Archive for September, 2007

How to Select the Right Christmas Lights

Friday, September 7th, 2007

With all the varieties of lights available, choosing the perfect ones for your decorating project can be a challenge. Here is a guide to the difference between the styles and the most effective ways to use them.
MINIATURE “MINI” CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
Mini lights were introduced in the 1970’s as a solution to the excessive power consumed [...]

Christmas in August

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Of course you’re thinking of Christmas gifts in August, aren’t you? Well, I don’t usually, but this year I am because I want to tell you about a wonderful idea for a gift to your family, but this one you have to start early.
Present them with a family memoir. A memoir is like a biography [...]

China Makes Christmas for Rest of World

Friday, September 7th, 2007

China is the world’s biggest manufacturer of Christmas products. China exports nearly 2 billion US dollars worth of Christmas products per year with more than half going to the United States. Most of it comes from Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong province.There are over 3,000 factories in Shenzhen producing artificial Christmas trees. Christmas lights, ornaments [...]

Christmas Tree Decorating Is Family Time

Friday, September 7th, 2007

If you are considering buying a new tree this year, your first step is to choose either a natural or artificial tree. Thanks to ever advancing manufacturing technologies, artificial Christmas trees now have many advantages over their live counterparts. They have come a long ways since the tacky aluminum Christmas trees of the 1960’s and [...]

The Benefits Of Christmas Shopping Online

Friday, September 7th, 2007

I recently did a radio interview with a station based out of Arkansas and we were discussing the differences between doing your Christmas shopping at the local mall versus shopping online. I made the point that many consumers still like to go the mall to get some of that Holiday vibe and the sense of [...]

Christmas Vacations On Tropical Islands

Friday, September 7th, 2007

It’s 3 months before Christmas and if you want to get away from home during this holiday season, it’s time to make plans to ensure a stress-free Christmas vacation!
Some people may traditionally prefer to go where the snow is, where it’s freezing, and where Santa has no problems wearing ultra-thick clothes.
I recommend going where the [...]

Hawaii Christmas – Oahu Events, Holiday Airfares

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Christmas in Hawaii this year is as festive as ever, and some very well priced, holiday airfares can be found (at last check as low as $300 from US West Coast). Whether your vacation is budget or extravagant, you can create some beautiful holiday memories on Oahu.
Hawaiian Christmas memories are among my favorite remembrances of [...]

Night Before Christmas at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Best Friends,
Not a creature was stirring, except a few hens;
The stockings were hung way up high in the air,
In hopes that no goat kids would give them a tear;
The cats each were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of families danced in their heads;
And dogs in [...]

Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes – One Recipe with Many Variations

Friday, September 7th, 2007

There are so many Christmas cookie recipes around but often so little time to bake during the busy holiday season.
The solution? A great tasting basic cookie recipe that quickly and easily turns into such a variety of easy to make Christmas treats, friends and family will think you poured over all your favorite Christmas cookie [...]

Why Real Christmas Wreaths Are Better for the Environment

Friday, September 7th, 2007

Conscientious consumers today concerned about the environment are taking the time to consider the consequences of their purchases. More and more people are making an effort to purchase products that use renewable resources. When it comes to buying a real, live Christmas wreath or an artificial wreath many people are choosing real.
Artificial wreaths are made [...]