You’ve got just over a week left, and you still haven’t found the right present for Mom? “Oh, I’ll just send her some flowers and a card.” Well, okay, we like flowers and cards, but gifts like these don’t show that you recognize the hours of backbreaking labor that didn’t end when you were born. [...]

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If you’ve recently moved into a new home or are planning it soon, you’ll realize pretty quickly that there may not be a place for everything, or that it’s time to replace a few furnishings that have seen a few too many decades. Whether you’re moving into a smaller home or a larger one, you’ll [...]

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So, it’s the end of April. How are you doing on that New Year’s resolution to lose weight, get fit, or increase your stamina to keep up with your kids? Perhaps you’ve got that local gym membership, but just can’t motivate yourself to go as often as you’d like, or you’re a bit shy about [...]

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The first time I came across Oriental Trading was when I worked at the library of an elementary school. I liked featuring holiday themes and seasonal ideas in my book displays, and not being all that artsy myself, I needed a good source of supplies to decorate the library. Suggestions poured in from the teachers, [...]

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Books in boxes, papers in stacks, and spice jars in clusters on your pantry shelf… if this is how your home is organized, either because you’re certain you don’t have the space to set things up correctly, or because you just don’t have the time to tackle a project this big, think again. Nothing will [...]

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I’ve been told that there’s a perfect tea for everyone, even those who haven’t found one they like yet. Though I tend to default to a strong cup of coffee in the morning, I’ve learned that there’s nothing quite so satisfying as a hot cup of tea in the middle of the afternoon as a [...]

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Earth Day isn’t a holiday; it’s not something you prepare for and celebrate one day out of the year. It’s an awareness day, a way to consider new approaches to your lifestyle, and to look a bit more closely at the things you buy. In case you’re about to dismiss this as just another testament [...]

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It’s Spring Cleaning time again! This was a project I once dreaded, knowing it would take several days to get my home reorganized and scrubbed to my satisfaction. Now, I look forward to it, because I’ve found a place where I can restock my cleaning supplies and update the tools I use to make the [...]

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Being a savvy shopper isn’t just about finding the best products for the best prices, it’s also about having plenty of information before making a purchase. You already know that many shopping sites offer low or free delivery costs for the things you use every day, as well as fast shipping for hard-to-find products, gift [...]

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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, will you have time to find the perfect gift to show how much you appreciate Mom’s love and encouragement? You can tell you Mom exactly what she means to you and be certain she receives her Mother’s Day gift on time with this savvy find — Things Remembered! [...]

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