp?c_id=218777
Author Rachel Webb has
four kids, she designs large write-on/wipe-off fridge
calendars guaranteed not to slide off when the kids slam the
fridge door! Visit her site: http://www.Note-Ables.com |
| Attention:
Recalls (November
& December 2001) |
Attention
everyone! This is a partial list of recalls and other
press releases provided by the Consumer Product Safety
Commission. Please check out their website for more
recalls. I only included child/family related ones
here. You can find more at http://www.cpsc.gov.
Toys
Kids
II Inc. Recall of Pop Links Toys
Baby
Buzz'r International Recall of Toy Baby Buzz'r
BRIOŽ
Corp. Recall of Curious George Toys
Manley
Toy Direct Zapper Toys Recall
KB
Gear Toy Car Computer Mouse Set Recall
HandsOnToys,
Inc. Rattle Recall
JA-RU
"Blast Balls" Toy Recall
Infant/Child
Product Recalls
LaJobi
Industries Crib Recall
Sandberg
Manufacturer Children's Dresser Recall
Kid
Cool LLC Recall of Girl's Infant/Toddler Garments Sold
Exclusively at Sears
CPSC,
Little Tikes Co. Announce Recall of Lobster Toy Attached to
Stationary Entertainer
Aqua-Leisure
Inflatable Baby Float Recall
Stride
Rite Girl's Shoes Recall
Household
Products
CPSC,
Kohler Co. Announce Recall of Shower Doors
Ceraflame
Recall Ceramic Tea Kettles
Clothing
~ No new recalls for this category.
Sports
Diving
Unlimited International Recall of Scuba Diving Devices
Game
Tracker Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
Profile-Design
Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars"
Raleigh
America Bicycle Recall
Pacific
Cycle Tandem Bicycle Accessory Recall
BikeE
Recumbent Tandem Bicycle Recall
Performance
Bicycle Rim Recall
Appliances
Porter-Cable
Portable Generator Recall
Hamilton
Beach Juice Extractors Recall |
| emommieHumor
~ Classics To Share With Your Kids |
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Share the gift
of HUMOR with your little ones this Holiday Season.
1. How Do You Catch A Unique Rabbit?
Unique Up On It.
2. How Do You Catch A Tame Rabbit?
Tame Way, Unique Up On It.
3.
What Do You Call A Boomerang That Doesn't work?
A Stick.
4. What Do You Call Cheese That Isn't Yours?
Nacho Cheese.
5.
What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup?
Anyone Can Roast Beef.
6.
Why Do Gorillas Have Big Nostrils?
Because They Have Big Fingers.
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- Feature
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- emommieHumor
- Coming
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It's
A Mars/Venus Thing
by Lashawna Harrison
How often do you stop and wonder why your husband never
seems to understand that you NEED him to stop spending all
his time in his work shop or out in the garage? As we all
know, us women need to have our husbands spend quality time
with us. That is why we take them shopping with us, talk
their ears off while they are reading or watching the game,
and tell them (probably too much) that we love them and love
their company.
Why do they not
get the hint and spend more time with us? Do they want to
spend time with us??? Of course they do! In fact I
have a secret for you. A lot of men show their love by
doing things around the house. Changing a light bulb says 'I
love you' as well as unclogging the garbage disposal, fixing
the squeaky door, and rigging your dishwasher to do things
that you never imagined! A better example might be Tim
Allen's character on Home Improvement, if you have ever seen
it, you know what I mean!
Guys are not
all that great at saying the words "I love you"
but the majority are awesome at showing it! The best
thing that we as women can do, is to acknowledge that we
know what they mean when they make a special effort to do
these wonderful things for us. Next time your hubby is in
the workshop fixing the drawer on your jewelry box, don't
nag him about being holed up by himself, go out and ask if
he'd like a hand. So what if you don't know one end of a
screw driver from another. While he works on your box
and you either stand and chat with him or help him out, you
both get the best of both worlds. He gets to show his love
by fixing something and you get to show yours buy hanging
out with him. It doesn't matter if you both enjoy the
same things, as long as you enjoy each other's
company! |
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